Afghanistan
Acting Ambassador Takes Part in Russia’s Security Conference-Tolo News
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that Jamal Nasir Gharwal, the acting ambassador of the Islamic Emirate in Russia, participated in the 13th International Meeting of High Representatives for Security Issues. The head of public relations at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Zia Ahmad Takal, stated that Gharwal spoke at the conference about recent security developments and achievements in Afghanistan and their regional and global implications. Click here to read…
UAE Officially Accepts Islamic Emirate’s Consul General in Dubai-Tolo News
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced the acceptance of the credentials of the Islamic Emirate's Consul General in Dubai. In an official statement, the ministry reported that the credentials of Abdul Rahman Fida, the new Consul General of the Islamic Emirate in Dubai, were accepted in an official meeting at the ministry. Click here to read…
Haqqani: Addressing People's Challenges ‘Priority’-Tolo News
Khalifa Sirajuddin Haqqani, the acting Minister of Interior, emphasized in a speech the importance of good conduct by officials towards the people and called on them to address the people's challenges. Speaking on the final day of a seminar organized by the Administrative Affairs Office and the Directorate of Administrative Reforms for the heads of ministry offices, he stated that at the leadership level of the Islamic Emirate, significant efforts are underway in the areas of reforms, the facilitation of affairs, standardization of public services, and drafting laws. Click here to read…
145 Million Afghani Distributed to Returnees Deported from Pakistan-Tolo News
Officials at the temporary Omari Camp in the Torkham township have reported the distribution of 145 million afghani since April this year to nearly 20,000 families who were forcibly deported from Pakistan. Click here to read…
Bhutan
Adani in favor of Run-of-the-River 570 MW option for Wangchhu Hydropower Project over 900 MW Reservoir project option – The Bhutanese
According to the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Lyonpo Gem Tshering, the Adani Group has indicated a preference for a run-of-the-river (RoR) model over a reservoir-type scheme for the development of the Wangchhu Hydropower Project. The RoR scheme option at 570 MW is designed to include peaking capabilities during the lean season, allowing for a minimum four-hour power generation window in a 90% dependable year. It is projected to deliver 1,968.55 GWh of energy annually, with a firm power capacity (winter generation) of 94.96 MW. In contrast, the alternative 900 MW reservoir-based scheme, though capable of producing 1,919 GWh annually and offering a higher firm power capacity of 126 MW, appears to be less favored by Adani following preliminary assessments. Click here to read…
Maldives
Visa issues raised during UK-Maldives dialogue – Adhadhu
Discussions have been held during the UK-Maldives Dialogue to address the difficulties faced by Maldivians in obtaining visas. Maldivians traveling to the UK get a six-month visa. But some people have been facing issues with changes to immigration policies. These include not getting visas for dependents of students. In a statement on Wednesday, the Foreign Ministry said the government raised matters related to visa and immigration during the meeting held in Male'. "Recognising the increasing number of Maldivian students travelling to the UK for higher education, the Maldives raised visa and immigration matters, and both sides agreed to continue discussions to facilitate smoother processes for visa issuance," it stated. Click here to read…
Myanmar
Chin Resistance Blocks Myanmar Junta Advance – The Irrawaddy
Fighting is continuing between Chin anti-regime forces and advancing Myanmar junta forces in northern Chin State. Battles are reported on the Kale-Tedim road in Tedim Township near Mualpi and Hiangzing villages approaching Tedim town. Around 800 junta troops, led by a divisional commander, began to advance from Kale in Sagaing Region on May 18 but they were halted by resistance attacks near Mualpi, about 27km from Kale. Nine junta soldiers were captured by Kale People’s Defense Force (PDF), while at least 20 more soldiers deserted. Many of the junta troops were reportedly drafted under the Conscription Law. Click here to read…
Myanmar turns to India as China supplies poor-quality materials – The Irrawaddy
Myanmar is facing a China challenge with Beijing using sub-standard raw material for the Southeast Asian country's real estate sector following which the junta has approached India for assistance. Upset with the quality of Chinese construction in capital Nay Pyi Taw and the impact of the recent earthquake on the infrastructure created by using Chinese raw material (cement) in Myanmar's capital, the junta has turned to India for supplies of critical raw materials, including cement for buildings, ET has reliably learnt. India has initiated supply of cement to Myanmar for construction and reconstruction work, sources said, adding, the junta has praised New Delhi for its support at this critical juncture. Click here to read…
Pakistan
Pakistan, Turkiye and Azerbaijan reaffirm unity at trilateral summit-The Express Tribune
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday joined Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev in a firm call to “reject conflict” and prioritise peace, as the three nations held a high-level trilateral summit in Lachin, Azerbaijan. The meeting marked a symbolic display of unity among historically allied nations, with Pakistan, Turkiye, and Azerbaijan reaffirming mutual support on longstanding regional disputes including Kashmir, Karabakh, and northern Cyprus. Click here to read…
Pakistan, Iran to keep border open 24/7 for pilgrims-Dawn
The Ministry of Interior announced on Wednesday that Pakistan and Iran had agreed to keep their shared border open round the clock during Muha¬rram and Arbaeen.The understanding was reached during a meeting in Tehran between Interior Minister Mohsin Raza Naqvi and his Ira¬nian counterpart, Eska¬ndar Momeni. The discussions focused particularly on the movement and welfare of pilgrims, the ministry said. Click here to read…
Kuwait lifts 19-year visa ban on Pakistanis-Dawn
Kuwait lifted a 19-year visa ban on Pakistani citizens and resumed issuing a wide range of visas to Pakistani nationals, the government said on Tuesday. The country had stopped issuing visas in 2011 to citizens of Pakistan, Iran, Syria and Afghanistan, citing difficult security conditions in the countries. Click here to read…
K-P loses oil and gas royalty-The Express Tribune
As liquefied natural gas (LNG) supplies continue to arrive from Qatar, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) has expressed strong reservations about the forced curtailment of domestic oil and gas production, which is resulting in a significant revenue loss to the provincial government in terms of royalty and windfall levy. Click here to read…
