Global credit ratings agency Moody's Investors Services on Monday downgraded India's sovereign ratings as it sees challenges piled up on the country's policymaking institutions to mitigate the risks of a sustained period of relatively low growth
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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PM lifts restrictions on tourism industry
Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday announced the reopening of tourism industry and allowed all overseas Pakistanis to return home after the National Coordination Committee gave the go-ahead to self-quarantine policy for Covid-19 patients among them
People should learn living with COVID-19: PM Imran Khan
Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan said that people should learn living with COVID-19 by taking precautionary measures to avoid contracting it till its vaccine is made
Islamabad to impose fine for not wearing masks
The Islamabad district administration has announced to impose a fine of up to 3,000 PKR ($18) for not wearing face masks at public places, in a bid to control the spread of COVID-19, the Pakistani capital's Deputy Commissioner (DC) said
Bangladesh seeking emergency support to overcome Covid effect
The COVID-19 crisis is having a devastating effect on all social, political and economic sectors of Bangladesh, said politicians and eminent economists of Bangladesh
COVID-19 pandemic hit earnings of 74%families
A study undertaken by BRAC, DataSense and Unnayan Shamannay has brought to light the havoc that the COVID-19 pandemic has wrought on the people’s income in Bangladesh
First post-shutdown flight has four passengers
Local airlines yesterday saw an underwhelming response on the first day of the resumption of regular passenger flights on three domestic routes, following more than two months of flight suspension, sources at different airlines said
Plan to evacuate Nepalis from abroad
The Nepalese government has released an 11-point action plan to bring back and manage citizens who have been affected by COV- ID-19 and want to return home
Rise in poverty due to COVID-19 to affect children
The economic fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic could push up to 86 million more children in South Asia and sub-Saharan Africa into poverty by the end of this year, according to a report released on Monday by Save the Children and UNICEF
COVID-19 crisis affects nearly 7mn Afghan children, says watchdog
An Afghan children’s rights organization says that the coronavirus crisis has left more than seven million children in the country prone to poverty, barring them from their basic rights in a country where half the population is under 15 years of age
Schools, universities won’t reopen
The Afghan educational authorities said that there was no plan to reopen the educational centers amid high threats of the covid-19 pandemic in the country
Watchdog warns against releasing notorious Taliban prisoners
The Afghanistan Independent Human Rights Commission says that any release of Taliban prisoners should be responsible
Bhutanese businessman repairs embankment for Assam; brings cheer to 500 Indian villagers
A prominent businessman of Bhutan came forward to rebuild one of the major damaged culvert embankments at the border, which was causing innumerable hardships to hundreds of villagers of Assam
Maldives top court holds its first virtual hearing
The Supreme Court of the Maldives on Monday held a hearing using video conferencing, marking the first time for the top court to hold a virtual hearing
Maldives confirms sixth COVID-19 death
The Health Protection Agency (HPA) on Monday announced that a 54-year-old Bangladeshi man receiving treatment for COVID-19 has died. It marks the sixth COVID-19 related death in the Maldives, officials said
