Afghanistan
UN Launches Engagement Framework to Help Afghans: Tolo News
The United Nation has launched a Transitional Engagement Framework (TEF) for Afghanistan to save lives and help the people of Afghanistan in 2022 through sustaining essential services and preserving essential community systems. Click here to read…
Intl Community Yet to Define ‘Inclusive Govt’: Islamic Emirate: Tolo News
The international community has yet to define ‘”inclusive government,” the Foreign Ministry said, saying that efforts are underway to form a government which is acceptable for the nation. Click here to read…
Bangladesh
PM Hasina: BNP hiring lobbyists ahead of polls- Dhaka Tribune
BNP wants to destroy Bangladesh and mislead the people giving false information, she says. Click here to read…
Bangladesh on track to reach global Covid vaccine targets- Dhaka Tribune
DGHS hopes to complete the target by March of 2022. Click here to read…
EC bill passed, snubbing all concerns- Daily Star
Opposition MPs protest the bill, say it’s to form the EC as per govt’s will; PM says it’s a law by the opposition parties. Click here to read…
Dipu Moni refutes graft charges, seeks probe- Asian Age
Education Minister Dipu Moni has refuted allegations of corruption against members of her family in the planned land acquisition for the Chandpur University of Science and Technology. Click here to read…
Bhutan
ECB collecting postal ballots from door to door for upcoming bye-elections- Kuensel
Upon approval from the national taskforce, officials of the Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB) are working in containment mode for the upcoming Khamdang-Ramjar bye-election. Click here to read…
(Editorial) The rule of law must dictate justice not the social media- Kensel
While there may be some genuine reasons, there can also be unfounded facts and wrong information adversely affecting people’s confidence in the justice system. Click here to read…
Bhutan is reopening a sacred ancient route for tourism after 60 years- Daily Bhutan
Following 2 years of extensive restoration, Bhutan is set to open its sacred Trans Bhutan Trail to travellers and trekkers after 60 years. Click here to read…
The enormous role of hydropower in Bhutan- Daily Bhutan
Bhutan uses hydropower to conserve the environment, produce electricity, and achieve economic self-reliance. Click here to read…
Myanmar
Oil companies’ Myanmar exit must include immediate commitment to stop bankrolling junta, activists say- Myanmar Now
As Woodside, Total and Chevron announce their departure, campaigners warn that remaining revenue must be deposited in protected accounts, or risk funding the military’s crimes. Click here to read…
Displaced Kayah Civilians Going Hungry as Myanmar Junta Blocks Supplies- Irrawaddy
Villagers in Hpruso Township in Kayah State are facing serious food shortages due to ongoing clashes between resistance groups and Myanmar’s junta and are surviving on corn mixed with rice. Click here to read…
Maldives
Maldives records ninth COVID-19 fatality this month, death toll at 274- Sun
Maldives has recorded the ninth COVID-19 fatality this month. Health Protection Agency (HPA) stated tonight that a COVID-19 patient admitted at Hulhumale’ Medical Facility has passed away today. Click here to read…
Development of two regional ports handed over to MTCC- AVASOnline
The development of HDh. Kulhdhuffushi Regional Port and GDh. Thinadhoo Regional Port has been handed over to Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC). Click here to read…
Nepal
15 more Covid-19 fatalities reported in Nepal in 24-hrs, 8,017 fresh infections surface- Himalaya
The national active Covid-19 caseload of Nepal climbed to 90,576 on Thursday as 8,017 people tested positive for the infection in past 24 hours. Click here to read…
(EDITORIAL) Corruption flourishing- Himalaya
It surprises no one that Nepal has failed to improve its global standing in the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI), retaining its 117th position in 2021 as in the previous year. Click here to read…
(Opinion) Nepal’s coalition government: How long will it last?- Himalaya
The political arena of Nepal is resonating with the concern regarding the longevity of the present coalition government. Click here to read…
Oli’s couldn’t-care-less attitude about the coronavirus continues- Kathmandu Post
A Covid denier while he was prime minister, the UML chair attends a public function when he is supposed to isolate. Click here to read…
Nepali Congress is forming committee to discuss local level election and its date- Kathmandu Post
Ruling party is finally taking up the matter for discussion as it has become a hotly debated national political issue. Click here to read…
(Opinion) No country for young men- Nepali Times
Remittances fuel Nepal’s economy, but country’s migration policies still do not favour workers. Click here to read…
Pakistan
Opposition to fencing not Taliban’s policy: NSA: Dawn
National Security Adviser (NSA) Dr Moeed Yusuf on Thursday said Afghanistan’s Taliban government was maintaining cordial ties with Pakistan and recent border fencing troubles were not part of their policy. Click here to read…
Ministry sees further hike in inflation: The Express Tribune
The Ministry of Finance released its Monthly Economic Outlook report for January 2022 but remained shy of giving an inflation number. Click here to read…
Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka seeks to integrate economy with India, focuses on 8 sectors: The Economic Times
Sri Lanka has initiated a country strategy for India with an eye on integrating its ‘fragile’ economy with the Indian economy with focus on eight sectors to boost fortunes. Click here to read…
Sri Lanka to pay $200m compensation for failed organic farm drive: AlJazeera
Sri Lanka has announced compensation for more than a million rice farmers whose crops failed under a botched scheme to establish the world’s first 100-percent organic farming nation. Click here to read…