Karachi, Pakistan's largest city, is reporting cases of mysterious fever with dengue-like symptoms but when tested for the vector-borne disease the report is coming negative
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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India turning from top defence importer into defence exporter, exporting to 75 countries: Defence Minister
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Indian border forces kill two suspected Bangladeshi cattle smugglers; incident highlights lucrative cattle smuggling issue
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Nepal to set up its own National Defence University
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25 dead in Sri Lanka due to adverse weather conditions
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