Afghanistan

MoF Delegation Visits Pakistan to Solve Trade Problems: Tolo News

The Ministry of Finance (MoF) on Wednesday said a delegation from the ministry has gone to Pakistan to resolve the problems faced by Afghan businesspeople, especially the issue of double taxation on traders who are active in both countries. Click here to read...

Wmen Protesters Call on US to Release Afghan Assets: Tolo News

Dozens of Afghan women took to the streets in Kabul on Wednesday morning to protest the continued hold on Afghan bank assets by the US amid an economic crisis in Afghanistan. Click here to read...

No threat from Afghanistan’s borders to region: Taliban reacted to Putin’s concerns: The Khaama Press

A spokesperson of the Taliban Inamullah Samangani reacted to the recent concerns of Russia’s President Vladimir Putin and added that there is no threat from Afghanistan’s borders to regional countries. Click here to read...

Bangladesh

(Opinion) London calling: The city played a major part in the liberation of Bangladesh- Daily tribune

Fifty years ago, London played a key role in the formation of the state of Bangladesh and in a recent walking tour of three key London sites during the Liberation of Bangladesh in 1971, this was highlighted well, as we moved between the main sites. Click here to read...

2021 in review: A year of resistance for women- Dhaka Tribune

General Secretary of Bangladesh Mahila Parishad Maleka Banu told Dhaka Tribune that people are spontaneously raising their voice against long standing discriminatory laws and cultural practices, which gives all women rights defenders hope for 2022. Click here to read...

COVID-19, One death, 495 cases- Asian Age

Bangladesh reported one more death and 495 cases in 24 hours till 8am on Wednesday. Click here to read...

Now people can afford to pay: Finance Minister- Observer

Finance Minister AHM Mustafa Kamal has claimed that the mass people of the country are now financially doing well overcoming the Covid-19 fallouts as the government has taken various effective initiatives. Click here to read...

Ray of hope for 6 sugar mills- Daily Star

The government is close to striking a deal with foreign investors for reopening the six shut sugar mills as part of its plan to make the losing Bangladesh Sugar and Food Industries Corporation (BSFIC) sustainable. Click here to read...

Bhutan

Task of implementing Parliament resolutions- Kuensel

The winter session of Parliament, which concluded on December 25, was a successful one, according to Members of Parliament. Click here to read...

Where is the crop and livestock insurance?- Kuensel

Amidst reports of increasing human-wildlife conflict in both mainstream and social media this year, questions on how to resolve the issue remain unanswered. Click here to read...

The capital’s growing pains- Kuensel

A long time ago, when the capital city was beginning to expand, a concern among planners and decision makers was that Thimphu should not go the way other towns, especially like the hilly towns in the region, have. Click here to read...

Maldives

Sri Lanka And Maldives: What Is Significance Of Bangladesh’s PM Visit To The Maldives? – OpEd - Eurasia Review

Recently, the Honorable Prime Minister (PM) of Bangladesh, Her Excellency Sheikh Hasina, along with her entourage completed her maiden six-day visit to the Maldives accepting the invitation of the Maldives’ President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih. It is the need of the hour to analyze the significance of this visit and delve into the message it carries. Click here to read...

Police destroy 315 kg of seized drugs - Avas

An event was held at Dhoonidhoo on Tuesday to destroy the drugs. Home Minister Imran Abdulla, Commissioner of Police Mohamed Hameed, and senior police officers were present at the event. Click here to read...

State of Public Health Emergency extended until late Jan - Avas

Minister of Health Ahmed Naseem has extended the duration of the State of Public Health Emergency declared in the Maldives. This is the 21st extension of the State of Public Health Emergency since it was first declared on March 12, 2020. Click here to read...

Myanmar

The junta takes back Myanmar – Best of The Interpreter 2021 - Lowly Institute

Shared power grated with the generals. A little over a decade ago, Myanmar’s military, known as the Tatmadaw, introduced a quasi-democratic constitution, which eventually saw the National League for Democracy form government. But on 1 February this year the military imprisoned State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi seized back control of the country. Click here to read...

Myanmar Records First Cases of Omicron COVID-19 Variant - The Irrawaddy

Myanmar confirmed its first four cases of the highly infectious Omicron variant of COVID-19 from returnees from Dubai, the junta-controlled Ministry of Health said on Tuesday, raising fears that the country is set to experience another devastating wave of coronavirus. Click here to read...
UN Special Envoy on Myanmar Calls for Nationwide New Year’s Ceasefire - The Irrawaddy

The new UN special envoy on Myanmar called for a nationwide ceasefire as military tensions remained high in parts of Karen State and Bago Region amid ongoing fighting and the arrival on Tuesday of junta reinforcements. Click here to read...

Nepal

Nepal records 209 fresh COVID-19 cases, two fatalities on Wednesday- Himalaya

Nepal recorded 209 new coronavirus infections in last 24 hours, pushing the nationwide tally to 827,972 while the death toll climbed to 11,590 fatalities today. Click here to read...

(Opinion) Border security challenges: Complicated and menacing- Himalaya

To make an adequate and robust presence at the border, the APF should be modernised and well equipped with the latest weapons. The border area, encompassing 5-10 km, should come under full control of the APF. Click here to read...

How Nepal’s bid to diversify trade after the blockade fell flat- TKP

Experts say over-reliance on the southern neighbour has rather increased because of a lack of strong policies and failure to implement recommended measures. Click here to read...

Election body’s removal of ‘unconstitutional’ terms from Maoist statute triggers debate- TKP

Constitution allows revision to all provisions other than those related to sovereignty, territorial integrity, national independence and sovereignty vested in Nepali people. Click here to read...

Nepal lashed by winter rain and snow- Nepali Times

Rain and snowfall brought in by the Westerly affects everyday life in different parts of NepalClick here to read...

Pakistan

PM Imran tells CM to unite PTI to win next phase of KP polls: Dawn
Following the unexpected defeat of the ruling Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) in the recently held first phase of local government elections in its stronghold of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and differences among the party candidates, Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday directed the province’s chief minister to ensure unity among party ranks for winning the second phase of polls next month. Click here to read...

China says Covid-19 failed to dent CPEC development: The Express Tribune

The Chinese official made these remarks while addressing an award ceremony held by the Chinese Embassy in Islamabad to recognise the outstanding work of the staffers for the development of CPEC. Click here to read...

PM Imran to put an end to inflation by fifth year, says Rashid: The Express Tribune

Addressing a press conference in Rawalpindi, the interior minister said that every political party wanted the establishment’s backing but the good thing is that the establishment supports this elected government. Click here to read...

Sri Lanka

Post-COVID is a challenge, we have confidence in 2022: Dinesh: Daily Mirror

We are confident about 2022. Since the arrival of COVID-19, the economic situation in the country has changed from the usual theoretical conditions. The post-COVID too is similarly challenging, Education Minister Dinesh Gunawardena said.

India to enter Sri Lanka's ‘China Bay’ with Trincomalee oil farm deal: Wion

India is all set to sign a long-dragging deal with Sri Lanka to jointly develop oil tank farm in the island’s north-eastern Trincomalee province, making its entry into the ‘China Bay’, according to reports. Click here to read...