The shutdown of 50 aid organizations, alongside the suspension of humanitarian assistance in recent days, has raised serious concerns in the country. Some experts warn that if the operations of aid organizations are permanently halted, the poverty crisis in Afghanistan will worsen. They also believe that continuing such decisions is a complete violation of human […]
Read MoreThe US has temporarily suspended foreign assistance to Pakistan for re-evaluation following an executive order issued by President Donald Trump, according to a media report on Tuesday. This move has instantly stopped a number of important United States Agency For International Development (USAID) projects in Pakistan, including the Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP), which […]
Read MoreMorocco and the Maldives held high-level talks aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation, with discussions spanning culture, sustainable development, and economic exchanges. Moroccan Ambassador Mohamed Maliki, based in New Delhi, met with senior Maldivian officials, including Foreign Minister Abdulla Khaleel, Islamic Affairs Minister Mohammed Shaheem Ali Saeed, and Transport Minister Mohamed Ameen during his visit to […]
Read MoreIn line with widespread expectations, the Central Bank kept its Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) — its new key policy rate — at 8.00 percent at its first policy meeting of the year. This decision was made with confidence that inflation will return to the medium-term target of 5 percent by the third quarter of this […]
Read MorePunakha— As the calm waters of the Punatshangchhu shimmer under the moonlight, tourists enjoy a unique experience—night and evening river rafting. This adventure combines excitement and serenity, showcasing Punakha’s beauty under a starlit sky. My Bhutan, currently the only authorised travel agent in the country, has been granted exclusive rights to conduct night rafting. The […]
Read MorePrime Minister KP Sharma Oli has extended hearty best wishes to President Xi Jinping and the people of the People’s Republic of China on the occasion of the Chinese New Year 2025. “May the Year of the Snake—symbolizing wisdom, resilience and renewal—deepen Nepal and China’s enduring friendship, inspiring greater cooperation for shared progress, prosperity and […]
Read MoreIndian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is pouring billions into ailing state-run firms after slowing ambitious divestment plans that were intended to reduce the role of the state in business, according to government sources and a document reviewed by Reuters. Less than a month into 2025, New Delhi has plans to invest about $1.5 billion in […]
Read MoreThe term of Donald Lu, the US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs, has ended. He passed away quietly. The US State Department’s website confirmed the matter. His term as Assistant Secretary of State ended on January 17, three days before the inauguration of the new President Donald Trump. During his […]
Read MoreIndian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s closest political ally has pledged to rid the capital of “illegal’ immigrants if his party wins looming elections, in a forceful appeal to his party’s Hindu constituency. Interior minister Amit Shah said every unlawful migrant from neighbouring Bangladesh would be expelled from New Delhi “within two years” if his party […]
Read MoreForeign direct investment in export processing zones (EPZs) dropped 22.33% year-on-year during the July-December period of 2024, while exports increased by 22.41%. According to the Bangladesh Export Processing Zones Authority (Bepza), foreign investment in EPZs declined to $126.33 million from $162.66 million in the second half of 2023. Bepza, which manages EPZ operations, attributed the […]
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