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Sunday, February 1, 2026

Sultan Mehmood Chaudhry Dies at 70, Stuns Kashmir, Pakistan

Kashmir, Pakistan’s President Barrister Sultan Mehmood Chaudhry died in Islamabad on Saturday after a prolonged illness. Aged 70, his passing triggered condolences from Pakistani leaders and a three-day mourning in the region.

Current Affairs

Uzbekistan Afghanistan Military Cooperation Advances

Uzbekistan Afghanistan has expressed interest in military-technical cooperation. This move aims to bolster regional dialogue. Officials from both nations discussed potential partnerships. The initiative follows reports from Uzbek media. It addresses shared security concerns in Central Asia. The development holds

Thursday, January 29, 2026

President Zardari UAE Visit Boosts Bilateral Ties

Business

President Asif Ali Zardari’s four-day official visit to the UAE seeks to deepen trade and security cooperation amid growing economic partnerships. President Asif Ali

Bangladesh Immunity Ordinance Shields 2024 Uprising Fighters

Current Affairs

The Bangladesh immunity ordinance, promulgated by President Mohammed Shahabuddin, provides legal protection to those involved in the July Uprising against the former regime. Dhaka:

Indian Embassy Vandalism in Croatia Sparks Diplomatic Row

Friday, January 23, 2026

Current Affairs

Khalistan activists in Croatia allegedly trespassed into the Indian embassy, replacing the national flag and defacing property, prompting strong condemnations from both nations. This Indian Embassy vandalism brought the Khalistan activity into

Kabul Blast Kills 7 in ISIS Attack

Tuesday, January 20, 2026

Current Affairs

A Kabul blast ripped through a Chinese noodle restaurant in a Kabul hotel on Monday, January 19, 2026, killing seven people including one Chinese national and injuring at least 13 others. The

President Zardari Bahrain Visit Strengthens Ties in 4-Day Talks

Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Business

President Asif Ali Zardari’s four-day official Bahrain visit highlights efforts to deepen economic and security cooperation between the two nations. President Asif Ali Zardari arrived in Manama on Tuesday, January 13, 2026,

Landmines at Bangladesh-Myanmar Border Claim 29 Lives, Limbs in Spillover

Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Current Affairs

Deadly landmines planted amid Myanmar’s civil war are exploding across the unmarked Bangladesh-Myanmar border, injuring villagers and border guards. Recent incidents include a fisherman losing his leg on 12 January 2026, highlighting

Bangladesh Unrest Grips 9,000 Indian Students

Tuesday, January 13, 2026

Current Affairs

Dhaka, Tuesday, 13 January 2026 – Thousands of Indian students in Bangladesh live in fear as Bangladesh unrest escalates. Anti-India sentiments in Bangladesh have surged since Sheikh Hasina’s ouster in August 2024.

India Imposes Kashmir VPN Ban, Sparks 100 Detentions

Tuesday, January 13, 2026

Current Affairs

Indian authorities have imposed a sweeping Kashmir VPN ban across multiple districts in Jammu and Kashmir since 29 December 2025, citing national security concerns. More than 100 residents have faced police action

Gilgit-Baltistan Protests Surge Over 14 Cabinet Picks

Sunday, January 4, 2026

Current Affairs

Protests erupted in Gilgit-Baltistan on Saturday against the appointment of 14 members to the caretaker cabinet, with demonstrators alleging bias and poll rigging ahead of GB elections 2026. Eight arrests followed road

FIA Officers Punished: 214 Face Action Over Graft

Friday, January 2, 2026

Current Affairs

Pakistan’s FIA officers punished for roles in human trafficking Pakistan and Pakistan graft during the last four months of 2025. The actions followed 214 departmental inquiries and included dismissals and demotions. Announced

5 Killed in Tajikistan Afghanistan Border Clash

Friday, December 26, 2025

Current Affairs

Dushanbe: Five people died in a Tajikistan Afghanistan border clash on 25 December 2025, when armed intruders from Afghanistan attacked a guard post in Shamsiddin Shokhin district. Tajik forces neutralised three infiltrators,

PIA Sale Secures Rs135bn Bid in Major Privatisation Win

Wednesday, December 24, 2025

Business

Pakistan’s government has sold a 75% stake in Pakistan International Airlines to the Arif Habib-led consortium for PKR 135 billion after a competitive auction on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, marking the first

