In a landmark collaboration, Tata Power Company Ltd, one of India’s largest integrated power firms, has joined forces with Druk Green Power Corporation (DGPC) to develop at least 5,000 MW of clean energy capacity in Bhutan. This partnership aims to enhance regional energy security while supporting the transition to renewable energy in both Bhutan and […]
Read MoreA suicide attack in northwest Pakistan killed 12 soldiers, the military said Wednesday, following a separate clash that left eight dead in the same region bordering Afghanistan. The suicide blast occurred on Tuesday and resulted in the deaths of “12 brave sons of soil”, the army said in a statement. Six militants died in an […]
Read MoreProf Yunus said Bangladesh would like to work closely with the newly elected US President Donald Trump administration. It is in the US’ interest to see reforms succeed in Bangladesh, said Steve Cima, regional chief of the International Republican Institute (IRI). “The IRI’s priority is to support the Interim Government’s reform initiatives, especially now that […]
Read MoreBy Rinzin Wangchuk, Baku, Azerbaijan – Amid cold rain and brisk winds in Baku, where COP29 is underway, Pakistan has rallied South Asian nations to unite in urgent action against the escalating plastic pollution crisis choking the region’s rivers and seas. “Our region is not only polluted by plastic, but emissions from material production are […]
Read MoreThe dominance of China-made garments in the international market of apparel industry is decreasing day by day. China’s position in international apparel exports has nearly halved over the past ten years. On the other hand, Bangladesh and Vietnam are ahead in the race to capture the market. Especially these two countries are taking over most […]
Read MoreIn recent times, India and China have shown signs of withdrawing from the area of conflict. Now it is more obvious. Next week, the two countries will meet in a defense minister level meeting to improve bilateral relations. In a report on Friday (November 15), Indian media NDTV gave this news. It said that Defense […]
Read MoreIndian Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a bilateral meeting with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on the sidelines of the G-20 summit in Brazil. Modi is currently in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil to attend the 19th G-20 Summit. There, Modi held a bilateral meeting with several state leaders including Meloni. According to reports, Modi has […]
Read MorePakistan’s top body of clerics has declared the use of virtual private networks, or VPNs, against Islamic laws, officials said Monday, as the Ministry of Interior sought a ban on the service that helps people evade censorship in countries with tight internet controls. Raghib Naeemi, the chairman of the Council of Islamic Ideology, which advises […]
Read MoreThe talks in Islamabad came within six weeks of the IMF approving the bailout, an unusual move as it is rare for the fund to discuss reforms ahead of a review of the reform plan under the loan programme. Pakistan discussed its $7 billion bailout reform agenda with the International Monetary Fund during an unscheduled […]
Read MoreThe Ministry of Mines and Petroleum reports that since the beginning of 1403 (solar year), 40,000 carats of emeralds worth over $1.8 million have been sold through 12 bidding processes. Hamayoon Afghan, the ministry’s spokesperson, assured the transparency of the bidding process, stating: “Since the start of 1403, 40,000 carats of emeralds, legally extracted, have […]
Read More
