Flood continues to ravage different parts of Pakistan, rescue operations on
Aug 28, 2022, at 06:41 pm
Islamabad: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Kohistan tehsil was reeling on Sunday as officials continued to call for help in rescuing people stranded in areas “completely cut off” due to the deadly floods that has disrupted normal life in Pakistan.
Pakistan: Sit-in demonstration demanding improvement of law and order situation continues in Bajaur
Aug 28, 2022, at 05:57 am
Bajaur: Demanding improvement of the law and order situation in the region, people continued their sit-in protest in Bajaur area of Pakistan for the seventh consecutive day on Thursday.
I am very dangerous: Imran Khan
Aug 28, 2022, at 05:44 am
Islamabad: Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan recently warned the ruling government of the country and said he is 'very dangerous'.
Afghanistan: Kabul residents struggle due to lack of drinking water
Aug 28, 2022, at 05:39 am
People of Kabul city in Afghanistan and some residents of Bala Koh of Bagrami district are currently facing a new trouble due to lack of drinking water availability.
Taliban forces conduct house-to house searches in Mazar-e-Sharif
Aug 28, 2022, at 05:35 am
Kabul: The Taliban forces have started house-to house searches in Mazar-e-Sharif city of Afghanistan, media reports said on Saturday.
Afghanistan: Taliban bars female students from leaving Kabul for studies
Aug 28, 2022, at 04:01 am
Kabul: The Taliban has refused to allow female students to leave the Afghan capital to go to study in Kazakhstan and Qatar, an informed source told Sputnik.
Sri Lanka: Devastating crisis for children, a ‘cautionary tale’ for South Asia
Aug 27, 2022, at 07:06 pm
New York: Staple foods have become unaffordable, warned UNICEF Regional Director for South Asia, George Laryea-Adjei on Friday, who pointed out that severe malnutrition in crisis-wracked Sri Lanka was already among the highest in the region.
Flood continues to ravage Pakistan, 42 die in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Aug 27, 2022, at 03:45 pm
Islamabad: Flood continues to devastate Pakistan and even 42 people have died in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa region of the country due to rain related incidents, media reports said on Saturday.
Sri Lanka suffered loss of USD 6.9 mn in fertiliser deal with China
Aug 27, 2022, at 06:04 am
Colombo: Sri Lanka's exchequer suffered a loss of USD 6.9 million over the deal signed with China as the stock of fertiliser was rejected in December 2021 over reports that it contained harmful bacteria, media reports said on Friday.
Aug 27, 2022, at 05:51 am
Beijing: China's growing power shortage problem has hit more than 1 million electric vehicles (EVs) because of reduced power supply at about 400,000 public charging facilities.
IMF sees inflation peaking at 20 pct in Pakistan
Aug 27, 2022, at 05:47 am
Islamabad: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has observed that Pakistan’s economy is slowing to around 3.5 percent amid weakening economic conditions and the average inflation rate peaking at nearly 20 percent by the end of the current fiscal year on the back of currency depreciation and higher commodity prices, media reports said on Friday.
Pakistani cities witness protest over hike in power bills
Aug 27, 2022, at 05:45 am
Islamabad: Different Pakistani cities recently witnessed protests over a hike in electricity bills which is creating trouble for consumers.
Research shows hardline Islamic group Hefazat-e-Islam poses challenge for Bangladesh
Aug 27, 2022, at 02:41 am
Dhaka: A leading think tank South Asia Democratic Forum (SADF) has claimed that Bangladesh is gripped by challenges posed by hardline Islamic group Hefazat-e-Islam as the country continues to witness frequent outbursts of massive violence, an increase in religiously motivated illiberalism, and a general shrinking of free, liberal, and secular thinking.
Pakistani rupee continues to fall against US Dollar
Aug 26, 2022, at 11:58 pm
Islamabad: The Pakistani Rupee continued to fall against the US Dollar and remained under pressure in the interbank market due to wide-ranging factors on Friday.
Afghanistan: UNHCR alarm over forced refugee returns from Tajikistan
Aug 26, 2022, at 09:01 pm
New York: On Thursday, UNHCR, the UN refugee agency, warned of the danger faced by Afghan refugees who continue to be detained and deported from Tajikistan, reiterating that it’s illegal to force those fleeing persecution back to their homeland.
