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Sri Lanka: Rebel lawmakers ask Mahinda Rajapaksa to resign honourably or f
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
Colombo [Sri Lanka], April 24 (ANI): The group of ruling party lawmakers who rebelled and became an independent group earlier this month, said that Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa should resign from his post, or else will have to face a no-confidence motion.
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Former PM Wickremesinghe predicts food crisis in Sri Lanka
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
Colombo [Sri Lanka], April 24 (ANI): United National Party (UNP) leader and former Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe has predicted food shortage in Sri Lanka as the Indian credit facility given for fuel will end by the first week of May and demanded the Rajapaksa government's resignation.
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Rights activist claims Pakistan saddled with economic, political mess left
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
London [UK], April 24 (ANI): London-based rights activist said that Pakistan's new regime led by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is burdened by the economic and political mess left behind by his predecessor Imran Khan.
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Power crisis affecting red zones: Pakistan
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
Karachi [Pakistan], April 24 (ANI): Just a few days ahead of Eid ul Fitr, the frequent power load-shedding in maximum areas of Pakistan including its Red zones, amid soaring temperatures has increased the miseries of people who are struggling to perform daily chores, especially during the
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Multiple blasts cast shadow on education of Afghan children
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
Kabul [Afghanistan], April 24 (ANI): Afghanistan's children are bleeding again, said Human Rights Watch (HRW) following the recent explosions in the crisis-ridden country.
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IMF says it held 'fruitful' talks with Sri Lanka on loan request
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington [US], April 24 (ANI): The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Saturday said that it held "fruitful technical discussions" with Sri Lankan authorities on the island nation's request for an IMF-supported loan program this week.
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If interim govt formed, should be under my leadership: Sri Lankan PM
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
Colombo [Sri Lanka], April 23 (ANI): Sri Lanka Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa asserted that if an interim government is formed in the country then it should be under his leadership.
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Next election after present govt completes tenure, says Pak Minister
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], April 23 (ANI): Pakistan Information Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb on Friday said that the general election will take place after the present government complete their tenure.
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Pak Interior Minister suggests new representative should be nominated for
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], April 23 (ANI): Pakistan Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah on Saturday said that President Arif Alvi should nominate someone else for the oath ceremony of the newly-elected Punjab Chief Minister Hamza Shahbaz as Senate Chairman's position is constitutional.
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Sri Lanka: CID arrests suspect involved in Rambukkana incident
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
Colombo [Sri Lanka], April 23 (ANI): Sri Lanka's Criminal Investigations Department (CID) arrested a man as the suspect who set fire to the container carrying fuel during the protest in Rambukkana on April 19, local media reported.
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Maldives may face Sri Lanka-like economic crisis if not careful in taking
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
Male [Maldives], April 23 (ANI): Maldives and Sri Lanka-- two nations whose economies are heavily dependent on tourism-- suffered a big blow due to COVID-enforced regulations after the outbreak of the pandemic.
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Sri Lanka asks for USD 1.5 billion credit from India amid economic crisis
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington [US], April 23 (ANI): Sri Lanka has asked for another one billion US dollar credit from India for imports as well as a 500 million US dollar loan for oil imports, Finance Minister Ali Sabry said as the country faces dire economic situation.
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