The High Commissioner of Sri Lanka to Pakistan, Rear Admiral Fred Seneviratne (Retd), attended the inauguration ceremony of the new Head Office of LOLC Microfinance Bank Pakistan, on 06 July 2026 located in Gulberg, Islamabad. The ceremony was attended by the Chairman of LOLC Microfinance Bank Limited, Krishan Thilakaratne, together with members of the senior...

RIYADH — The Interior Ministry has warned that expatriates who fail to leave the Kingdom after their entry visas expire will face penalties of up to SR50,000, imprisonment for up to six months and deportation. The ministry urged the public to report violations of residency, labor and border security regulations by calling 911 in Makkah,...

Sri Lanka’s workers’ remittances increased to a record high in June, whilst lifting cumulative earnings in the first half of 2026 to an all-time high, underscoring the resilience of migrant worker earnings despite geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Latest data from the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) showed that inflows rose 9.3% year-on-year...

COLOMBO : The Marine Environment Protection Authority (MEPA) has officially launched the “Ocean Watch” web-based mobile application as part of the Government’s digitalization policy to strengthen the protection of Sri Lanka’s marine and coastal environment. The app is designed to support efforts to keep Sri Lanka’s coastline and marine ecosystem free from pollution by improving...

COLOMBO : ” I am deeply saddened by the passing of the Father Amir of the State of Qatar, His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani. His Highness was a visionary leader who transformed Qatar into a global economic powerhouse and a leading international media hub. His unwavering support for the Palestinian cause, his...