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Political, financial, humanitarian crises put Pakistan on brink
Updated : 3 years ago IST
The political drama over the arrest of former prime minister Imran Khan has given a clear idea about the priority of Pakistan's policymakers when the country is struggling with economic downfall. It appears Pakistan gets stuck in a severe political crisis as the country approaches the nation
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Indian stocks in green with focus on US monetary policy outcome
Updated : 3 years ago IST
Sensex and Nifty settled 0.7-0.8 per cent higher than the previous session, with most of the Nifty sectoral indices rising.
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Banning women's education a very serious issue for Afghanistan, says forme
Updated : 3 years ago IST
Banning females from attaining education is a very serious issue for Afghanistan and the children of our country, former Afghan President Hamid Karzai said in a statement to a Canada-based news organisation, reported Khaama Press on Tuesday.
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Of Sri Lanka's total USD 3-bln IMF package, USD 330-mln to be immediately
Updated : 3 years ago IST
Sri Lanka has been facing a severe economic crisis as a result of past policy missteps and economic shocks.
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High time to fast-track climate efforts as humanity on thin ice: UN Chief
Updated : 3 years ago IST
United Nations Chief Antonio Guterres on Monday in a video message said that it is high time to fast-track the climate efforts as humanity is on thin ice in the present times.
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NBU Row: ABVP activists burn effigy of WB Education Minister in Siliguri
Updated : 3 years ago IST
ABVP state secretary, Shubabrata Adikari said, "NBU is one of the oldest and most renowned universities of North which is passing through a massive crisis. It is happening due to the completion of tenure of the Vice Chancellor, Registrar and accounts officer."
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US to send Ukraine USD 350 million in weapons, equipment as battles with R
Updated : 3 years ago IST
"Today, pursuant to a delegation of authority from President Biden, I am authorizing our 34th drawdown of U.S. arms and equipment for Ukraine valued at USD 350 million," said US Secretary of State Antony Blinken in a statement issued by the US State Department on Monday.
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IMF Executive Board approves USD 3 billion under New Extended Fund Facilit
Updated : 3 years ago IST
Sri Lanka has been hit hard by a catastrophic economic and humanitarian crisis. The economy is facing significant challenges stemming from pre-existing vulnerabilities and policy missteps in the lead-up to the crisis, further aggravated by a series of external shocks, according to a release
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Pakistan scales up in terrorism index, falls further deep into economic cr
Updated : 3 years ago IST
Deaths by Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) doubled while Islamic State-Khorasan (ISK) increased sevenfold in Pakistan. The BLA was responsible for a third of these deaths in Pakistan.
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Ahead of Xi's visit to Russia, Putin accuses West of fueling Ukraine crisi
Updated : 3 years ago IST
"The crisis in Ukraine, which was provoked and is being diligently fuelled by the West, is the most striking, yet not the only, manifestation of its desire to retain its international dominance and preserve the unipolar world order. It is crystal clear that NATO is striving for a global r
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Delhi Police serves fresh notice to Rajasthan CM's OSD in phone-tapping ca
Updated : 3 years ago IST
Delhi Police has served a notice to Lokesh Sharma, the OSD to the Rajasthan chief minister, asking him to appear on Monday for questioning in a phone-tapping case that came to light in Rajasthan in 2020, the official said on Sunday.
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Afghanistan seeks UN support for wheat storage amid concerns of drought
Updated : 3 years ago IST
Afghanistan has sought help from the United Nations (UN) amid rising concerns about drought in the war-stricken country, asking the organisation to provide storage facilities for wheat, TOLOnews reported.
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