Human Rights Watch demands thorough investigation into Karima Baloch death case
Dec 28, 2020, at 03:46 am
New York: Human Rights Watch executive director Kenneth Roth has demanded for a thorough investigation into the death of Baloch activist Karima Baloch.
Pakistan: PDM holds a rally to observe Benazir Bhutto's death anniversary
Dec 28, 2020, at 02:58 am
Islamabad/UNI: Larkana city of Sindh hosted a rally by the 11-party opposition alliance Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) on the occasion of former Pakistan prime minister Benazir Bhutto's 13th death anniversary.
One dead, five injured during music video shoot in Massachusetts: Reports
Dec 28, 2020, at 12:57 am
Moscow/Sputnik: One person has died, and at least five others were injured in a shooting that took place during the filming of a music video in the US state of Massachusetts, the Fox News broadcaster reported.
Activists call on Canada's Justin Trudeau govt to investigate Karima Baloch's death
Dec 28, 2020, at 12:44 am
Islamabad: Activists in Pakistan on Sunday took out a march to pay homage to deceased activist Karima Baloch and appealed the Canadian government to conduct thorough enquiry into her death.
Security forces kill 7 Taliban members in southern Afghanistan: Defence Ministry
Dec 27, 2020, at 10:14 pm
Moscow/Sputnik: Seven Taliban militants have been killed after the Afghan military foiled an attack on security checkpoints in the southern Afghan district of Zheria, the Defense Ministry said on Sunday.
Four killed as Pakistani military helicopter crashes in Gilgit-Baltistan region: ISPR
Dec 27, 2020, at 09:56 pm
Islamabad/UNI: Four people have died in a crash of the Pakistani military helicopter in the Gilgit-Baltistan region, the Pakistani military’s media wing, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), said on Sunday.
Vaccination with Russia’s Sputnik V to start in Argentina from Tuesday: Authorities
Dec 27, 2020, at 02:43 pm
Buenos Aires/Sputnik: The delivery of the Russian Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine doses to Argentina is expected to be completed by Monday and vaccination will start on Dec 29, the press service of Argentina’s president informed in a statement.
More pandemics likely to come, countries must invest in preparedness: WHO chief
Dec 27, 2020, at 02:04 pm
Geneva/Sputnik: World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has said the world should get prepared for future pandemics that are inevitable.
Two cases of new coronavirus variant registered in Canada: Health official
Dec 27, 2020, at 01:55 pm
Ontario/Sputnik: The first two cases of the new coronavirus strain that emerged in the UK earlier this month have been confirmed in Canada, Ontario authorities announced in a statement.
Chinese ships enter Japan's territorial waters: Reports
Dec 27, 2020, at 12:27 am
Tokyo/UNI: Japanese local media reports claimed that two Chinese ships entered Japan's territorial waters near the Senkaku Islands on Saturday.
You are answerable: Kangana Ranaut targets Canadian PM Justin Trudeau over Karima Baloch's death
Dec 26, 2020, at 11:36 pm
Mumbai: Indian actress Kangana Ranaut targeted Canadian PM Justin Trudeau over the death of activist Karima Baloch and said he is 'answerable' for the incident.
Gunmen killed 3 UN peacekeepers in Central African Republic : Office of Secretary-General
Dec 26, 2020, at 11:15 pm
United Nations/Sputnik: Unidentified gunmen have attacked UN peacekeepers in the Central African Republic, leaving three of them killed and two more injured, the spokesperson for the UN secretary-general said.
Reports reveals 'illicit fund' still transferred to UK from Pakistan
Dec 26, 2020, at 10:52 pm
Islamabad: Unveiling a dark chapter in the relationship between the two countries, a report released by the British government has unveiled that illegal money from Pakistan has continued to make its way into the UK and vice-versa.
Dec 26, 2020, at 10:41 pm
Islamabad: Mining giant Tethyan Copper Company (TCC) has approached the High Court of Justice in the British Virgin Islands against Pakistan over the Reko Diq case.
Bangladesh: Under-construction wall collapse in Chittagong leaves 2 dead
Dec 26, 2020, at 09:29 pm
Chittagong: Two construction workers were killed when an under-construction wall collapsed on them in Bangladesh city Chittagong, media reports said on Saturday.
