South Asia

Major Indian telecoms to raise charges
Major Indian telecoms to raise charges

Two of India’s leading telecom providers will increase service charges effective today. Barti Airtel and…

IMF to review Sri Lanka financial aid
IMF to review Sri Lanka financial aid

The second review of the International Monetary Fund ‘s (IMF) Extended Fund Facility (EFF) for…

Pakistan to announce annual budget
Pakistan to announce annual budget

The Pakistan government is expected to present its 2024-25 budget today. The budget announcement was…

Pakistani Foreign Minister to visit China

Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar will begin a three-day state visit to China today.…

Emir of Qatar to visit Dhaka today

Qatar Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani is set to visit Dhaka today. Bangladeshi…

IMF to conclude talks in Pakistan

International Monetary Fund (IMF) review talks conclude in Pakistan   The review has been part…

19th Non-Aligned Movement Summit opens in Kampala

The 19th Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) Summit opens in Uganda, today. Leaders including Nepali Prime Minister…

Indian government to meet to discuss winter parliament
Indian government to meet to discuss winter parliament

The central government of India will convene an all-party meeting of the leaders of the…

Pakistani Army Chief
Pakistani Army Chief to retire

Pakistani Army Chief of Staff Qamar Javed Bajwa will retire today after serving two consecutive…

Sri Lankan President to present first budget since taking charge

Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesing will today present his first budget.  Wickremesing took charge of…