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India Slips on Trade Data Sharing Deal With Nepal

Kathmandu, May 25 – At the 21st Nepal-India Customs Administration Directors-General level meeting held in Kathmandu on April 11, India committed to implementing the ‘pre-information system’ for exports and imports within one month. However, as of now, there has been no noticeable advancement regarding this commitment. As stated by Mahesh Bhattarai, who serves as the…

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Diplomacy Simplified: The Essential English Guide

Pakistan, May 25 — Sometimes it’s necessary to whisper gently. Other times require making a firm impression. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is currently opting for the more assertive approach as he reaches out to leaders in Ankara, Tehran, Baku, and Dushanbe. This couldn’t be timelier. Due to Pakistan’s genuine narrative, marred by provocations, refined through…

Speaker Backs Repeal of Foreign Loans Act in Key Vote
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Speaker Backs Repeal of Foreign Loans Act in Key Vote

On May 24, Hon. Speaker (Dr.) Jagath Wickramaratne approved the certification for the Foreign Loans (Repeal) Bill in Parliament on Wednesday (23). After the Second Reading debate took place today, the Bill moved on to be examined during the committee stage. Following the Third Reading, it was approved in Parliament without any amendments or votes….

Bangladesh Halts $21M Defense Deal with India Over Trade Disputes
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Bangladesh Halts $21M Defense Deal with India Over Trade Disputes

Pakistan, May 24 — Bangladesh has terminated a $21 million defense agreement with India’s public-sector shipbuilding company, Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Ltd (GRSE). This pact was intended for providing an advanced deep-sea tugboat to the Bangladeshi Navy. Following discussions with the Bangladesh authorities, GRSE verified this decision. The annulment represents a step back in…