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Why Dhaka is watching Bengal elections closely

India, April 21 -- On April 23 and 29, West Bengal will head to the hustings, to elect a new state assembly. This is certainly a purely domestic affair. Yet, across the border, in Bangladesh, the cont... Read More


Rupee gains one paisa against dollarPublished on: April 21, 2026 8:07 AM

Pakistan, April 21 -- The Rupee on Monday appreciated by 1 paisa against the US Dollar in interbank trading and closed at Rs 278.91 compared to the previous day's closing of Rs 278.92. According to th... Read More


Gold, silver rates today: Comex gold slips $51/oz; silver falls $2/oz as investors weigh US-Iran talks

New Delhi, April 21 -- Precious metals-gold and silver-are consolidating on Tuesday, 21 April, as traders weigh the possibility of success in US-Iran talks and the looming end of the ceasefire, while ... Read More


Govt forsees economic slowdown during current and next FY due to ME warPublished on: April 21, 2026 8:04 AM

Pakistan, April 21 -- The government said on Monday that Pakistan's economic growth would be affected during the current and next fiscal years due to an almost 20 per cent cut in development budget fo... Read More


EU hosts Palestinian peace conference as it seeks greater sway in the Middle East

New Delhi, April 21 -- Europe turned its attention to the Palestinians on Monday as the election defeat of Israel ally Victor Orban in Hungary gives new momentum to efforts addressing Gaza and the occ... Read More


Cryptos Rise Amidst ETF Flows, Short Squeeze

India, April 21 -- Crypto market capitalization increased more than a percent in the past 24 hours even as world markets focused on the geopolitical situation in the Middle East. An unwinding of beari... Read More


Afghan Taliban Rule by Sharia or by Force?Published on: April 21, 2026 7:54 AM

Pakistan, April 21 -- In the complex geopolitical landscape of South and Central Asia, Afghanistan's trajectory since August 2021 continues to evoke deep concern and critical reflection. The return of... Read More


One Year of Marka e HaqPublished on: April 21, 2026 7:52 AM

Pakistan, April 21 -- One year since Marka e Haq (MeH) , and the truth of that name has never been more evident. This first anniversary forces a hard look at what really happened. Indian False Flag Op... Read More


GIFT Nifty hints at negative opening for equities

Mumbai, April 21 -- GIFT Nifty: The GIFT Nifty April 2026 futures currently traded 36.00 points lower, suggesting a red opening for the benchmark index today. Institutional Flows: Foreign portfolio... Read More


A Lesson In HistoryPublished on: April 21, 2026 7:47 AM

Pakistan, April 21 -- In a 2025 interview with Time magazine, President Donald Trump asserted that Iraq and Iran were essentially the "same power" that had fought each other "for a thousand years unde... Read More