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Pakistan confirms fighter jet talks with Bangladesh

The air force chiefs of the two countries met in Islamabad for detailed discussions focused on military cooperation and aircraft procurement….reports Asian Lite News Pakistan and Bangladesh have taken a significant step

January 8, 2026

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Tarique Rahman’s Comeback ‘Risks Polarisation’: Hasina

Tarique Rahman’s return to Dhaka after 17 years in exile in the United Kingdom has reignited debates about the future of India–Bangladesh relations….reports Asian Lite News The return of Tarique Rahman to Dhaka after

January 8, 2026

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China Ramps Up Military Pressure on Taiwan

Last year saw a 22.4% annual increase in the number of PLA aircraft entering Taiwan’s ADIZ…reports Asian Lite News China’s military pressure on Taiwan has become routine. The scale of People’s Liberation Army

January 6, 2026

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Rawalakot’s Power Protests Lay Pakistan’s Governance Failure in PoJK

When populations that contribute to power generation remain without electricity for most of the day, while other provinces potentially benefit from that very supply, it reflects not mere inefficiency but a hierarchy

January 6, 2026

Asia News·Pakistan

US Considers Hard Line on Iran

Iran has experienced periodic waves of demonstrations, driven by economic pressures, political repression, and dissatisfaction with clerical rule….reports Asian Lite News US and Israeli officials are weighing possible policy responses to the

January 6, 2026

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Ex-Crown Prince Backs Iran’s Anti-Khamenei Uprising

The unrest has drawn international attention after US President Donald Trump warned Tehran that if Iran “violently kills peaceful protesters”, Washington “will come to their rescue”…reports Asian Lite News Iran’s former Crown

January 5, 2026

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IED Blast Kills One in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

The blast occurred amid a rise in attacks targeting law enforcement personnel in Pakistan, especially in the border provinces of Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa….reports Asian Lite News At least one person was

January 5, 2026

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Tarique Rahman Set to Lead BNP

The BNP chairperson’s post has remained vacant since the death of former prime minister Khaleda Zia on December 30, 2025, and her son Tarique Rahman is set to take over….reports Asian Lite News The Bangladesh Nationalist

January 5, 2026

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Pakistan’s Peca Law Turns on Journalists, Human Right Activists

The 2025 Peca amendment has provided the state, through the NCCIA, a free hand to prosecute any individual who is considered critical of state policies….reports Asian Lite News Amendments to Pakistan’s Prevention

January 5, 2026

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Dhaka’s debt time bomb ticks louder

Rising debt, shrinking budgets and deepening Chinese influence leave Bangladesh facing a familiar South Asian dilemma, as officials warn the country is slipping into a dangerous debt trap. Bangladesh is confronting an

January 3, 2026

-Top News·Bangladesh·Economy

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