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

Friday, August 15, 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

Friday, August 15, 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

Friday, August 15, 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

Friday, August 15, 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

Friday, August 15, 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

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