PPP, Imran Khan govt leaders exchange barbs over Bhutto Zardari's visit to US
Jul 14, 2021, at 03:05 am
Islamabad: PPP Chairperson Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari is currently visiting New York city in the US on a seven-day tour.
Nepal’s transit deal with China makes no progress even after five years
Jul 14, 2021, at 02:55 am
Kathmandu: It has been five years since Nepal-China Transit and Transportation Agreement was signed but Kathmandu and Beijing have been unable to make headway in a much-touted bilateral deal, media reports said on Tuesday.
US-Philippines defence treaty covers Chinese attack in South China Sea: Blinken
Jul 14, 2021, at 02:49 am
Washington: The US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has said his nation is committed to defend the Philippines against a Chinese attack in the South China Sea (SCS).
Last commanding four-star US general hands over charge in Afghanistan
Jul 14, 2021, at 02:38 am
General Scott Miller, the longest-serving four-star US general in Afghanistan, on Monday relinquished the post, handing over the charge to Marine Gen. Kenneth F. McKenzie, who is the head of CentComm, at a small ceremony in Kabul. Miller thus became the last US four-star general to command US troops on the ground in Afghanistan.
Pakistan deputes new counselors in China to attract investment
Jul 14, 2021, at 02:36 am
Islamabad: Pakistan has deputed new counselors in China to promote foreign investment in industrialisation under the second phase of the latter-financed economic projects in the south Asian economy, a move seen as a measure to strengthen the relationship between the two neighbours.
Taliban increases pressure on provincial capitals Kandahar and Ghazni
Jul 14, 2021, at 02:29 am
The Taliban, the Afghan insurgent group, has intensified attacks on the central city of Ghazni and Kandahar, the capitals of Ghazni and Kandahar provinces respectively, in the last week, raising fear about the fall of provinces among the security forces.
Afghanistan: Taliban claims to destroy two Air Force choppers
Jul 14, 2021, at 02:12 am
Kabul: Afghanistan Taliban has claimed to have destroyed two Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters of the Afghan Air Force by conducting a tactical attack on Kunduz Airport, media reports said.
Afghanistan: Kabul blast leaves four civilians dead
Jul 14, 2021, at 12:35 am
Kabul: At least four civilians died as a blast hit Afghanistan's Kabul city on Tuesday, media reports said.
COVID-19 cases against rising in Pakistan's Balochistan region, says official
Jul 13, 2021, at 11:51 pm
Quetta: Balochistan government spokesman Liaquat Shahwani has claimed COVID-19 cases are increasing in the Pakistani province.
Taliban spokesperson says Pakistan cannot 'dictate us'
Jul 13, 2021, at 10:47 pm
Islamabad: Tehreek-e-Taliban Afghanistan spokesperson Suhail Shaheen has said Pakistan could not dictate them.
Afghanistan border: Turkmenistan sending heavy weaponry, aircraft amid deteriorating security
Jul 13, 2021, at 10:43 pm
Kabul: The Turkmenistan government has started moving heavy weaponry, helicopters, and other aircraft closer to its border with Afghanistan, amid political turmoil in the South Asian country, media reports said.
Nepal: Sher Bahadur Deuba appointed as new PM
Jul 13, 2021, at 10:39 pm
Kathmandu: Nepali Congress President Sher Bahadur Deuba was appointed as the new Prime Minister of the country on Tuesday.
Afghanistan: 32 Taliban terrorists killed in Keran-o-Minjan district
Jul 13, 2021, at 10:35 pm
Kabul: As many as 32 Taliban terrorists were killed in Afghanistan's Keran-o-Minjan district, the Ministry of Defence said on Tuesday.
Afghanistan: Security forces recapture district in Badakhshan province
Jul 13, 2021, at 10:29 pm
Kabul/UNI/Xinhua: Afghan forces regained control of Kuran-wa-Muntaj district in the northern Badakhshan province on Tuesday after days of fierce fighting, forcing the Taliban militants to retreat, an army officer in the province Abdul Razaq said.
‘We are with you’: The South African care centres providing hope for survivors of sexual violence
Jul 13, 2021, at 06:49 pm
New York: In South Africa, a sexual offence is committed every ten minutes, and the number is rising, according to official police statistics.
