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UK Officials Acknowledge Taliban’s Partial Success in Countering ISIS in Afghanistan

July 4, 2025

British officials have recognized Afghanistan’s interim government in limiting the influence of ISIS within the country. Speaking at a conference in Islamabad on July 4, 2025, the British High Commissioner to Pakistan,

Bangladesh: Protesters Announce Nationwide Strike for July 4, 2024

July 4, 2025

Current Affairs

On July 4, 2024, students in Dhaka led a five-and-a-half-hour blockade at Shahbag intersection, marking the fourth day of protests against the reinstatement of the government job quota system. Organized under the

India’s BSF Reportedly Forced 77 People into Bangladesh

July 4, 2025

Current Affairs

On July 3, 2025, India’s Border Security Force (BSF) allegedly pushed 77 individuals across the border into Bangladesh through three points in Moulvibazar district, raising concerns about border management practices. The group,

Bangladesh: Anti-Quota Protests Spread Beyond Campuses

July 3, 2025

Current Affairs

On July 3, 2024, Bangladesh witnessed a surge in student-led protests against the reinstatement of the quota system in public service recruitment, expanding from university campuses to major highways and city intersections.

Dhaka Stock Exchange Lost Points in Morning Trade

July 3, 2025

Business

On July 3, 2025, the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) experienced a downturn during morning trading, with the DSEX index dropping 19.22 points to settle at 4,846.11 by 11:00 AM. This decline reflects

Exports Rose in FY25 – Bangladesh

July 3, 2025

Business

Bangladesh’s merchandise exports increased by 8.58% in the 2024-25 fiscal year, reaching $48.28 billion, despite global economic challenges and domestic unrest. The garment sector, contributing nearly 84% of total export earnings, led

India’s Services PMI Accelerates, Achieving 10‑Month High in June

July 3, 2025

Business

India’s services sector expanded at its fastest pace in ten months in June 2025, driven by strong domestic and international demand. The HSBC India Services PMI, a key indicator of business activity,

Tariff Talks: India Pushes U.S. Trade Pact Amid Trump–Vietnam Deal

July 3, 2025

Current Affairs·Business

India and the United States are intensifying efforts to finalize a tariff-reducing trade agreement by July 9, 2025, following the US announcement of a deal with Vietnam that lowered tariffs on Vietnamese

India’s Stock Market Gains Amid Trade Talks with US

July 3, 2025

Business

India’s stock market saw gains on July 3, 2025, as the Nifty 50 rose 0.4% to 25,555.20 points and the BSE Sensex climbed 0.41% to 83,752.36 by mid-morning. Investor optimism was fueled

Telenor Merger Delays 5G Spectrum Auction

July 3, 2025

Business·Current Affairs

Pakistan’s anticipated 5G spectrum auction, initially planned for June 2025, faces a delay of at least four months due to unresolved issues surrounding the proposed merger between Telenor Pakistan and Pakistan Telecommunication

Low SME Financing Concerns Raised by Pakistan

July 3, 2025

Business·Current Affairs

Pakistan’s Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb highlighted the limited access to formal financing for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) during a panel discussion at the International Business Forum in Seville, Spain, on July

Imran Khan Petitions Court Over Defamation Suit

July 3, 2025

Current Affairs

On July 2, 2025, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan escalated his legal defense against a Rs10 billion defamation lawsuit filed by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif by approaching the Supreme Court. The

Final Trade Talks Between Pakistan and US

July 3, 2025

Business·Current Affairs

With the July 9, 2025, tariff deadline approaching, Pakistan and the United States are in the final stages of trade negotiations to secure a deal that could shape Pakistan’s export sectors. A

Trump Signals US-India Trade Deal

July 2, 2025

Current Affairs·Business

The United States and India are on the verge of finalizing a trade agreement, with President Donald Trump expressing optimism about the negotiations. The deal aims to reduce tariffs on American goods

Rice Prices Rise in Bangladesh Despite Strong Harvest and Imports

July 2, 2025

Business

Rice prices in Bangladesh have climbed sharply, defying expectations given the robust Boro harvest and increased imports. In Dhaka’s retail markets, Miniket rice now sells for Tk80–82 per kg, up from Tk72–74

Talks Between Political Parties and Consensus Commission Begin – Bangladesh

July 2, 2025

Current Affairs

Dhaka, July 2, 2025 – The National Consensus Commission in Bangladesh has initiated its eighth day of second-phase discussions with political parties, focusing on key constitutional and electoral reforms. The meeting, held

Quad Condemns Pahalgam Terror Attack

July 2, 2025

Current Affairs

The foreign ministers of the Quad nations—India, the United States, Japan, and Australia—issued a joint statement on July 2, 2025, strongly denouncing the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. The

Bilawal asks India to Join Pakistan’s Anti-Terror Efforts

July 2, 2025

Current Affairs

Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, Pakistan’s former Foreign Minister and PPP Chairman, has reiterated his call for India and Pakistan to collaborate in combating terrorism. Speaking during a recent foreign visit, he emphasized that

LHC Recommends Mediation for 40-Year Military Land Dispute

July 2, 2025

Current Affairs

The Lahore High Court (LHC) has advised the military to resolve a decades-long land dispute through mediation, aiming to settle a conflict that has persisted for over 40 years. The court’s recommendation

PSX Breaks Through 130,000 Barrier

July 2, 2025

Business

The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) achieved a historic milestone as the KSE-100 Index surged past the 130,000-point mark on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, driven by robust investor confidence and positive economic indicators.

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India’s BSF Reportedly Forced 77 People into Bangladesh

Bangladesh: Anti-Quota Protests Spread Beyond Campuses

Dhaka Stock Exchange Lost Points in Morning Trade

Exports Rose in FY25 – Bangladesh

India’s Services PMI Accelerates, Achieving 10‑Month High in June

Tariff Talks: India Pushes U.S. Trade Pact Amid Trump–Vietnam Deal

India’s Stock Market Gains Amid Trade Talks with US

Telenor Merger Delays 5G Spectrum Auction

Low SME Financing Concerns Raised by Pakistan

Imran Khan Petitions Court Over Defamation Suit

Final Trade Talks Between Pakistan and US

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Rice Prices Rise in Bangladesh Despite Strong Harvest and Imports

Talks Between Political Parties and Consensus Commission Begin – Bangladesh

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