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The Tamil National Alliance (TNA) has confirmed its acceptance of President Ranil Wickremesinghe s invitation to opposition political parties for discussions with representatives of the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
[…]The post Disturbing Echoes Of The Last Phase Of The Civil War In Sri Lanka & The Treatment Of Palestinians Under Zionist Occupation – Part IV appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Disturbing Echoes Of The Last Phase Of The Civil War In Sri Lanka & The Treatment Of Palestinian... (Category: Breaking News)
- Disturbing Echoes Of The Last Phase Of The Civil War In Sri Lanka & The Treatment Of Palestinian... (Category: Breaking News)
- Disturbing Echoes Of The Last Phase Of The Civil War In Sri Lanka & The Treatment Of Palestinian... (Category: Breaking News)
- Palestine & Ukraine: Two More Nails In Imperialism’s Coffin? (Category: Breaking News)
ECONOMYNEXT –President Ranil Wickremesinghe has convened a meeting with leaders of ‘accepted’ political parties to discuss the proposals put forth by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) delegation. Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa, leader of the National People’s Power (NPP) Anura Kumara
- The government printed Rs 278 billion between October and December 2022 (Category: Breaking News)
- Responsibility of the Government (Category: Breaking News)
- Sajith urges govt to act in best interest of people and country (Category: Breaking News)
- Sajith ready to accept premiership under four conditions (Category: Breaking News)
The majority of the Members of Parliament representing the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) have reportedly decided not to participate the meeting with the representatives of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) convened by President Ranil Wickremesinghe.
President Ranil Wickremesinghe has convened a pivotal meeting with leaders of recognized political parties to discuss the proposals put forth by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and its high-level delegation.The post President calls Opposition Party Leaders for crucial meeting on IMF proposals
- President to convene meeting with opposition s party leaders, IMF delegates on Monday (Category: Breaking News)
- President Calls Opposition Leaders for a Crucial Meeting on IMF Proposals (Category: Breaking News)
- President invites opposition leaders for a crucial meeting to discuss IMF proposals (Category: Breaking News)
- Meeting between president, opposition leader (Category: Breaking News)
President Ranil Wickremesinghe has convened a meeting with leaders of accepted political parties to discuss the proposals put forth by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), with its high-level delegation, the President’s media unit said. Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa, leader
- Debt restructuring to be completed before polls (Category: Breaking News)
- President orders Police protection for Israelis in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Ranil said he took over when others refused (Category: Breaking News)
- President in New York to attend UN General Assembly (Category: Breaking News)
President Ranil Wickremesinghe has convened a meeting where leaders of registered political parties could discuss the proposals put forth by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) with its high-level delegation, the President’s Media Division (PMD) announced on Friday (08). Leader
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President Ranil Wickremesinghe has convened a pivotal meeting with leaders of accepted political parties to discuss the proposals put forth by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) with its high-level delegation. In a proactive move, Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa, leader of the National
President Ranil Wickremesinghe has convened a pivotal meeting with leaders of accepted political parties to discuss the proposals put forth by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) with its high-level delegation.
President Ranil Wickremesinghe has convened a meeting on Monday (March 11) with the leaders of opposition parties in parliament and the visiting high-level delegation of the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
The Nelum Pokuna Theater in Colombo hosted the launching ceremony of the “Press Vs. Prez” book today (07), with President Ranil Wickremesinghe presiding over the event. Addressing the gathering President Ranil Wickremesinghe further commented: “It must be noted that this collection of cartoons is in line with a longstanding tradition. I recall visiting former President […]
- I'm not scared to face jokes and cartoons publish against me: President Rajapaksa (Category: Breaking News)
- BOOK “SERADA MAHINDA” HANDED OVER TO PRESIDENT (Category: Breaking News)
- For The Missing (Category: Breaking News)
- “Press Vs. Prez” will be launched on 07th March (Category: Breaking News)
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) s Senior Mission Chief for Sri Lanka Peter Breuer says the IMF program is showing signs of working and is translating into real outcomes thanks to the Sri Lankan authorities commitment to the program and its implementation.
