Pakistan: Dacoits loot 70 garment factory workers, including eight women, in moving bus in Karachi
Sep 14, 2023, at 04:53 pm
At least 70 garment factory workers, including eight women, were looted in a moving bus in Pakistan's Karachi city recently.
Afghanistan: Human rights ‘in a state of collapse’, warns Türk
Sep 13, 2023, at 07:14 pm
The “shocking” and “cruel” oppression of Afghan women and girls by the Taliban against the backdrop of a severe humanitarian crisis has put the country’s future in jeopardy, UN rights chief Volker Türk warned on Tuesday.
Afghanistan: People protest in Nangarhar over closure of Torkham border crossing
Sep 12, 2023, at 11:44 pm
A large number of people demonstrated in Nangarhar region of Afghanistan recently over the closure of the Torkham border crossing with Pakistan for the past couple of days ever since the security forces of the neighbouring nations exchanged fires.
Pakistan International Airlines operation badly hit, cancels several flights amid shortage of funds
Sep 12, 2023, at 10:06 pm
Operation of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), the national carrier of the country, was severely hit on Tuesday due to a shortage of funds, leaving several of its domestic and international flights cancelled, media reports said.
Meth trafficking surges in and around Afghanistan
Sep 12, 2023, at 10:02 pm
Methamphetamine trafficking in Afghanistan and neighbouring countries is surging, according to a report published on Sunday by the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC).
War crimes intensifying: Myanmar human rights investigators
Sep 12, 2023, at 09:58 pm
UN-appointed independent human rights investigators told the Human Rights Council on Monday that Myanmar’s people continue to suffer deeply from the effects of horrific crimes committed by the country’s military, amid intensifying violence.
Bangladesh, France ink two agreements, aim to enhance cooperation in infrastructure, satellite
Sep 11, 2023, at 10:16 pm
Bangladesh and France on Monday signed two agreements to enhance cooperation in various fields, including infrastructure and satellite.
Pakistan: FC official dies in blast close to Prime Hospital Complex in Peshawar
Sep 11, 2023, at 07:39 pm
A Frontier Constabulary (FC) official died and eight others, including two civilians, were hurt as a blast occurred close to Prime Hospital Complex in Pakistan's Peshawar city on Monday.
China: President Xi Jinping calls for boosting armed forces' military capacities
Sep 11, 2023, at 06:49 pm
Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for boosting the capacities of the national army, the Chinese Defence Ministry said on Monday.
Chinese President Xi Jinping calls for boosting Chinese armed forces' military capacities
Sep 11, 2023, at 06:08 pm
Beijing/UNI: Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for boosting the capacities of the national army, the Chinese Defence Ministry said on Monday.
Pakistan: Seven terrorists die during exchange of fire with security forces in KP
Sep 11, 2023, at 03:22 pm
At least seven terrorists were killed and six injured during an exchange of fire with Pakistani security forces in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Chitral district on Saturday, media reports said on Monday.
Report says 77pc children aged 10 unable to comprehend basic English text in Pakistan
Sep 11, 2023, at 05:07 am
A Pakistani report has unveiled that nearly 77 percent of children aged 10 in the South Asian country are unable to comprehend basic English text, media reports said.
Sep 11, 2023, at 03:35 am
Legal experts and bloggers have voiced concerns that the proposed Chinese public security law to criminalise comments, clothing or symbols that “undermine the spirit” or “harm the feelings” of China may be used arbitrarily.
Pakistan: Soldier killed in military clash in northwest Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province
Sep 10, 2023, at 04:07 pm
Islamabad/IBNS/UNI: A soldier was killed in an exchange of fire between security forces and militants in Pakistan's northwest Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, a military statement said.
Pakistan: New polio infection reported in Lahore
Sep 09, 2023, at 11:36 pm
One more wild poliovirus infection has been detected in Lahore, the capital city of Pakistan's eastern Punjab province, the country's health ministry said Saturday.
Pakistan: Woman held in Tandlianwala for blasphemy case
Sep 09, 2023, at 11:12 pm
A woman in Pakistan's Tandlianwala region was arrested on Thursday for allegedly fabricating charges of Quran desecration against some people in her locality.
Pakistan-Afghanistan clash: Torkham border crossing remains closed for third consecutive day
Sep 09, 2023, at 11:01 pm
Days after the security forces of Afghanistan and Pakistan exchanged gunfire, the Torkham border crossing between the two nations remained closed for commercial activities and pedestrian movement for the third consecutive day on Friday.
Sep 09, 2023, at 10:37 pm
Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir held an important meeting with top Pakistani businessmen in the port city of Karachi on 2 September, during which he outlined key economic policies and potential paths to a stable business environment for the troubled country.
Propaganda Playbook: G20 Summit and Pakistan-Khalistan nexus
Sep 09, 2023, at 08:10 pm
As India gears up to host the landmark G-20 summit, the world watches with keen interest.
Hong Kong: Heavy rainfall flash flood paralyse city
Sep 09, 2023, at 12:28 am
Hong Kong and southern other Chinese cities are battling flood as the region received record-breaking rainfall, media reports said on Friday.
Accountability key to Sri Lanka’s future: UN rights chief
Sep 08, 2023, at 10:14 pm
The UN human rights office (OHCHR) on Wednesday emphasized the pressing need for Sri Lanka to address its accountability deficit, ranging from war crimes to rights violations, corruption and abuse of power.
Kashmir: Five terrorists killed in police operation
Sep 08, 2023, at 07:42 pm
Islamabad/UNI: Pakistani Police killed five terrorists during an operation in southwest Balochistan province, Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) officials said.
Sep 08, 2023, at 03:36 am
A Pakistani private school principal has been arrested from Karachi city over the alleged rape and blackmailing allegations, media reports said.
Sep 08, 2023, at 03:15 am
Pakistan-occupied Kashmir's (PoK) Muzaffarabad city recently witnessed massive anti-government protests against inflation and corruption by politicians in the country.
Pakistan: Kalash community members say they continue to face 'identity crisis'
Sep 08, 2023, at 03:02 am
Chitral, Pakistan: The Kalash community of Pakistan on Tuesday complained their computerised national identity cards did not show their religion, making the people suffer from an 'identity crisis'.
Four Pakistani soldiers die during suspected terror attack on army check posts in Chitral
Sep 08, 2023, at 02:52 am
At least four Pakistani soldiers died while repulsing 'terrorist attacks' on two Pakistan Army check posts located near the Afghanistan border in Kalash region, media reports said.
Clash between Afghanistan-Pakistan security forces: Torkham border remains shut for another day
Sep 08, 2023, at 02:44 am
The Torkham border crossing between Pakistan and Afghanistan remained closed for the second consecutive day on Thursday following clashes between security forces of the neighbouring countries this week.
China: Top military court chief removed after 8 months of service
Sep 07, 2023, at 05:40 am
PLA’s Military Court president Cheng Dongfang has been removed from his position just after eight months in service, according to China's national legislature.
Pakistan: Ahmadiyya worship place vandalised in Karachi, three suspects arrested
Sep 07, 2023, at 12:28 am
Pakistani police have arrested three people in connection to the attacks on the Ahmadiyya, a minor community in Pakistan, in Karachi city.
Pakistan: Sit-in against the abduction of Hindu youths continue
Sep 07, 2023, at 12:25 am
A large number of people are currently participating in a sit-in demonstration against the abduction of Hindu boys and girls at Sindh-Punjab and Balochistan border in the Deera Moor region of Pakistan, media reports said.