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1965 was a watershed year for Pakistan. In it, a highly charged election was contested, in which Ayub Khan won office but lost his reputation and legitimacy in most of the country’s eyes. Then the war of 1965 tested the established military doctrines, which we found wanting.
To understand the role of Bengal in the history of India and Pakistan in general and in the independence movement in particular, it has to be understood that Bengal’s role has been greatly influenced by its unique geography, demography, cultural shifts, and history.
Pandemic highlights need for computerized trade in South Asia as states restricted trans-border human and freight transport amid COVID-19
Bangladesh’s economy will recover from the pandemic faster than most other economies in South Asia, according to analysts.
Illegal logging continues to thrive in Nepal while the legally felled timber, for which tradesmen have paid taxes rots.
Upcoming Trade Agreements Pakistan and Uzbekistan have agreed to promote bilateral trade and sign bilateral agreements soon. The agreement to this effect came during the video link conversation between Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi and his Uzbek
\"In order to remove the hurdles for the start of peace talks, stopping the bloodshed, and for the good of the public, the jirga approves the release of 400 prisoners as demanded by the Taliban,\" Jirga member Atefa Tayeb announced. Following the announce
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The new mandate of Sri Lanka necessitates efforts aimed at stabilizing the economy while keeping the country’s sovereignty intact.
Sri Lanka’s economic growth has reduced by negative 1.6 percent in the first quarter of 2020. 3.7% increase was recorded for the first quarter in 2019, reveals the official data. The department of census and statistics (CDS) revealed the data on Wednesda
Sinha Md Rashed Khan\'s death Retired Army major Sinha Md Rashed Khan’s sister has filed a case against nine people over his death. Additionally, Army Chief General Aziz Ahmed and Inspector General of Police Dr Benazir Ahmed are investigating Cox’s Bazar
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