Top 30 Current Affairs (1–7 August 2025)

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🟢 Pakistan Affairs

Pakistan secured a 19% tariff deal with the US, boosting textile exports.
President Trump announced support for Pakistan's oil reserve development.
Risks highlighted regarding unverified oil exploration in Sindh and Balochistan.
FM Ishaq Dar held talks with US Secretary of State on trade and tech.
Pakistan and Iran agreed to increase trade to $10 billion annually.
PFUJ demanded the repeal of PECA 2025 and the Defamation Bill 2024.
PTI MPAs returned to Punjab Assembly amid physical scuffles.
Convictions of PTI leaders from May 9 incidents sparked debate.
Experts traced media suppression trends back to Zia's regime.
Calls for export diversification beyond textiles intensified.

🌍 International Affairs

Trump criticized India’s tariff policies, calling them "obnoxious".
SAARC criticized for failing to promote regional peace.
Analysts suggest Pakistan explore alternatives to SAARC diplomacy.
Western hypocrisy condemned over Gaza crisis and global silence.
Death toll in Gaza since Oct 2023 surpassed 59,000 Palestinians.

🏛️ Politics & Governance

Punjab Assembly again witnessed violence and property damage.
Media organizations protested legal threats and censorship.
PTI leader convictions seen as symbolic state assertion.
PFUJ marked 75 years of resistance against media restrictions.
Calls grew stronger for digital rights and media freedom laws.

📚 Education, Culture & Society

SAARC’s declining role in academic exchanges discussed.
Educators urged for curriculum reforms based on modern thinking.
Religious text ‘Bahishti Zewar’ discussed for its social influence.
Banu Mushtaq won the 2025 Booker Prize for cultural critique writing.
Scholars called for revisions in school content to suit modern times.

📈 Economy & Trade

Pakistan’s economy still largely dependent on textile exports.
Experts warn against over-reliance on tariff deals with the US.
Talks expanded to include agriculture and minerals with US.
Youth-focused export strategy suggested by economists.
PM Office stressed tech-transfer clauses in new trade agreements.

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