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.
There has been a marked improvement in bilateral relations between Pakistan and the United States since August 2018, and specifically on Afghanistan, in line with the consistent advocacy and stance of Prime Minister Imran Khan that there is no military solution to the Afghan problem
US Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad thanked Pakistan for its efforts in advancing the Afghan peace process, a statement from the US embassy said Thursday
Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa has informed the Cabinet of Ministers that foreign countries and organizations have provided US$ 252 million (Rs. 70 billion) in loans, grants and materials as the initial assistance to respond to the COVID-19 epidemic
Pakistan can provide assistance to explore opportunities to further enhance the bilateral ties with Sri Lanka, the Pakistan High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Maj. Gen. (retd) Muhammad Saad Khattak has assured
Sri Lanka has been re-classified as a lower middle-income country by the World Bank as per capita income dropped amid real effective exchange rate and flexible inflation targeting which brought currency collapses and growth rates below inflation
Bangladeshi exporters have blocked imports from India through Benapole Land Port in Jashore in a tit-for-tat move following the decision from the other side to continue a halt on imports from Bangladesh
A Bangladeshi drugmaker claims to have developed a vaccine for COVID-19, joining the global race for the prevention of the disease that has turned daily life upside down the world over
The government has announced plans to shut down production at all state-owned jute mills after making full payments to workers amid protests
The Bangladesh Bank yesterday cracked the whip on banks for their foot-dragging in implementing the stimulus packages for businesses, ordering them to disburse all funds within the next month
The World Bank has been an ever-reassuring presence in Bangladesh's growth narrative, and the multilateral lender will continue to play that role, said its country director
The Afghan Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) on Thursday announced that an international conference including delegates from twenty countries, and international organizations, is expected to meet virtually next week to help build a foundation for a regional and international consensus on the Afghan peace process and to strengthen the prospects of the start of the intra-Afghan talks
Amid the tense situation at the border with China, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday approved a proposal for procurement of 21 MiG-29 fighter aircraft, along with upgradation of 59 Mig-29s, and 12 more Su-30 MKI aircraft
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin in a phone conversation on Thursday reiterated their commitment to further strengthen the special and privileged strategic partnership between Russia and India in all spheres
In a telephonic conversation with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday reiterated his nation's commitment to further strengthen the "special and privileged strategic partnership between the two countries in all spheres"
The resignation of hardline separatist leader, Syed Ali Shah Gealani from the All-Party Hurriyat conference marks a watershed moment in the politics of Jammu & Kashmir and has shown that those who control the gun will also control the separatist politics in the Valley
