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    Pakistan Finalising National Minerals Harmonisation Framework 2025 to Attract Investment

    Sources indicate that extensive consultations have been conducted at various levels, involving chief secretaries, chief ministers, mining associations, state-owned enterprises, and both large- and small-scale mining companies.
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    Sri Lanka: Private Sector Engagement in Climate-Smart Agriculture a Necessity

    The climate-smart agriculture concept reflects the ambition to improve the integration of agriculture development and climate responsiveness.
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    Pakistan: Freedom of Expression at Stake With New Cybercrime Law

    Even those journalists who otherwise feel social media is being misused find the current law distasteful.
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    Trump’s USAID Freeze Sparks Global Aid Crisis

    The Trump administration has signalled that funding for climate programmes, gender rights, and reproductive health will likely be cut permanently.
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    Sri Lanka to Allocate 50,000 Acres for Industrial Development

    Entrepreneurs outside Board of Investment zones often face lengthy approval processes, with some projects requiring special gazettes and parliamentary approval, making it nearly impossible for independent investors to navigate the system without government intervention.
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    Sindh Government Takes Strong Measures to Curb Price Hikes

    By establishing dedicated police stations, enforcing strict regulations, and enhancing monitoring mechanisms, the government aims to protect consumers from exploitation while ensuring market stability.
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    Imran Khan Writes to Army Chief Urging Policy Re-evaluation

    Imran’s letter to General Munir is an attempt to bridge the widening gap between the military and the public. He said that such mistrust “should not take place at all” but was being exacerbated by certain policies.
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    Pakistan Cracks Down on Free Speech Online

    Under the new provisions, individuals found guilty of "intentionally disseminating" false or misleading information can face up to three years in prison and fines of up to 2 million rupees.
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    Pakistan’s Airstrikes Kill Dozens, Including Children, in Border Afghan Villages

    Pakistan and Afghanistan have long shared a porous and contentious border, marked by historical disputes and ethnic ties.
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    Nepal: Oli and Dahal Eye Renewed Left Alliance Amid Election Losses and Corruption Probes

    As the seminar approaches, all eyes will be on the messaging from Oli and Dahal. Their ability to project unity while navigating internal party differences and external pressures will test the viability of left-wing resurgence in Nepal’s fragmented democracy.
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    World Bank Injects $1.1 Billion to Shield Bangladesh’s Food Security and Livelihoods from Global Shocks

    The approval sends a positive signal to markets and development partners amid global turbulence. For millions of Bangladeshis reliant on timely rains, affordable inputs, and stable prices, it offers reassurance that food security remains a national and international priority.

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    Pakistan’s Airstrikes Kill Dozens, Including Children, in Border Afghan Villages

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    Nepal: Oli and Dahal Eye Renewed Left Alliance Amid Election Losses and Corruption Probes

    As the seminar approaches, all eyes will be on the messaging from Oli and Dahal. Their ability to project unity while navigating internal party differences and external pressures will test the viability of left-wing resurgence in Nepal’s fragmented democracy.
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