Soon after the brutal murder of 11 coal miners of the Pakistans Hazara minority community, which drew international condemnation, human rights of Pashtuns have also come under the scanner
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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Hundreds of inmates suffering from coronavirus across Pakistan
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India’s foreign minister Sri Lanka biz leaders, expanding FTA discussed
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Bangladesh Hindu Parishad protests vandalism of temple in Pakistan
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Indian Army rescues pregnant woman stuck in snowbound Kashmir
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Covid vaccination likely to begin in India by Jan 12
The much-anticipated inoculation programme against COVID-19 in the country is expected to begin by January 12, government sources said
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The employment scenario in the country, which improved post the lifting of the lockdown, has worsened in December, according to data from the Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy (CMIE)
Indian tech startup base saw nearly 10% growth in 2020: Nasscom
With over 1,600 tech start-ups and a record number of 12 additional unicorns added in 2020 -- the highest ever in a single calendar year -- the Indian tech start-up base witnessed a steady growth at a scale of 8-10 per cent (year-on-year), Nasscom said on Thursday
India's pharma exports surge
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20.76 million lost livelihoods in Pakistan due to lockdowns: Survey
Pakistan’s 20.76 million workforce suffered livelihood losses due to coronavirus-related lockdowns and a large majority of them got back to work after July 2020, an official survey reveals