Moderna COVID-19 vaccine's first shipment arrives in Canada a day after approval
Dec 26, 2020, at 03:52 am
Canada/IBNS: Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine's first shipment arrived on Thursday, at Toronto's Pearson International Airport, just over 24 hours after Health Canada's authorization of the same for use in people over the age of 18, media reports said.
First concert held on Christmas eve in Paris Notre-Dame Cathedral since fire: Reports
Dec 26, 2020, at 01:04 am
Moscow/UNI: A live concert of classical music was broadcast on Christmas eve from the Paris Notre-Dame Cathedral for the first time since a major fire engulfed and severely damaged the building about a year ago.
Protests erupt in Pakistan over activist Karima Baloch's death
Dec 26, 2020, at 12:03 am
Karachi: Protests have taken place in several regions in Balochistan and in Karachi city against the sudden death of activist Karima Baloch in Canada.
Mardan hosts PDM rally, Maryam Nawaz Sharif calls PM Imran Khan 'Taabedaar Khan'
Dec 25, 2020, at 11:58 pm
Mardan: Senior Pakistan leader Maryam Nawaz Sharif addressed people during the crucial Mardan rally where she hit out at PM Imran Khan by calling him 'Taabedaar Khan'.
Karim Baloch death: FBM expresses concern
Dec 25, 2020, at 11:55 pm
Quetta: Joining the list of activists who have condemned the death of Karima Baloch, The Free Balochistan Movement (FBM) has expressed grave concerns over the incident.
China is building military base in Pakistan's Gwadar
Dec 25, 2020, at 11:49 pm
Gwadar: The CPEC Authority, a joint institution of Pakistani and Chinese governments to oversee CPEC projects, has commenced building a fenced wall around the Gwadar city in the country, triggering discontent among people of Balochistan, media reports said.
Activist demand investigation into Karima Baloch's death
Dec 25, 2020, at 11:36 pm
London: Hakeem Baloch, President of Baloch National Movement UK Zone, has demanded a thorough investigation into the death of activist Karima Baloch in Canada.
Karima Baloch death: Canada's South Asian civil society coalition demands fair probe
Dec 25, 2020, at 11:26 pm
Toronto: A coalition of South Asian civil society in Canada has condemned the mysterious death of activist Karima Baloch in her Toronto residence.
Punjab police seize AK-47 rifle, ammunition suspected to be dropped by Pakistan
Dec 25, 2020, at 10:57 pm
Gurdaspur/IBNS: Punjab police have recovered an AK-47 rifle and 30 live rounds, which are believed to have been dropped by Pakistan, near Dorangla village on Tuesday, media reports said.
Taliban presence in Pakistan jeopardises Afghanistan Peace: Afghan Foreign Ministry
Dec 25, 2020, at 10:43 pm
Kabul/UNI: The Afghan Foreign ministry on Friday said that Taliban presence in Pakistan is a threat to peace and stability in Afghanistan.
Jack Ma’s net worth down $3.6B ln in day as Alibaba shares fall on China’s antitrust probe
Dec 25, 2020, at 10:40 pm
Moscow/Sputnik: The net worth of Chinese business magnate Jack Ma fell by $3.6 billion in one day after Beijing's antitrust probe pushed his e-commerce giant Alibaba Group's shares down, Forbes’ real-time billionaires list shows.
Pakistan: Tank explodes in Karachi bank branch
Dec 25, 2020, at 10:21 pm
Karachi: A water tank exploded in Pakistan's Karachi city on Friday, media reports said.
US govt condemns Pakistan Court's order to release Daniel Pearl's alleged killer
Dec 25, 2020, at 06:48 pm
Washington/UNI: The United States on Thursday condemned a Pakistan Court's order to release British-born Ahmed Omar Saeed Sheikh, accused of killing US journalist Daniel Pearl in 2002.
Emmanuel Macron leaves residence in Versailles after coronavirus quarantine – Reports
Dec 25, 2020, at 06:42 pm
Moscow/Sputnik: French President Emmanuel Macron has left his residence in Versailles where he underwent a quarantine after having tested positive for COVID-19, French media reported.
Iran builds up air defense systems near nuclear sites over possible US strikes - Reports
Dec 25, 2020, at 06:36 pm
Moscow/Sputnik: Iran is strengthening air defense systems located near its nuclear facilities as a precaution against possible US missile strikes, the Kuwaiti Al-Qabas newspaper reported on Thursday, citing informed sources from Iran.