PoGB Traders Continue Sit-In Despite Conditional Tax Exemptions
Traders in Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan continue their sit-in despite Islamabad’s conditional tax exemptions, rejecting the PKR 4 billion import cap....
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IND: Sonam Wangchuk Ends Hunger Strike Amid Violence in Ladakh, Four Killed
Four killed in Ladakh protests as Sonam Wangchuk ends hunger strike early. Prohibitory orders imposed; Centre-LAB talks on Sixth Schedule set for Oct 6....
One Arrested in J-K’s Kulgam for Aiding Pahalgam Terror Attack
Jammu and Kashmir Police arrested a Kulgam man for aiding terrorists behind the April 22 Pahalgam attack that killed 26 people, including tourists....
Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser Yunus Invites President Trump to Visit Dhaka
Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus invites US President Donald Trump to Bangladesh during a UNGA reception attended by global leaders in New York....
Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif to Meet US President Trump in Washington on Thursday
Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif will travel to Washington on Thursday to meet US President Donald Trump, aiming to reset bilateral ties after their informal exchange at the UNGA....
HSBC to Exit Retail Banking in Sri Lanka by 2026, Sells Business to NTB for SLR 18 Billion
HSBC will wind up its retail banking operations in Sri Lanka by 2026, selling its business to Nations Trust Bank for SLR 18 billion under a binding agreement....
Pakistan Floods Raise Cholera Outbreak Fears as Health System Struggles
Pakistan floods have displaced millions, raising fears of cholera and other diseases as health experts call for urgent sanitation and healthcare measures....
Pakistan: 24 Killed in Explosions in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Calls Grow for Probe
At least 24 people, including children, died in explosions in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, with opposition accusing the military of airstrikes and demanding a probe....
Sri Lanka, EU Ink Grant Agreement for Biodiversity Conservation and Waste Management
Sri Lanka signs EU grant deal to boost biodiversity conservation and solid waste management for sustainable economic recovery....
Bangladesh Approves 40,000 Body Cameras for Police Ahead of National Elections
Bangladesh approves procurement of 40,000 body cameras for police to ensure transparency and accountability during national elections, with UNDP managing the purchase....