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China Reaffirms Strategic Ties with $3.4 Billion Loan Extension to Pakistan

June 30, 2025

Business

China has extended $3.4 billion in loans to Pakistan, a move that bolsters the country’s foreign exchange reserves to meet International Monetary Fund (IMF) targets. This financial support includes a $2.1 billion

AJK PM Praises Field Marshal for Voicing Pakistan’s Position on Kashmir

June 30, 2025

Current Affairs

Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Prime Minister Chaudhry Anwar ul Haq has praised Field Marshal Asim Munir, Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff, for his resolute advocacy of Pakistan’s stance on the Kashmir

Supreme Court Halts 2018 Disciplinary Rules for Lower Court Judges

June 29, 2025

Current Affairs

The Supreme Court has issued a stay on its 2018 order that upheld disciplinary regulations for lower court judges, bringing significant changes to judicial oversight. This decision, announced recently, pauses the enforcement

Complaint Filed with ICT Over JCD Leader’s Death

June 29, 2025

Current Affairs

A formal complaint has been lodged with Bangladesh’s International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) against former Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner Monirul Islam and ex-MP Saber Hossain Chowdhury, accusing them of involvement in the

Constitutional Reforms: Talks Continue Between Political Parties in Bangladesh

June 29, 2025

Current Affairs

The National Consensus Commission in Bangladesh has entered the seventh day of its second-round dialogue with political parties, focusing on constitutional reforms to shape the nation’s governance framework. Held at the Foreign

Afghanistan: Pension Decree Ignored for Months

June 29, 2025

Current Affairs

In Afghanistan, retirees are facing prolonged delays in receiving their pension payments, despite a decree issued nearly four years ago aimed at addressing their financial needs. Many pensioners gathered recently in Kabul,

5.3-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Baluchistan

June 29, 2025

Current Affairs

A 5.3-magnitude earthquake struck central Baluchistan, Pakistan, early Sunday morning, June 29, 2025, at approximately 3:30 AM local time. The quake’s epicenter was located about 60 kilometers north-northeast of Barkhan, a city

AJK Prepares for Monsoon Through Awareness Campaign and Emergency Measures

June 29, 2025

Current Affairs

The Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) government is taking proactive steps to prepare for the upcoming monsoon season, focusing on public safety and effective disaster management. With heavy rainfall expected, the administration

Pakistan Targets $50Bn in Annual Remittances by 2030

June 29, 2025

Business

Pakistan is working to boost its annual remittance inflows to $50 billion by 2030, aiming to strengthen its economy through contributions from overseas Pakistanis. Recent efforts focus on encouraging expatriates to use

Constitutional Bench’s Decision on Reserved Seats Risks New Crisis

June 29, 2025

Current Affairs

The recent ruling by Pakistan’s Constitutional Bench, led by Justice Aminuddin Khan, on reserved parliamentary seats has sparked significant concern about its potential to destabilize the country’s political landscape. By a 7–3

Suicide Bombing in North Waziristan Claims Lives of 13 Soldiers

June 28, 2025

Current Affairs

A devastating suicide bombing in North Waziristan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, killed 13 Pakistani soldiers and injured 24 others, including civilians, on June 28, 2025. The attack targeted a military convoy in the Mir

Pakistan’s Budget FY 26: Austerity Measures Amid Economic Challenges

June 28, 2025

Business

Pakistan’s National Assembly passed the Rs17.6 trillion Budget FY 26 on June 27, 2025, prioritizing fiscal discipline to meet International Monetary Fund (IMF) requirements. The budget aims for a 2.4% primary surplus

Swat Floods: Tragedy Strikes as Rescue Efforts Intensify

June 28, 2025

Current Affairs

Heavy rainfall triggered devastating flash floods in Swat Valley, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, claiming at least 11 lives and leaving several people missing. The Swat River, swollen by pre-monsoon downpours, surged to a dangerous

Ecotourism in Pakistan

June 28, 2025

Business·Current Affairs

Pakistan is advancing its ecotourism efforts by designating Changa Manga, Uchali Lake, and Chashma as key sites for sustainable tourism development. These locations, known for their ecological and cultural significance, aim to

India Expresses Concern Over Trilateral Meeting in China

June 28, 2025

Current Affairs

India has voiced unease regarding a recent trilateral meeting held in Kunming, China, involving the foreign secretaries of China, Pakistan, and Bangladesh. The discussions, which took place in Yunnan province, mark a

Rohingya Refugee Camps Face Severe Aid Shortages

June 28, 2025

Current Affairs

The Rohingya refugee camps in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh, home to over one million displaced people, are grappling with significant challenges due to substantial reductions in foreign aid. These camps, hosting the world’s

The Hague Rejects India’s Objections in Indus Water Arbitration

June 28, 2025

Current Affairs

The Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) in The Hague has issued a significant ruling, affirming its authority to adjudicate disputes under the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) despite India’s attempt to suspend the

Islamic Emirate Dismisses US Allegations of Terrorist Safe Havens in Afghanistan

June 28, 2025

Current Affairs

The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan has firmly denied accusations from the U.S. House of Representatives that the country serves as a safe haven for terrorist groups. Zabihullah Mujahid, the spokesperson for the

IMF Sets New Loan Conditions for Bangladesh

June 28, 2025

Business·Current Affairs

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has introduced fresh requirements for Bangladesh as part of its $5.5 billion loan program, aimed at stabilizing the nation’s economy. These conditions focus on reducing domestic and

Dhaka: Leftist Parties Begin Road March

June 28, 2025

Current Affairs

On June 27, 2025, leftist political groups in Bangladesh, led by the Communist Party of Bangladesh (CPB) and the Left Democratic Alliance, launched a two-day road march from Dhaka to Chittagong. Starting

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China Reaffirms Strategic Ties with $3.4 Billion Loan Extension to Pakistan

AJK PM Praises Field Marshal for Voicing Pakistan’s Position on Kashmir

Supreme Court Halts 2018 Disciplinary Rules for Lower Court Judges

Complaint Filed with ICT Over JCD Leader’s Death

Constitutional Reforms: Talks Continue Between Political Parties in Bangladesh

Afghanistan: Pension Decree Ignored for Months

5.3-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Baluchistan

AJK Prepares for Monsoon Through Awareness Campaign and Emergency Measures

Pakistan Targets $50Bn in Annual Remittances by 2030

Constitutional Bench’s Decision on Reserved Seats Risks New Crisis

Suicide Bombing in North Waziristan Claims Lives of 13 Soldiers

Pakistan’s Budget FY 26: Austerity Measures Amid Economic Challenges

Swat Floods: Tragedy Strikes as Rescue Efforts Intensify

Ecotourism in Pakistan

India Expresses Concern Over Trilateral Meeting in China

Rohingya Refugee Camps Face Severe Aid Shortages

The Hague Rejects India’s Objections in Indus Water Arbitration

Islamic Emirate Dismisses US Allegations of Terrorist Safe Havens in Afghanistan

IMF Sets New Loan Conditions for Bangladesh

Dhaka: Leftist Parties Begin Road March

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