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Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation fuels ADB's sanitation drive with USD
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
According to a report by ADB, since its inception in 2013, the trust fund has played a crucial role in leveraging over USD 1.64 billion in ADB investments dedicated to citywide inclusive sanitation (CWIS) projects across ADB developing member countries (DMCs).
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Drugs worth PKR 5 bn seized from Pakistani goods in Malaysia, 5 held
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
The Malaysian authorities said that over 100 kg of cocaine and 411 kg of methenamine drugs, which were worth more than five billion Pakistani rupees, were confiscated.
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"I'm waiting for the thank you": Jaishankar on India softening oil markets
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
Jaishankar is currently on a five-day visit to the UK and he made these remarks during a conversation hosted by the High Commission of India in London, titled "How a billion people see the world." The conversation took place at the Royal Over-Seas League Club and was moderated by renowned
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India-Bangladesh ties stand out as "model relationship": Jaishankar
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
The EAM's comments came in response to a question posed by Saida Muna Tasneem, Bangladesh's High Commissioner to the UK, during a conversation hosted by the High Commission of India in London, titled "How a billion people see the world."
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Emirates signs agreements with Safran totalling $1.2 billion
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
The agreement includes Business, Premium Economy and Economy class seats for the Emirates Airbus A350, and Business, Premium Economy and Economy Class seats for the Boeing 777X-9. The new seats will offer a host of enhancements that set a new standard for comfort, privacy and convenience, in
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Agreement with Pakistan on second tranche 'expected this week': IMF chief
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva on Wednesday said the agreement for the release of the second tranche, amounting to USD 3 billion under the Standby Arrangement (SBA) with Pakistan is expected this week, Dawn reported.
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India's October exports up over 9%, overall 2023-24 figures marginally low
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
India's overall exports, merchandise and services combined, in October are estimated to be USD 62.26 billion, exhibiting a positive growth of 9.43 per cent on a yearly basis, official data released on Wednesday showed.
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ENOC's jet fuel sales to reach over a billion gallons by end of 2023
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
The announcement was made on the sidelines of the 18th edition of the Dubai Airshow, which is taking place until November 17 at Dubai World Central.
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AED 4.7 billion deals signed on first day of Dubai Airshow 2023
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
The announcement was made during a press conference held in the presence of Zayed Saeed Al Meraikhi and Majed Ahmed Al Jaberi, the official spokespersons of Tawazun Council, for the Dubai Airshow 2023.
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Coal Ministry unveils plan to produce 1,404 million tonnes per annum by 20
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
The Ministry of Coal has laid out comprehensive plans to significantly boost coal production, targeting 1404 million tonnes (MT) by 2027 and a staggering 1577 MT by 2030, at the current level production of about one billion tonnes per annum.
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China lends over USD 21 billion more than previously thought to Pakistan:
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
AidData, a research institute at William and Mary University in the US, said that Pakistan's cumulative public debt exposure to China from 2000 to 2021 was USD 67.2 billion. The number surpassed the USD 46 billion recorded for the same period in the World Bank's International Debt Statistics
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Bhutan: Construction of 90-megawatt Jomori hydropower project starts in Sa
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
The project is expected to cost about 8.8 billion ngultrum and is expected to be completed in four and a half years. The project, after its completion, is expected to provide residents of Lauri, Serthig, and Langchenphu Gewogs in Jomotshangkha Dungkhag with a reliable power supply.
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