A large number of opposition supporters were arrested in the Maldives on Saturday at a rally organized by supporters of the Progressive Coalition
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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146 Nepali migrant workers repatriated via charter flights from Bahrain
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Nepal authorises local governments to manage school education
The Nepalese government on Thursday came up with a directive making local governments responsible for managing the teaching-learning activities at school level using virtual medium, or by bringing students and teachers together in small groups
Anti-Shia rally in Pakistan sparks sectarian security debate
Serious questions are being raised over Pakistan's intentions in taking rigid action against proscribed terror outfits operating in the country, after thousands of people rallied in Karachi, chanting anti-Shia slogans and calling them disbelievers
Pakistan 'informal' committee to discuss FATF bills
The 'informal' committee comprising Pakistani government and opposition lawmakers is likely to meet on Monday in an effort to end a deadlock on four bills related to the Financial Action Task Force (FATF)
Journalist arrested in Karachi for 'defaming' Pakistan Army
A senior Pakistani journalist associated with a leading English daily was arrested in Karachi after he was accused of sharing "highly provocative posts" against the country's Army, the media reported on Saturday
Sexual assault survivors’ virginity test will be abolished in Pakistan
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Eight children sexually abused every day in Pakistan
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Four killed in Karachi building fire
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President clarifies fallacies on 20th Amendment and swearing-in of convicted MP
Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has responded to comments by the Opposition and its allies on the 20th Amendment to the Constitution and the court ruling on Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna Ratnapura District Parliamentarian Premalal Gunasekara, President’s Media Division said