Bangladesh: Chinese people running illegal factories
Jul 13, 2021, at 06:36 pm
Dhaka: The recent fire incident in a Bangladesh factory has now brought to the attention the existence of illegal factories in the country, many of which are run by Chinese nationals.
Jul 13, 2021, at 06:26 pm
Quetta: Balochistan National Party-Mengal chief Sardar Akhtar Mengal has said every person who raises his voice for his rights has been abused and is angry.
Pakistan: Shirin Mazari fumes over removal of extra security withdrawal
Jul 13, 2021, at 06:21 pm
Islamabad: Pakistan Federal Human Rights Minister Shirin Mazari has protested against the PM Imran Khan-led government's decision to curtail her security.
Iraq: Fire breaks out in COVID ward, over 50 die
Jul 13, 2021, at 02:40 pm
Nasiriya: Over 50 people died as a fire broke out in a COVID-19 isolation ward at a hospital in Iraq's Nasiriya city, media reports said on Tuesday.
Canada plans to change carbon-pricing benchmark, submits new greenhouse gas targets to UN
Jul 13, 2021, at 05:24 am
Ottawa/IBNS: Canada's formal commitment, formally known as the Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC), to reduce emissions by 40 to 45 percent below 2005 levels by 2030 was officially submitted to the United Nations(UN) on Monday.
Afghanistan: Taliban opposes Turkey's control over Kabul airport's security
Jul 13, 2021, at 04:00 am
Istanbul/Kabul: The Taliban forces have opposed an agreement between the US and Turkey for the latter to take over security of Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul, media reports said on Monday.
Nepal apex court reinstates parliament; orders to appoint opposition leader PM
Jul 13, 2021, at 03:15 am
Nepal’s Supreme Court on Monday reinstated the lower house of parliament--for the second time this year--overturning the government’s earlier decision in May of dissolving the House. In its order, the court also directed President Bidya Devi Bhandari to appoint Sher Bahadur Deuba, the leader of the Nepali Congress, to the post of prime minister.
Pope Francis to stay in hospital a few more days after intestinal surgery: Vatican
Jul 13, 2021, at 12:41 am
Vatican/UNI/Sputnik: Pope Francis, who underwent intestinal surgery in Rome on July 4, will remain in the hospital for a few more days, the Holy See said on Monday.
Euro 2020: UK PM Johnson condemns racist abuse of England football players
Jul 13, 2021, at 12:23 am
London/UNI: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Monday condemned the racist abuse directed at three Black England players after team's narrow defeat against Italy in the final of Euro 2020.
Afghanistan: Helmand blast leaves three dead
Jul 12, 2021, at 11:50 pm
Helmand: At least three people died as a blast rocked Afghanistan's Helmand area of Afghanistan on Monday, media reports said.
MQM leaders demonstrate in London against Pak PM Imran Khan's threat to assassinate Altaf Hussain
Jul 12, 2021, at 11:24 pm
London: Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) members recently staged a protest close to 10 Downing Street here to draw the attention of the British government to the "death threat" to party leader Altaf Hussain by Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan.
Pakistan: Shahbaz Sharif alleges FIA harassed during interrogation on sugar scandal
Jul 12, 2021, at 11:11 pm
Islamabad: Opposition Leader in the National Assembly Shahbaz Sharif has claimed that the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) is harassing him in connection with the investigation into the sugar scandal.
Pakistan minister cites Bangladesh to make case for population control
Jul 12, 2021, at 10:48 pm
“Let's say Pakistan had enough capacity to provide quality education to only half its kids. If Pak population growth drops to that of Bangladesh, in 10 years we will accommodate every child in the country of primary school age and in 15 years in secondary school," Umar tweeted on Sunday.
Jul 12, 2021, at 10:35 pm
Islamabad: Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Health Dr Faisal Sultan on Monday blamed Delta variant as the reason behind the current COVID-19 situation in Pakistan.
Maryam Nawaz slams Pakistan PM Imran Khan, says his election symbol should be 'thief'
Jul 12, 2021, at 09:24 pm
Islamabad: Pakistan's key election leader Maryam Nawaz has slammed Pakistan PM Imran Khan and said his election symbol should now be that of a "thief" rather than the cricket bat.