The leader of the government in the Senate told Hanson that the ruling coalition had no intention of banning the burqa

The highest inflow in July was from Malaysia, which invested $91.6m

Ironically, it was Mr Sharif who opposed any changes to Articles 62 and 63

The latest move also means that New Delhi has scrapped its previous precondition for a medical visa

Civilian ownership of weaponry in Pakistan is being considered a point of contention in the federal cabinet

For decades, Pakistan has exported manpower to the region, but that flow has been suddenly interrupted

The biggest challenge for officials in Nepal is to send food and relief materials to people in flood-hit areas

There is little incentive for members of the lower socioeconomic Hindu community to remain in Sindh

The government also expects a significant increase in foreign direct investment and other inflows

A more professional approach must be adopted by Islamabad with possibly help from the armed forces to ensure security