Pakistan's export paralysis deepens as policy missteps block competitiveness

Jan 15, 2026

Pakistan's exports have remained stuck in the USD 25-30 billion band for nearly twenty years, even as regional competitors surge ahead. During this period, Bangladesh's exports have exceeded USD 50 billion, and Vietnam's have surpassed USD 350 billion. This widening gulf stems not from global disruptions but from Pakistan's own policy decisions, which have made exporting increasingly risky, expensive, and unprofitable, as reported by Dawn.

India, Netherlands deepen strategic, cultural, and economic ties amid changing global landscape

Jan 15, 2026

The Netherlands Embassy in India wrote on its LinkedIn page, "We are excited to welcome our Ambassador for International Cultural cooperation Ms Dewi van de Weerd along with Museum directors from Mauritshuis, Ms. Martine Gosselink and Mr. Robert van Langh, Drents Museum to India- New Delhi, Jaipur and Kochi. The visit is a step to strengthen cultural ties especially in field of museum, heritage and craft between India and the Netherlands."

Pentagon moving carrier strike group to Middle East amid rising Iran tensions: Reports

Jan 15, 2026

The US Defence Headquarters, The Pentagon has stated that it is redeploying a US carrier strike group from the South China Sea to the US Central Command (CENTCOM) area of responsibility, which includes the Middle East, as tensions escalate between the Trump administration and Iran as the Islamic Republic deals with widespread anti-government rallies driven by soaring inflation, economic hardship and mounting public anger over governance, US based news network News Nation reported, citing sources on Wednesday.