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Nepal’s National Assembly Passes Media Council Bill Amidst Criticism
News Desk
February 10, 2025
Nepal’s National Assembly passes Media Council Bill 2080, sparking concerns over government influence on media.
Nepal’s National Assembly passes Media Council Bill 2080, sparking concerns over government influence on media.
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Afghanistan’s New Kabul Project advances, focusing on urban development to ease congestion and house 3 million people.
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US rescinds Chabahar port sanctions waiver, impacting India, Afghanistan, and shifting South Asia’s trade dynamics.
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PM Shahbaz Sharif approves a comprehensive reform plan for the revival of Pakistan’s maritime sector and growth.
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Fitch predicts Pakistan’s positive economic trend in 2025, fueled by structural reforms, growth, and stability.
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President Zardari in Beijing: Strengthening Pakistan-China ties on CPEC, security, trade, and strategic cooperation.
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Unprecedented cyberattack targets Taliban government, leaking documents from 21 ministries and agencies online.
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Taliban bans 8,192 individuals, including former government officials, from leaving Afghanistan without leader’s approval.
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UNAMA’s Indrika Ratwatte highlights UN support for Afghanistan on climate, refugees, private sector, and counter-narcotics.
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Afghan Fund accrues $440 million in profit, holding $3.94 billion in assets to stabilize Afghanistan’s economy.