‘Comprehensive’ solution needed to end mass displacement of Rohingya
Aug 26, 2022, at 08:56 pm
New York: It’s been five years since more than 700,000 ethnic Rohingya fled from Myanmar to Bangladesh to escape a brutal military crackdown. The UN chief on Thursday called on the international community to find “comprehensive, durable and inclusive solutions” to help end their plight.
Taliban govt in Afghanistan blocks over 23 million 'immoral' websites
Aug 26, 2022, at 07:08 pm
Kabul: The Taliban government in Afghanistan has blocked more than 23 million websites that were posting 'immoral content' in Afghanistan.
China's autumn harvest under 'threat' amid severe heatwave
Aug 26, 2022, at 05:36 am
Beijing: China's autumn harvest is under "threat" from a severe heatwave, high temperatures, and drought, the Chinese media reported, while the authorities have warned, urging action to protect crops in the face of the country's hottest summer on record.
Pakistan govt employees demand hike in house rent allowance, announce sit-in
Aug 26, 2022, at 05:25 am
Islamabad: Demanding a 100 percent increase in house rent, medical and conveyance allowances, the government employees in Pakistan have announced to stage a demonstration outside the Parliament House on September 14, local media reported.
Pakistan: Killing of Lakki man in ‘encounter’ triggers widespread protest
Aug 26, 2022, at 05:23 am
Lakki Marwat, Pakistan: The killing of a man in an alleged police encounter sparked protest in the Lakki Marwat city of Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province as a large mob placed the body on Bannu-Mianwali road and closed it to all kinds of vehicular traffic, local media reported.
Aug 24, 2022, at 11:00 pm
Washington: The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) released a report on Afghanistan on Wednesday where it has been mentioned that there has been severe decline of freedom of religion or belief since the Taliban’s takeover in August 2021 and their de facto rule over the nation.
Taliban cops arrest three women for escaping from home
Aug 24, 2022, at 10:27 pm
Local Taliban authorities have said three women, who tried to escape from home, have been arrested by Herat cops in Afghanistan, media reports said on Wednesday.
Pakistani Rupee declines by Rs1.34 against the dollar
Aug 24, 2022, at 09:24 pm
Islamabad: The Pakistani Rupee declined by Rs1.34 against the dollar in the interbank market on Wednesday.
Myanmar: 5 years since Rohingya mass exodus, UNHCR urges solutions
Aug 24, 2022, at 08:00 pm
New York: This week marks five years since more than 700,000 ethnic Rohingya fled military persecution from Myanmar for neighbouring Bangladesh, the UN refugee agency, UNHCR, said on Tuesday, appealing to the international community for greater support.
Eight killed in Afghanistan road mishap
Aug 24, 2022, at 12:38 am
Faizabad/IBNS: Eight travelers were killed and two others left suffered injuries in a road accident that occured in Afghanistan's northern Badakhshan province Tuesday, the provincial traffic official Abdul Matin said.
Pakistan: Former PM Imran Khan summoned for threatening judge
Aug 23, 2022, at 11:32 pm
Islamabad: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Tuesday took up contempt of court proceedings against Imran Khan and issued a show-cause notice to the former Pakistan Prime Minister for threatening Additional Sessions Judge Zeba Chaudhry during a public rally.
Afghanistan: Logar flood leaves 20 people dead
Aug 22, 2022, at 11:46 pm
Kabul: At least 20 people, including children and women, died as flood ravaged Khoshi district of Logar province of Afghanistan, media reports said on Monday.
Pakistan: People protest against Shehbaz govt for failing to protect citizens against flood
Aug 22, 2022, at 11:38 pm
Lahore, Pakistan: A number of students, who belong to Dera Ghazi Khan and Rajanpur districts, on Saturday demonstrated against Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif-led government for failing to protect people against floods.
Pakistan: Jamiat Ulem-i-Islam-Fazl-led protest sit-in takes place in Bajaur
Aug 22, 2022, at 11:31 pm
Bajaur, Pakistan: The Jamiat Ulem-i-Islam-Fazl-led protest sit-in took place for the second consecutive day in Pakistan's Bajaur tribal district on Saturday.
Aug 22, 2022, at 11:28 pm
Islamabad: Data revealed by several NGOs showed 257 women have been victims of various types of violent acts in Pakistan's Sindh region in the past three months, media reports said.