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ADB urges 5% digital tax to boost e-commerce in Pakistan

Pakistan, July 15 -- The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has recommended that Pakistan implement a uniform 5% general sales tax (GST) on all digital transactions. The goal is to promote digital payments,... Read More


Reducing the costs of just transition for Bangladesh's RMG workers

Dhaka, July 15 -- Climate change is no longer only an environmental phenomenon. It is now the greatest justice challenge of our time. Its worst impacts are suffered by those least responsible, especia... Read More


Shri Ram Murti Smarak (SRMS) Institutions Integrate Technology To Enhance Education & Healthcare

India, July 15 -- As India commemorates 10 years of the Digital India initiative,Shri Ram Murti Smarak (SRMS) Institutions,Bareilly, Lucknow, and Unnao offer a compelling example of how thoughtfully i... Read More


AICC OBC advisory council meet begins in Bengaluru; focus on consolidation and empowerment

Bengaluru, July 15 -- The two-day meeting of the Other Backward Classes (OBC) Advisory Council of the All India Congress Committee (AICC) began in Bengaluru on Tuesday. Among those present at the ina... Read More


Budget FY26 misses visionary reform

Dhaka, July 15 -- The finance advisor of the interim government, Dr Saleuddin Ahmad, presented the national budget for fiscal year 2025-26 (FY26) when the country is going through a crucial moment aft... Read More


World Bank VP pledges continued support for Bangladesh's economic reforms

Dhaka, July 15 -- Johannes Zutt, the newly appointed World Bank Vice President for South Asia, expressed strong support for Bangladesh's inclusive growth and appreciated Chief Adviser Professor Muhamm... Read More


Essential to build national consensus on critical security, economic challenges arising from China: Jairam Ramesh

New Delhi, July 15 -- Congress MP Jairam Ramesh on Tuesday criticised External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar over his remarks on the India-China bilateral relationship steadily improving, claiming th... Read More


Over 336,000 Pakistanis head abroad for jobs in first half of 2025

Pakistan, July 15 -- In the first half of 2025, 336,999 Pakistanis went abroad in search of work, according to the Bureau of Emigration and Overseas Employment (BEOE). These job seekers include both s... Read More


ADB report highlights weak digital growth, calls for urgent reforms

Pakistan, July 15 -- ISLAMABAD - The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has released a report on Pakistan's digital ecosystem, stressing the urgent need for investment and reforms to improve connectivity an... Read More


China helped Pakistan during Op Sindoor, Jaishankar has expressed "bonhomie" with Beijing: Congress

New Delhi, July 15 -- Alleging that External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has expressed "bonhomie" with China during his visit to the country to take part in the SCO Foreign Ministers meeting, Congre... Read More