Multiple state actors' clashing interests may throw Afghanistan's future into uncertainty
China is also keen to extend the coverage of CPEC and Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) to Afghanistan. This expansion of China’s footprint would be a matter of huge concern for both the US and India, writes Amb Ashok Sajjanhar (retd) for South Asia Monitor
South Asian nations must formulate holistic strategies to deal with remittance fall
In 2021, there could thus actually be a drop in remittances - more so after the second wave of Covid 19, and the recent travel restrictions imposed by many countries including those in the Gulf on travelers from South Asia, write Tridivesh Singh Maini and Karan Bidani for South Asia Monitor
As SAARC falters, BIMSTEC's seamless transport connectivity project a big step in regional economic integration
BIMSTEC gained importance and traction after progress in SAARC (South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation) got stalled following heightened frosty ties between India and Pakistan, writes Ranjana Narayan for South Asia Monitor
Latest on India, Pakistan – a battle over Basmati
Although India controls two-thirds of the global Basmati market, competition between the nations has grown in recent years as Pakistan increases sales to Europe, writes Mahendra Ved for South Asia Monitor
Don't start a new blame game: Pakistan to Afghanistan
Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Monday warned his country will not take responsibility for any deterioration in the Afghan peace process
529 Bangladeshis rescued from Libya, Tunisia in a month
Altogether 529 Bangladeshis, who had been lured by human traffickers, were caught and rescued in two African countries Libya and Tunisia
Sri Lanka president inaugurates hospital received as full grant from Chinese government
Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa on Friday declared open the China-Sri Lanka Friendship National Nephrology Hospital in Polonnaruwa, the second-largest city in the island nation’s North…
More transparency needed in investigating coronavirus origins: WHO Director-General Tedros
World Health Organization (WHO) Director-Genral Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has called on China to cooperate on the ongoing investigation into the origins of the novel coronavirus
Indian Army pays tribute to soldiers killed in India-China Galwan valley clash
The Indian Army on Tuesday paid rich tributes to the soldiers who were killed in a violent clash with Chinese troops on this day last year in Galwan valley along the Line of Actual Control (LAC)…
Four Pakistani soldiers killed in bomb attack in Balochistan
At least four personnel, including a junior commanding officer of the Pakistan Frontier Corps, were killed and eight injured in an IED bomb attack in the country’s restive province of Balochistan…
Five arrested for alleged rape and murder attempt on Bangladesh actress Pori Moni
Police arrested five persons including businessman Nasir U Mahmud and Omi on Monday after actress Pori Moni filed a case with Savar police station over attempted rape and murder
Don’t politicize or throw away GSP Plus concession: Former Sri Lanka premier warns government
Former Sri Lanka Prime Minister and United National Party (UNP) leader Ranil Wickremesinghe has called upon the government not to politicize and throw away the GSP Plus trade concession granted by…
Daily wagers hit hard in Nepal’s Lumbini
When the cases of the coronavirus were surging in Nepal, authorities had imposed a strict lockdown across the country, forcing many out of work
Bhutanese school comes to rescue of student; raises $68000 needed for transplant
Tenzin Thomey, a 14-year-old student in Bhutan, suffers from Fanconi Anemia-- a rare inherited blood disorder that leads to bone marrow failure
Afghan communication infrastructure targeted; antenna worth a million dollars destroyed
Afghanistan’s communication infrastructure has been a target as the fighting intensified between the Taliban and the government forces
Maldives launches low-interest loan for housing
The Maldivian government has introduced a new low-interest home loan scheme, aimed at providing easy finances to people living in residential islands outside the capital
Attacks on journalists: Mediapersons in Pakistan on collision course with establishment
Pakistan has fallen six places - 139 to 145 - in the Reporters without Borders World Press Freedom Index since 2018
Nepali Army Inc. - from catering to education
The Nepali Army’s foray into the education sector for running a course in agriculture for the public has drawn criticism with observers saying there has to be a line drawn on what the defense…
PepsiCo Foundation with SEEDS India provides oxygen concentrators in Bengal
PepsiCo Foundation has announced a series of community relief outreach programs for West Bengal in partnership with Sustainable Environment and Ecological Development Society (SEEDS) India
Kashmir youth, 17, is teen sensation with his business acumen, tech explorations
A teenager from the apple-producing town of Sopore in Jammu and Kashmir is using his digital marketing skills for his tech exploration and business expansion