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The second review of the International Monetary Fund (IMF)-Supported Program for Sri Lanka began, Thursday. State Minister of Finance Shehan Semasinghe said that the IMF 2nd review commenced with an opening meeting with President Ranil Wickremesinghe. “This marks an important milestone
- IMF tells NPP it was unaware of all-party meeting (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF wants Sri Lanka to implement deals with official creditors (Category: Breaking News)
- Private creditors threaten to block next IMF tranche to Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF Executive Board approves bailout package for Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) will start its second review of the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) program for Sri Lanka today (March 07) with a meeting with President Ranil Wickremesinghe.The post IMF begins second review of Sri Lanka’s bailout package today appeared first on ONLANKA
- IMF Team to conduct second review of Sri Lanka’s EFF program in March 2024 (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF refutes reports on its advice to digital service tax in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- There is “strong expectation” of Sri Lanka commercial creditor deal: IMF (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF team arrives in Sri Lanka to evaluate economic reforms (Category: Breaking News)
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) will commence its second review of the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) program for Sri Lanka today (March 07) with an opening meeting scheduled with President Ranil Wickremesinghe.
Sri Lanka's President, Ranil Wickremesinghe, asserted that the nation’s economy is experiencing robust growth due to the government’s initiatives.The post Sri Lanka’s President says Government initiatives drive robust economic growth appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Sri Lanka President Ranil delivers Government’s policy statement in Parliament (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka expects 1.8% Economic growth in 2024 (Category: Breaking News)
- Government’s objective is to develop Sri Lanka as a thriving nation by 2048 (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka to restart IMF bailout talks, president calls for unity Government (Category: Breaking News)
Pakistan must navigate challenges in the finance sector by diversifying its economic alliances, reducing dependence on singular partners, and negotiating funding arrangements that align with its long-term developmental objectives. The road ahead demands astute diplomatic manoeuvring, a commitment to economic resilience, and a proactive approach to curb corruption and inefficiencies of the Pakistan...
- As economic situation looks gloomy in Pakistan, IMF advises strict measures (Category: Breaking News)
- Amid surge in inflation, Pakistanis face difficulties in performing Haj (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF asks Pakistan to take steps to be able to function as a country (Category: Breaking News)
- SPECIAL: Minority Rights and Electoral Dynamics in Pakistan (Category: Breaking News)
ECONOMYNEXT –Sri Lanka is expecting to pass a “proceeds of crime” law by April 2024 in line with according to an action plan giving effect to recommendation in a corruption diagnostic report by the International Monetary Fund. The asset recovery law will be in line with a United Nations
- President stresses need to safeguard independence of police and judiciary (Category: Breaking News)
- Boos greet Prez at Colombo Law Faculty (Category: Breaking News)
- Novel project to help second year law students (Category: Breaking News)
- Proposal to conduct Law College exams in English defeated in Parliament (Category: Breaking News)
The Finance Ministry on Thursday (Feb.29) unveiled the Government Action Plan, which was prepared based on the Governance Diagnostic Assessment (GDA) furnished by the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
[…]The post Prasanna Ranatunga’s Misguided Claims, The JVP & The Tragedy Of The Black July Riots, 1983 appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- July 1983 Pogrom: The Black Week That Devastatingly Impacted Sri Lanka Forever (Category: Breaking News)
- 40 Years After The Anti-Tamil Pogrom Of July 1983: Root Causes Remain Unaddressed (Category: Breaking News)
- 40th Anniversary Of ‘Black July’ 1983 (Category: Breaking News)
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Religious minorities in Pakistan, including Christians, Hindus, and Shia Muslims, also encounter discrimination and persecution, notably through the country’s blasphemy laws. Advocacy organizations representing Christians and Hindus, as well as other minority groups, criticize the electoral system, asserting its undemocratic nature and its marginalization of religious minorities from mainstream po...
