On Wednesday, Asad Umer, Pakistan’s Minister of Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives, held a review meeting of projects related to the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC)
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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Investment pouring into domestic tourism in Pakistan
As expected, the economic benefits of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) are beginning to emerge in a big way as overseas Pakistanis are pouring investment into Gilgit-Baltistan to cash in on the lucrative opportunities in the untapped sectors
Four terrorists, two soldiers killed in Pakistan
Four terrorists and two soldiers were killed during a security operation in Pakistan's North Waziristan, the military said
Sri Lankan president pledges not to let extremism to rise again in the country
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50 BNP workers jailed over 2002 attack on Bangladesh PM Hasina's convoy
After 19 years, a court on Thursday sentenced 50 Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) workers, including MP Habibul Islam Habib, over the 2002 attack on Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's convoy in Satkhira
Bangladesh’s agro products: PM Hasina for further research to expand market
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today asked agricultural scientists to conduct further research over local fruits and agricultural items to expand their market
Bangladesh-Myanmar talks on Rohingya repatriation deferred
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Indian scammers targeting Nepalis for overseas work?
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Forty percent Afghans suffer hunger daily
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How South Asian nations will get vaccines from WHO’s Covax
The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Wednesday announced its indicative vaccine distribution plan for the first two quarters for mid and lower-income group countries
Nepal to build six industrial zones
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PML-N concedes receiving funds from Osama, claims PTI leader
The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has conceded before the scrutiny committee of the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) that it had received funds from the Al Qaeda founder, but said the transaction of the 90s is beyond the scope of audit by the panel, claimed Parliamentary Secretary for Railways Farrukh Habib on Wednesday
Pakistan conducts successful training launch of Ghaznavi missile
Pakistan's Army Strategic Forces Command (ASFC) on Wednesday conducted the ‘training launch’ of nuclear-capable ballistic missile Ghaznavi as part of its annual field training exercise
Rail link to connect Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Uzbekistan
In what could become a major project linking South and Central Asia, Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Uzbekistan have signed a deal for a landmark rail line project, costing $4.8 billion, connecting all three nations, The News reported
