The Taliban has mounted attacks on at least 22 provinces on a daily basis across Afghanistan in the past week, TOLOnews reported citing a statement issued by the Afghan Ministry of Defense
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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Nepal, India agree to complete remaining segment of boundary work
Nepal and India have agreed to complete the remaining segment of boundary work, but the two countries did not specifically mention which one
Nepal to resume flights to India and Bangladesh
Nepal has decided to resume regular flights to India and Bangladesh
Nepal-India border points reopen
Nepal has reopened its border with India, long closed due to the COVID-19 infection
Four killed in Pakistan shooting
At least four people were killed in a shooting at a vehicle in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, officials said
Peshawar's COVID-19 positivity rate highest in Pakistan
The positivity rate of coronavirus tests in Peshawar has exceeded 19 per cent and is the highest in the country, the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) was told on Friday
Pakistan to receive $300 mn grant from Asian Development Bank
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Friday said that it will grant a loan worth $300 million to Pakistan so that the country's macroeconomic stability could be promoted
Sri Lankan President takes charge of technology ministry
Sri Lanka's Ministry of Technology has been brought under the direct purview of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa in order to create a technology-based society, his Office confirmed in a statement
Sri Lankan fishermen nabbed with heroin in Indian waters being investigated
Police Narcotic Bureau launched a special investigation into an incident where Sri Lankan fishermen were arrested by the Indian Coast Guard for the possession of heroin and weapons
Bangladesh for greater partnership for accelerating climate adaptation in South Asia
Bangladesh Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen has highlighted the significance of collaboration among the South Asian countries for effective implementation of adaptation activities in the region
