SAARCLAW - South Asian Association for Regional Co-operation in Law

Nepal Cabinet tendered Resignation to form New Government
03 May, 2012

Nepal cabinet tendered its resignation on 3 May 2012. Prime Minister Baburam Bhattarai also slated resigned by the end of the month...

India, Pakistan to sign 'liberalised' visa agreement
26 Apr, 2012

Seeking closer ties through a sustained talks process and a step by step approach to solve outstanding issues, India and Pakistan are likely to sign a "liberalised visa agreement" when their home secretaries meet in...

Supreme Court of Nepal upheld that Constituent Assembly's Term should not exceed 27 May 2012
28 Mar, 2012

In Nepal, the Supreme Court on 28 March 2012 upheld its earlier decision that the term of the Constituent Assembly will not be extended after the deadline ends on 27 May 2012...

Call for liberalising trade and travel in South Asia (Lead)
10 Mar, 2012

A two-day South Asia conference resulted in a raft of suggestions, including liberalising trade and travel, for promoting quicker integration in the region that India reiterated it is commited to transforming in the greater good...

India and Pakistan extended agreement on Reducing the Risk from Nuclear Accidents
22 Feb, 2012

India and Pakistan on 21 February 2012 agreed to extend the agreement to reduce the risk from accidents related to nuclear weapons for another five years (till 21 February 2017), in accordance with Article 8...

India announced a Substantial Increase in Educational Assistance to Sri Lanka
18 Jan, 2012

India on 18 January 2012 announced a substantial increase in educational assistance, being given to Sri Lanka. The funding amounting to 2...

Bangla offers special zones to Indian companies
04 Jan, 2012

Special economic zones may be struggling in the country, but Bangladesh is offering an exclusive export processing zone for Indian companies to garner investment from its giant neighbour...

26th Anniversary of SAARC: Member govts urged for early conclusion of SAARC treaty
10 Dec, 2011

Foreign diplomats and keynote speakers at the 26th Anniversary of South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) on Friday urged member governments for early conclusion of SAARC treaty of investment, agreements on regional connectivity through...

The Parliament of Bangladesh approved Hindu Property Restoration Act
29 Nov, 2011

The Bangladeshi Parliament on 29 November 2011 passed a landmark bill, the Vested Properties Return (Amendment) Bill 2011 that will enable Hindus to reclaim their property taken over by the government and individuals...

India and Pakistan held Two-day Trade Talks in New Delhi
15 Nov, 2011

India and Pakistan held two-day trade talks in New Delhi on 14 and 15 November 2011. These were India-Pakistan’s Commerce Secretary-level talks...

17th SAARC Summit in Maldives Adopted 20-Point Addu Declaration
14 Nov, 2011

The 17th SAARC (South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation) Summit (the heads of states) held in Hithadhoo, Addu, Maldives on 10 November and 11 November 2011...

Status of Government approved ID card to enter Nepal
03 Oct, 2011

Every Indian is required to carry his/her passport without which he/she will not be allowed to Enter Nepal even if he/she has any Government approved ID card...

Online visa system launched by Sri Lanka
30 Sep, 2011

Foreigners from 78 countries will have to apply online to obtain the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) prior to entering Sri Lanka from Saturday, authorities say...