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Crisis-hit Pakistan set to present budget as IMF watches
Islamabad : The Pakistani government is set to present its annual budget with one eye on precarious economic conditions and…
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Nepal SC orders administration to register petition against Prime Minister Dahal, former PM Bhattarai
Kathmandu: The Supreme Court on Friday ordered the court’s administration to register a writ petition against Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal…
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5,000 Companies Officially Managed by Women in Afghanistan: Azizi
Kabul: Acting Minister of Industry and Commerce Nooruddin Azizi said that 5,000 companies are officially managed by women in Afghanistan. Speaking…
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Parliamentary committee recommends not to privatise Sri Lanka Telecom
Colombo: The Sectoral Oversight Committee on National Security has recommended not to privatise Sri Lanka Telecom as it could pose a…
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Free trade agreement to be drawn between Maldives and UK
Male: Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on Thursday that a free trade agreement was being drawn up between Maldives and the…
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Jaishankar’s strong response to Indira Gandhi’s killing celebration: ‘Not good for Canada’
New Delhi: Indian Minister of External Affairs S Jaishankar on Thursday hit out at Canada after visuals of a parade float…
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Pakistan needs convincing budget for any chance of more funds – IMF official
Islamabad: Pakistan has to satisfy the IMF on three counts, starting with a budget due on Friday, before its board reviews…
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Bangladesh must suspend pilot project to return Rohingyas to Myanmar: UN expert
Dhaka: Bangladesh must immediately suspend a pilot repatriation project for Rohingya refugees to return to Myanmar, where they “face serious risks”…
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Pakistan PM hopeful of IMF deal this month amid escalating crisis
Isamabad, Pakistan – Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is optimistic the country will be able to finalise a critical loan…
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Oli lambasts Dahal for ‘underwhelming achievements’ during India visit
kathmandu: Nepal Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal and the opposition party leader KP Sharma Oli on Monday had a face off…
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