USA approves sale of F-16 missiles to Taiwan

PNP DeskMarch 2, 2023September 10, 202403 mins

File photo The US administration has approved the sale of 16 KF-16 missiles to Taiwan. According to US media, arms sales to Taiwan worth about $619 million have been approved. U.S. officials have said Congress has been notified of the approval of arms sales to Taiwan, a potential sale consistent with the Taiwan Relations Act,…

IMF approves $4.7 billion loan package for Bangladesh

PNP DeskJanuary 31, 2023September 9, 202403 mins

January 16, 2023: IMF Deputy Managing Director Antoine Monceau meets Bangladesh Prime Minister Hasina Wajid. The IMF has approved a 4.7 billion dollar aid loan package for Bangladesh. Energy and food prices have been rising sharply in Bangladesh, leading to massive protests. Till last year, there was 13 hours of load shedding every day across…