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Pakistan Stock Exchange Surges Nearly 6,000 Points After Iran-Israel Ceasefire

June 24, 2025

Business

The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) experienced a significant surge on June 24, 2025, with the KSE-100 Index soaring by nearly 5,900 points during intraday trading. This surge was driven by investor optimism

Coal Power Plants Fuel Heatwaves, Jeopardizing the Environment

June 24, 2025

Business·Current Affairs

Coal-based power plants are a major driver of intensifying heatwaves, posing a significant threat to the environment, public health, and regional ecosystems. These facilities emit vast quantities of greenhouse gases, particularly carbon

Bangladesh and China Discuss Fair Elections in Beijing Meeting

June 24, 2025

Current Affairs

A high-level delegation from the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), led by Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, met with representatives of the Communist Party of China (CPC) in Beijing on June 23,

Bangladesh and IMF: Projected Economic Growth for FY26

June 24, 2025

Business·Current Affairs

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) forecasts a 5.4% growth rate for Bangladesh’s economy in the fiscal year 2025-26, signaling cautious optimism for recovery after a challenging period. This projection follows a reported

Charge Framing Hearing Against Sheikh Hasina Set for July 1- Bangladesh

June 24, 2025

Current Affairs

The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) in Bangladesh has scheduled July 1, 2025, for a charge framing hearing against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in a case involving alleged crimes against humanity. This follows the

Indus Water Treaty Faces New Strain as Pakistan Demands Fair Share

June 23, 2025

Current Affairs

Indus water treaty faces new strain as Pakistan demands fair share following recent statements from Former Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, who emphasized Pakistan’s resolve to secure equitable water distribution from the

South Asia Faces Heightened War Risk – Bilawal

June 23, 2025

Current Affairs

South Asia faces heightened war risk tensions between Pakistan and India have reached a precarious point. With the risk of war alarmingly high despite a recent ceasefire, according to Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari, chairman

Pakistan Backs UN Resolution to Halt Middle East War

June 23, 2025

Current Affairs

Pakistan backs UN Resolution, alongside China and Russia, has proposed a draft resolution at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) to address the escalating war in the Middle East, urging an immediate

US strikes on Iran prompt Pakistan’s National Security meeting

June 23, 2025

Current Affairs

Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has called an urgent National Security Committee (NSC) meeting on June 23, 2025, to address the escalating tensions in the Middle East following US military strikes on

Pakistan Nominates Trump for 2026 Nobel Peace Prize

June 23, 2025

Current Affairs

Pakistan nominates Trump (U.S. President Donald) for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize, citing his role in easing tensions between India and Pakistan during a brief but intense conflict in May 2025. The

Pakistan Ensures Steady Electricity in Muharram

June 23, 2025

Current Affairs

As Muharram approaches, Pakistan’s Power Division has directed electricity distribution companies (DISCOs) to prioritize uninterrupted power supply during this significant period. Muharram, the first month of the Islamic calendar, holds deep spiritual

India Arrests Two Suspects Linked to Pahalgam Terror Attack

June 23, 2025

Current Affairs

On June 22, 2025, India’s National Investigation Agency (NIA) arrested two individuals in Jammu and Kashmir for allegedly providing shelter and The suspects, identified as Parvaiz Ahmad Jothar from Batkote and Bashir

India Has No Plans to Reinstate Indus Waters Treaty – Amit Shah

June 21, 2025

Current Affairs

India has announced it will not reinstate the Indus Water Treaty with Pakistan, a decision that marks a significant escalation in bilateral tensions. The treaty, signed in 1960, governs the sharing of

Budget 2025-26 Waiting for Imran Khan’s Approval- Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

June 21, 2025

Current Affairs

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has postponed the approval of its 2025-26 budget, valued at over Rs2.1 trillion, until Monday, June 23, to seek the consent of Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran

A man looks at flames rising from an oil storage facility after it appeared to have been struck by an Israeli attack, in Tehran, Iran, early Sunday, June 15, 2025

Iran-Israel conflict raises alarm in Pakistan amid fears over own security

June 18, 2025

Current Affairs

Islamabad, Pakistan – In January 2024, Pakistan and Iran fired missiles into each other’s territory in a brief military escalation between the neighbours. Yet 17 months later, after Israel attacked Iran with strikes on the

Collage of COAS Field Marshal Munir [L] and US President Donald Trump. — ISPR/AFP

In unanticipated diplomatic development, Trump to host COAS at White House

June 18, 2025

Current Affairs

In a significant and unanticipated diplomatic development, President Donald Trump is scheduled to host Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, for lunch at the White House on

Modi maintains there was no US mediation in ceasefire with Pakistan

June 18, 2025

Current Affairs

India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi maintained in a conversation with US President Donald Trump late on Tuesday that a ceasefire between India and Pakistan after a four-day conflict in May was achieved through talks

Centre releases Rs35.968bn for tribal districts

June 18, 2025

Business

ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Planning, Development and Special Initiatives has released a major funding package of Rs35.968 billion with approval of Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif for the merged districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

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Pakistan Stock Exchange Surges Nearly 6,000 Points After Iran-Israel Ceasefire

Coal Power Plants Fuel Heatwaves, Jeopardizing the Environment

Bangladesh and China Discuss Fair Elections in Beijing Meeting

Bangladesh and IMF: Projected Economic Growth for FY26

Charge Framing Hearing Against Sheikh Hasina Set for July 1- Bangladesh

Indus Water Treaty Faces New Strain as Pakistan Demands Fair Share

South Asia Faces Heightened War Risk – Bilawal

Pakistan Backs UN Resolution to Halt Middle East War

US strikes on Iran prompt Pakistan’s National Security meeting

Pakistan Nominates Trump for 2026 Nobel Peace Prize

Pakistan Ensures Steady Electricity in Muharram

India Arrests Two Suspects Linked to Pahalgam Terror Attack

India Has No Plans to Reinstate Indus Waters Treaty – Amit Shah

Budget 2025-26 Waiting for Imran Khan’s Approval- Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Iran-Israel conflict raises alarm in Pakistan amid fears over own security

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Centre releases Rs35.968bn for tribal districts

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