October 19, 2026
Maldives President Due in Pakistan for Trade and Defence Talks
The visit is set for next week, with trade and defence cooperation on the agenda between two states that rarely feature in each other's foreign policy.
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August 22, 2026
Bangladesh Signals Openness to Joining Makkah Joint Defence Pact
A foreign affairs adviser to Bangladesh's prime minister says Dhaka takes a positive view of joining an economic or defence framework involving the three signatories, while stressing a "Bangladesh First" policy.
August 21, 2026
Bangladesh Elects BNP Veteran Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir as President
Lawmakers elected the BNP secretary general, 78, as head of state by 255 votes to 88, completing the party's return to power after the fall of Sheikh Hasina's government. The presidency is largely ceremonial.
August 16, 2026
Bangladesh Says Its Prime Minister Will Not Visit India Until Hasina Is Extradited
Dhaka has played down speculation about a visit by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman to India next week, saying a "propitious environment" is needed and urging New Delhi to expedite the extradition of the former premier.
July 13, 2026
Bangladesh Monsoon Floods Kill 50, Leave Over a Million Stranded as Pakistan Expresses Solidarity
At least 50 people have been killed and more than a million stranded by monsoon floods and landslides in southeastern Bangladesh, with seven districts severely affected. Landslides in Rohingya refugee camps in Cox's Bazar killed 16 people including women and children. Pakistan's President and Prime Minister expressed solidarity and condolences on July 12. The Bangladesh flooding is occurring simultaneously with Pakistan's own monsoon intensification, which NDMA has flagged as likely to bring 22-26 percent more rainfall than last year.
June 26, 2026
Dhaka–Karachi Flights Take Wing Again as Pakistan-Bangladesh Thaw Deepens
Biman Bangladesh Airlines resumed direct Dhaka–Karachi services on 29 January 2026 after a 14-year suspension, the latest milestone in a fast-warming relationship between Islamabad and Dhaka.
January 11, 2026
India’s foreign policy, politics and economy to collide in 2026, analysts warn
US tariffs, strained ties and regional instability may test Modi government’s balancing act India is likely to face a year in which the lines between foreign policy, domestic policy and the economy become increasingly blurred, making it harder for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government to offset diplomatic setbacks with domestic successes, according to a Chatham House analysis. THE report said 2025 was a painful foreign policy year, marked by a four-day standoff with Pakistan in May and an arguably more contentious downturn in India’s relations with the United States. The Trump administration has imposed 50% tariffs on India over its
Pakistan is moving away from the South Asian football championship 2025 after defeat by Bangladeshi
Pakistan had a recurring defeat in the U17 championship of the South Asia Football Federation when they lost 2-0 at the Colombo Racecourse Stadium in Colombo, Sri Lanka on Thursday. Pakistan warned of the final after completing the second in Group B, while Bangladesh was the best in Group A. The two played the first semifinal of the day. Bangladesh started a start, with Nazmul Huda scoring the original goal in the 3rd minute. Just a minute later, Mohammad Rahman doubled the lead with a strike in the 4th minute, giving the early control of the Bangladeshi match. Despite their
Diplomatic Triumph for Pakistan: FATF Rebuffs Indian Propaganda, Maintains Confidence in Islamabad
In a remarkable diplomatic success, Pakistan has once again secured the confidence of the international community, as the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) declined to place the country back on its grey list. Despite a high-powered propaganda campaign orchestrated by India, the FATF reaffirmed Pakistan’s ongoing compliance and commitment to global financial regulations. India’s Diplomatic Offensive Fails to Sway Global Opinion Following its setback in Operation Banyan Marsous, the Indian government intensified efforts to isolate Pakistan on the international stage. Employing media disinformation, diplomatic pressure, and orchestrated narratives, India sought to malign Pakistan’s record on counter-terror financing. However, these attempts
June 9, 2025
Chinese defensive stocks are growing as Pakistan buys J-35 Stealth Jets
Listen to the article Chinese defense companies’ shares rose on Monday after reports on Pakistan’s plans to buy advanced j-35 stealth aircraft from China, according to one Bloomberg report. Avic Shenyang Aircraft Co., the J-35 manufacturer, hit the 10% of the Sangai Trade, expanding profits for a third straight session. Aerospace Nanhu Electronic Information Technology Co. He also saw an increase, increasing 15%. The fight followed a formal statement on social through Pakistan, confirming his intention to acquire the jets after weeks of informal reports. Pakistani officials said earlier that the pilots were already in China who were undergoing training
