‘Grave assault on constitution’: Two Pakistan Supreme Court judges quit over 27th Amendment
Nov 15, 2025, at 04:15 pm
Islamabad/IBNS: In a major jolt to Pakistan’s judiciary, two senior Supreme Court judges stepped down after denouncing the newly enacted 27th Constitutional Amendment as an attack on judicial independence.
After Delhi blast, Islamabad hit by suicide explosion — 12 killed outside court
Nov 11, 2025, at 03:33 pm
At least 12 people were killed and around 20 others injured in a suspected suicide blast outside the Judicial Complex in Islamabad on Tuesday, a day after a separate car explosion in neighbouring nation India's New Delhi left eight people dead.
Nov 10, 2025, at 04:17 pm
The Baloch National Movement (BNM) held a demonstration in Berlin, Germany, to mark Baloch Martyrs’ Day, drawing political activists, human rights advocates, and members of the Baloch diaspora from several countries.
Christians in Bangladesh 'anxious' after bomb attacks on churches, catholic school
Nov 10, 2025, at 04:14 pm
Dhaka/IBNS: Amid growing concerns over violence against minorities in Bangladesh, the country’s Christian community has been left deeply alarmed after three crude bomb attacks targeted two Catholic churches and a Christian school over the past few weeks, according to a report by AFP.
Nepal: Bodies of two missing Indian tourists recovered
Nov 10, 2025, at 09:02 am
The bodies of two Indian tourists, who went missing on October 20, have been recovered from Nepal's Manang district, local media reports said.
Bangladesh busts massive Pakistan shipment hiding 25 tonnes of banned poppy seeds
Nov 09, 2025, at 11:00 pm
Bangladeshi customs officials have seized a 32-tonne shipment from Pakistan after it was found to contain 25 tonnes of banned poppy seeds, local media reported.
From army chief to defence supremo: Pakistan’s big power move for Asim Munir
Nov 09, 2025, at 12:55 pm
In a major development that could reshape Pakistan’s military hierarchy, the country on Saturday reportedly passed the 27th Constitutional Amendment, paving the way for Army Chief General Asim Munir to assume the newly created post of Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), a powerful position designed to unify command among the Army, Navy, and Air Force.
'If a war breaks out...': Taliban warns Pakistan after Istanbul peace talks end in deadlock
Nov 09, 2025, at 02:33 am
Kabul/IBNS: The Taliban government in Afghanistan has issued a strong warning to Pakistan, cautioning Islamabad against “testing the patience” of Kabul after the latest round of peace talks in Istanbul failed to produce a breakthrough on the issue of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants.
How a 1:30 pm call from 'top official in India' saved Hasina's life, reveals new book
Nov 08, 2025, at 04:19 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: A forthcoming book has unveiled a gripping new account of how a single phone call from India altered the course of Bangladesh’s modern political history — and ultimately saved Sheikh Hasina’s life.
Sheikh Hasina warns of rising extremism, anti-Hindu attacks in Bangladesh
Nov 07, 2025, at 05:59 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Calling India a "steadfast ally", ousted Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Friday voiced concern over rising extremism under Muhammad Yunus’ interim government, warning that it could damage Dhaka’s long-standing relationship with New Delhi.
Outrage in universities as Bangladesh govt scraps music, PE teachers amid Islamist pressure
Nov 07, 2025, at 04:33 pm
Students and teachers from four major public universities in Bangladesh on Thursday protested the interim government’s decision to discontinue music and physical education (PE) teacher positions in government primary schools.
Pakistan's 'Nepal Moment'? PoK on boil again as Gen Z takes to streets against govt
Nov 07, 2025, at 03:22 pm
Islamabad/IBNS: Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) is in turmoil once again — its second major wave of unrest in just a month — this time driven by students and Gen Z activists.
Yunus govt bows to Islamist pressure, music and physical education axed from Bangladesh schools
Nov 05, 2025, at 04:08 pm
Dhaka/IBNS: Bowing down to the Islamists, the Yunus government in Bangladesh has scrapped the posts of music and physical education teachers in government primary schools, media reports said.
Nov 05, 2025, at 03:28 pm
Bangladesh has temporarily barred Indian-born Islamic preacher Zakir Naik from entering the country amid discussions over a possible visit later this month, local media reported on Tuesday.
