Saturday, 12 September 2026

Pakistan

When Subsidies Collide: Why South Asia Needs Rules for Export Support?

Islamabad has placed an expensive bet on itself, and its neighbours may end up paying the difference. In late July, Pakistan's Economic Coordination Committee approved a package of export-finance schemes worth up to $920 million in combined commitments, six-month working capital loans at a fixed 8.5

First Pakistani to head 'Makkah Defense Alliance', HQ in Riyadh

Turkey has said the first secretary-general of the proposed Makkah Defence Alliance will be appointed from Pakistan, while the alliance’s permanent secretariat will be based in Riyadh, the Saudi capital. The information was reported by Indian media outlet The Print. Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan F

Dhaka sees no risk in joining Mecca Pact: Humaiun Kobir

State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humaiun Kobir today said Bangladesh sees no risk in joining the Mecca Defence Pact and it would not restrict Bangladesh’s engagement with other partners. “This is a unique pact that, presenting new opportunities,” he told reporters at the foreign ministry after Sau

India closely monitoring Bangladesh developments including Mecca Pact

India is closely monitoring all developments in Bangladesh, particularly those related to India’s security, Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said in New Delhi on Friday amid discussion over Bangladesh potentially joining the Mecca Defence Pact. A journalist raised the issue

Bangladesh considering joining Mecca Defense Pact: Shama Obaid

Bangladesh is considering to join the Mecca Defense Pact, a defence alliance involving Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey, State Minister for Foreign Affairs (2) Shama Obaid Islam has said. The government will assess the pact’s potential benefits for the country’s interests, economy and people before

Bangladesh views Mecca Defence Pact positively: Humaiun Kobir

State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humaiun Kobir today said Bangladesh views positively the "Mecca Defence Pact" involving Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey, noting that Dhaka's participation in such an initiative among Islamic nations would not be unusual. "We have expressed interest in the Mecca D

UN report raises concerns over attempts to establish Al-Qaida cell in Bangladesh

The United Nations Security Council has expressed concern that Al-Qaida in the Indian Subcontinent (AQIS) is attempting to establish active cells or networks in Bangladesh, according to the 38th report of its Analytical Support and Sanctions Monitoring Team on Islamic State and Al-Qaida. The report

India plans ₹45,000 crore rail upgrades along China, Pakistan and Bangladesh borders

India plans to invest as much as ₹45,000 crore ($4.7 billion) into railway upgrades along its borders with China, Pakistan and Bangladesh, according to people familiar, marking one of its most significant strategic infrastructure pushes amid shifting regional dynamics. According to Bloomberg, the sp

Suicide attack kills 13 during protest in northern Pakistan

A suicide bomber attacked a busy area near a police station during a protest in northern Pakistan's Swat district, killing 13 people and wounding 22, police said on Sunday. The blast took place at a crowded intersection near a police station in Swat during a civil society protest, police said. "Thir