Some schools set to reopen in 2-3 weeks

Amid surge in inflation, Pakistanis face difficulties in performing Haj

Islamabad [Pakistan], April 28 (ANI): Amid a rise in inflation and a shortage of foreign exchange reserves, people in Pakistan have started to face difficulties in performing Haj, Pakistan vernacular media reported. The Haj quota is now available for the first time in Pakistani history, but fewer people are making the pilgrimage. Most Pakistanis are unable to perform Haj due to inflation and a lack of dollars. The remaining Haj quota will be returned to Saudi Arabia, according to the Ministry

12 May, 2023

US notes harassment of religious minority groups in Sri Lanka

The United States, in its annual report on religious freedom, noted the harassment of religious minority groups in Sri Lanka in 2022. The annual report on International Religious Freedom noted that the US Embassy in Colombo had emphasized the need for respect for and inclusion of ethnic and religious minorities as part of the postconflict reconciliation process during meetings with the President, Prime Minister, cabinet ministers, and other officials involved with religious affairs. “Embassy a

16 May, 2023

Japan provides $ 4.6 million through FAO to boost paddy production in Sri Lanka

The Government of Japan through the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is providing USD 4,629,629 to strengthen the production capacity of smallholder paddy farmers in identified districts of the Dry and Intermediate Zones of Sri Lanka. Smallholder farmers are amongst the most vulnerable rural communities, predominantly cultivating rice for self-consumption. Lack of fertilizer over two consecutive seasons caused major yield drops forcing some farmers to undertake nega

16 May, 2023