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Lanka way? Moody’s, Fitch and S&P downgrade Pakistan’s rating

The credible global ratings agencies have pointed out that Pakistan’s finance ministry must pull up its socks to combat the economic fallout…reports Asian Lite News Citing the country’s weakening economic position, Moody’s,

July 31, 2022

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SL Prez, US envoy discuss economic crisis

Underlining the 70 years of partnership between the two countries, the US ambassador noted the importance of good governance and respect for human rights…reports Asian Lite News US Ambassador to Sri Lanka

July 29, 2022

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World Bank has no plan for new financing to crisis-hit Lanka

Regarding the ongoing crisis, the World Bank Group said it is deeply concerned about the dire economic situation and its impact on the people of Sri Lanka…reports Asian Lite News The World

July 29, 2022

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Sri Lanka extends state of emergency for a month

120 Sri Lankan parliamentarians voted for imposing emergency regulations and 63 voted against it…reports Asian Lite News Sri Lanka’s parliament on Wednesday voted to approve the proclamation of the state of emergency

July 28, 2022

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Asia Cup shifted from Sri Lanka to the UAE

The six-team Asia Cup will be played in the T20 format this year as a precursor to the T20 World Cup in Australia. The UAE also hosted the previous edition of the

July 28, 2022

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Overseas travel ban extended for Rajapaksa brothers

Basil Rajapaksa, younger brother of former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa was recently prevented from leaving Sri Lanka following protests by passengers and officials at the Airport…reports Asian Lite News Sri Lanka’s Supreme Court

July 27, 2022

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Protestor who disrupted Lanka’s state TV programme held

The “Gota Go Gama” activist was arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) while attempting to leave the country…reports Asian Lite News Dhaniz Ali, a Sri Lankan protestor who entered the premises

July 27, 2022

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Tamil Nadu sends more aid to Lanka

The medicines included 25,000 doses of anti-rabies vaccine which is in a severe shortage at the moment….reports Asian Lite News People of India on Tuesday donated humanitarian assistance worth around $9.5 million

July 27, 2022

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Gotabaya Rajapaksa likely to return to Lanka: Minister

In Sri Lanka, former Presidents and their family are entitled to a residence in Colombo, vehicles and security, including military and police, in addition to other perks and privileges…reports Asian Lite News

July 26, 2022

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PML-N will begin ‘speaking against army’: PTI leader

Chaudhry also censured the party for what he characterised as oscillating between two narratives depending on the situation…reports Asian Lite News A war of words between the PTI and PML-N erupted on

July 25, 2022

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