Internet service in Pakistan to remain suspended for indefinite period
May 10, 2023, at 09:01 pm
Islamabad: Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) on Wednesday said that internet services across the country will remain suspended for an indefinite period amid ongoing violence which erupted in the country following the arrest of former PM Imran Khan.
Imran Khan's arrest: Pakistan temporarily shuts down FB, Twitter, YouTube amid violence
May 10, 2023, at 02:39 pm
Islamabad: In a move aimed at maintaining law and order amid the violent street protests that have broken out across the country, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has temporarily shut down popular social media platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube, on the recommendation of the interior ministry.
Pakistan unrest following Imran Khan's arrest: US,UK, Canada issue travel advisory for citizens
May 10, 2023, at 01:59 pm
The United States, United Kingdom, and Canada have issued travel advisories to its citizens from visiting Pakistan where unrest was reported following the arrest of former PM Imran Khan.
Protests rock Pakistan cities after ex-president Imran Khan's arrest in Al-Qadir Trust case
May 10, 2023, at 02:54 am
Islamabad/IBNS: Violent protests broke out on Tuesday evening across Pakistan, including Lahore, Rawalpindi, Islamabad, Faisalabad, and Karachi among other places, after former PM Imran Khan was arrested from the Islamabad High Court (IHC), triggering a new political conflict in the country.
Bangladesh's economic growth may soon overcome China: Reports
May 10, 2023, at 12:38 am
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has said in a report that Bangladesh may soon overtake India and Chinese economies in the next FY24.
Cherry import: Chinese delegation to visit Gilgit-Baltistan on May 15
May 10, 2023, at 12:35 am
A 15-member Chinese delegation is likely to visit Gilgit-Baltistan region to explore options for buying and importing cherries from Pakistan, media reports said.
Al-Qadir Trust case: Imran Khan arrested from IHC premises
May 09, 2023, at 11:14 pm
Islamabad: Pakistan's Rangers personnel arrested former PM Imran Khan from Islamabad High Court (IHC), acting on National Accountability Bureau’s (NAB) warrant, triggering a new political conflict in the country.
UN calls on Taliban to end corporal punishment in Afghanistan
May 09, 2023, at 10:10 pm
New York: The use of corporal punishment by the de facto authorities in Afghanistan runs counter to international law and must stop, the UN Assistance Mission in the country (UNAMA), said on Monday.
Pakistan: Former PM Imran Khan arrested outside Islamabad HC
May 09, 2023, at 08:51 pm
Former Pakistan PM and PTI chief Imran Khan was taken into custody by the Rangers from outside the Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Tuesday.
Afghanistan: Women tell UN rights experts ‘we’re alive, but not living’
May 09, 2023, at 06:33 pm
New York: Following a systematic crackdown on the rights of Afghan women and girls by the Taliban – from attending school to working at the UN – “the stage may be set for multiple preventable deaths that could amount to femicide” unless restrictions are reversed rapidly, independent UN human rights experts announced on Friday, following an eight-day visit to the country.
Biman Bangladesh employees facing 'salary delays' due to cyber attack: Reports
May 09, 2023, at 01:27 pm
Dhaka: Biman Bangladesh Airlines, which is the national carrier of the country, is currently facing delays in the disbursement of salaries to its employees due to an alleged cyber attack on the national carrier's email servers in March this year, media reports said.
Taliban leader asks Pakistan, TTP to hold talks
May 09, 2023, at 12:55 pm
Islamabad: Taliban leader and Afghanistan's Acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi has asked Pakistan and outlawed Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) to hold negotiations as a means to resolve issues faced by Islamabad pertaining to the banned outfit.
Pakistan: MQM vows to raise voice for Shah Allah Ditta landowners
May 08, 2023, at 06:21 am
Islamabad: Pakistan's Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) on Friday vowed to bring the matter of non-compensation of their land before Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, raising its voice for landholders in Shah Allah Ditta area, where a new sector C-13 will be developed.
Targeted killings of Shia teachers triggers roadblocks, shutter down strike in Pakistan's Kurram
May 08, 2023, at 06:18 am
Kurram: A complete road-block and shutter-down strike were observed in various areas of Pakistan's Kurram including Parachinar against the heinous killing of eight persons including seven Shia school teachers in the Teri Mengal area of Parachinar.
