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October 28 Background In recent months, Pakistan has been working hard to build stronger ties with Bangladesh. This comes at a time when India and Afghanistan are becoming closer friends, which worries Pakistan. Relations between Pakistan and Bangladesh have been uneasy for decades since Bangladesh’s independence in 1971, when it separated from Pakistan after a bloody war that India supported. Since then, ties have often been cold — marked by mistrust, limited trade, and political tension. However, in recent years, Pakistan has started...
August 31 Key Highlights "Dragon and Elephant Must Come Together" : Chinese President Xi Jinping used this metaphor to stress the importance of India–China friendship. He emphasized that the two ancient civilizations—the "dragon" (China) and the "elephant" (India)—should unite, especially as leading nations of the Global South. Recommitment to Peace and Stability : Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted that disengagement along the border has ushered in peace and stability, setting the...
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May 18 SUMMARY OF THE NEWS India has restricted $770 million worth of imports from Bangladesh, which accounts for 42% of total bilateral imports. The move is expected to heavily impact readymade garments, processed food, and plastic products. What Has India Done? Imports through land ports have been restricted. These products can now only enter India via select sea ports — Kolkata and Nhava Sheva. This disrupts traditional land-based trade routes used extensively by Bangladesh. Why Did India...
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