- Persecution of Ahmadiyya community grows in Pakistan (Category: Breaking News)
- Atrocities on Pakistan’s Ahmadiyya minority continues: Report (Category: Breaking News)
- Atrocities on Pakistan’s Ahmadiyya minority continues: Report (Category: Breaking News)
- US-based Human Rights Commission expresses concerns over escalating attacks on Bangladeshi minor... (Category: Breaking News)
A team from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is set to arrive in Sri Lanka for the second review of the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) program, which is scheduled to begin on March 07, 2024, according to State Minister of Finance Shehan Semasinghe.The post IMF Team to conduct second review
- IMF second review of Sri Lanka s bailout package begins today (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF team in Colombo this week for first review of Extended Fund Facility (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF team to visit Sri Lanka for second EFF review (Category: Breaking News)
- First review of IMF’s Extended Fund Facility for Sri Lanka to commence today (Category: Breaking News)
A team from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is to arrive in Sri Lanka for the second review of the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) programme which is to begin on 07 March, according to State Minister of Finance Shehan Semasinghe.
International Monetary Fund chief Kristalina Georgieva on Tuesday said she wants to shine a spotlight on the timelines and predictability of debt restructuring processes at the next meeting of the Global Sovereign Debt Roundtable in April.
[…]The post Navigating The Economic Reawakening & Sustainable Growth appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Can Sri Lanka Drive Itself From Bankruptcy To Prosperity In 2023? (Category: Breaking News)
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ECONOMYNEXT –The Asian Development Bank (ADB) expects Sri Lanka not to reverse its International Monetary Fund-led policy reforms despite elections soon, the ADB Country Director for Sri Lanka Takafumi Kadono said. The island nation has witnessed repeated reversals of policy reforms in the past due
- ADB approves USD 350 million loan for economic stabilisation in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Uncertainty over impending elections could risk Lanka’s economic recovery: ADB (Category: Breaking News)
- ADB approves $350 mn for Sri Lanka Economic Stabilization Programme (Category: Breaking News)
- ‘Effective management of climate vulnerability jeopardized by political instability’ (Category: Breaking News)
Leader of the United Republic Front Member of Parliament Patali Champika Ranawaka, presented the proposal titled “A United Step for the Country” to President Ranil Wickremesinghe , at ‘Srikota’, the United National Party headquarters in Colombo this morning (24). Speaking at the event President Ranil Wickremesinghe, highlighted the government’s concerted efforts over the past two […]
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Senior U.S. diplomat Richard Verma on Friday met Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe and Foreign Minister Ali Sabry in Colombo, and discussed Sri Lanka's economic recovery and progress on its IMF program, the U.S. State Department said.The post Senior U.S. official discusses Sri Lanka’s IMF program in Colombo appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Senior US official discusses Sri Lanka s IMF program in Colombo (Category: Breaking News)
- U.S. Deputy Secretary of State commends Sri Lanka’s economic efforts (Category: Breaking News)
- U.S. Deputy Secretary Verma commends Sri Lanka s economic recovery efforts (Category: Breaking News)
- U.S. Deputy Secretary of State calls on President Ranil (Category: Breaking News)
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
- 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)
- Pakistan’s Persistent Economic Predicament (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka said on Wednesday it had exported tea worth US$20 million to Iran to partially repay its US$251 million oil debts, with Colombo saying Tehran’s visiting foreign minister had expressed “satisfaction” at the deal.The post Sri Lanka settles US$ 20 million Iranian oil debt with tea appeared first on ONLANKA - Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories.
- Sri Lanka repays $20m Iranian oil debt with tea (Category: Breaking News)
- Lankan, Iranian officials discuss how to boost SL tea exports (Category: Breaking News)
- Iran to double tea imports from SL (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka partially repays Iranian oil debt with USD 20 million worth of tea (Category: Breaking News)
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