Pakistani woman accuses cops of assaulting her
A Pakistani woman has accused two police officials of assaulting her.
Thirteen terrorists killed during operations in Pakistan
At least 13 suspected terrorists were killed by Pakistani security forces during three operations conducted in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan in the past 48 hours, media reports said.
WMO report shows Asia hit hardest by climate change and extreme weather
Asia remained the world’s most disaster-affected region in 2023 due to weather, climate and water-related hazards. Storms and floods have hit the hardest, a new report published by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) on Tuesday reveals.
Saudi national kidnapped in Pakistan
A Saudi national has been allegedly kidnapped in Pakistan's Islamabad region, media reports said.
UK, Germany detain suspected Chinese spies
Three people have been arrested in Germany over suspicion of spying for China, media reports said.
Jamaat-i-Islami activists demonstrate over increasing street crime in Karachi
The Jamaat-i-Islami activists recently protested in Pakistan's Karachi city over increasing incidents of street crime and the failure of police in curbing the menace.
Chinese professor working with Japan's Asia University goes missing after visiting home country
A Chinese professor, who was working with Japan's Asia University, has gone missing after going to his home country, media reports said.
Pakistan’s IMF engagement: A perpetual cycle of bailouts and lessons unlearned
Cash-strapped Pakistan has officially approached the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for another bailout package ranging between $6 billion and $8 billion, with the possibility of augmentation through climate financing.
Seven, including minor, die during car racing accident in Sri Lanka
An eight-year-old child was among the seven people who died in a mishap during a motor race in Sri Lanka on Sunday (April 21, 2024).
President Mohamed Muizzu People’s National Congress (PNC) took control of the Parliament by winning the election on Sunday by clinching over 60 seats, highlighting the Island Nation's further tilt towards China and moving away from regional powerhouse India.
Wheat farmers threaten protest in Pakistan
Farmers in Pakistan region have warned to protest against poor wheat procurement target and lower grain support price in Punjab on April 25.
Experts believe that the introduction of the “Gandhara Corridor Bill 2024” in the Pakistani National Assembly might be an attempt by the government to capture the resources of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.
Japan, China exchange barbs over Beijing's indo-Pacific actions
Beijing has challenged Japan's latest analysis of the threat posed to the Indo-Pacific region as a hyped-up threat and false accusation, media reports said.
US calls for transparency from Cambodia over proposed $1.7 billion canal financed by China
The US has directed Cambodian authorities to remain transparent over a proposed $1.7 billion canal financed by China.
Apple deletes WhatsApp, Threads from China app store following Beijing's direction
The major Apple has removed Whatsapp and Threads from its App store in China following a security concern raised by the country's internet watchdog.