Assam Protests: 4 Injured as Violence Erupts in West Karbi Anglong

Tuesday, December 23, 2025

Current Affairs

Authorities in Assam imposed Section 163 restrictions in West Karbi Anglong district after protesters from Assam protests demanding eviction of illegal encroachers torched a council leader’s house and clashed with police on

Rohingya Aid Cuts Push Girls to Marriage, Boys to Labour

Friday, December 19, 2025

Current Affairs

Dhaka, Bangladesh – Rohingya aid cuts by the United States have compelled thousands of refugee families in Bangladesh to marry off young girls and send children into hazardous labour to survive. The

Cyclone Ditwah Sri Lanka Kills 635, Ravages Tea Heartland

Wednesday, December 10, 2025

Current Affairs

Cyclone Ditwah Sri Lanka battered last week, claiming 635 lives and displacing over two million people. The storm triggered floods and landslides that turned lush tea estates into barren wastelands. Officials warn

India China Tensions Escalate After Airport Incident

Tuesday, December 9, 2025

Current Affairs

India lodged a formal protest on December 8, 2025, after Prema Wangjom Thongdok, a UK-based Indian passport holder born in Arunachal Pradesh, faced 18 hours of detention at Shanghai Pudong International Airport

Australia Sanctions 4 Taliban Officials in Rights Crackdown

Sunday, December 7, 2025

Current Affairs

Sydney, December 7, 2025 – Australia sanctions has imposed financial and travel bans on four senior Taliban officials, targeting their role in suppressing women’s rights in Afghanistan. The move, announced on Saturday,

Putin India Visit 2025 Targets 5 Key Deals

Tuesday, December 2, 2025

Business

Russian President Vladimir Putin arrives in New Delhi on Monday for a two-day summit with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, focusing on energy exports and defence pacts amid US tariffs. The visit underscores

PM Shehbaz Bahrain Visit November 2025 Fortifies Key Alliances

Wednesday, November 26, 2025

Current Affairs

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrived in Bahrain on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, for a two-day official visit to hold talks with King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and top leaders on boosting

Khawaja Asif Warns of India Border Attack in Two-Front Crisis

Wednesday, November 19, 2025

Current Affairs

Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif warns of an India border attack on Monday, stating the nation faces a two-front war with India and Afghanistan. The alert follows recent blasts and accusations of

Sajeeb Wazed Warns Violence Over Awami League Ban

Monday, November 17, 2025

Current Affairs

A Dhaka court delivers its verdict on Monday against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Her son, Sajeeb Wazed, warns violence if the Awami League ban persists. Protests escalate nationwide. Elections loom in

Bangladesh Economy Ahead of 2026 Elections Faces 3.7% Slump

Saturday, November 15, 2025

Business

Bangladesh economy ahead of the 2026 elections slowed to 3.7 per cent growth in FY25, down from 4.2 per cent in FY24, amid production disruptions and investor caution under the Yunus interim

Pakistan NA Passes 27th Amendment in Chaotic Vote

Thursday, November 13, 2025

Current Affairs

Pakistan’s NA passes 27th Amendment Bill on Monday, creating a Chief of Defence Forces and reforming judicial structures in a session fraught with disorder. Lawmakers voted 234 in favour and four against,

India Arrests 7 Delhi Blast Suspects in Terror Crackdown

Thursday, November 13, 2025

Current Affairs

New Delhi, India – India arrested Delhi blast suspects on Wednesday, including two doctors from Kashmir, following a car explosion that killed 13 people near the historic Red Fort on Monday. The

Punjab, Pakistan Section 144 Extended Till Nov 15 Amid Threats

Tuesday, November 11, 2025

Current Affairs

The Punjab government imposed Section 144 extended across the province on Monday. This measure bans public gatherings until November 15, 2025. Officials cite terrorism threats and intelligence reports as key factors. The

Pakistan Turkiye Security Cooperation Forged in New Joint Pact

Friday, November 7, 2025

Current Affairs

Pakistan Turkiye security cooperation deepend on Thursday, November 6, 2025, when Interior Ministers Mohsin Naqvi and Ali Yerlikaya met in Islamabad to launch a joint working group focused on counterterrorism and border

