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Gloom for Pakistan’s maritime economy

In 2017 Pakistan Naval Chief announced the approval of a new shipyard at Gwadar, to be completed within three to five years. 12 years since the idea and three years since the

April 23, 2021

Asia News·Economy

The rise of Islamists questions democracy in Pakistan

Tehreek-e-Labaik Pakistan, a hardline religious organisation, was declared as proscribed by the Imran Khan-led government after the former had detained security officials and unleashed mayhem in the country, reports Hamza Ameer The

April 23, 2021

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State of emergency declared in Tokyo

The state of emergency, a third of its kind so far declared in the country, will come into effect from Sunday to May 11…reports Asian Lite News Japan’s Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga

April 23, 2021

-Top News·Asia News·COVID-19

Dhaka fire leaves 2 dead, 17 injured

The fire broke out at the chemical storage on the first floor of the Haji Musa Mansion…reports Sumi Khan Two persons, including a security guard, were killed and at least 17 including

April 23, 2021

Asia News·Bangladesh

Govt response sought to logistical support for oxygen

The top court sought a report from Centre on the existence and requirement of setting up of a coordinating body that would consider allocation of resources in a consultative manner…reports Asian Lite

April 23, 2021

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Canada bans flights from India

The ban which takes effect at 11.30 p.m. (0330 GMT Friday), does not affect cargo flights…reports Asian Lite News Canada’s government said that it would temporarily bar passenger flights from India and

April 23, 2021

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Clock ticks for out-of-breath patients

Delhi Disaster Management Authority appoints two senior bureaucrats as nodal officers to ensure smooth movement of tankers and facilitate oxygen supply to city hospitals, reports Asian Lite News The unabated second wave

April 23, 2021

-Top News·COVID-19·India News

Singapore shuts door to Indian visitors

This move takes effect from 11.59 p.m. on Friday, and includes people who have prior approval to enter Singapore,said Education Minister Lawrence Wong…reports Asian Lite News All long-term pass holders and short-term

April 23, 2021

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Washington, D.C. the 51st US state?

H.R. 51, the Washington, DC Admission Act passed in the House in a party-line vote of 216-208 on Thursday…reports Asian Lite News The US House voted to pass a bill that would

April 23, 2021

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Anti-Asian hate crime bill gets senate nod

The Senate approved the bill in a 94-1 vote and sent it to the House on Thursday, which will soon take up their version of the legislation…reports Asian Lite News The US

April 23, 2021

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