The Mnistry of Foreign Affairs reacted to the report recently issued by Human Rights Watch, saying that any Islamic Emirate member "found breaching the amnesty decree will be prosecuted and penalized.” Click here to read...
Officials at the Ministry of Refugees and Repatriations (MoRR) said that there are still thousands of internally displaced and homeless people in Kabul which are in need of urgent basic humanitarian assistance. Click here to read...
Leader of the so-called anti-Taliban resistance front and son of the slain Ahamd Shah Masoud, Ahmad Masoud has met with the head of the notorious private militia- Blackwater- Erik Prince in the Tajik capital Dushanbe. Click here to read...
Indonesian media have cited officials in the country’s Foreign Ministry saying that they will soon reopen their embassy in Kabul and commence constructive engagement with the TalibanClick here to read...
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has ordered State Minister for Information and Broadcasting Md Murad Hassan to surrender his portfolio. Click here to read...
Relationship between the two countries at all levels remains stable and strong, the prime minister says. Click here to read...
On December 7, 1971, confidence was flying high among members of the Liberation Forces. Bhutan and India had recognized Bangladesh as an independent nation just a day earlier, and most of the Pakistani occupation army had been encircled in Dhaka. Click here to read...
Rohingya refugees sued Facebook on Monday for $150 billion over claims the social network is failing to stem hate speech on its platform, exacerbating violence against the vulnerable minorityClick here to read...
Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Vikram Doraiswami has said that Bangladesh and India will have to do a lot more work to further consolidate and drive forward the friendly and historic ties between the two countries. Click here to read...
The Ministry of Agriculture and Forests (MoAF) is working to scale up the export of agricultural produce beyond neighbouring countries. Click here to read...
The Cabinet approved resuming the overseas employment programme last month with the condition that the labour ministry ensures the safety and security of those who availed of the employment opportunities. Click here to read...
Bhutan’s remittance from Bhutanese abroad in 2020 at Nu 8.269 billion (bn) was larger than the total tariff paying tourism foreign exchange earnings of USD 88.63 million (mn) in 2019 at Nu 6.648 bn (1 USD = Nu 75) which includes the USD 27.23 mn SDF, TDS and Visa fee revenue to the government. Click here to read...
The Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) and stakeholders working for the People With Disabilities (PWDs) are ushering towards promoting inclusive societiesClick here to read...
The Bhutan Integrated Taxation System (BITS) is expected to be ready by March next year. Click here to read...
The Gen-Next Democracy Network Programme delegation from Bhutan visited the Nalanda University on Sunday to participate in an event organised to provide an overview of India’s democratic traditions, cultural heritage and development initiativesClick here to read...
The Prosecutor General's Office has requested the Criminal Court for a travel ban order pending outcome of his money-laundering trial. Click here to read...
The Bank of China has retracted its offer to extend a loan to finance the construction of 1,700 housing units in Hulhumale'. Click here to read...
Dozens of Rohingya refugees in the UK and US have sued Facebook, accusing the social media giant of allowing hate speech against them to spread. Click here to read...
The Nepal Bar Association continued its protest against Chief Justice Cholendra Shumsher JB Rana today demanding his resignation. Click here to read...
Locals of Durga Bhagawati Municipality, Rautahat, staged a demonstration today accusing police of helping a motorbike rider involved in a fatal accident flee. Click here to read...
153 students have suffered because China is not permitting them re-entry citing the pandemic while the Nepal government is not willing to allow them internship opportunities here. Click here to read...
Public health experts say authorities should start preparations for the worst-case scenario. Click here to read...
Wajid Hassan of the Pakistani American Congress fears that this incident will have a long-lasting effect. “Every time we go and talk about Pakistan, they will ask about the Sialkot incident.” Click here to read...
Political and military leadership on Monday decided that the government would pursue a ‘comprehensive strategy’ to stamp out religious extremism and vigilantism. Click here to read...
Adnan, hailed nationwide for bravely trying to rescue factory manager Priyantha Diyawadanage from the clutches of a violent mob, arrived in Islamabad earlier today on prime minister’s invitation. He was received by Special Adviser to the Prime Minister Shehbaz Gill and other senior officials. Click here to read...
The value of the Pakistani rupee has fallen by 30.5 percent against the US dollar over the last three years and four months under the government of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). Click here to read...
Sri Lanka
The Sri Lankan Government should take steps to resolve its prevailing balance of payments crisis in a manner that has a minimal impact (less painful way) on the economic and social affairs of the Country, former Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) Dr. Indrajit Coomaraswamy said yesterday (6). Click here to read...
A Chinese company, that had been awarded the tender to develop three hybrid power plants in the Delft, Nagadeepa, and Analthivu islands off the Jaffna peninsula, is likely to lose this contract as the project. Click here to read...
The Colombo stock market yesterday closed on the up, thanks to a strong recovery following a sharp dip in early morning tradeClick here to read...
Browns Investments PLC (BIL) on Friday revealed that it had already invested $ 114 million, or Rs. 23.2 billion, so far for multiple projects in the Port City with commitment for a further $ 86 million in the next two years. Click here to read...