The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $500 million loan to Pakistan for social protection, health and fiscal stimulus for growth and job creation
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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Washington, Moscow, Kabul to discuss roadmap of peace talks
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International community supports Afghan peace process: Khalilzad tells Afghan leaders
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'UK defense chief Arranged Gen Bajwa's trip to Kabul'
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Two firefighters dead, many houses damaged as Assam oil well fire rages
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Bihar litchi fruit goes global via Common Service Centres
Famous for its sweet and succulent royal litchi, Muzaffarpur in Bihar is now on the gourmet's charts in Europe
Repatriation flights for Nepalis stranded abroad amidst flouted guidelines
After outrage on social media about the government not following its own guidelines about repatriating Nepali migrants from abroad, stranded and desperate workers are finally beginning to come home this week
Domestic flights may resume Monday
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