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Defence & Security

Pakistan Creates Army Rocket Force to Strengthen Strike Capabilities

DOWNLOAD IPFS Pakistan has established a new Army Rocket Force Command to oversee its missile systems. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced the formation during a ceremony in Islamabad on August 13, 2025, coinciding with Independence Day celebrations. The move is intended to manage the country’s conventional missile capabilities and improve[Read More…]

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Finance

SoftBank’s PayPay Seeks U.S. IPO in 2025

Download IPFS SoftBank’s digital-payment subsidiary, PayPay Corp, has submitted an application to list American Depositary Shares (ADS) on a U.S. stock exchange, pending regulatory approval and finalisation of details. The exact timing, offer size, and pricing have not been confirmed, although industry analysts suggest the public listing could potentially raise[Read More…]

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Defence & Security

India and Pakistan Compete in Symbolic Flagpole Rivalry at Border Crossing

DOWNLOAD IPFS India and Pakistan have continued a symbolic display at the Attari-Wagah border involving tall national flags. This display follows a four-day military confrontation earlier in the year and reflects ongoing tensions between the two nuclear-armed neighbors. Though non-violent, the flagpole installations have become a daily marker of national[Read More…]

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Economics

U.S. Inflation Halts Stock Rally

Download IPFS A sudden rise in U.S. producer prices has caused caution among investors, prompting them to temper expectations of an imminent Federal Reserve interest-rate cut. Markets paused after the Producer Price Index (PPI) for July surged significantly, signaling persistent inflation. That shift lifted bond yields and strengthened the dollar,[Read More…]

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Politics & Government

Pakistan and Micronesia Establish Diplomatic Relations to Strengthen Ties

DOWNLOAD IPFS Pakistan and the Federated States of Micronesia have formally established diplomatic relations, marking the formalization of bilateral ties between the two countries. The agreement was signed at Pakistan’s Mission to the United Nations in New York on August 14, 2025, coinciding with Pakistan’s Independence Day celebrations. Ambassador Asim[Read More…]

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Breaking News

Business Council Proposes $110B Red Tape Reform

Download IPFS The Australian government is preparing a major regulatory reform agenda, aiming to cut $110 billion in red tape and boost national productivity. The proposals, which will be discussed at next week’s Productivity Summit, involve changes to environmental and financial regulations and target long-standing barriers to housing and infrastructure[Read More…]

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Real Estate

Mirvac Sees Recovery as Residential Earnings Dip 16%

Download IPFS Mirvac, one of Australia’s leading property developers and landlords, has signalled optimism for the year ahead despite reporting a decline in residential settlements and lower gross profit margins for the year ending June. The ASX-listed company posted an operating profit after tax of $474 million, down from $552[Read More…]

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Politics & Government

President Zardari Honors 2025 Civil Awards Recipients for Outstanding Contributions

DOWNLOAD IPFS On August 15, 2025, President Asif Ali Zardari announced the recipients of the 2025 Pakistan Civil Awards, recognizing individuals for achievements across various fields. The formal investiture ceremony is scheduled for March 23, 2026, coinciding with Pakistan Day celebrations. These awards represent the nation’s highest honors, acknowledging citizens[Read More…]

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Finance

Indian Rupee Weakens Despite S&P Upgrade Ahead of Trump-Putin Summit

DOWNLOAD IPFS The Indian rupee weakened on August 14, 2025, closing at 87.5500 against the U.S. dollar, down from the previous session’s 87.4400. During the trading day, the currency fluctuated between 87.39 and 87.67, reflecting investor caution amid global market movements. Amid the rupee’s decline, Standard & Poor’s (S&P) confirmed[Read More…]

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Human Rights

Queensland Court Blocks Council Eviction of Homeless Residents

Download IPFS An injunction from Queensland’s Supreme Court has temporarily prevented the City of Moreton Bay from evicting homeless residents sleeping in tents at a local park, citing serious risks to their safety and well-being. Justice Paul Smith granted the order on Friday as part of an ongoing legal challenge[Read More…]

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