World Bank Approves $202 Million for Modern Food Storage Facilities Projects in Bangladesh
World Bank board of directors approves $202 million to additionally finance for the Modern Food Storage Facilities project. This stimulus is directed towards increasing the storage capacity of Bangladesh’s national strategic grain reserves. The financial coverage aims to increase storage reserves by 535,500 tons for 4.5 million households. Modern Food Storage Facilities project Moreover, the […]
Prison Attacked on the Third Day of the Taliban Ceasefire
Jalalabad Attack Kabul administration authorities in Jalalabad have asked residents to stay indoors. Afghan Army’s chief of staff Gen. Yasin Zia is also present in the city to lead the operation himself. Additionally, the security forces began a special operation when Jalalabad prison was attacked last evening. Authorities announced that the prison is now under […]
Iran, Chabahar Port Released Its First Consignment to Thailand via India
Iran Chabahar port has recently carried out its first cargo movement to South East Asia via the Indian commercial port of Mundra. Moreover, the director-general of ports and maritime department of Sistan-Baluchistan Province, Behrouz Aghaei, confirmed the trade transit saying that the first cargo ship caring non-edible fish left Chabahar port for the Indian commercial […]
China Assists Sri Lanka in Transforming Colombo City Port into a Financial Hub
Srilanka, under China’s assistance, is working towards making the port city Colombo a financial hub. The port city of Colombo, a special economic zone is an extension of the belt and road initiative (BRI). This financial hub is will compete with India’s GIFT City on technical and operative grounds. Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City) […]
Majority of prisoners released by Taliban and Kabul administration
Security and Diplomacy The Afghan government is resisting freeing the final batch of 5,000 prisoners whose release was demanded by the Taliban as a condition to start peace talks.Majority of prisoners released by Taliban and Kabul administration. Additionally, the Americans and their allies agree that it would not be feasible to let some of the […]
National Assembly Passes Two FATF Bills
National Assembly Passes Two FATF Related Bills Pakistan government on Wednesday passed two bills related to Financial Action Task Force (FATF) through the National Assembly. Moreover, the United Nations Security Council (Amendment) Bill, 2020, and the Anti-Terrorism (Amendment) Bill, 2020 were proceeded by the advisor to the Prime Minister on Parliamentary Affairs Babar Awan. Bills […]
East Bay Expressway Gwadar Updates
Gwadar Expressway Under CPEC Construction of CPEC project East bay Gwadar expressway will be completed by 2021. Indicated by the Ministry of Maritime Affairs. Similarly, according to the Ministry of Maritime Affairs, the establishment of the CPEC Support Unit (CSU) and the development of the IT framework will be completed. Moreover, Pak-China Technical and Vocational […]
China Doesn’t Consider Pangong Lake Clash as a Talking Point Anymore
India China clash China is now refusing to discuss the standoff in Pangong lake as a bone of contention between India and China. The country has simply dismissed it as a talking point. Moreover, it is mentioning its new positions within its territory. The Chinese ambassador has claimed that the disengagement is complete. China was […]
Rajapaksa Looking to Tighten Hold on Power after Sri Lanka General Elections
Elections in Sri Lanka Sri Lankan politics is in a fractious state nowadays. President Gotabaya Rajapaksa hopes to tighten his hold on power after the elections. The elections are due to happen on Wednesday and can elevate his brother and allow the two to change the constitution if they prevail. Similarly, Rajapaksa is the man […]