Digital economy has potential to drive ASEAN integration: IT leaders
Jun 02, 2016, at 02:39 am
Kuala Lumpur, Jun 1 (IBNS): In a session on the emergence of the digital economy in South-East Asia at the 25th World Economic Forum on ASEAN, global and regional IT leaders said that countries in the region could miss out on major opportunities.
"ASEAN leaders accept need for deeper integration and inclusive growth"
Jun 02, 2016, at 01:08 am
Kuala Lumpur, Jun 1 (IBNS) For ASEAN to achieve both growth and inclusion, countries in the region are required to pursue greater integration and their respective agendas of reform and liberalization, five South-East Asian leaders told nearly 600 business, government and civil society participants in the opening plenary of the 25th World Economic Forum on ASEAN.
US drone strikes must stop: Raheel Sharif
Jun 02, 2016, at 12:36 am
Islamabad, June 1 (IBNS) Pakistan's Chief of Army Staff General Raheel Sharif on Wednesday said the drone strikes conducted by the US in his nation are regrettable.
Afghanistan: 9 killed in suicide attack
Jun 01, 2016, at 09:09 pm
Kabul, June 1 (IBNS): In a suicide attack, at least nine people were killed and 13 others were injured in an appellant court building in the capital of southern Ghazni province of Afghanistan on Wednesday, media reports said.
Nawaz Sharif undergoes 'successful' surgery in London
May 31, 2016, at 11:21 pm
London, May 31 (IBNS): Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has undergone a successful open heart surgery at a hospital in London on Tuesday, his family confirmed.
May 31, 2016, at 10:29 pm
New York, May 31 (IBNS) The number of Afghans who have fled violence and remained trapped in their own country – where they live on the brink of survival – has dramatically doubled over the past three years, a new report by Amnesty International highlights.
Nawaz Sharif undergoing surgery in London
May 31, 2016, at 10:17 pm
London, May 31 (IBNS): Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif is undergoing an open heart surgery at a hospital in London on Tuesday, his family members confirmed.
Afghanistan: 6 cops killed during clash with militants
May 30, 2016, at 09:46 pm
Helmand, May 30 (IBNS) At least six policemen were killed during a clash with militants in Afghanistan's Helmand province , media reports said on Monday.
Ashraf Ghani wishes Nawaz Sharif speedy recovery
May 29, 2016, at 10:46 pm
Islamabad, May 29 (IBNS) Afghan President Ashraf Ghani on Sunday wished Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif to undergo a successful surgery and a speedy recovery later.
Pakistan PM extends his stay in London
May 28, 2016, at 04:17 am
London, May 27 (IBNS): Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, who is currently in London, has extended his stay in the city, media reports said.
Pakistan confirms Mullah Akhtar Mansour's death in drone attack
May 26, 2016, at 09:51 pm
Islamabad, May 26 (IBNS): The Pakistan government on Thursday confirmed the death of Afghan Taliban chief Mullah Akhtar Mansour during a drone strike in the province of Balochistan.
Afghan Taliban appoint Mawlawi Haibatullah Akhundzada as new leader
May 25, 2016, at 07:14 pm
New Delhi, May 25 (IBNS) The Afghan Taliban apparently named Mawlawi Haibatullah Akhundzada as their new leader following the death of Mullah Akhtar Mansour, media reported on Wednesday.
Sri Lanka: Deadly tropical storm displaces more than 230,000, UN relief wing reports
May 25, 2016, at 01:35 pm
New York, May 25 (Just Earth News): The United Nations humanitarian wing has reported that at least 84 people have died, another 116 are missing, and more than 230,000 are displaced following a severe tropical storm this past week that caused widespread flooding and landslides in 22 districts of Sri Lanka.
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Pakistan confirms drone strike
May 23, 2016, at 02:13 pm
Islamabad, May 23 (IBNS) The Pakistan government has confirmed that the United States shared information that a drone strike was carried out in Pakistan near the Pakistan-Afghanistan border area, in which reportedly the Afghan Taliban leader Mullah Akhter Mansoor was targeted.
May 23, 2016, at 12:42 am
Islamabad/Washington/Kabul, May 22 (IBNS) The US on Sunday confirmed that Taliban leader Mullah Mansur has been killed during an airstrike in a remote area of the Afghanistan-Pakistan border region.
