UN Report Says More Than 6000 terrorists are Hiding in Afghanistan
According to a UN report more than 6,000 insurgents are hiding in Afghanistan. Most of whom belong to the outlawed Pakistani Taliban group responsible for attacking Pakistani military and civilian targets. A large number of these terrorists belong to the area consisting of the Pak Afghan border and Pakistani tribal area. Moreover, according to the […]
Maldives QGDP Drops by 5.9 Percent in the First Quarter
National Bureau of Statistics issued a report titled “The quarterly national account”, stating a decline in QGDP. The 5.9 percent decline in the first quarter of this year is reported against the QGDP of last year. The statistics revealed on last Saturday, estimate the real GDP at MVR 18.6 billion for Q1 2020. MVR 19.8 […]
First Consignment Arrives at Gwadar Port; the Afghan Transit Trade Has Started
The first consignment arrives at Gwadar port from United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Sunday, Confirms Pakistan’s special envoy for Afghanistan. Additionally, Mohammad Sadiq, Pakistan’s special envoy for Afghanistan, on Twitter claimed that “The first transit consignment of bulk cargo through Gwadar to Afghanistan started today, with more to come\”. “We have crossed another milestone towards […]
Bangladesh Sides with Pakistan and China Amidst Strained Relationship with India
Amidst strained relations with New Delhi, Bangladesh sides with Pakistan and China as its PM signals a shift to closer Pak-China ties.
US Envoy to Visit Afghanistan to Speedup the Peace Process
In an attempt to speed up the peace process and press Kabul administration for better coordination in the prisoner release process. Washington has sent its special representative for Afghanistan Zalmay Khalilzad on Friday to travel Doha, Kabul, Islamabad, Oslo, and Sofia. In addition to this, in Islamabad, Ambassador Khalilzad will seek Pakistani support in the […]
India Extends $ 400 million to Sri Lanka in a Currency Swap
The central bank of Sri Lanka has lent $400 million in a currency swap. The reserve bank of India concluded the deal by signing all relevant documents. The arrangement, intended to take the country out of the crisis, will mature till November 2022. Indian High Commission In Colombo Earlier, the Indian High Commission in Colombo […]
Sri Lankan Telco Invites Public to 5G trials
The beginning of 5G in Sri Lanka Dialog Axiata PLC, Sri Lanka’s premier connectivity provider, sent open invitations to customers to register for their 5G trial network. Subscribers can register their 5G device on www.dialog.lk/5g for the ultimate 5G experience. They will also stay updated as Dialog expands its 5G trial network into more areas. This […]
Nepal’s Economic Diplomacy Budget Runs ‘Low’ – Foreign Currency Earning Sector on a Decline
The government of Nepal has allocated Rs 140 million for economic diplomacy. The foreign ministry has confirmed that the aforementioned sum would go into organizing events regarding National day. Moreover, since the world is battling with the pandemic, the government has not assigned sufficient resources against economic slowdown. Government officials seem to voice concern over […]
Archaeologists Excavate an Ancient university in Bangladesh
A team from the archaeology department has arrived in Moulvibazar, Bangladesh. The five-member team is on a three-day visit. They are looking to unearth the remains of an ancient university dating back to the Chandra dynasty of the 10th century. The area is presently known as Kalimabad, Kulaura Upazila. The great city of Chandrapur now […]
India’s Failed Digital Strike Against Pakistan
In the 21st century, a new threat of war looms. Fifth-generation warfare is becoming increasingly relevant and dangerous.