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Pakistan and Saudi Arabia Address Lebanon Ceasefire Violations

Sunday, April 12, 2026

Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have expressed deep concern over the recent ceasefire violations in Lebanon. This was discussed during a telephone conversation on April 9, 2026, between Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign

ECC Allocates Rs2.8b for Child Vaccination in Pakistan

Pakistan’s ECC Allocates Rs2.8 Billion for Child Vaccination

Thursday, April 9, 2026

Current Affairs

The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of Pakistan’s federal cabinet has sanctioned a Technical Supplementary Grant of Rs2.8 billion to bolster child vaccination efforts. This decision, made during a meeting chaired by Federal

Escalating Measles Crisis in Bangladesh: Over 11,000 Cases Reported

Thursday, April 9, 2026

Current Affairs

Measles Outbreak Bangladesh: The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) in Bangladesh has reported a significant escalation in measles outbreak, with 11,133 suspected and 1,599 confirmed cases recorded between March 15 and

World Bank: Iran Conflict Escalates Poverty Risk in Bangladesh

Iran Conflict Threatens to Deepen Poverty in Bangladesh

Thursday, April 9, 2026

Current Affairs

The World Bank has issued a stark warning that the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, coupled with global economic instability, could push an additional 1.2 million people in Bangladesh into poverty

Pakistan, Afghanistan Seek Peace Solution with China's Mediation

Pakistan and Afghanistan Pursue Peace Framework with China’s Assistance

Thursday, April 9, 2026

Current Affairs

On April 8, 2026, Pakistan and Afghanistan agreed to explore a comprehensive peace solution during talks in Urumqi, China, facilitated by China’s foreign ministry. The discussions aimed to address the conflict that

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Pakistan and Saudi Arabia Address Lebanon Ceasefire Violations

Pakistan’s ECC Allocates Rs2.8 Billion for Child Vaccination

Escalating Measles Crisis in Bangladesh: Over 11,000 Cases Reported

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Pakistan and Afghanistan Pursue Peace Framework with China’s Assistance

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