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Indefinite delay in fuel shipments makes situation worse in Lanka

Wijesekera said public transportation, power generation and industries would be given priority until the next shipments arrive….reports Asian Lite News Amid the ongoing economic crisis in Sri Lanka, Minister of Power and

June 26, 2022

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Earthquake: Taliban seek unfreezing of Afghan assets

Balkhi’s appeal came days after he had said that the Taliban government was “financially unable to assist the people to the extent that is needed” as Afghanistan is in the midst of

June 26, 2022

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Pakistan’s future linked to success of CPEC: Shehbaz

The Prime Minister highlighted that economic progress in the country could only take place in a peaceful environment….reports Asian Lite News Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday said the country’s economic

June 26, 2022

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TTP accuses Pak govt of sabotaging peace talks

The TTP leaders also made it clear that their demand for reversal of FATA merger is non-negotiable and it was made clear to the negotiators of the Pakistani security establishment….writes Mrityunjoy Kumar

June 26, 2022

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Lanka limits fuel for private vehicles

Sri Lanka will not receive the shipments of petrol, diesel and crude oil, scheduled for this week and next week due to banking and logistic reasons….reports Asian Lite News Sri Lanka has

June 26, 2022

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Top US delegation due in crisis-hit Sri Lanka

The delegation includes Deputy Assistant Secretary of Treasury for Asia Robert Kaproth and Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asia Kelly Keiderling, reports Susitha Fernando In an effort to

June 25, 2022

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Hasina opens Padma Bridge

While lauding the courage of the nation, Prime Minister Hasina said the project is a symbol of a Bangladesh’s pride, honour and ability, report Sumi Khan Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on

June 25, 2022

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Pak quietly jailed Mumbai attacks handler a week before FATF meet

Pakistani authorities, had in the past claimed Sajid Majeed Mir had died, but Western countries remained unconvinced and demanded proofs of his death, reports Asian Lite News As Pakistani officials ticked items

June 25, 2022

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Pak PM slaps 10% super tax on large-scale industries

Sectors which will be subject to the tax include; steel, sugar, cement, oil, gas, fertilisers, LNG terminals, banking, textile, automobile, cigarettes, chemicals and beverages….reports Asian Lite News Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif

June 24, 2022

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Rift in Taliban factions over controlling coal mines

While there is a layer of sectarian rivalry in the infighting within the Taliban, it is money generated by selling coal that seems to be at the root of the crisis….MRITYUNJOY KUMAR

June 24, 2022

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