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As Pakistan grapples with the aftermath of controversial elections, political chaos is threatening to cloud its $3bn deal with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), which analysts say is key to the country’s economic stability. On Thursday, the global lender said Pakistan’s interim government had “maintained” economic stability. The IMF’s communications chief, Julie Kozack, said the […]
- IMF promises Pakistan ‘immediate’ release of $1.1bn loan after key meet (Category: Breaking News)
- Pakistan, IMF reach staff-level deal to release $1.1bn from bailout package (Category: Breaking News)
- Pakistan accepts one more IMF condition, agrees to increase interest rate by 200 basis points (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF seeks more Pak assurances before releasing bailout package (Category: Breaking News)
Lately Sikh Federation UK had been advocating for a Sikh ethnic group in the UK census, saying that is what the Sikh population in the UK wants. However, recent revelations have severely dented SFUK’s efforts and credibility. A report by the Network of Sikh Organizations on December 18, 2023, shed light on the staggering decline […]
- Indian national flag hoisted for first time during Sikh Games in Australia (Category: Breaking News)
- Sikhs protest visit from India MP (Category: Canada, Ontario)
- Community holds vigil for Broden Frolek (Category: USA, North Dakota)
- Lidgerwood community holds healing prayer mass for teen seriously hurt in crash (Category: USA, North Dakota)
US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asia, Donald Lu, hailed Sri Lanka as an example of the success of the administration’s Indo-Pacific strategy in collaboration with partners such as India. However, he also warned both Delhi and Dhaka that the security situation born out of the Rohingya refugee crisis and the general […]
- India bolsters military and economic ties with the US and Europe amidst China’s aggression in In... (Category: Breaking News)
- Committed to India, can create favourable balance of power in Indo-Pacific, says US (Category: Breaking News)
- Maldivian President Muizzu’s pro-China party secures ‘super majority’ in parliamentary polls (Category: Breaking News)
- US fears China may use loans to Sri Lanka for coercive leverage (Category: Breaking News)
Expanding its subcontinent profile, Thailand’s National carrier “Thai Airways” has announced their resumption of direct flight services to Colombo, connecting the Fareast and Southwest Pacific towards the pearl of the Indian Ocean. Thailand being one of the famous leisure destinations in the region with Bangkok being its capital city is well known for nightlife, excellent cuisine and […]
- Thailand says ties with Sri Lanka elevated to new heights (Category: Breaking News)
- Hollywood star congratulates Sri Lanka for working together to make positive change (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lankan prosecuted in Vietnam over property theft (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lankan prosecuted in Vietnam over property theft (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post From Biden To Trump, Mahinda To Ranil! Have We Run Out Of Choices? appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Is Trump Likely To Be The Next American President? (Category: Breaking News)
- A Democracy Like No Other: Learning From Trump (Category: Breaking News)
- A Democracy Like No Other: Learning From Trump (Category: Breaking News)
- A Democracy Like No Other: Learning From Trump (Category: Breaking News)
China’s MSS counters ISI to take control of Gilgit Baltistan. Both Gilgit Baltistan and Balochistan are currently the most unstable regions due to human rights violations by Pakistan and are witnessing protests which makes them an ideal location for the Left Wing whom China is harnessing. The Chinese objective is to use the left-organised movements […]
- WILL GILGIT-BALTISTAN BECOME WORLD POWERS’ FUTURE BATTLE-GROUND? (Category: Breaking News)
- China’s developmental projects impacts climate, environment: Experts (Category: Breaking News)
- Is China’s Economic Deprivation of ‘Azad Kashmir’ Leading to Violent Civilian Unrest? (Category: Breaking News)
- Pakistan rules Gilgit-Baltistan with iron grip, treats citizens as second-rate: Report (Category: Breaking News)
By Zinara Rathnayake Jezima Mohammed has run a small workshop and boutique, Jez Look Batiks, from her home in Matara, Sri Lanka, for nearly seven decades. Now in her 80s, she still works every day. When visitors stop by, the batik artist proudly shows off framed letters from Buckingham Palace and a photo of Queen Elizabeth II […]
- Captains Wijetunga and Soza on what cricket has taught them (Category: Breaking News)
- Exciting scene for Mirage …Down Under (Category: Breaking News)
- Blowing-up Air Lanka’s Tristar-36 on May 3, 1986 (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka’s economy shows signs of stabilization, but poverty to remain elevated (Category: Breaking News)
President Ranil Wickremesinghe said in Parliamenty yesterday he was aware that Value Added Tax (VAT) was a burden on the public. He said it would be possible to reduce VAT with the passage of time. Delivering the government policy statement at the commencement of the new session of Parliament, the President said: “The prior scarcity […]
- “We may contest elections separately but let us collaborate in nation-building endeavors” – Pres... (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka President Ranil delivers Government’s policy statement in Parliament (Category: Breaking News)
- President ready to exempt school supplies, health equipment, medicine, etc., from VAT (Category: Breaking News)
- Govt will increase benefits for people as revenue buffers strengthen, says President (Category: Breaking News)
Urges unity over deep political divisions for effective crisis management Says ‘intricate’ foreign debt restructuring will take up to six months Invites Opposition to confer with institutions that foster international financial stability by Sanath Nanayakkare As government revenue increases, measures will be taken to increase benefits for the people accordingly, President Ranil Wickremesinghe said...
