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IMF pushes for tax target of over Rs 15 trillion in Pak’s next budget
The International Monetary Fund has (IMF) proposed a tax target of over Rs 15 trillion for Pakistan in the next budget
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Taiwan slams China’s illegal fishing activities near Dongsha Islands
Taiwan’s Coast Guard Administration (CGA) issued a strong condemnation of China for supporting illegal fishing activities near Dongsha Islands in the South China Sea
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India’s UN Representative raises voice at UNHRC over persecution of Hindus and Christians in Pakistan
Christians (2.4 billion) and Hindus (1.2 billion) are considered minorities in Pakistan, constituting only over 3 per cent of the country’s total population, and they endure severe persecution.
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Nepal requests India for increased electricity supply
Nepal requested India to increase electricity supply during the dry summer season due to the high demand, a statement said on Friday.
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Pakistan repatriates over 800,000 illegally residing Afghans
The process of repatriation of illegally residing Afghan nationals in Pakistan continued unabated as more than 800,000 people were repatriated by March 20, an official said.
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Pakistan positive about next tranche of USD 7 billion loan package as talks with IMF move towards conclusion
Pakistan hopes to receive positive news from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) as the global lender moves towards the conclusion of talks in securing the next tranche of the USD 7 billion loan package, Finance…
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Sri Lanka: 107 Parties, 49 Independents File Nominations for 2025 Local Polls
Sri Lanka’s Election Commission has revealed that 107 registered political parties and 49 independent groups have submitted their nominations.
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Taiwan detects 18 Chinese aircraft, 7 Navy vessels near its shores
Taiwan detected 18 sorties of Chinese aircraft and seven Chinese vessels until 6 am (local time) on Friday, a statement by Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defence said.
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Nepal’s PM Oli cautions against forgetting autocratic rule imposed during monarchy
Nepal’s Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli on Thursday cautioned against forgetting the autocratic rule imposed during the monarchy and called for collective efforts to consolidate the achievements of the federal democratic…
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Sri Lanka to hold local government elections on May 6th
Sri Lanka’s Election Commission has said that the much-delayed Local Government election will be held on May 6. The poll body announced after accepting nominations from political parties and independent groups.