Imran Khan announces himself winner in disputed Pakistan polls, says will probe rigging charges

Jul 26, 2018, at 08:40 pm

Islamabad, July 26 (IBNS): Amid allegations of rigging by Opposition in a violence-marred election, former cricketing great Imran Khan has claimed victory in Pakistan and is set to be annointed the next Prime Minister of the South Asian nation.

India constantly blaming Pakistan over Kashmir, says Imran Khan assuring steps to resolve the issue

Jul 26, 2018, at 07:24 pm

Islamabad, July 26 (IBNS): Cricketer-turned politician Imran Khan, who could be Pakistan's next Prime Minister, has taken a swipe on India over the prolonged Kashmir issue, but added that he would take positive steps to resolve it if there is a response from the neighbouring nation.

Allah has given me an opportunity to serve Pakistan: Imran Khan

Jul 26, 2018, at 06:02 pm

Lahore, July 26 (IBNS): Set to become Pakistan's new Prime Minister, cricketer-turned politician Imran Khan has said Allah had given him an opportunity to serve the country 22 years after joining the national politics.

Imran Khan's prospects as next Pakistan PM brightens; PTI huge leader

Jul 26, 2018, at 02:34 pm

Islamabad, July 26 (IBNS): Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan summoned on Thursday a consultative meeting of party leaders at his residence as he emerged as the favourite to become the next Prime Minister of Pakistan with election results declared so far going heavily in his favour.

Pakistan Elections: As Imran Khan surges ahead in the race, former wife Jemima Goldsmith tweets congratulations

Jul 26, 2018, at 01:51 pm

Islamabad, July 26 (IBNS): Jemima Goldsmith, the former wife of Pakistani cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan, has wished him over a tweet, as news of his victory in the general elections is now a matter of time.

Pakistan General Elections: Imran Khan's PTI leads, opposition cries foul

Jul 26, 2018, at 09:28 am

Islamabad, July 26 (IBNS): As counting of votes for Pakistan's general elections continued on Thursday, crickter-turned politician Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) maintained a strong lead over jailed former PM Nawaz Sharif's PML-N.

Pakistan polls: Counting begins, Imran Khan's PTI ahead of Nawaz Sharif's PML-N

Jul 25, 2018, at 09:40 pm

Islamabad, July 25 (IBNS): As the polling for Pakistan's general election concluded on Wednesday evening, early trends in counting showed Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) ahead of jailed former prime minister Nawaz Sharif's Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N).

5G is Awami League's poll promise: Joy tells people of Bangladesh

Jul 25, 2018, at 08:11 pm

Dhaka, July 25 (IBNS): Sajeeb Wazed Joy, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s ICT affairs adviser, on Wednesday said Bangladesh is going to be one of the first nations in the world to deploy fifth generation mobile technology.

Pakistan General Polls: Voting ends

Jul 25, 2018, at 07:39 pm

Islamabad, July 25 (IBNS): Amid blast in Quetta that left 29 people killed, polling in Pakistan's general elections ended at 6 pm on Wednesday.

Afghanistan: Explosion leaves eight people hurt

Jul 25, 2018, at 05:36 pm

Kabul, July 25 (IBNS): An explosion in Afghanistan's  Faryab province on Wednesday left at least eight people injured. media reports said,

Pakistan: Suicide blast in Quetta leaves 29 killed

Jul 25, 2018, at 04:06 pm

Islamabad, July 25 (IBNS): On a day Pakistan votes to elect its next Prime Minister, a suicide blast outside a polling station near Eastern Bypass in Quetta region of the country left at least 29 people killed on Wednesday, media reports said.

Global terrorist Hafeez Saeed seen casting vote during Pakistan elections

Jul 25, 2018, at 02:15 pm

Islamabad, July 25 (IBNS): Globally designated terrorist and Mumbai attack mastermind Hafeez Saeed was seen exercising his voting right on Wednesday in Pakistan.

Pakistan blast: At least 31 killed, 35 injured in Quetta

Jul 25, 2018, at 01:18 pm

Quetta, July 25 (IBNS): At least 31 people were killed and another 35 injured in a suspected suicide attack outside a polling station Pakistan's in Quetta, the capital city of Balochistan, on Wednesday, Geo News reported.

Pakistan: 22 people die in Quetta blast while elections are underway

Jul 25, 2018, at 12:20 pm

Quetta, July 25 (IBNS): At least 22 people were killed in a blast which took place in Quetta, the capital city of Balochistan in Pakistan, as the elections are underway in the country, media reports said.

