For the first time in history, Sri Lanka held a virtual cabinet meeting using video technology
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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Pakistan attends SCO meeting hosted by India
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2020 will be known as year of internal discovery for India: PM Modi
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ICC favours India-Pakistan bilateral cricket, but can't ensure that: Chairman Barclay
The International Cricket Council (ICC) would like to see traditional rivals India and Pakistan play bilateral series regularly, and in each other's territories, said chairman Gregor John Barclay on Monday, but he also pointed out that he didn't have the mandate to ensure that it actually happens
HIV/AIDS epidemic in Northeast India alarming: Report
The status of HIV/AIDS epidemic in north-eastern states of India is indeed alarming, said a report by the National AIDS Control Organisation (NACO)
Economy to grow only 0.3% in two years as India enters first technical recession
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Lahore again tops list of world's most polluted cities
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70% of Pakistan's COVID-19 cases reported from five cities
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