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Pak flood loss rises to $5.5 billion

At least 2 million tonnes of wheat stored at the government’s warehouses in Sindh have been spoiled due to rains and floods, threatening the country’s food security…reports Asian Lite News At least

August 28, 2022

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Taliban accuses Pakistan of providing airspace for US drones

Yaqoob is the son of late Taliban founder Mullah Omar and considered to be the second most powerful Taliban military leader…reports Asian Lite News Taliban defence minister Mullah Yaqoob Mujahid on Sunday

August 28, 2022

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OIC seeks support for Rohingyas

Five years later, Rohingyas in Rakhine State still lack freedom of movement and other basic rights such as access to adequate food, health care and education…reports Asian Lite News The Organization of

August 28, 2022

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Will China devalue Yuan?

Now, the resumption of the Federal Reserve’s annual retreat in Grand Teton National Park signals something of a return to normalcy as the pandemic wanes…reports Asian Lite News As the US central

August 28, 2022

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China dodges request on Sri Lanka’s debt relief

Earlier, Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe urged China on Thursday to restructure its debt…reports Asian Lite News China, Colombo’s largest bilateral lender dodged the request for debt relief and said that the

August 28, 2022

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Afghan women restricted to leave Kabul for studies

The Taliban has banned Afghan women from working outside their homes and has introduced gender-based segregation in schools. Girls are not allowed to receive education beyond sixth grade…reports Asian Lite News The

August 28, 2022

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Taliban to strike energy deals with Russia

The trade between Russia and Afghanistan faced blows as the duo are under sanctions…reports Asian Lite News As the world witnesses a catastrophic energy crisis with the ongoing war in Ukraine, Talibani

August 28, 2022

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Closure of women’s park sparks uproar in Pakistan

Authorities closed the park on August 23, two days after Islamic leaders and clerics held protests in the city. Thousands of demonstrators flooded the streets, paralysing parts of the city…reports Asian Lite

August 27, 2022

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Heated exchange between India, China over vessel in Lanka

Following China’s repeated meetings with Colombo, Sri Lanka allowed the ship to enter Hambantota and stay from August 16 to 22 but on conditions…writes SUSITHA FERNANDO In a scathing response to the

August 27, 2022

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Millions affected as deadly floods batter Pakistan

Heavy downpour continued to pummel parts of Pakistan already battered by calamitous floods of epic proportions, unleashing a fresh wave of death and destruction in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), Balochistan and Sindh provinces.

August 27, 2022

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