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SL seeks another $500mn credit from India

Sri Lanka is facing its worst economic crisis since gaining independence in 1948. The recession is attributed to foreign exchange shortages caused by a clampdown on tourism during the COVID-19 pandemic….reports Asian

May 31, 2022

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Food crisis looms as heat wave grips Pakistan

Hit by an acute economic crisis driven by falling foreign exchange reserves, Pakistan could look at increasing imports of oil and food items from Russia….writes Mahua Venkatesh Pakistan’s food import bill has

May 31, 2022

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PAKISTAN: Sikh Community Faces Existential Threats

Islamist groups within Pakistan are feeling more emboldened and fearless to target minorities, and also patronage given to the right-wing forces during the former ‘hybrid regime’ of Imran Khan. There is a

May 31, 2022

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Shehbaz seeks investments from ‘Chinese friends’

Pakistan has China as a model to emulate and replicate its development reforms, Sharif said during a meeting with the representatives of Chinese companies investing in Pakistan….reports Asian Lite News Pakistan doesn’t

May 31, 2022

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Rice and milk powder sent by TN distributed in Jaffna

The Tamil Nadu state government’s support includes the distribution of 40,000 MT of rice and 500 MT of milk powder throughout Sri Lanka….reports Asian Lite News Rice and milk powder provided by

May 31, 2022

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Pacific nations rebuff China’s push for security pact

The Asian giant is offering to radically ramp up its activities in the South Pacific, directly challenging the influence of the United States and its allies in the strategically vital region…reports Asian

May 30, 2022

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No survivors in Nepal plane crash

As of Monday afternoon, 20 dead bodies have been retrieved from the crash site, according to Sudarshan Bartaula, spokesperson of Tara Air….reports Asian Lite News All passengers including four Indian nationals who

May 30, 2022

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Pakistan: KP minister attacked with rocket

At the time of the attack, the provincial minister was not present there. A police contingent reached the place and launched a search for the attackers….reports Asian Lite News Khyber Pakhtunkhwa transport

May 30, 2022

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Quad alliance a force for good

Wang even questioned if the framework was “a political tool for the US to maintain regional economic hegemony and deliberately exclude specific countries”….reports Asian Lite News The Tokyo Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad)

May 30, 2022

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At least 16 bodies retrieved from Nepal plane crash site

As the Nepal Army continues to retrieve the bodies from the crash site, officials said that “Some of the bodies of the passengers are beyond recognition. Police gathering the remains.”…reports Asian Lite

May 30, 2022

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