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Pakistan, china, Iran, and Russia Oppose U.S. Defence Base Around Afghanistan

Article link: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/pakistan/pakistan-china-iran-russia-oppose-us-defence-base-around-afghanistan/articleshow/124187260.cms Pakistan, China, Iran, and Russia have recently issued a joint statement, withstanding the establishment of any United States defense bases in or around Afghanistan. These 4 nations met outside of the United National General Assembly, and decided that Afghanistan’s sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity must be respected. They argued that renewed U.S. military presence could heighten tensions,… Read more »

Pakistan sends top officials to meet afghan taliban after deadly strike

Article link: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/south-asia/urgent-doha-talks-called-pakistan-sends-top-officials-to-meet-afghan-taliban-after-deadly-strikes-10-killed/articleshow/124657587.cms Following a sudden resumption of airstrikes by Paktika Province in eastern Afghanistan which killed at least 10 people including three young cricketers and flattened homes in Urgun and Barmal districts Doha became the next stop for talks. Pakistan’s defence minister Khawaja Asif and intelligence chief Asim Malik were dispatched to meet representatives of the Taliban-led government in Qatar,… Read more »

China helps Pakistan launch satellite into space

Article link: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/pakistan/china-helps-pak-launch-satellite-third-such-mission-this-year-what-is-remote-sensing-satellite/articleshow/124686660.cms On October 19, 2025, China successfully launched the Pakistan Remote Sensing Satellite (PRSS-2) into orbit, alongside two of its own satellites, AIRSAT 03 and AIRSAT 04, using the Lijian-1 Y8 carrier rocket from a commercial aerospace innovation pilot zone in northwest China. This marks the third satellite launch facilitated by China for Pakistan in 2025, following PRSS-1… Read more »

Iran considers nuclear inspection access, urges action against Israel

link to the article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/9/13/iran-considers-nuclear-inspection-access-urges-action-against-israel After Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told Parliament that Tehran has agreed to resume cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency, access is limited to the Bushehr nuclear power plant and you will need approval from ISNSC in order to enter any other sites. The Atomic Energy Organization of Iran says that most of their… Read more »

Will GST Rate Cuts Counter Trump’s 50% Tariffs

Link to the article: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/will-gst-rate-cuts-help-counter-trumps-50-tariffs-indias-gdp-growth-may-even-go-up-heres-why/articleshow/123701596.cms With Donald Trump’s new Tariffs it has been harder for countries like India to get their products and resources across, slowing economic progress. However, India has found a way to counteract the 50% tariffs Trump has set by using GST rate cuts. These tariffs threaten Indian exports but policymakers believe that lower domestic taxes can… Read more »

Why Pakistan is rushing to mend fences with Bangladesh

Link to the article:https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/9/2/why-pakistan-is-rushing-to-mend-fences-with-bangladesh Pakistan is making a major diplomatic push to improve ties with Bangladesh after years of estrangement. In August 2025, Pakistan’s foreign minister visited Dhaka which was the first high-level visit in over a decade. This visit was meant to rebuild diplomatic ties by establishing contact between Islamabad and Dhaka. The visit came after the 2024 ouster… Read more »