Since it occupied Gilgit-Baltistan (G-B), the Shia-dominated region of the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan has altered its demography, resulting in the massive reduction of the Shia population from 80 to 39 per cent
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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'Pak determined to further historic, fraternal ties with Saudi'
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Incessant rains create flood-like situation in Pakistan's rivers
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Former PM Sharif assures Islamabad HC of return upon recovery
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Colombo Stock Exchange to go digital from September 17
All functions of the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) will be digitalised from September 17 to provide a smooth and more efficient service, Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) officials has informed Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa
Engine drivers withdraw from operating trains with Chinese compartments
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Bangabandhu one of the most influential leaders of 20th century: Indian envoy
Indian High Commissioner tRiva Ganguly Das described 'Bangabandhu' Sheikh Mujibur Rahman as one of the most influential and courageous leaders of the 20th century
Bangladesh’s forex reserves cross $39bn for first time
Foreign exchange reserves have crossed $39 billion for the first time, an official of Bangladesh Bank says
29 Indian sailors stranded in Bangladesh reach home
Twenty-nine Indian sailors -- stranded in Bangladesh due to coronavirus outbreak -- left Dhaka on a special flight of Novoair today
81 Vietnam-returnee Bangladeshis arrested, sent to jail
Eighty-one Bangladeshis, who had been stranded in Vietnam and returned home by a chartered flight two weeks ago, were arrested and sent to jail today, after completion of a 14-day quarantine
