Facebook's over Rs 43,000 crore investment in Jio Platforms will help the social networking giant build similar products for the other key markets around the world, according to CEO Mark Zuckerberg
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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Pakistan government persuading opposition to hold National Assembly virtual session
The Pakistan government has been persuading the opposition parties to hold a virtual session of the National Assembly or the lower house of the country's parliament after two parliamentarians tested positive of COVID-19, an official said on Thursday
Indian diplomat summoned over ceasefire violations along LOC
Pakistan Foreign Office summoned Indian Charge d’Affaires Gaurav Ahluwalia on Thursday to register Pakistan’s protest over ceasefire violations by Indian forces along the Line of Control (LOC) in Rakhchikri Sector on April 29, 2020, Pakistani media said
PIA to operate direct flights to US
The United States Department of Transportation has granted permission to Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) to conduct direct flights to the US, the airline's spokesman Abdullah Hafeez confirmed on Thursday. This is the first time Pakistan's national flag carrier will be operating direct flights to the US
Afghan Parliament put under lockdown
The two houses of the Afghan Parliament -- the Wolesi Jirga (lower house) and the Meshrano Jirga (upper house) -- have been put under lockdown until the end of the nationwide restrictions imposed due to the COVID-19 pandemic
Bhutan has one of world's highest testing rates
With over 100 tests per day, Bhutan has one of the highest Covid-19 testing rates (test per million) in the world today
Sri Lanka export earnings fell nearly 42 percent in March
Sri Lanka’s merchandise export earnings fell by 41.9 percent in March 2020 as the spread of COVID-19 in the country disrupted the production of merchandise, the Export Development Board (EDB) said
Around 2,000 Nepalis stranded in India returning home
Nepali migrant workers, who were stranded in various border towns in India due to lockdown, are returning home after a month, today
Bangladesh reports 5 more COVID-19 deaths, cases top 7,500
Bangladesh has registered five more deaths from the coronavirus in the 24 hours to 8am Thursday, bringing the body count to 168
ADB approves $100m in virus loans for Bangladesh
The Asian Development Bank has approved a $100 million loan to support Bangladesh in its efforts to address the immediate public health requirements of combatting the novel coronavirus disease pandemic
Maldives confirms bulk of Covid-19 cases, tally rises to 396
Maldives' total Covid-19 cases has surpassed 300
Government extends suspension of congregational prayers until May 14
The Maldives' Ministry of Islamic Affairs has extended the suspension on congregational prayers at mosques in the capital and inhabited resorts until May 14
Man cycles 100 km to get married and bring back wife
A groom pedaled 100 km on a bicycle from Hamirpur to Mahoba district in Uttar Pradesh to get married. And, he brought back his bride on the bicycle too
With 1,718 new cases, India's corona tally rises to 33,050
With 1,718 new cases and 67 new fatalities in 24 hours, the total number of Covid-19 cases in the country climbed to 33,050 on Thursday morning, the Union Health Ministry said. Of the total cases, 23,651 are active, 8,324 people have recovered, and 1,074 people have succumbed to the disease
Pak records highest single day COVID-19 deaths
The COVID-19 death toll in Pakistan has increased to 343 with the emergence of 26 fatalities in 24 hours, the highest single-day jump, health authorities said
