“The schools will remain closed for another week due to the hazardous air quality. Institutes including universities would switch to online classes to ensure the safety of students,” Marriyum Aurangzeb, Punjab’s environment minister, told a news conference. Pakistan’s most populated province of Punjab on Friday extended school closures in smog-hit major cities by a week, […]
Read MoreThe nation failed to sell the airline earlier this month after the sole bid it received in the auction was rejected for being 8.5 times below the minimum price. Pakistan has decided to offer its unprofitable flag carrier to other countries in a direct sale deal as one option after a failed attempt. The government […]
Read MoreThis landmark development strengthens sub-regional connectivity and sets a new benchmark in the South Asian power sector, Randhir Jaiswal, official spokesperson for India’s Ministry of External Affairs, says. Electricity generated in Nepal will now reach Bangladesh via the Indian grid, marking the first trilateral power transaction. The power flow transaction was jointly inaugurated by Ministry […]
Read MoreThe verdict came in response to many petitions filed after demolitions in states ruled by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in recent years. India’s Supreme Court on Wednesday strongly criticised states which were demolishing properties of suspected criminals, a practise critics say targets mostly minority Muslims, and issued guidelines to […]
Read MoreThe remarks follow a marathon congressional hearing on Wednesday during which Duterte, president from 2016-2022, refused to apologise for his role in the bloodshed and urged the ICC to start its investigation. Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said on Thursday his government would not block the International Criminal Court (ICC) if former leader Rodrigo Duterte […]
Read MorePrabowo’s comments, made while he was in Washington on Wednesday, came after his foreign ministry stressed that Indonesia does not recognise China’s claims over the South China Sea despite signing a maritime deal with Beijing last weekend. Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto said he would “always safeguard our sovereignty” when asked about the issue of the […]
Read MoreThe markets and hotels in Kolkata, India, used to be bustling with Bangladeshi buyers. After the change of power in Bangladesh due to the student-public movement, India restricted visa activities and business in Kolkata has collapsed. Local businesses in Kolkata, which depend on Bangladeshi tourists, are also going through a difficult time. Visa centers are […]
Read MoreThe Climate Debt Risk Index 2024 (CDRI), introduced by Change Initiative (CI), calls for a complete overhaul of the global climate finance framework. The report advocates for grant-based financing, 100% debt relief, and a nature-based economy as essential measures to combat escalating climate debt burdens. The CDRI, based on an analysis of 20 vulnerable Least […]
Read MoreThe Silk Road railway tour is being launched in Kazakhstan. The first Almaty-Turkestan-Tashkent-Almaty tour will start on November 16, 2024. The international railway tour will allow tourists to immerse themselves in the atmosphere of ancient cities and travel along the Great Silk Road in 4 days. The route includes the key sights of Turkestan and […]
Read MoreIt has been rumored for a long time that China is planning to build a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier. This time, the country has added a new dimension to this discussion. They have taken another step towards building a warship. It is reported that Beijing, which is keen to expand its influence in global waters, has […]
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