Avalanche Mount Yalung Ri Nepal Kills Seven

Tuesday, November 4, 2025

Current Affairs

An avalanche swept through the base camp of Mount Yalung Ri in Nepal on Monday morning, killing seven climbers and injuring four others in a group of 15. The incident occurred around

PFUJ Demands Accountability for 142 Press Attacks in Pakistan

Monday, November 3, 2025

Current Affairs

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) demanded accountability of press attackers in Pakistan, following a sharp rise in violations. Officials reported 142 cases from November 2024 to September 2025. The

Yunus Referendum Decision Bangladesh: Verdict Due Soon

Friday, October 31, 2025

Current Affairs

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus will make the final call on the referendum for the July Charter in Bangladesh, Law Adviser Asif Nazrul stated on Thursday, October 30, 2025, amid sharp divisions

Cyclone Montha Destruction in Andhra Pradesh Claims One Life, Ruins Crops

Wednesday, October 29, 2025

Current Affairs

Cyclone Montha destruction struck Andhra Pradesh near Kakinada on Tuesday evening, October 28, 2025, killing one woman and destroying crops across thousands of hectares, with heavy rains and winds up to 110

Nepal Two Youth Ministers Bolster Interim Cabinet

Monday, October 27, 2025

Current Affairs

Nepal two youth ministers’ interim cabinet expansion occurred on Monday, August 25, 2025, when Prime Minister Sushila Karki recommended their appointments to President Ram Chandra Paudel. Bablu Gupta and Sudha Gautam took

PPP to Form Government in Kashmir, Pakistan with 27 Seats

Monday, October 27, 2025

Current Affairs

The Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) will form government in Kashmir, Pakistan after securing 27 seats in the 52-member Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Legislative Assembly. This majority emerged on October 26, 2025,

PM Announces Reopening Gas Connections for 600,000 Households Yearly

Monday, October 27, 2025

Current Affairs

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced the reopening gas connections to domestic consumers on Sunday, October 26, 2025, in Islamabad. The decision lifts a ban imposed in 2021 due to gas shortages. It

Modi to Skip ASEAN Summit 2025 in Malaysia Over Diwali

Thursday, October 23, 2025

Business

Kuala Lumpur, October 23, 2025, 4:35 PM – Prime Minister Narendra Modi to skip ASEAN Summit in Malaysia, opting for virtual participation due to Diwali celebrations, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced

Jamaat Objects Yunus Advisers Bangladesh Amid Row

Jamaat Objects To Yunus’ Advisers Amid Row

Thursday, October 23, 2025

Current Affairs

Dhaka on Wednesday, 22 October 2025, Bangladesh Jamaat objects to several advisers of Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus during a meeting at the state guesthouse Jamuna. The party accused them of misleading

Nepal Interim Government Legal Battle Intensifies with 11 Petitions

Thursday, October 16, 2025

Current Affairs

Kathmandu: Nepal interim government faces a major legal battle as 11 petitions challenge its formation and the dissolution of parliament, filed in the Supreme Court following deadly protests that toppled the previous

Congress Opts Out Rajya Sabha Elections J&K: Alliance Strain Deepens

Monday, October 13, 2025

Current Affairs

The Congress party has opted out of the Rajya Sabha elections in Jammu and Kashmir after its ally, the National Conference, denied it a safe seat. This decision came on Sunday, October

26th Amendment Hearing: Pakistan Supreme Court Resumes

Monday, October 13, 2025

Current Affairs

Islamabad, October 13, 2025: The Pakistan Supreme Court 26th amendment hearing resumed today before an eight-judge constitutional bench, addressing petitions challenging the legislation’s validity on grounds of procedural flaws and threats to

women journalists excluded Afghan embassy India

Women Journalists Excluded from Afghan Embassy India Presser Sparks Outrage

Sunday, October 12, 2025

Current Affairs

Women journalists were excluded from a press conference with Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi at the Afghan embassy in India on Friday, August 22, 2025. The event drew condemnation from Indian

309 Bangladeshi Migrants Return from Libya Safely

309 Bangladeshi Migrants Repatriated from Libya Safely

Sunday, October 12, 2025

Current Affairs

On Friday, October 10, 2025, 309 Bangladeshi migrants returned from Libya, landing at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka at 10:30am aboard a chartered Fly Oya International flight. The voluntary repatriation, coordinated

