Pakistan-Afghanistan Border Closure Causes Billions In Losses, Deals Major Blow To Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Trade And Economy

The prolonged closure of trade corridors between Pakistan and Afghanistan, now exceeding three months, has inflicted billions of rupees in economic damage at both national and regional levels. Business leaders in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have highlighted the severe toll on exports, mutual commerce, transport operations, and government revenues, delivering a crippling blow to Pakistan’s economy—

January 12, 2026
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PSLV-C62 Fails To Place EOS-N1 Satellite Into Orbit; Encounters Anomaly In PS3 Stage

The PSLV-C62/EOS-N1 mission, launched on 12 January 2026 from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, has encountered a significant anomaly towards the end of its PS3 stage, marking another setback for ISRO’s workhorse rocket.The vehicle lifted off at 10:18 a.m. IST following a 22.5-hour countdown, carrying the primary EOS-N1 earth observation satellite and 15 co-passenger payloads

January 12, 2026
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Timing of German Chancellor Merz’s India Visit Particularly Significant: Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri highlighted the particular significance of German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s visit to India on 12 January 2026. This marks Merz’s inaugural official trip to India since assuming office last year, and indeed his first to Asia.The Chancellor arrived in Ahmedabad very early that morning, receiving a warm welcome at the airport from the Gujarat Governor, Chief Minister

January 12, 2026
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Thousands Slam Anti-Govt Protests As ‘Terrorism’ In Nationwide Pro-Iran Rallies

Iran’s streets have become a battleground of contrasting narratives as massive pro-government rallies sweep across the nation. On Monday, January 12, 2026, tens of thousands gathered in cities and provinces including Tehran, Arak, and Azerbaijan province to voice unwavering support for the Islamic Republic.Waving national flags and chanting patriotic slogans, demonstrators condemned recent

January 12, 2026
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