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    EU-Backed Initiative Puts Sri Lanka’s Green Finance Taxonomy into Action, Training Stakeholders for Sustainable Growth

    The training of over 200 stakeholders represents not just technical progress but a strategic commitment to a greener future. As implementation gains momentum, Sri Lanka’s financial sector is poised to play a transformative role in the nation’s sustainable development journey.

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    Global Peace Index 2026: World Grows Less Peaceful as South Asia Records Sharpest Decline; India Ranks 127th

    As global conflicts multiply, nations like India, with its demographic dividend and growing global influence, have an opportunity to lead by example in fostering stability.
    Climate change

    Scorching Crisis: Karachi Braces for Extreme Heatwave as Temperatures Soar Towards 47°C

    Pakistan’s experience mirrors global challenges, urging international cooperation on mitigation while building local resilience. In the blistering streets of Karachi, the human cost of inaction is measured not just in degrees, but in lives and livelihoods under threat.
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