Punjab Housing Regularization announced by Punjab Government

Punjab Housing Regularization: 5,000 Schemes Face Amnesty

Friday, October 3, 2025

Current Affairs

The Punjab government launched Punjab housing regularization efforts on Monday, October 3, 2025, targeting over 5,000 illegal housing societies province-wide. Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif directed the move at 4:35 PM during

Taliban Internet Ban Denial, Still Mobile is not Working due to Internet in Afghanistan

Taliban Internet Ban Denial Eases Fears Over 43 Million Offline

Tuesday, October 7, 2025

Current Affairs

Kabul, Afghanistan (South Asian Desk) – The Taliban internet ban denial on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, rejecting claims of a deliberate nationwide shutdown amid a communications blackout that left 43 million people

US UK Rohingya Aid for Rohingya crisis shown in the picture

US UK Rohingya Aid Pledge Boosts $96m Relief

Wednesday, October 1, 2025

Current Affairs

The United States and United Kingdom announced a US UK Rohingya aid pledge totalling $96 million (£73 million) on Monday, September 30, 2025, at the United Nations headquarters in New York. This

People after Afghanistan Internet Shutdown

Afghanistan Internet Shutdown Isolates 38 Million in Morality Crackdown

Tuesday, September 30, 2025

Current Affairs

The Taliban authorities in Afghanistan triggered a nationwide internet shutdown on Monday, August 25, 2025, at 4:35pm local time, plunging 38 million residents into a Taliban telecom blackout. This move targets perceived

Bangladesh judge resigns amid an inquiry into misconduct.

Bangladesh Judge Resigns Amid Supreme Judicial Inquiry

Sunday, August 31, 2025

Current Affairs

High Court Justice Md Akhtaruzzaman resigns amid a Supreme Judicial Council probe into alleged misconduct. Bangladesh Judge Resigns Under Investigation On Sunday, August 31, 2025, Justice Md Akhtaruzzaman, a Bangladesh High Court

Zardari and PM Shehbaz on Independence Day

Pakistan’s Independence Day: Calls for Unity and Justice from Leaders and Military

Friday, August 29, 2025

Current Affairs

On this poignant 14th August, as Pakistan marks its 78th Independence Day, the nation’s leaders and military chiefs have issued heartfelt messages, urging citizens to foster national unity and uphold justice. These

India and Kazakhstan Defence Cooperation Boosts Military Ties Amid Regional Challenges

Monday, September 1, 2025

Current Affairs

In a significant step towards fostering stronger alliances, India and Kazakhstan have engaged in high-level discussions to enhance their defence cooperation, a move that resonates deeply with communities seeking stability in an

India Vote Theft Claim Sparks Controversy

Monday, September 1, 2025

Current Affairs

In a development that has left many citizens questioning the sanctity of their democratic rights, the Election Commission has firmly dismissed the Congress party’s assertions of vote theft as factually incorrect, a

Naval Threat: Parliamentary Panel Warns of China–Pakistan, Urges India to Act Proactively

Monday, September 1, 2025

Current Affairs

In response to growing concerns over maritime security in the Indian Ocean Region, a parliamentary panel has advised India to adopt proactive measures to address the naval threat posed by China and

Bangladesh and Malaysia Bilateral Cooperation Flourishes with Eight New Agreements

Monday, September 1, 2025

Business

In a heartwarming display of unity that promises better opportunities for countless families, Bangladesh and Malaysia have signed eight agreements to deepen their bilateral cooperation, a step that touches the aspirations of

A family sitting on a mat inside a tent, including adults and children, with one child sleeping and others holding objects.

Deported Afghans from Iran Struggle with Food Shortages in Kabul Camps

Friday, August 15, 2025

Current Affairs

In July 2025, thousands of Afghan deportees forcibly returned from Iran are facing extreme food shortages in temporary camps in Kabul, highlighting the worsening humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan. Many returnees—most of whom

Two small flags, one of Pakistan with a green background, white stripe, crescent moon, and star, and the other of Russia with white, blue, and red vertical stripes, placed on a table with blurred bottles and decorations in the background.

Pakistan Steel Mills Revival Bolstered by New Russia Agreement

Friday, August 15, 2025

Business·Current Affairs

Pakistan and Russia have officially signed a new agreement to advance the Pakistan Steel Mills Revival, aiming to restore and upgrade the Karachi-based facility that was originally built in 1973 with Soviet

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