Pakistan succumbs to IMF pressure, mulls rate hikes
Th reports said that Pakistan has agreed to raise its policy rate by 2 per cent. It currently stands at 17 per
US, Israel discuss Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Ahead of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, there is concern that tensions will rise further in Gaza…reports Asian Lite News Israeli
Nepali PM Prachanda due in Doha
A delegation headed by PM Dahal will leave for Doha on March 3 and return on March 6..reports Asian Lite News Nepal
SPECIAL: Recession, Anarchy Loom Over Pakistan
Current Account Deficit Shrinks, Signals onset of Recession in Pakistan … A special report by Dr Sakariya Kareem. The Pak authorities need
Taliban set condition for disarming TTP
The Taliban-led Afghan government asked Pakistan to fund the proposal and bear the cost of rehabilitation of the TTP The Afghan Taliban
China beefs up clamp down on Tibetans amid festival season
China rules Tibet with a tight grip, restricting Tibetans’ political activities and expression of cultural and religious identity, especially during festivals like
Sindh lawmakers demand national language status for Sindhi
“Just as people want respect for their own language, so the language of others should also be respected,” Dawn quoted Muhammad Hussain
Top Pak delegation visits Kabul to mend ties
Relations between the two Islamic nations have touched rock bottom over allegations and counter-allegations about harbouring of terrorists…reports Asian Lite News After
Sri Lanka hopes for IMF loan, but China’s stance a roadblock
Sri Lanka is likely to get that elusive $2.9 billion from the IMF in the first quarter this year provided China decides
Bhutan highlights climate change, geopolitical tensions
Lyonpo Namgay Tshering called the widening trade aspect the third aspect that bothers him…reports Asian Lite News Bhutan Finance Minister Lyonpo Namgay