Sri Lanka banks on IMF cash as car imports top estimates

Governor Weerasinghe Optimistic about Receiving Next Tranche of Bailout Funds Governor Nandalal Weerasinghe has expressed optimism about the possibility of receiving the sixth tranche of a US$2.9 billion bailout package that was agreed upon in early 2023. The bailout package, spanning over four years, is intended to provide crucial support to the economy of the…

Read More

The Zulfikar case: Not false enough for POFMA, yet too disruptive to stay

Ministry of Home Affairs’ Response to Zulfikar Mohamad Shariff’s Posts The Ministry of Home Affairs recently addressed posts made by Zulfikar Mohamad Shariff, sparking discussions about the government’s approach to regulating discourse. The Ministry’s actions have raised questions about the balance between freedom of speech and maintaining social harmony. Zulfikar Mohamad Shariff’s Posts and the…

Read More