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    ADB Approves US $100 Million to Bolster Sri Lanka’s Fiscal Resilience, Transparency

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    Sri Lanka: Climate Finance Strategy Launched to Accelerate Resilience and Net-Zero Transition

    The strategy sets out a roadmap for channeling climate funds into key sectors such as agriculture, tourism, energy, water and nature-based solutions.
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    World Bank Urges Sri Lanka to Reform Land, Labour and Trade Policies for Sustainable Growth

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    Two Decades On, Pakistan Still Rebuilding from 2005 Earthquake’s Ruins

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    Taliban Supreme Leader’s Shadow Looms Over Crucial Diplomatic Outreach to India and Russia

    Muttaqi, a key architect of the Taliban's post-2021 takeover diplomacy, travelled to the southern province of Kandahar on Friday for the audience with Akhundzada.
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    Pakistan Exports First Batch of Rare Earth Minerals to US Under $500 Million Deal

    Finalized in mid-2025 after extensive talks between Pakistan’s SIFC and US agencies, the deal supports Washington’s strategy to diversify critical mineral supply chains and reduce reliance on China.
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