At least four members of the Afghan security forces and 15 Taliban members were killed in clashes in two locations in Kunduz province, reported TOLOnews
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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NAB seizes properties of former PM Nawaz Sharif in Pakistan
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Pakistan has the potential to enhance its IT exports to $10 billion from the current $2 billion, said a report released by the Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI)
Sri Lanka to make sign language recognised means of communication
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Sri Lanka Tourism gears up to welcome international visitors
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Bangladesh expecting to start Rohingya repatriation in second quarter of this year
Bangladesh is expecting to start Rohingya repatriation in the second quarter of this year, Secretary to Ministry of Foreign Affairs Masud Bin Momen said after a trilateral meeting with Myanmar and China
Vaccine from India to be rolled out in Dhaka first
Health Minister Zahid Maleque has said the COVID-19 vaccination program will start in Dhaka first after the arrival of the vaccines from India
No progress in intra-Afghan talks
The second phase of the Intra-Afghan negotiation, which started on 5 January, saw no progress as the working groups from the Afghan government and the Taliban failed to meet in the last six days, TOLO news reported
