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Nepal News Updates

Nepal’s Parliament United in Opposition to India-China Trade Deal via Lipulekh Pass

Sain NetworkAugust 22, 2025

by Sain NetworkAugust 22, 20250452

Nepal’s Parliament has united against the India-China agreement to reopen trade through Lipulekh Pass, claiming the move violates its sovereignty. India has rejected Nepal’s claims....

Bangladesh News Updates

Bangladesh and Pakistan Push to Revive Trade Ties, Eye Joint Commissions and Agricultural Cooperation

Sain NetworkAugust 22, 2025

by Sain NetworkAugust 22, 20250493

Bangladesh and Pakistan agreed to revive their Joint Economic Commission and set up new trade forums to boost bilateral ties, agriculture, and food security during high-level talks in Dhaka....

News Updates Pakistan

Pakistan Supreme Court Grants Bail to Imran Khan in May 9 Violence Cases

Sain NetworkAugust 21, 2025August 21, 2025

by Sain NetworkAugust 21, 2025August 21, 20250512

Pakistan’s top court has granted bail to Imran Khan in eight May 9 violence cases, though the ex-prime minister remains in custody in other matters....

News Updates Pakistan

China’s Wang Yi Meets Pakistan FM Ishaq Dar, Reviews Full Spectrum of Bilateral Ties

Sain NetworkAugust 21, 2025August 21, 2025

by Sain NetworkAugust 21, 2025August 21, 20250474

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Pakistan’s FM Ishaq Dar held strategic consultations in Islamabad, reviewing CPEC 2.0, trade, and regional issues....

News Updates Pakistan

Floods Cause Rs 20 Billion Infrastructure Damage in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Sain NetworkAugust 21, 2025August 21, 2025

by Sain NetworkAugust 21, 2025August 21, 20250537

An initial report estimates Rs 20 billion infrastructure damage in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa as floods and rains continue to wreak havoc, leaving 380 people dead....

Bangladesh News Updates Pakistan

Bangladesh, Pakistan Approve Visa-Free Travel for Diplomats and Officials

Sain NetworkAugust 21, 2025August 21, 2025

by Sain NetworkAugust 21, 2025August 21, 20250521

Bangladesh and Pakistan have cleared a draft deal allowing visa-free travel for diplomats and officials, marking a step toward smoother bilateral ties....

Bangladesh News Updates

Bangladesh EC meets to decide General Election dates for 13th Parliamentary Polls

Sain NetworkAugust 21, 2025August 21, 2025

by Sain NetworkAugust 21, 2025August 21, 20250501

Bangladesh’s Election Commission has started talks on its action plan for the 13th parliamentary election in February 2025. The schedule will be announced in December....

Nepal News Updates

India Rejects Nepal’s Objection to Resumption of Border Trade with China via Lipulekh Pass

Sain NetworkAugust 21, 2025

by Sain NetworkAugust 21, 20250521

India rejected Nepal’s objection to resuming trade with China via Lipulekh Pass, calling Kathmandu’s territorial claims unjustified. The row resurfaces ahead of Nepali PM KP Sharma Oli’s visits to Beijing and New Delhi....

Bhutan News Updates

Nobel Laureates Urge Bhutan to Embrace Its Unique Development Model Over Conforming to Global Norms

Sain NetworkAugust 6, 2025

by Sain NetworkAugust 6, 20250720

Nobel laureates Banerjee and Duflo praise Bhutan’s well-being-driven model, urging it to double down on clean energy, agriculture, and cultural roots....

Bangladesh News Updates

Bangladesh Sets February 2026 for Next General Election, Pledges ‘Festival of Voting’

Sain NetworkAugust 6, 2025

by Sain NetworkAugust 6, 20250593

Bangladesh’s interim government sets February 2026 for the next general election, aiming for a peaceful and festive transition to democracy. Chief Adviser Yunus outlines political reforms and economic recovery plans....