Washington, May 21: A team from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reported that it engaged in “constructive discussions” regarding Pakistan’s economic situation. The talks included the impact of ongoing conflicts in the Middle East, progress on the country’s economic reforms, and the budget strategy for the fiscal year 2027. Led by Eva Petrova, the […]
David Lammy unveils reforms to reduce youth jail terms and protect vulnerable children in the UK UK Justice Secretary David Lammy announced his plans to ensure a 25 per cent reduction in the number of children kept in custody prior to their trials before the end of this parliamentary period. The ministry of justice also […]
DMW Digital Reforms: Faster Services for OFWs in UAE and Globally The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) in the Philippines has unveiled a sweeping set of digital reforms aimed at speeding up services for Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs), including those in key destinations like the United Arab Emirates, as part of a broader effort to […]
India’s 2026 Baggage Rules: Are UAE Travellers Finally Getting a Fair Deal? India has introduced a major overhaul of its customs baggage rules for 2026, bringing changes that will significantly benefit international travellers, especially UAE residents, Indian expats (NRIs) and tourists of Indian origin flying into the country. These changes come into effect from February […]
A row erupted after the US Department of the Interior announced sweeping changes to national park access, including higher fees for nonresidents and expanded digital passes. Starting January 1, 2026, US residents will pay $80 for an Annual Pass, while nonresidents will be charged $250. Nonresidents without a pass will also face a $100 per […]
Udaipur, November 6 (Udaipur Kiran): Responding to the long-pending demand of farmers from scheduled and tribal regions, the State Agriculture Department has announced key reforms in its farm fencing (tarbandi) scheme, aimed at protecting crops from damage caused by wild animals. The decision comes following the efforts of Member of Parliament Dr. Manna Lal Rawat, […]
Recent reforms to the H-1B visa system will benefit international students rather than restrict them, according to prominent Indian American immigration attorney Aparna Dave.Speaking at the “Diaspora at the Crossroads: Law, Policy and Opportunities” conference in Bethesda, Maryland, earlier this week, Dave said the new executive orders from the Trump administration mark a positive shift […]
Jaipur, October 16 (Udaipur Kiran): The ongoing police exhibition at JECC continues to draw attention with a series of insightful technical sessions focused on the implementation of new criminal laws, artificial intelligence (AI), forensic evidence, and prison reforms. The initiative aims to prepare the police force for the emerging legal and technological era. The sessions, […]
Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev on Monday proposed reversing major political reforms introduced after the country’s deadly 2022 unrest, including scrapping provisions for independent candidates and abolishing the upper house of parliament. The changes would shift Kazakhstan back to a fully party-list electoral system and a unicameral legislature, reported news agency AFP.Tokayev said the proposals would […]
Qatar introduced sweeping labour reforms post-2020, including the removal of the Kafala system and minimum wage laws, but enforcement and worker protections remain areas of concern in 2025/Image: Shutterstock TL;DR: Since abolishing the Kafala system in August 2020, Qatar has implemented sweeping labour reforms: nearly 350,000 workers switched jobs without NOC, a non-discriminatory minimum wage […]
