Pakistan's National Assembly will on Monday take up two crucial bills seeking amendments to the anti-terrorism act in order to fulfil international commitments and requirements of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF)
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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PIA increases number of domestic flights
In response to improved travel needs, the Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has decided to increase the number of its domestic flights, it was reported on Monday
Pakistan marks July 13 as Kashmir Martyrs Day
July 13, 2020 is being marked as Kashmir Martyrs Day in Pakistan with homage being paid to the people of Kashmir, who lost their lives in the revolt against the Dogra dynasty in 1931
Pakistan’s offer to investors to whiten black money
Pakistan's Minister for Information and Broadcasting Senator Shibli Faraz on Sunday asked investors to turn their black money into white by investing in the construction industry during a recess in international obligations that will last till Dec 31 this year
Pakistan reopens Wagah border for Afghan exports
Pakistan has decided to resume Afghan exports through the Wagah border crossing from July 15, 2020, after implementing coronavirus-related protocols.According to a statement issued by the Foreign Office on Monday, this measure was taken under the Pakistan-Afghanistan Transit Trade Agreement (APTTA), and at the request of the Afghanistan government
Pakistan meets UN climate change goal a decade ahead of deadline
Though among the countries most vulnerable to global warming, Pakistan has passed a crucial milestone on the road to environmental protection by meeting the overarching United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 13, which calls for urgent actions to combat climate change and its impacts, 10 years ahead of the deadline, reveals the UN Sustainable Development Report 2020
Sri Lanka’s governing party will not postpone elections
Sri Lanka’s ruling party is pooh-poohing suggestions that the Parliamentary General elections slated for August 5 be postponed because of a discovery of multiple COVID 19 clusters in the past few days
Japan to provide Rs.340 mn grant to boost anti-narcotic ops
Japan has agreed to provide Rs.340 million as a grant to strengthen Sri Lanka’s anti-narcotic operations
Bangladesh reports 3,099 new virus cases, another 39 die
Bangladesh has registered 39 fatalities from the novel coronavirus infection in a day, taking the death toll to 2,391
Virus cases surge in Bangladesh. But patients shun hospitals leaving 70% of beds empty
Bangladesh has increased the number of hospitals to treat COVID-19 patients but more than two-thirds of the hospital beds are now lying empty even as the caseload continues to climb
Prominent Afghan editor dies of COVID-19
A prominent Afghan journalist died of COVID-19, an independent media safety group protecting reporters' rights, said on Monday
Afghan government seeks new list of Taliban detainees
The Afghan government has asked the Taliban to provide a new list for the prisoners who have not been freed so far, but the militant group has insisted on the release of their inmates based on an existing list, sources said
Taliban attacks kill 16 in Afghanistan
Twelve policemen and four civilians were killed during Taliban attacks in Afghanistan's Kunduz and Badakhshan provinces, authorities said on Monday, adding that 11 insurgents also died
Maldives to establish air corridor with India
The Maldives has requested to establish a special travel arrangement with India when the Maldives’ border reopens after a hiatus of nearly four months
Imports decline by 36 percent in June in Maldives
Imports declined by 36 percent in June, Maldives Custom Services has revealed
