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India is in the process of reshaping its gas pricing methodology. The aim of the reform is to allow gas producers sufficient margin to increase output and avoid nationwide energy shortages.... 2013-05-03

The Sri Lankan government criticised the resolution unanimously adopted by the assembly of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu (TN) on March 27. The TN assembly had adopted a resolution... 2013-05-02

We believe that a new deal between India and Bangladesh, which will allow the coastal shipping of goods between the two countries, will bring numerous benefits, bringing down shipping... 2013-05-02

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on April 18 directed the federal and provincial governments to provide foolproof security to the candidates and leadership of the political... 2013-05-02

The Pakistani Senate granted approval to the Anti-Terrorism Amendment Bill 2013 on March 5. This would allow the country's law enforcement agencies to adopt strict measures against... 2013-04-05

Sri Lanka faced heavy criticism by the United Nations Human Rights Council on March 21 over its failure to conduct investigations over alleged government crimes committed during a civil... 2013-04-05

The Bangladeshi government will receive a US$1.0bn loan from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) for implementing four major projects, including the building of the four-lane... 2013-04-05

The president of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Rajnath Singh, has reappointed Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi to the party's 12-member parliamentary board after a gap of six years.... 2013-04-05

We believe that the economic benefits of the Iran-Pakistan (IP) pipeline are significant for both countries. The completion of the pipeline could ensure that Iran's revenues from hydrocarbon... 2013-02-28

The outlook for the Padma Bridge, the largest infrastructure project ever proposed in Bangladesh, has once again become unclear, with the Bangladesh government withdrawing its request... 2013-02-28