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.
Days after launching a scathing attack on country’s state institutions, former prime minister Nawaz Sharif in a bid to soothe ties with the Pakistan Army claimed that his government back-engineered the US Tomahawk missile to enhance the defence capabilities of the country
The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra) has banned broadcast and rebroadcast of any speech, interview or public address of absconders or proclaimed offenders, it was reported
The Pakistan Supreme Court has expressed resentment over the report submitted by the police on recovery of missing persons in Balochistan, terming it "unsatisfactory" and sought a comprehensive one within two weeks
Sri Lanka during a dialogue with Japan on maritime issues highlighted the need to further strengthen bilateral and multilateral cooperation for a rule-based maritime order in Indo-Pacific region
Former Sri Lankan President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga has said it is dangerous to vest absolute power with one individual, amidst moves to bring in the 20th amendment for that purpose
Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday pledged to increase women’s participation in the workforce to 50-50 by 2041 and called for protecting their job in the context of COVID-19 pandemic
The Bangladeshi authorities must immediately release at least 370 Bangladeshi migrant workers who were arbitrarily detained between July and September following their return to the country, said Amnesty International
Eighty-two per cent of garment workers in Bangladesh earned less in April and May compared to that in February because of the coronavirus pandemic – a finding that highlights the effect the crisis had on the incomes of the working class, according to a new study by Brac University
The Taliban has said that it does not feel the need for a mediator for the Afghan peace negotiations, adding that resolving a 40-year conflict requires patience instead, the media reported
An interdisciplinary team of researchers from the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) has made a breakthrough in the field of identifying cancer cells by using a 3D tumour model and magnetically-driven nanomotors to probe the microenvironment of these cells
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday urged people to participate in MyNEP competition and be a part of the educational transformation
Commodity prices have risen dramatically in Bhutan over the last few months as the measures taken to contain COVID-19 had a major impact on food supplies in the country
The government’s decision to disperse vendors from the Centenary Farmers’ Market (CFM) with little or no preparation has affected hundreds of their families, the Opposition Party said in a letter to the government
Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli on Thursday stressed the need to strike a balance between people's rights over natural resources and sustained efforts in biodiversity conservation
Former Finance Minister Yubaraj Khatiwada is all set to become Nepal’s next Ambassador to the United States
