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India Defence FDI Rules to Ease for Domestic Firms Boost

Friday, January 16, 2026

India is set to relax its defence FDI rules to encourage greater foreign participation in domestic defence companies, according to two government sources speaking on 16 January 2026. The planned relaxation of

Pakistan-Saudi-Turkey Defence Deal in Pipeline, Minister Says

Friday, January 16, 2026

Current Affairs

Pakistan-Saudi-Turkey have prepared a draft trilateral defence agreement after nearly a year of talks, Defence Production Minister Muhammad Raza Hayat Harraj revealed on 15 January 2026. The potential defence deal between Pakistan,

Achakzai Opposition Leader After 5-Month Delay

Friday, January 16, 2026

Current Affairs

Pashtunkhwa Milli Awami Party chief Mehmood Khan Achakzai has been appointed as the new opposition leader in Pakistan’s National Assembly, ending a prolonged vacancy. Mehmood Khan Achakzai, chairman of the Pashtunkhwa Milli

CPEC II Pushes Forward As PM Seeks Swift Finish

Friday, January 16, 2026

Business

Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met a Chinese delegation led by Vice Minister Sun Haiyan on 15 January 2026, stressing timely completion of CPEC II to strengthen economic ties. The talks at

India Apple Antitrust Case: CCI Warns of $38B Fine

Friday, January 16, 2026

Current Affairs

New Delhi: The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has warned Apple that it will advance the India Apple antitrust case unilaterally if the company fails to submit required responses by next week.

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India Defence FDI Rules to Ease for Domestic Firms Boost

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India Apple Antitrust Case: CCI Warns of $38B Fine

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