Afghanistan

OIC Meeting Participants Call for Support of Afghanistan: Tolo News

The first day of the 48th session of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) was held in Islamabad on Tuesday and will wrap up on Wednesday. Click here to read…

Taliban to reshuffle cabinet to get recognized, meetings ongoing: The Khaama Press

A 15-member team led by the supreme leader of the Taliban Mullah Hebtullah Akhundzada is busy discussing in Kandahar province to reshuffle their interim cabinet so that they get recognized, a source told BBC Pashto. Click here to read…

Bangladesh

Ukraine war stokes food security fears in Bangladesh- Arab News

Disruptions in imports following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine have hiked up staple prices in Bangladesh, a top commerce ministry official said on Tuesday, amid growing concerns over food security. Click here to read…

2 temporary staff of Bangladesh High Commission in Kuala Lumpur suspended- The Daily Star

Bangladesh High Commission in Kuala Lumpur today suspended two of its temporary staffers over involvement in an altercation with an expatriate worker. Click here to read…

Bangladesh govt working to ensure labour rights, payment: Law minister tells ILO- The Daily Star

Bangladesh government is working to ensure rights and accurate payments of workers and also for their better work environment, Law Minister Anisul Huq has said. Click here to read…

Full electricity coverage a landmark achievement: PM- The Daily Star

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said that supply of electricity to every house in the country has been a landmark achievement of her government. Click here to read…

Bhutan

PM says most Bhutanese will get infected with Omicron- The Bhutanese

The message was straight and it was stark from the Prime Minister in a press conference with the media on Monday. Most Bhutanese will get infected with the Omicron virus as relaxations are relaxed, but the PM also called on people not to panic as preparations have been made. Click here to read…

More flood mitigation measures at Mauchhu- Kuensel

With about a month for the torrential monsoon rains to begin in Gelephu workers at the confluence of Mauchhu and Shetikhari stream in Gelephu are racing against time. No risk of interference from 5G to airline operation: BCAA- Kuensel

The recent development concerning the launch of 5G in a 3.7–3.98 GHz band in the United States has led to immediate concern regarding the potential harmful interference to radio altimeters used in civil and commercial aircraft. Click here to read…

Maldives

Majority of housing projects for Male’ region will not finish by end of term- The SUN

Ministry of National Planning, Housing and Infrastructure on Tuesday provided the Parliament updates of various housing projects by the government in the greater Male’ regionClick here to read…

Govt. announces 50-unit housing project in Kurendhoo, three days to by-election- The SUN

The government has issued an invitation to tender for a project to building 50 housing units in Lh. Kurendhoo, as the island prepares to vote in the by-elections to replace president of Kurendhoo Council. Click here to read…

Online platform established to submit criminal cases to magistrate courts- The SUN

Department of Judicial Administration (DJA) has established an online platform to enable Prosecutor General’s Office to submit criminal cases to magistrate courts across MaldivesClick here to read…

VP Faisal: Government will continue to support innovative environmental initiatives- The SUN

Vice President Faisal Naseem has assured the government’s full support of innovative environmental initiativesClick here to read…

Nepal

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi to visit Nepal on March 25- Himalayan Times

Chinese State Councilor and Minister for Foreign Affairs Wang Yi is paying an official visit to Nepal from March 25 at the invitation of Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Narayan Khadka. Click here to read…

Nepal’s exports at a record Rs 147.75bn – Himalayan Times

The country’s merchandise exports in the first eight months of the current fiscal year outpaced the total exports of fiscal 2020-21, setting a new all-time high record. Click here to read…

Beijing mission is a priority, but Nepal has had no envoy there for 5 months- Kathmandu Post

Nepal’s political parties have made ambassadorial posts a tool to appoint people of their choice disregarding ethical and political principles. Click here to read…

5-11-year-olds likely to get jabs from COVAX- Kathmandu Post

Health Ministry officials say they will wait a few days for official confirmation for the vaccine supply for the age group. Click here to read…

Court stays rule of resignation by local representatives seeking re-election- Kathmandu Post

Election code says officials seeking re-election must resign before nomination for upcoming elections. Click here to read…

This is poll season and party-hopping is rife Kathmandu Post

Quitting one party to join another is not unusual but an upward trend points to rise of opportunism, observers say. Click here to read…

Pakistan

PM Imran purposely delayed COAS extension: Shehbaz: Dawn

In an interview with Adil Shahzeb of DawnNews, the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) president recalled that when PM Khan tried to extend the army chief’s tenure, the notification had to be redrafted three times. Click here to read…

Military might on display as nation celebrates Pakistan Day: The Express Tribune

The nation is celebrating Pakistan Day on Wednesday with the armed forces displaying their full might during the annual military parade held in Islamabad, with envoys and dignitaries participating in the 48th Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) session attending as guests of honour. Click here to read…

Sri Lanka

Russian-Ukrainian war a blow to Colombo’s economy- Asian News

Impact on tea exports, tourism and foreign currency crisis. A prolonged clash risks stopping exports altogether, not least because of rising energy prices in Europe. At the moment no wheat, sunflower oil, iron and steel products are arriving from Russia and Ukraine. Click here to read…

Russia’s Invasion Put This Island Deeper in Debt. People Are Dying Waiting for Fuel.- VICE

In Sri Lanka, reports of deaths, violence and protests increase amid the country’s worst economic crisis since independence in 1948. Click here to read…

Prof. Peiris appreciates Qatar’s support at Geneva council- The Island

Foreign Minister Prof. G.L. Peiris has appreciated Qatar’s strong support and empathetic approach towards Sri Lanka at the Human Rights Council and briefed the Ambassador of Qatar on the ongoing reconciliation progress in Sri Lanka when Ambassador for the State of Qatar, Jassim bin Jaber J.B. Al-Sorour called on him on Monday (21), at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Colombo. Click here to read…

Army deployed to maintain peace at fuel filling stations across the country- The Island

Army personnel were deployed at all fuel stations run by the state-owned Ceylon Petroleum Corporation from yesterday to ensure fair distribution of fuel, including gas, amidst the shortage that led to long queues. Click here to read…

Harin raises alarm over Indians being given intrusive access to Lankan skies and waters- The Island

SJB MP Harin Fernando told Parliament yesterday that a latest Cabinet decision would allow Indian monitoring aircraft access over Sri Lankan skies and the establishing of a Maritime Rescue Centre to be run by an Indian company might drag Sri Lanka into a regional war. Click here to read…

Wijeyadasa proposes 21-A to Constitution seeking transfer of President’s executive powers to Cabinet- The Island

SLPP Colombo District lawmaker, Dr. Wijeyadasa Rajapakse, PC, has called for the transferring of executive powers of the President to the Cabinet of Ministers by way of an urgent constitutional reform to make the President answerable to Parliament and the people. Click here to read…