Pakistan: Soldier killed in clash with militants in South Waziristan
May 08, 2023, at 05:03 am
South Waziristan: A Pakistan army soldier was killed during an exchange of fire with militants in South Waziristan on Friday, The Dawn reported, quoting the local police.
Fresh graduates in China angry over growing unemployment
May 08, 2023, at 04:59 am
Beijing: Chinese fresh graduates are dissatisfied and angry over growing unemployment in the country as they are facing difficulties in getting jobs matching their qualifications, Tibet Press reported.
China to invest in Afghanistan’s Lithium sector
May 08, 2023, at 04:53 am
Beijing/Kabul: China-based company Gochin recently offered to invest USD 10 billion in Afghanistan’s lithium mining industry, which is valued at more than USD 1 trillion.
Non-manufacturing sector in China continues to maintain expansion in April
May 08, 2023, at 04:49 am
Beijing: The composite purchasing managers' index (PMI) of China stood at 54.4 in April, which continued to maintain expansion, indicating that enterprise production and business activities continue to recover and develop, Global Times reported, quoting the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS).
US: 9 killed, 7 injured after man opens fire in Texas shopping mall
May 07, 2023, at 02:14 pm
Dallas/IBNS: At least nine people were killed as a shooter went on a rampage at an outlet mall in US' Texas on Saturday, media reports said.
Rights activist slams Pakistan Foreign Minister over mass killing of teachers in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
May 07, 2023, at 05:28 am
New Delhi: A rights activist has slammed Pakistan Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari over the killing of seven school teachers in separate incidents in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa region on Thursday, reports said.
NATO expansion into Asia undermines peace and stability in region, warns China
May 07, 2023, at 05:06 am
Beijing: China has warned that NATO's ''continued incursion'' into the East Asia-Pacific and its ''interference'' in internal affairs will ''inevitably'' take away peace and stability in the region, after the possible opening of a NATO office in Japan came to light.
Lack of attention given to Uyghurs’ situation is disturbing: Reports
May 07, 2023, at 04:59 am
Beijing: Uyghurs continue to be persecuted by Chinese authorities but people are not paying enough attention to this extreme human rights violation which is making the situation “disturbing,” Canada-based freelance contributing columnist Michael Levitt wrote in Toronto Star.
Chinese monastery occupies entire Maya Devi Temple complex in Nepal before Buddha Purnima: Reports
May 07, 2023, at 04:31 am
Kathmandu: After managing permission from the Lumbini Development Trust to light a lamp, the Chinese monastery situated in the Lumbini area of Nepal has occupied the entire Maya Devi Temple complex, reports said.
May 06, 2023, at 09:02 pm
Lahore/IBNS: Khalistan Commando Force chief Paramjit Panjwar, who is wanted for reviving Sikh insurgency, has been killed in Pakistan's Lahore city, reported CNN News 18.
Nepal PM to face third floor test as coalition party withdraws support
May 06, 2023, at 09:12 am
Kathmandu/IBNS: Nepal's Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal alias Prachanda, will have to undergo another round of floor tests within a month due to the withdrawal of support by one of the coalition members, Rastriya Swatantra Party.
China sent 27 military aircraft, 7 naval vessels close to Taiwan
May 06, 2023, at 06:27 am
Taipei: Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense (MND) has said 27 Chinese military aircraft and seven naval vessels around the country between 6 am on Tuesday (May 2) and 6 am on Wednesday (May 3), media reports said.
Malaysian police target Chinese scam syndicate
May 06, 2023, at 06:20 am
Kuala Lumpur: Malaysian police have hit a scam syndicate from China who preyed on older women by duping them into buying medicine and paying for prayers in return for “curing” their illnesses, media reports said.
Pakistan govt stops salaries of diplomatic mission employees again
May 06, 2023, at 06:16 am
Islamabad: The Pakistan government, which is driven by a financial crunch, has stopped the salaries of Pakistani diplomats working in different embassies or missions.
Pakistan witnessing spike in inflation, touches 59 years figure
May 06, 2023, at 06:11 am
Islamabad: Pakistan is witnessing a spike in inflation to touch a 59 years figure of 36.4 percent in April, a situation believed to be caused due to the government’s missteps and administrative measures, media reports said.
Pakistan: Tarbela Dam’s security workers demonstrate against new duty timings
May 06, 2023, at 06:08 am
Islamabad: Security workers of the Tarbela Dam region in Haripur area of Pakistan recently observed a token strike against changes to duty timings by the newly-appointed general manager (security), media reports said.