Afghanistan
Critical Concerns Not Addressed at Clerics' Gathering: Citizens: Tolo News
Some Afghan citizens said that the essential problems faced by the people of Afghanistan were not addressed in the resolutions issued by the major gathering of the Islamic clerics. A three-day gathering of Islamic clerics was held from Thursday to Saturday, concluding with a resolution of 11 principles. Click here to read...
Islamic Clerics’ Gathering Issues 11-Point Resolution: Tolo News
The participants of the clerics' gathering held at the Kabul Loya Jirga Hall released a resolution comprised of 11 principles, in which they called on the world to lift sanctions on Afghanistan and to recognize the Islamic EmirateClick here to read...
Different Narratives of One Event; Taliban Embassy in Pakistan Says the Man Killed at Torkham Was an Afghan National: The Khaama Press
The elderly man who attempted to cross the Torkham border on July 2 but was barred from doing so by Pakistani forces, and afterwards killed himself by running himself under a car, was an Afghan national, according to officials of the Taliban administration’s embassy in Pakistan. Click here to read...
The EU Provides an Additional €40 Million for Child Protection and Polio Vaccination in Afghanistan: The Khaama Press
According to a statement made by the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) on Sunday, the European Union provides an additional €25 million for polio vaccines and €15 million for child protection in Afghanistan. Click here to read...
Bangladesh
China wants to build Dhaka-Ctg expressway- The Daily Star
China has proposed to build the Dhaka-Chattogram Expressway under a government-to-government-Public Private Partnership (G2G-PPP) framework, bringing the project cancelled last year back into focus. Click here to read...
Present evidence-based arguments: Japanese ambassador to TIB- The Daily Star
Japan ambassador to Bangladesh Ito Naoki urged Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) to publish reports with evidence-based arguments. Click here to read...
Labour rights situation: Bangladesh listed among 10 worst countries- The Daily Star
Bangladesh is one of the world's 10 worst countries for workers, according to the Global Rights Index 2022 of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC). Click here to read...
Bhutan
Inward remittance scheme incentives hiked to 2 percent- Kuensel
The Royal Monetary Authority (RMA) extended the incentive scheme for inward remittance for Bhutanese who live, work or study overseas for another six months beginning yesterday. Click here to read...
Members can’t be casual in Parliament: Speaker- Kuensel
Amid serious discussions, it is the viral remarks and statements of ministers and MPs in Parliament that have caught widespread attention. Click here to read...
(Editorial) A national priority- Kuensel
The Royal Bhutan Police is apprehending traffickers or smugglers of the so-called contraband substances or “drugs”. Both the frequency and the quantity is alarming and worrying at the same time. Click here to read...
Highest irregularities observed in PHPA-I: AAR 2020-21- Bhutan Today
Among the six hydropower projects in the country, Punatsangchhu Hydroelectric Project Authority (PHPA-I) had the highest irregularities in the annual audit report (AAR) 2020-21 with a reported amount of Nu 1,920.237 million (M). Click here to read...
India's Israel envoy accredited to Bhutan- The Tribune
Bhutan, which is extremely selective about establishing diplomatic relations, accepted the credentials of Israeli Ambassador to India Naor Gilon. Click here to read...
HH Je Khenpo appoints Kilkhor Lopen of the Zhung Dratshang- BBS
His Holiness the Je Khenpo conferred Tashi Lekdhar to appoint Kilkhor Lopen of the Zhung Dratshang at the Tashichhodzong today. Lopen Dorji Wangdi from Rukubji in Wangdue Phodrang is the new Kilkhor Lopen. Click here to read...
Maldives
MMA launches currency symbol for Maldivian Rufiyaa: The Sun
The symbol, which introduces an additional horizontal stroke to the Dhivehi letter "Raa", was unveiled by Minister of Environment, Climate Change and Technology, Aminath Shauna in a special ceremony at the MMA headquarters on Sunday. Click here to read...
Maldives New ‘Evidence’ Law Undermines Media Freedom: Human Right Watch
In a serious setback for media freedom, the Maldives parliament today enacted legislation allowing courts to force journalists and media outlets to reveal their sources. Click here to read...
Myanmar
China’s top diplomat makes first trip to Myanmar since coup -
China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi has arrived in Myanmar on his first visit to the country since the military seized power in a coup last year. Click here to read...
