Afghan customs department collects record 100 billion Afghanis in 11 months
The Ministry of Finance credits anti-corruption efforts and modernization of systems for the increase in Afghan customs revenue.
China’s Wang Yi Visits Russia
China’s top diplomat, Wang Yi Visits Russia amid US-Ukraine tensions and deepening partnership between China and Russia.
Bangladesh opposition newspaper halted
Fears of media freedom crackdown rise in Bangladesh under Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s government as Bangladesh opposition newspaper halted
UN watchdog finds enriched uranium in Iran
The UN nuclear watchdog finds uranium enriched to near weapons grade in Iran while Iran denies the report and says it has not attempted to enrich above 60%.
Progressives Flock to Faiz Aman Mela
The 32nd annual Faiz Aman Mela celebrates the 112th birthday of poet Faiz Ahmed Faiz, featuring performances and discussions on…
Taliban shuts Torkham borders
Taliban shuts Torkham borders with Pakistan over alleged breach of commitments, while the exact nature of the alleged breach remains unclear.
IMF Urges Wealth Redistribution in Pakistan
The IMF urges Pakistan to tax high earners and subsidize only the poor to avoid debt restructuring and also continue for the release of $1.1bn in bailout funds, as IMF Urges Wealth Redistribution.
China warns US over balloon incident escalation
China warns of consequences over US balloon incident, US military shot down a Chinese balloon that Beijing says was a weather-monitoring craft.
US warns China on arming Russia for Ukraine War
The US warns China against supplying lethal weapons to Russia for the Ukraine war stating it would be a “serious problem” and a “red line”.