Pakistan to Host SCO Summit in 2027, PM Shehbaz Confirms
Pakistan will host the SCO summit in 2027, with PM Shehbaz Sharif urging early preparations in Islamabad for the major international event....
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Nepal Political Crisis: Army Chief Meets President, No Consensus on PM as Death Toll Hits 51
Nepal Army Chief meets President amid political crisis as death toll from protests hits 51; interim PM talks continue with no consensus yet....
PM Shehbaz Declares Climate & Agriculture Emergency, Calls for National Roadmap on Reforms
PM Shehbaz Sharif declares climate and agriculture emergency after devastating floods, unveils $8.5B China investment pledges, condemns Israeli aggression....
Pakistan Demands Emergency UNSC Session After Israeli Airstrikes Hit Doha
Pakistan calls for an urgent UNSC meeting after Israeli airstrikes hit Doha, sparking global condemnation and calls for a united Arab-Islamic response....
Eight Dead as Malir, Lyari Rivers Overflow in Karachi; More Rain Forecast, Schools Shut
Karachi floods leave eight dead, hundreds evacuated as Malir and Lyari rivers overflow. Relief efforts intensify as forecasts warn of more rain....
Nepal Under Curfew as Gen Z Protests Enter Fourth Day; Death Toll Rises to 34
Nepal remains under curfew after Gen Z protests toppled the government, leaving 34 dead. Army deployment, leadership talks, and court resumptions mark the latest developments....
Former Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa Vacates Official Residence After New Law Ends Entitlement
Former Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa vacates official residence after new law ends lifetime entitlements for ex-presidents....
Bangladesh Reports Highest Single-Day Dengue Death Toll of 2025
Six dengue deaths reported in a day in Bangladesh, the highest in 2025, as total cases cross 36,000 nationwide....
EU Delegation to Visit Bangladesh on September 16-18 to Assess Reforms, Human Rights
EU Parliament delegation to visit Bangladesh to assess political reforms, human rights, and governance under interim government....
Nepal Army Imposes Curfew as Protests Escalate; UN Voices Concern, Kathmandu Airport Remains Shut
Nepal imposes nationwide curfew as protests escalate after PM Oli’s resignation; UN urges restraint, Kathmandu airport remains closed....