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Polluted Winds from Iran Threaten Pakistan Air Quality

Polluted Winds from Iran Strikes Threaten Pakistan’s Air Quality

Tuesday, March 10, 2026

Polluted Winds From the Iran conflict threaten Pakistan’s air quality. Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a warning about the potential air quality deterioration in western Pakistan due to winds carrying pollutants

India Denies Depth Exemption Underground Coal Gasification

India Rejects Depth Exemption for Coal Gasification Projects

Tuesday, March 10, 2026

Current Affairs

The Union environment ministry of India has refused to grant an exemption to the minimum depth requirement for underground coal gasification (UCG) projects, citing environmental concerns. This decision was made during an

Iranian Sailors offered Humanitarian Visas By Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka Grants Humanitarian Visas to Iranian Sailors: Minister

Monday, March 9, 2026

Current Affairs

Iranian Sailors offered Humanitarian Visas by Sri Lanka: SL has decided to grant free one-month humanitarian visas to 218 Iranian sailors rescued from two vessels following a U.S. submarine attack. The announcement

SBP Maintains Interest Rate Amid Rising Inflation Concerns

Monday, March 9, 2026

Current Affairs

The State Bank of Pakistan’s Monetary Policy Committee announced on March 9, 2026, that the key interest rate will remain at 10.5%. The decision was disclosed on the SBP’s website, with a

Escalating Middle East Tensions Drive Major PSX Decline

Monday, March 9, 2026

Current Affairs

On March 9, 2026, the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) faced a significant downturn as escalating tensions in the Middle East led to a substantial sell-off. The KSE-100 Index plummeted by 11,015.96 points,

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Polluted Winds from Iran Strikes Threaten Pakistan’s Air Quality

India Rejects Depth Exemption for Coal Gasification Projects

Sri Lanka Grants Humanitarian Visas to Iranian Sailors: Minister

SBP Maintains Interest Rate Amid Rising Inflation Concerns

Escalating Middle East Tensions Drive Major PSX Decline

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