Canada on Thursday announced a 30-day ban on all passengers flights from India and Pakistan effective Thursday, citing an exponential rise in COVID-19 cases in both the South Asian countries
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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Five killed, 12 wounded in Pakistan bomb explosion
A powerful bomb exploded in the parking lot of a hotel in Pakistan’s Quetta on Wednesday night, killing at least five people and wounding 12, Dawn reported, quoting officials
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The World Bank has warned that tourism in the mountainous regions of Pakistan is placing increasing stress on the local environment, leading to increased pollution, natural habitat loss and pressure on endangered species, Dawn reported
