Pakistan’s $600 million loan canceled by World Bank

The World Bank has canceled a $600 million loan promised to Pakistan for the development sector of the national budget. The world’s largest lending institution also mentioned in a statement that no more budget-related loans will be given to Pakistan in the current fiscal year. The country’s daily newspaper Express Tribune reported this information on […]

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Per capita income: Bangladesh surpasses India and Pakistan

The people of Bangladesh earn more on average than the people of India and Pakistan. Bangladesh has been ahead of India and Pakistan for several years. This information was obtained from a report released by the World Bank on Friday. Data analysis shows that Bangladesh has been ahead of India for four consecutive years in […]

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$8.363 billion trade with regional countries in 8 months: Afghanistan Ministry

The Ministry of Industry and Commerce reported that in the first eight months of the current solar year, Afghanistan’s trade with regional countries amounted to $8.363 billion. The ministry’s spokesperson emphasized that out of this total, $1.172 billion were exports. During this period, Afghanistan’s primary export destinations included Pakistan, India, Iran, the United Arab Emirates, […]

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Bhutan government targets GDP contribution of 225.59 billion from seven sectors by 2029

To achieve a USD five billion economy and a gross domestic product per capita (GDP) exceeding USD 6,174 by 2029, the government has projected a Nu 225.59 billion GDP contribution from the identified seven sectors.  This is according to the draft 13th Plan.  Under the Plan, the agriculture sector’s contribution is expected to increase from […]

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Central Bank of Afghanistan Collects 8 Billion Afs in Worn-out Notes

Hasibullah Noori, spokesperson for the Central Bank of Afghanistan, has announced the collection of nearly eight billion afghani in worn-out currency by the bank over the past year. The spokesperson highlighted the continuation of the process to collect worn-out banknotes and once again urged the citizens of the country to focus on preserving banknotes in […]

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Maldives enacts law compelling tourist establishments to exchange USD at local banks

Maldives has enacted legislature compelling tourist establishments to exchange a portion of USD revenue at local banks. The foreign currency bill was ratified by President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu on Saturday – two days after it was passed by the Parliament. The new legislature is set to take effect next year. The foreign exchange regulation introduced on October […]

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US working closely with Bangladesh’s interim government

The United States is working closely with the interim government of Bangladesh on various issues, including the security of minorities, White House security and communications adviser John Kirby said. He said this in response to a question at a regular briefing at the White House on Thursday (December 12). In response to a question from […]

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Bangladesh will take measures for the security of minorities in its own interest: S Jaishankar

Indian Foreign Minister S Jaishankar has said that the treatment of minorities in Bangladesh is a concern for India and New Delhi hopes that Dhaka will take measures for their security in its own interest. He made these remarks during a question-and-answer session in the Lok Sabha, the lower house of the Indian Parliament, on […]

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Trump to deport 18,000 Indians after taking office

Donald Trump will take office as US President on January 20. After taking office, he can immediately start implementing immigration policy as promised. In the meantime, 1.5 million illegal immigrants on the list will be sent back to their country. There are about 18,000 Indians on this list. On Monday (December 13), Indian media India […]

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