Afghanistan raised objection over the continued denial of the kidnapping incident of the daughter of its envoy in Islamabad by Pakistan authorities and expressed concern over remarks by interior and foreign ministers
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, Bangladesh border protection forces exchange greetings, sweets on Eid-ul-Azha
In goodwill gestures, the border protection forces of India and Bangladesh exchanged sweets and greetings on Wednesday at various international check posts between the two countries on the occasion of Eid-ul-Azha, the second largest festival of Muslims
Maldives foreign minister heads to India
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Indian and Pakistani Army officials exchange sweets, greetings on Eid
Keeping their traditional hostility aside, Indian and Pakistani armies on Wednesday exchanged sweets at various places along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir on the occasion of Eid-al Adha
India will be first to make DNA-based jab, says health minister
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US mum on Jaishankar’s remarks, says recognizes Pakistan’s efforts to meet FATF requirements
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Sri Lankan Cabinet clears proposal to bring Muslims under common laws for marriage and divorce
The Sri Lankan Cabinet this week approved an amendment to the Civil Procedure Code, allowing Muslim marriages and divorces under the common law governing marriage and divorce of citizens of Sri Lanka
Russia deploys tanks near Afghan border
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Nepal PM Deuba struggles to expand Cabinet
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Hospitals in Pakistan’s largest metropolis Karachi reaching capacity as Covid’s Delta variant spreads
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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken to visit India July 27-28; Afghanistan on agenda
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