Afghanistan: Five rockets hit Kabul city, 7 injured

Jul 25, 2018, at 09:43 am

Kabul, July 25 (IBNS): Five rockets hit Kabul city's Afshar area on Tuesday which left at least seven people injured, media reports said.

Pakistan general elections: Voting begins

Jul 25, 2018, at 09:26 am

Islamabad, July 25 (IBNS): Amid tight security, Pakistan is voting to elect new national and provincial assemblies on Wednesday.

Pakistan: Five suspects arrested with fake ballot papers from Umerkot

Jul 24, 2018, at 05:10 pm

Islamabad, July 24 (IBNS): The police on Tuesday arrested five suspects after seizing a stack of fake ballot papers from Umerkot district in Pakistan, media reports said.

Afghanistan: Kabul rockets attack leaves three injured

Jul 24, 2018, at 04:32 pm

Kabul, July 24 (IBNS): Rocket attacks in Afghanistan's Kabul city on Tuesday left three people injured,  media reports said.

Pakistan goes to polls tomorrow, security tightened

Jul 24, 2018, at 04:29 pm

Islamabad, July 24 (IBNS): Amid tight security, Pakistan is all set to vote to elect a new National Assembly and provincial assemblies on Wednesday.

Afghanistan: At least 10 soldiers killed in clashes with Taliban insurgents

Jul 24, 2018, at 01:15 pm

Kabul, July 24 (IBNS): At least 10 Afghan soldiers have died in clashes with Taliban insurgents in the country's Zabul province, government officials said.

Jailed ex-Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif urges people to vote for PML-N in audio message

Jul 24, 2018, at 09:59 am

Islamabad, July 24 (IBNS): In his audio message from jail, former Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has urged people to vote for his Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) in the upcoming polls on July 25.

Taliban gunmen kidnap six people in Afghanistan

Jul 24, 2018, at 09:45 am

Kabul, July 24 (IBNS): Taliban gunmen have kidnapped six health workers from Dawlatyar district of western Ghor province in Afghanistan, media reports said on Tuesday.

Afghanistan: UN mission condemns deadly attack near Kabul airport

Jul 24, 2018, at 08:44 am

New York, July 24 (IBNS): The United Nations mission in Afghanistan has condemned Sunday’s terrorist attack outside Kabul’s airport that reportedly killed and injured scores of civilians.

Dhaka Cafe attack: Bangladesh police charge 8

Jul 23, 2018, at 08:39 pm

Dhaka, July 23 (IBNS): The Bangladesh Police have filed charge sheet against eight terrorists in connection with the 2016 Dhaka cafe attack.

Former Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif is suffering from heart, kidney related problems: Reports

Jul 23, 2018, at 09:53 am

Islamabad, July 23 (IBNS): Ex-Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif is suffering from heart and kidney related problems and has been suggested by a medical team to be shifted from Adiala jail in Rawalpindi to a hospital, media reports said on Monday.

Suicide blast in Kabul kills 14, Vice President Dostum survives

Jul 23, 2018, at 09:03 am

Kabul, July 23 (IBNS): A suicide attack, that targeted the convoy of Afghanistan Vice President  Abdul Rashid Dostum, left at least 14 people killed on Sunday, media reports said.

PTI candidate killed in suicide attack in Pakistan

Jul 22, 2018, at 09:20 pm

Islamabad, July 22 (IBNS):  Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf's (PTI) candidate for PK-99  Ikramullah Gandapur died on Sunday in a suicide blast  Dera Ismail Khan area of the country, media reports said.

Afghanistan: IED blast in Kabul kills 2 children

Jul 22, 2018, at 07:35 pm

Kabul, July 22 (IBNS): At least two children were killed in an IED blast that rocked Kabul city of Afghanistan on Sunday, media reports said.

US voices concern over LeT-affiliated individuals participating in Pakistan polls: Reports

Jul 21, 2018, at 07:06 pm

Islamabad, July 21 (IBNS): The United States has voiced its concern over the participation of Lashkar-e-Taiba-affiliated (LeT) individuals in the July 25 elections in Pakistan, media reports said.

Kabul: Two arrested for planning attacks with magnetic bombs

Jul 21, 2018, at 04:07 pm

Kabul, July 21 (IBNS): Security forces have arrested two people from Kabul city in Afghanistan on charges of planning attacks with the help of the magnetic bombs, media reports said on Saturday.