Agriculture: The forgotten roadmap for Pakistan’s water security
The 1991 Water Accord is a comprehensive solution for Pakistan’s water challenges, provided the state can look beyond a single distribution clause and prioritise the entire…
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Bhutan on US draft travel ban list, government requests review
A draft list circulating on social media and international news outlets suggests that Bhutan could face an entry ban or visa restrictions to the United States.
Top lawmaker claims Indonesian TNI bill will limit military role
A senior politician of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle, said on Monday that the revision would put a cap on how many civilian positions could be filled by active…
Do not politicise proposal to limit PM’s tenure, Malaysian PM Anwar warns Opposition
The proposal to limit the tenure to 10 years is not a new concept and aligns with the Federal Constitution as part of a mature democracy, according to the Prime Minister’s…
Nepal’s two-tier airfares: Are they fair?
The provision has helped keep domestic flight operators afloat. The system’s removal could lead to a loss of $75 million a year in foreign exchange.
Ban sought on entry of non-Hindus into India’s Kedarnath shrine area over meat, liquor consumption
BJP MLA from Kedarnath Asha Nautiyal, along with local priests and purohits, has alleged that they have been receiving complaints about meat, other non-vegetarian food items, and…
In Laos, four ministries merged in major restructuring
The move merged the Ministry of Planning and Investment with the Ministry of Finance, which retains its name. The Ministry of Energy and Mines was merged with the Ministry of…
Properly implement rape trial reforms: The Daily Star
Setting up 200 more tribunals would undoubtedly help ease the pressure, but an in-depth assessment of the current tribunals is required to identify the loopholes that cause…
EXPLAINER: How Vietnam strives to achieve two million private firms by 2030
The plan aims to position the private economy as the 'most important driver' of the national economy. This effort aligns with the country's broader goal of becoming a high-income,…
Chinese authorities issued AI label guidelines to combat the misuse, spread of false information
New rules to regulate use of artificial intelligence will take effect from September 1.