COP29 in Baku faces delays and controversy over climate issues. With key absences and trade disputes, will the summit deliver on urgent climate action?
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What PIA Privatisation Means for Pakistan’s Economy and Identity
Pakistan embarks on the long-awaited privatisation of its national airline. Will privatisation revive PIA or redefine its legacy?
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Sri Lanka: The Great Economic Recession
Sri Lanka is witnessing the worst economic crisis in history. Varying hypotheses exist as to what brought this calamity over Sri Lanka. Internal economic policies coupled with systemic factors pushed Sri Lanka into a debt pile it does not seem to be coming out of.
Civilian Nuclear Potential of South Asia
The massive threshold of the population is an untapped reservoir that could steer the developmental determinants of South Asia.
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Maritime Ecological-Disaster in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka’s environmental body fires Singapore-flagged cargo ship near Colombo shore, citing worst maritime ecological disaster, sparking concerns.
The Rising COVID-19 Crisis in South Asia
While Nepal, Maldives and other South Asian states were not reported up to the mark owing to the deadly surge of COVID-19. The world reported devastation in Ind
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Sri Lankan President Announces Support for Traditional Industries
The new Sri lankan President pledges continued support for traditional industries that form the backbone of the Srilankan economy.
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 ext
Sri Lanka and India Pledge to Improve Bilateral Economic Ties
India seems eager to revise its economic terms with Srilanka. India’s envoy to Colombo, Gol Baglay, identified potential sectors of economic cooperation for bot