Governor’s Rule Debate Intensifies in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Amid Political and Security Tensions
Islamabad: Political tensions in Pakistan have intensified as the possibility of imposing Governor’s Rule or an emergency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa...
South Asia
Nepal and Sri Lanka Discuss Stronger Bilateral Cooperation at UN General Assembly
New York: Nepal and Sri Lanka have discussed ways to strengthen bilateral relations during a meeting between their foreign ministers...
Bangladesh and India Discuss Open-Sky Policy and Expanded Aviation Cooperation
Dhaka, September 17, 2026: Bangladesh and India have opened discussions on expanding civil aviation cooperation, including the possibility of introducing...
Nepal Flood Crisis Deepens as Missing Persons Count Rises to 6,150
Kathmandu, September 17, 2026: Nepal's devastating late-August flood disaster has taken another grim turn after authorities revised the number of...
Indian and Pakistani Naval Vessels Collide in Arabian Sea as Both Sides Exchange Protests
New Delhi, September 17, 2026: A maritime incident involving Indian and Pakistani naval vessels in the North Arabian Sea has...
India Rejects Pakistan-China Boundary Commission, Calls Move Legally Unfounded
New Delhi, September 17, 2026: India has rejected the recently announced Pakistan-China initiative involving a joint commission on boundary matters,...
Bangladesh: Dhaka Rejects BRICS Summit Invitation for Prime Minister
Bangladesh has declined an invitation connected to the upcoming BRICS Summit in New Delhi, saying the invitation was extended to...
Bhutan and Japan Strengthen Bilateral Cooperation During High-Level Diplomatic Meeting
THIMPHU — Bhutan and Japan are exploring new opportunities to deepen their long-standing relationship as senior officials from the two...
Pakistan Says 21 Militants Killed in Multiple Security Operations Across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
ISLAMABAD — Pakistan's military says security forces have killed 21 militants in a series of operations across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, as...
Pakistan: Government Press Office Records Fresh September 6 Communications
Pakistan's official Press Information Department recorded multiple government communications dated September 6, 2026, making the country one of the more...
Pakistan: Government Pays Tribute to Fallen Heroes on Defence and Martyrs’ Day
Pakistan observed Defence and Martyrs’ Day on September 6, 2026, with senior government officials paying tribute to members of the...
India: Government Agencies Issue Fresh Weather and National Updates
Indian government agencies issued several fresh public updates on September 6, 2026, covering weather conditions and important national developments. The...
Nepal: Authorities Issue Fresh Alert After Bird Flu Detected in Domestic Poultry
Nepalese authorities have issued a fresh update on a bird-flu outbreak affecting domestic birds, highlighting the need for continued surveillance...
Pakistan: Nation Remembers Fallen Soldiers on Defence Day
Pakistan marked its annual Defence Day on September 6, with government officials paying tribute to members of the armed forces...
World Bank Data Highlights Sharp Gender Gap Among Young People Outside Work and Education
Washington: A new analysis from the World Bank is drawing attention to a major gender divide among young people who...
World Bank Data Highlights Huge Gender Gap in Youth Who Are Out of Work and Education
WASHINGTON — New World Bank data is drawing attention to a striking gender divide in the number of young people...
FAO Highlights Bangladesh’s Food Security Challenges as Climate and Economic Pressures Persist
Dhaka, Bangladesh continues to face significant food-security and agricultural challenges as climate-related shocks, economic pressures and reduced humanitarian support affect...
UNDP and Bangladesh Discuss Stronger Investment, Trade and MSME Cooperation
BANGLADESH AI Generated Image Dhaka, The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has indicated that it is prepared to strengthen its...
UNDP Seeks Stronger Partnership With Bangladesh to Boost Investment and Trade
BANGLADESH AI Generated Image Dhaka, The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has expressed its willingness to deepen cooperation with Bangladesh...
Europe Announces €2 Million Emergency Aid for Nepal After Devastating Flash Floods
Brussels/Kathmandu: Europe has announced €2 million in immediate humanitarian assistance for Nepal following devastating flash floods that have affected communities...
Sub-Saharan Africa Accounts for Largest Share of Global Prosperity Gap, Data Shows
August 19, 2026 AI Generated Photo Sub-Saharan Africa recorded the largest regional prosperity gap in 2024, according to data presented...
India and China Renew Focus on Border Peace as Both Sides Seek Better Bilateral Relations
India and China have once again placed border stability at the center of their diplomatic engagement, with the two countries...
Emerging Economies Face a Growing Jobs Challenge as Working-Age Populations Expand
A major demographic shift is taking shape across emerging market and developing economies, and it could become one of the...
Regional Development Gaps Across South and Southeast Asia Highlight Continuing Human Development Challenges
Economic growth has transformed much of South and Southeast Asia over the past several decades, improving living standards for millions...
ADB and Nepal Mark Six Decades of Partnership in Advancing Sustainable Development
From the towering snow-covered peaks of Mount Everest to the fertile plains of the Terai region, Nepal is a nation...
Global Food Insecurity Could Worsen by 2030, New Projections Highlight Uneven Regional Impact
Global food security remains one of the defining challenges of this decade, with new projections suggesting that millions more people...
Maldives Celebrates Independence Day as Commonwealth Partnership Continues to Grow
The Maldives is celebrating its Independence Day, marking the anniversary of the nation's independence on 26 July 1965. The occasion...
