US and Taliban make progress on Afghan reserves, but big gaps remain
Freeing up cash may not solve all of Afghanistan's financial troubles, but it would provide relief for a country hit by a slump in foreign aid and persistent drought.
South Asia
India, Bangladesh hold talks on repatriation of detained nationals on each side
Both sides also reiterated their commitment to continue to work toward citizen-centric consular mechanisms.
Pakistan strongly condemns India’s ‘continued persecution’ of Kashmiri leader Yasin Malik
The statement said India had employed judiciary as a tool to damage the morale of Kashmiris by subjecting their leadership to “flagrant prejudice”.
Pakistan, Afghanistan agree to start cross-border bus service next month
In November last year, Pakistan and Afghanistan had agreed to resume the suspended “Dosti bus service” after more than five years.
Sri Lanka crisis a warning sign for many: IMF chief
The comment comes as Sri Lanka is in the midst of a deep and unprecedented economic crisis.
FM Bilawal and Blinken reaffirm desire to ‘further strengthen’ Pak-US ties
According to Bilawal, the two countries agreed to expand their relationship to mark 75 years of their ties.
India outpaces China in aid to crisis-hit Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka, strategically located in the Indian Ocean, has been at the centre of a jostle for influence between India and China for some years now.
Nepal, Bangladesh get $1 billion to boost regional trade and connectivity
The programme will help improve selected road corridors and upgrade key land ports and custom infrastructure.
Foreign Office rejects Indian insinuations linking Pakistani organisation to gruesome killing in Udaipur
Hundreds of police were deployed in the Indian city of Udaipur after the murder of a Hindu tailor allegedly by two Muslims.
Modi visits UAE first time after BJP official’s comments ábout Holy Prophet
The two countries enjoy strong trade and cultural ties, with Indians making up 35 percent of the UAE's 10 million population.