Myanmar Regime Sorry for Junta Jet Intrusion into Thai Airspace - The Irrawaddy
Myanmar air force chief General Htun Aung has apologised to his Thai counterpart after a Myanmar military fighter jet intruded into Thai airspace on Thursday, just a day after coup leader Senior General Min Aung Hlaing met a Thai army general to discuss stability and anti-terrorism in areas along the Myanmar-Thailand frontierClick here to read...
Junta Watch: Military Bends Rules to Fill Ranks; Loyal Monk Promoted, and More - The Irrawaddy
Over the past year, Myanmar people have developed a deep loathing for the country’s military thanks to its terrible atrocities against civilians. The number of young people opting to join the junta’s institutes has consequently plunged, forcing the army to loosen age limits in order to lure fresh recruits. Click here to read...
Local seriously injured in army-planted landmine explosion - Narinjara
A cowherd was seriously injured on Friday when he stepped on a landmine, planted by the junta forces nearby LIB 375 battalion based in Kyauktaw locality of Rakhine State. The injured individual is identified as U Than Sein Maung (45 years old) hailing from Wet Hmaing village under Kyauktaw township. Click here to read...
Nepal
Dahal proposes a new front of ‘socialists’ but offers little clarity- Kathmandu Post
In what comes as a surprise to many, the Maoist Centre chair holds a meeting of members of the Secretariat of the invalidated NCP—without those from the UML. Click here to read...
Complications galore as there’s more to Rana impeachment than meets the eye- Kathmandu Post
Questions remain what happens if House expires before his retirement. Some experts argue he can return to office. Click here to read...
Covid resurgence and cholera outbreak pose ‘increasing challenge’ to public health- Kathmandu Post
Focus on curative methods instead of preventive methods makes problems perennial, experts say. Click here to read...
Taking a 'corrupt judiciary' by its horns- Himalayan Times
Lawyers say structural reforms are needed to address the problem of corruption in the judiciary.
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Over 200,000 foreign tourists visit Nepal in six months- Himalayan Times
As many as 237,813 foreign tourists have visited Nepal in the last six months. Click here to read...
Nepal yet to inform the US of its withdrawal from the State Partnership Program- Online Khabar
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs says the government of Nepal is yet to inform the United States government that it has decided to withdraw from the controversial State Partnership Program (SPP). Click here to read...
Pakistan
PM Shehbaz orders early resolution of energy crisis: Dawn
Taking action over increasing public complaints about loadshedding across the country, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday ordered an early resumption of power generation from the plants closed due to various administrative and technical issues. Click here to read...
Pakistan seeks Qatar gas on deferred payment: Dawn
Amid severe energy crunch and unprecedentedly expensive fuel imports, Pakistan is seeking more gas imports on deferred payments from Qatar, which is irritated by roadblocks to its infrastructure investment plans, particularly in import terminals. Click here to read...
PML-N rifts deepen over Miftah’s future: The Express Tribune
Finance Minister Miftah Ismail has found unequivocal support from party stalwarts at a time when he has been facing criticism from within the ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) amid speculations of ex-financial czar Ishaq Dar’s return to Pakistan to replace him. Click here to read...
Army chief’s fresh directions: The News
Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa has issued fresh directions to all his commanders and key officers, including those associated with the ISI, to stay away from politics and avoid interacting with politicians. Click here to read...
Only way out of crisis is holding polls: Imran: The News
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan Sunday again said it was his clear message to the imported government and its backers that the only way out of descending into total chaos was to hold free and fair elections immediately. Click here to read...
Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka has less than a day's worth of fuel left: Times of India
Sri Lanka has less than a day's worth of fuel left, the energy minister said on Sunday, even as the cash-strapped nation extended school closures for one week because there isn't enough fuel for teachers and parents to get kids to classrooms. Click here to read...
Sri Lanka keeps schools shut amid fuel crisis: Hindustan Times
Sri Lanka extended school closures for one more week starting July 4 amid unprecedented fuel crisis, the education ministry announced on Sunday. The government and state-approved private schools will remain closed for a week as there's not enough fuel for teachers and parents to get children to classrooms. Click here to read...
Cardinal appeals to Pope to solicit aid for Sri Lanka: Asia News Network
Colombo Archbishop Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith says that the need of the hour is the initiation of a high profile investigation to find out how this country was dragged down to its present plight of being a beggar nation, fix responsibility for these crimes and find ways to recover the money stolen from the people. Click here to read...
