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Minor Earthquake Strikes Assam with Epicenter in Karbi Anglong

Sunday, April 5, 2026

An earthquake measuring 3.0 on the Richter scale struck Assam on April 4, 2026, with its epicenter located in the district of Karbi Anglong, northeast of Guwahati. The National Center for Seismology

Crude Oil Shortage Threatens Bangladesh Refinery

Crude Oil Shortage Forces Bangladesh to Seek New Suppliers

Sunday, April 5, 2026

Current Affairs

Eastern Refinery Limited (ERL) in Chittagong, Bangladesh, is confronting a potential shutdown due to a critical crude oil shortage. The shortage has arisen from delays in oil shipments, primarily affected by geopolitical

5.9 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Afghanistan

5.9 Magnitude Earthquake Devastates Afghanistan, Eight Fatalities Reported

Saturday, April 4, 2026

Current Affairs

On April 4, 2026, a devastating earthquake of magnitude 5.9 struck Afghanistan’s Hindu Kush region, resulting in the collapse of a house in Kabul and the tragic loss of eight lives. The

Pakistan debt repayment: to Repay $3.5B UAE Loan This April

Pakistan Commits to Full Repayment of $3.5 Billion UAE Loan

Saturday, April 4, 2026

Current Affairs

Pakistan Debt Repayment: Pakistan has announced its decision to repay the entire $3.5 billion loan owed to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) by the end of April 2026. This move ends speculation

IMF Approves Rs830b Subsidies for Pakistan

IMF Approves Rs830 Billion Subsidies for Pakistan’s Power Sector

Saturday, April 4, 2026

Current Affairs

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved a substantial allocation of Rs830 billion for power subsidies in Pakistan’s upcoming budget. This decision, announced on April 3, 2026, includes Rs300 billion dedicated to

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Minor Earthquake Strikes Assam with Epicenter in Karbi Anglong

Crude Oil Shortage Forces Bangladesh to Seek New Suppliers

5.9 Magnitude Earthquake Devastates Afghanistan, Eight Fatalities Reported

Pakistan Commits to Full Repayment of $3.5 Billion UAE Loan

IMF Approves Rs830 Billion Subsidies for Pakistan’s Power Sector

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