In this light France also plays a role as the former colonial power, helping to direct operations against extremists across the Sahel and also playing a role in Lebanon. ( read original story ...)
Pakistan’s economy may grow 2%
Pakistan’s economy may grow at a pace of 2% in the current fiscal year - the fifth lowest pace among South Asian countries, and Islamabad also remains at the rock bottom of global Wellness Index, said ... ( read original story ...)
Volunteers and local legislator’s staff help to clean up Mount Lebanon Cemetery
Just a few months ago, local residents were regularly driving to Mount Lebanon Cemetery in Lebanon to mow the lawn and cut the weeds at the graves of their loved ones. The word around town ... ( read original story ...)
Tanzania, Pakistan Set to Address Trade Imbalance in Diplomatic Ties
TANZANIA and Pakistan plan to establish bilateral business council to strengthen commercial ties and cooperation that will accelerate trade between the two countries and reduce trade imbalance. ( read original story ...)
Pakistan’s Fight Against COVID-19 Has Made Imran Khan Stronger
By bringing the military in as a stakeholder as well as advocating a smart lockdown, Khan’s COVID-19 response has consolidated his hold on power. ( read original story ...)
Kyrgyzstan: Cash for baby-naming scandal causes speaker pre-vote woes
The speaker of Kyrgyzstan's parliament is in hot water after apparently using official money to pay $600 to a woman who named her baby after him ... ( read original story ...)
Indian rice exporters raise concerns after Iran starts placing orders for basmati from Pakistan
A Crisil study has stated that Iran, which imports around 1.3 million tonne of basmati rice annually, is expected to register 20 per cent lower volume from India as payment-related issues continue ... ( read original story ...)
143 companies plan to reallocate investment to Indonesia: Hartarto
including business areas that will receive tax and non-tax facilities. "Through concrete and appropriate policies, Indonesia will be able to overcome the challenges being faced in 2020. Together, we ... ( read original story ...)
Laos to closely monitor inbound visitors for Covid-19
The Lao government urged authorities countrywide to strictly monitor people entering the country to prevent a second wave of Covid-19. ( read original story ...)
Rouhani: UAE, Bahrain will bear ‘consequences’ of Israel deals
Iran President Hassan Rouhani's remarks come a day after Israel, UAE, Bahrain sign normalisation deals brokered by US. ( read original story ...)