The Bangladesh government has extended the celebrations of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s birth centenary to Dec 16, 2021 citing the disruptions caused by the pandemic
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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British PM Boris Johnson's presence on Republic Day will be symbolic of new era: India
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Facebook doubles down on India's digital growth, helps SMBs
Facebook on Tuesday said that it is committed to helping India quickly recover economically and socially in 2021 from the pandemic-hit year, by deepening support for small businesses and test and roll its new features from the country to the rest of the world
India-Iran keen to resume economic activities
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24-hour RTGS in India to benefit Nepali business
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Preserving cultural diversity, Vedic knowledge necessary for Nepal: PM Oli
Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli stated that it is the duty of the present generation to preserve cultural diversity and wealth of knowledge in Nepal which is the cradle of an ancient Vedic civilisation
Terror plot foiled in Pakistan, 3 militants arrested
Police in Pakistan's Punjab province foiled a terror plot to attack the Islamabad Stock Exchange and other important government installations in the capital and arrested three militants, officials said
PIA clears 110 pilots: Pakistan SC informed
The Pakistan Supreme Court was informed that the national flag carrier, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has cleared 110 pilots out of the 141 whose licences had been suspended in the wake of the fake degrees controversy
President approves anti-rape ordinance in Pakistan to ensure speedy trial, strict punishments
Pakistan President Dr Arif Alvi on Tuesday approved the Anti-Rape Ordinance 2020 that will ensure speedy trial of rape cases with women and children as victims and will also allow for chemical castration of those convicted of such offences
Pakistani opposition intensifies movement, but still may fall short of tilting scales
Just as Lahore was getting ready on Sunday for the sixth power show of the 11-party Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) opposition alliance at the Minar-i-Pakistan, Prime Minister Imran Khan took to Instagram, posting photos with his dogs Sheru and Tiger on a sunny Sunday morning at the sprawling garden of his residence in Islamabad's Bani Gala
