Panadura housing complex isolated after two people test positive

Pakistan following Sri Lanka’s path to land in Chinese debt trap

Pakistan is blindly following Sri Lanka’s path, which will lead the country to fall into the Chinese debt trap. Pakistan’s already fragile economy suffered another setback when China recently demanded $55.6 million in repayment for the Lahore Orange Line Project by November 2023, according to the Italian publication Osservatorio Globalizzazione. Meanwhile, at the end of March, the foreign exchange reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan fell by a massive $2.915 billion, due to the repayment

17 Jun, 2022

Ten arrested, 6 cops injured at Athurugiriya fuel station

Ten people were arrested and six policemen sustained injuries during a tense situation at a fuel station in Athurugiriya. Motorists and others had reportedly clashed with the Police during the tense situation at the fuel station last night. Videos circulating on social media showed the Police assaulting some the motorists. The Police said that 10 people were arrested during the incident. At least 6 policemen had also sustained injuries. Tense moments have been reported at fuel stations acro

18 Jun, 2022

Fuel stocks sufficient for only around five days

Sri Lanka’s fuel stocks will last for about five more days, its power and energy minister said on Thursday (Jun 16), as the island nation awaits official confirmation from the Indian government for a new US$500 million credit line for fuel. The country of 22 million people is caught in its worst financial crisis in seven decades after its foreign exchange reserves dwindled to record lows, with dollars running out to pay for essential imports including food, medicine and fuel. Chronic fuel shor

16 Jun, 2022