Farhad Humayun, the English-born Pakistani musician and the face of the popular band Overload, died on Tuesday in Lahore, the band confirmed in a post on Facebook
Sri Lanka needs well-designed political and economic policy changes for long-term recovery
The government has taken steps to address shortages of fuel and gas to some extent when compared to the earlier situation which had long queues that stretched for kilometres outside fuel and gas stations. But a well-planned recovery plan still cannot be seen that can address the long-term food security issues.
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Weyan village in Jammu and Kashmir's Bandipora district has become the first village of the nation to vaccinate entire populations above 18 years against COVID-19, media reports said
First all-women dairy farmer producer organization in Kashmir
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India will remain second-fastest growing economy; expected to grow at 8.3%
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Pakistan warns India not to undertake any further 'division, bifurcation or demographic changes' in Jammu and Kashmir
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Negotiations on US military base in Pakistan have reached an impasse: New York Times
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“No data to show children will be seriously infected in subsequent COVID-19 waves”
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Indian foreign minister to visit Kuwait; helped India during Covid crisis
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Sri Lankan prime minister acknowledges difficulties during Covid pandemic
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Sri Lanka to expedite implementation of USAID projects
The Sri Lankan government to take measures for expediting the implementation of projects which are being funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), the Sri Lankan President’s office said in a statement
Bangladesh’s PM Hasina recalls six-point charter released by Sheikh Mujibur Rahman
Bangladesh Prime Minister Shiekh Hasina, recalling the six-point charter released by the country’s founding father, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, in 1966, said that the charter was meant for independence
Nepal’s Supreme Court allows online delivery services
The apex court in Nepal directed authorities to allow home delivery services of online stores in the country during the COVID-19 lockdown
Nepal government procured no oxygen-related supplies in last six months
In May, when the second wave of the Covid-19 was wreaking havoc in Nepal, records showed that the government did not procure any oxygen-related supplies in the last six months to manage the crisis despite issuing several tenders, a report in The Kathmandu Post claims