- No final decision on domestic debt restructuring : Bandula debt (Category: Breaking News)
- JVP moves SC to prevent possible losses to EPF, ETF (Category: Breaking News)
- Debt restructuring strategy out in April (Category: Breaking News)
- A high-wire act (Category: Breaking News)
Inaugurating the 5th session of the 9th Parliament of Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe called upon all lawmakers to collaborate in nation building even though they would be contesting elections separately. “From ancient times to the present day, our world has encountered a myriad of crises, spanning nations and personal lives alike. While some crises […]
- Sri Lanka President Ranil delivers Government’s policy statement in Parliament (Category: Breaking News)
- Economy improving, VAT can be reduced – RW (Category: Breaking News)
- President blames Sajith for crisis (Category: Breaking News)
- Government’s objective is to develop Sri Lanka as a thriving nation by 2048 (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe while presenting his Policy Statement in Parliament today (February 07), says the government was planning to reduce the tax burden as economic reforms continue to stabilize the economy.The post Sri Lanka President Ranil delivers Government’s policy statement in Parliament appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- “We may contest elections separately but let us collaborate in nation-building endeavors” – Pres... (Category: Breaking News)
- President blames Sajith for crisis (Category: Breaking News)
- Economy improving, VAT can be reduced – RW (Category: Breaking News)
- Government’s objective is to develop Sri Lanka as a thriving nation by 2048 (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Of Elections, Bond Scams & Money Politics: The Anatomy Of Default @75 appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Greenwashing Bond Scams & Financializing Mother Nature: Climate Science Fiction Versus Local Rea... (Category: Breaking News)
- Debt Restructuring As Rocket Science: The IMF, Green, Blue & Pink-Washing BlackRock? (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF, Sri Lanka’s Resource Curse & Privatization Of The Central Bank (Category: Breaking News)
- A French Spring Amid IMF Mission Creep: Ranil Tangoes In Paris As Macron Pivots To BRICS (Category: Breaking News)
Indian Navy submarine INS Karanj, arrived in Colombo on a two day visit, the Indian High Commission in Sri Lanka said. The submarine was received in a ceremonial manner by the Officer of the guard of Sri Lanka Navy. The High Commissioner of India in Sri Lanka, Santosh Jha visited the submarine on February 03 […]
- Submarine INS ‘Karanj’ departs island (Category: Breaking News)
- Indian submarine in Colombo ahead of Sri Lanka s Independence Day celebrations (Category: Breaking News)
- Submarine INS ‘Karanj’ arrives in Colombo (Category: Breaking News)
- Indian naval submarine and Pakistani ship visit Sri Lanka at same time (Category: Breaking News)
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- Debt Restructuring, Austerity, & The IMF: A Solution Or A Worsening Of The Problem? (Category: Breaking News)
- Debt Restructuring, Austerity & The IMF: A Panacea Or An Exacerbation? (Category: Breaking News)
- System Change Happening In Wrong Direction (Category: Breaking News)
- Debt Restructuring, Austerity & The IMF: A Panacea Or An Exacerbation? – Part III (Category: Breaking News)
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