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Navy golf course construction illegal: Pak court

The court ordered the defence secretary to conduct a forensic audit of the Navy golf club to assess the damage to the national treasury….reports Asian Lite News The Islamabad High Court (IHC)

July 13, 2022

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Tension mounts in South China Sea

US destroyer sails near disputed Paracel Islands in the South China Sea, China says the ship was “driven away” …reports Asian Lite News A US destroyer sailed near the disputed Paracel Islands in

July 13, 2022

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Three-pronged battle for next Lanka President

The candidates who get more than 50 per cent of valid votes will become the President. Unless any of the contestants cross the 50 per cent mark, the preferential votes marked by

July 13, 2022

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IMF delays loan deal to Pakistan, embarrassing Sharif govt

Even countries with which Pakistan has friendly relations are no more willing to financially assist Islamabad, which has “got into the habit of seeking help.” writes Mahua Venkatesh The delay in International

July 13, 2022

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China uses Muslim holiday for propaganda

China’s attempts to deceive the international community by portraying ‘happy Uyghurs’ as part of its propaganda are becoming “evermore naked”, said Ilshat Hassan Kokbore…reports Asian Lite News The authorities in Xinjiang sent

July 13, 2022

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Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa flees country

President Rajapaksa had left for the Maldives together with his wife and a bodyguard from the country’s main airport in Katunayake, closer to the capital…reports SUSITHA FERNANDO Amidst severe public protest and

July 13, 2022

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Pak Courts Failed To Stem Forced Disappearances

Experts say the major reasons for the commission’s failure to provide justice, were, lack of powers to hold the perpetrators accountable, lack of transparency and functional independence….reports Asian Lite News The cases

July 12, 2022

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Lankan Prez Gotabaya Rajapaksa finally resigns

Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena who has been informed of the letter will then make a public announcement on Wednesday ending Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s presidency…reports Asian Lite News Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has

July 12, 2022

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Rain fury in Pak’s Karachi

The rains that started Sunday evening continued to pour till Monday afternoon, leaving several parts of the city submerged while main roads inundated….reports Asian Lite News The toll in Pakistan’s southern port

July 12, 2022

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Flydubai suspends Sri Lanka flights amid unrest

Earlier, in an advisory the UAE Embassy to Sri Lanka asked its citizens not to travel to the island nation and stay away from the areas which are hotspots for demonstrations….reports Asian

July 12, 2022

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