Bangladesh ex-minister explodes: Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal calls Yunus a ‘conspiratorial mastermind
Nov 04, 2025, at 06:40 pm
Former Bangladesh Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal, who was close to ex-PM Sheikh Hasina, described interim government chief Muhammad Yunus as a “conspiratorial, egocentric character".
Chaos in Court! AC explosion shakes Pakistan’s top judicial building, 12 hurt
Nov 04, 2025, at 05:36 pm
At least 12 people were injured after a cylinder exploded in the basement of the Pakistani Supreme Court on Tuesday.
Khaleda Zia’s big comeback! Ex-Bangladesh PM to battle for power after Hasina’s fall
Nov 04, 2025, at 08:24 am
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), widely seen as a frontrunner to return to power in Bangladesh, on Monday announced that its chairperson and former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia will contest the upcoming national elections.
Blind man charged with blasphemy in Pakistan
Nov 02, 2025, at 10:17 pm
A blind Christian man has been arrested and charged with blasphemy after a Muslim person accused him of insulting the Prophet, media reports said.
Pakistan: Child labour dies after falling into a burning furnace while working in a kiln
Nov 02, 2025, at 09:33 pm
A 14-year-old Pakistani child worker died after he fell into a burning furnace while working in a kiln, media reports said.
IN-SPAN: Indian Embassy in Nepal opens applications for cross-border startup initiative
Nov 02, 2025, at 08:39 pm
The Indian Embassy in Nepal has unveiled a new startup platform IN-SPAN, inviting applications from Nepali entrepreneurs with transformative ideas to participate in the cross-border initiative connecting the vibrant startup ecosystems of the neighbouring nations.
Pakistan: Sindhi student leader abducted in Karachi, rights group condemn
Nov 01, 2025, at 06:50 pm
Several rights groups, including the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP), are demanding the release of Ghani Aman Chandio, whose alleged enforced disappearance in the South Asian country has triggered a massive social media backlash.
ISIS-K still active in Pakistan? Shocking Afghan media claim after killing in Peshawar
Nov 01, 2025, at 06:06 pm
An Afghanistan media report is claiming that the ISIS terror group still operates in Pakistan, which Islamabad has repeatedly denied.
Oct 31, 2025, at 04:57 pm
A close associate of UN-designated Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) founder Hafiz Saeed recently visited several sensitive areas close to the border and delivered inflammatory speeches during his stay in Bangladesh this month, triggering tension, media reports said.
'I want to go home but not under an illegitimate govt': Sheikh Hasina
Oct 29, 2025, at 10:26 pm
Exiled former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has warned that millions of Bangladeshis will boycott next year’s national election after her party, the Awami League, was barred from contesting, calling the decision “unjust and self-defeating.”
Drop charges against outspoken journalist: Human Rights Watch tells Pakistan
Oct 29, 2025, at 06:44 pm
An anti-terrorism court in Islamabad, Pakistan, is scheduled to indict Matiullah Jan, a journalist who has long reported on police abuse, on October 31, 2025, on apparent politically motivated charges, Human Rights Watch said today.
Pakistan–Afghanistan peace talks collapse in Istanbul after US drone row
Oct 28, 2025, at 10:53 pm
The much-anticipated peace talks between Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban in Istanbul have collapsed dramatically, diplomatic sources told NDTV, dealing a heavy blow to fragile regional peace efforts.
Controversy erupts over Bangladesh PM Yunus’ gift to Pak General showing parts of India on map
Oct 28, 2025, at 12:19 am
A diplomatic gift from Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser to the interim government, Professor Muhammad Yunus, to Pakistan’s Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee Chairman, General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, has sparked online controversy.
After Pakistan visit, Bangladesh set to welcome Zakir Naik
Oct 27, 2025, at 06:20 pm
Controversial Islamic preacher Zakir Naik will visit Bangladesh for a month-long trip, his first trip to the South Asian nation where his Peace TV was banned during former PM Sheikh Hasina's regime.
Pakistan: Eight people, including 7 Levis personnel, injured in bomb blast in Balochistan
Oct 27, 2025, at 05:21 pm
Eight people, including seven Levies Force personnel, were hurt after a bomb blast when their convoy was targeted in Balochistan’s Turbat region in Pakistan on Monday.
Oct 27, 2025, at 03:43 pm
Bangladesh’s interim government chief, Muhammad Yunus, has sparked a fresh diplomatic row after reportedly gifting a controversial artwork titled “Art of Triumph” to Pakistan’s Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, during the latter’s recent visit to Dhaka.