Educational institutions reopened across Pakistan on Tuesday, ending a six-month-long break due to the COVID-19 pandemic
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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FIR registered against journalist for 'negative propaganda' against Pakistan Army
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Sri Lanka envisages meeting 70% of country’s total electricity demand from renewable energy by 2030
President Gotabhaya Rajapaksa has stated that plans should be made to generate 70% of the country’s total electricity requirement from renewable energy sources by the year 2030
Sri Lanka trade deficit narrows in July 2020 as exports surpass US$ 1 bn
Sri Lanka’s trade deficit significantly narrowed in July 2020, as exports increased to surpass US$ 1 billion while imports recorded a decline, the Central Bank reported Tuesday in its External Sector Performance review for the month
CNBC to promote Sri Lanka Tourism
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NO to sporting events in Sri Lanka with direct physical contact
Organizing sporting events with direct physical contact and zero social distancing will not be permitted, announced Sri Lanka's Education Ministry adding the decision was made as the risk of COVID-19 remains
BNP chief Khaleda Zia to stay out of prison for six more months
The Bangladesh government has extended BNP Chairperson and former prime minister Khaleda Zia’s prison-term suspension by six months in two cases over corruption
Bangladesh moves to relax age eligibility for government jobs in pandemic
The government will allow those who turned 30 on Mar 25 amid the coronavirus shutdown to apply for government jobs
Trains to carry passengers at full capacity from tomorrow
Bangladesh Railway (BR) will resume carrying passengers at full capacity from tomorrow around three-and-a-half-months after the authority started operating passenger trains on a limited scale following the shutdown over the coronavirus pandemic
Heritage sites, museums to open after 6-month closure
Bangladesh's government has decided to open all heritage sites and museums under the Department of Archaeology on a limited scale from tomorrow after six months' closure due to the coronavirus pandemic
Bangladesh economy shows early signs of recovery: ADB
Bangladesh's gross domestic product (GDP) is expected to grow by 6.8 percent in fiscal year (FY) 2021, according to the latest Asian Development Bank (ADB) report 'Asian Development Outlook (ADO) 2020 Update' released today
Afghanistan wins seat at UN's Commission on Women
For the first time, Afghanistan has won a seat at the UN Commission on Status of Women (CSW) for a four-year term
Afghan intelligence officer killed in explosion
An Afghan intelligence officer was killed and three others injured in a roadside bomb explosion in Nangarhar province on Tuesday, a top official said
Successful intra-Afghan talks will transform economy: Afghan private sector
Representatives of the private sector on Monday voiced their strong support to the start of the intra-Afghan negotiations, saying a successful peace process will transform the country’s economy and trade ties with the region and the world
Those critical of India are threatened by the development being witnessed: Maldives foreign minister
Maldives’ Foreign Minister Abdulla Shahid has stated that those critical of India-Maldives relations are threatened due to the numerous development projects being implemented with India’s assistance
