40 percent of Pakistanis want to leave the country in the hope of a better life

40 percent of people in Pakistan do not want to stay in their motherland in the hope of a better life. According to a study published by the country’s National Commission for Human Rights (NCHR) on Thursday, Pakistan has risen to the fifth place in the list of countries responsible for the largest number of […]

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Why is India concerned about Pakistani ships coming to Bangladesh?

For the first time since the 1971 war of independence, a cargo ship has come directly from Pakistan to Bangladesh. India has expressed deep security concerns in this situation. Indian media outlet Telegraph India reported this information in a report on Friday (November 15). The report said that direct maritime connectivity between the two neighboring […]

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Russia, Pakistan Discuss Regional Cooperation for Peace in Afghanistan

Zamir Kabulov, Russia’s special envoy for Afghanistan, during his official visit to Islamabad, held discussions with Pakistani officials on enhancing regional coordination to ensure peace and stability in Afghanistan. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan said in a statement that Kabulov met with Pakistan’s Deputy Foreign Minister and the head of the Afghanistan and […]

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Bhutan Trust Fund sets ambitious $250 million portfolio for environmental sustainability by 2040

The Bhutan Trust Fund (BTF) unveiled its ‘Roadmap 2040’, outlining a strategic vision to expand its financial portfolio to USD 250 million by 2040. Launched on the 69th Birth Anniversary of His Majesty the Fourth Druk Gyalpo on November 11, the BTF Roadmap 2040 is designed to address the evolving environmental challenges that Bhutan faces, […]

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Bangladesh receives $7b remittance in 3 months

The interim government provided financial support of about Tk34 crore to the families of migrant workers who died abroad. Bangladesh has received remittance of over $7 billion from expatriate citizens in the last three months, official data showed. “Bangladeshi expatriates sent $7.02 billion remittance to the country in the last three months,” said a progress […]

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Bangladesh, Japan agree to ink EPA to deepen trade ties

Bangladesh and Japan have agreed to sign the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) by the end of 2025 or early 2026 to deepen and expand bilateral trade and investment relations between the two nations. This was revealed on Wednesday at a ceremony to launch the ‘EPA Study Report’ at the Embassy of Japan in Dhaka, said […]

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Pakistan extends school closures in in smog-hit major cities of Punjab by week

“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, […]

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Pakistan seeks to sell loss-making flag carrier PIA to other countries

The 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 […]

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Electricity from Nepal will now reach Bangladesh through Indian grid

This 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 […]

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