Afghan National Police repels an Armed Taliban attack in Farah Province
May 22, 2016, at 10:47 pm
Kabul, May 22 (IBNS): At least 11 armed Taliban were killed including three armed Taliban commanders following an armed attack, after a group of armed Taliban attacked the Afghan National Police check posts in Anar Dara District of Farah province on Saturday, officials said.
Bangladesh: Village doctor hacked to death, ISIS shoulders responsibility
May 21, 2016, at 07:01 pm
Kushtia, May 21 (IBNS) A village doctor in Bangladesh's Kushtia district was hacked to death on Friday by machete wielding assailants, according to media reports.
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Pakistan: Balochistan minister son missing
May 21, 2016, at 03:08 pm
Quetta, May 21 (IBNS) Son of a Pakistani provincial minister has been missing for the past two days, media reports said.
Afghanistan: Cargo plane crashes, 7 killed
May 19, 2016, at 08:50 pm
Kabul, May 19 (IBNS): At least seven people were killed as a cargo plane belonging to Silk Way Airlines crashed in southern Helmand province of Afghanistan on Thursday, media reports said.
Nearly 1,000 Afghans fleeing their homes daily, warns UN relief wing
May 18, 2016, at 01:33 pm
New York, May 18 (Just Earth News): The United Nations humanitarian wing has reported that since the beginning of the year, about 1,000 Afghans have fled their homes every day due to fighting, and aid workers are struggling to meet the needs of those on the run from hard hit provinces such as Kunduz, Herat and Uruzugan.
Bangladesh University teacher killing: One person arrested
May 17, 2016, at 09:26 pm
Dhaka, May 17 (IBNS) One person has been arrested in connection with the killing of Rajshahi University (RU) teacher AFM Rezaul Karim Siddique, media reports said on Tuesday.
Panama: Nawaz Sharif suggests forming joint committee
May 17, 2016, at 03:01 am
Islamabad, May 16 (IBNS) Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Monday addressed the National Assembly where he suggested to form a joint committee to draft the terms of reference (ToRs) for establishing the judicial commission to probe allegations connected with the Panama Papers leak.
Bangladesh monk killing: Three detained
May 16, 2016, at 02:47 am
Dhaka, May 15 (IBNS) At least three people were detained over the killing of Buddhist monk in Bangladesh, media reports said on Sunday.
Bangladesh: 3 teenagers found dead in Savar
May 14, 2016, at 09:35 pm
Dhaka, May 14 (IBNS): Police have recovered bodies of three teenagers from a dairy farm in Hemayetpur area, close to Bangladesh capital Dhaka, media reports said.
Bangladesh: Buddhist monk hacked to death in Bandarban
May 14, 2016, at 06:37 pm
Dhaka, May 14 (IBNS) A 75-year old Buddhist monk was hacked to death in Naikkhangchhari upazila of Bandarban, Bangladesh, on Saturday morning, reports said.
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May 13, 2016, at 03:23 pm
Rawalpindi , May 13 (IBNS) Pakistan is all set to hang five hardcore terrorists who perpetrated Safora chowrangi bus attack and were also involved in Improvised Explosive Device blast near Saleh Masjid Karachi, killing of a social worker Miss Sabeen Mahmud and attacks on Law Enforcement Agencies.
Bangladesh: Pakistan condemns execution of Motiur Rahman Nizami
May 12, 2016, at 03:20 am
Islamabad, May 11 (IBNS): The Pakistan government on Wednesday condemned the execution of Islamist leader Motiur Rahman Nizami in Bangladesh.
Bangladesh: Motiur Rahman Nizami hanged
May 11, 2016, at 03:35 pm
Dhaka, May 11 (IBNS) Islamist leader Motiur Rahman Nizami was hanged in Bangladesh for crimes during the war of independence from Pakistan in 1971 on Wednesday.
UN regrets execution of six people in Afghanistan
May 11, 2016, at 10:29 am
New York, May 11 (Just Earth News/IBNS): The United Nations human rights arm has expressed regret over the execution of six people in Afghanistan on Sunday, amid serious concerns about compliance with fair trial standards, and reports about the widespread use of torture and ill-treatment as a means of extracting confessions.
UN experts urge Sri Lanka to adopt measures to fight torture and strengthen justice system
May 11, 2016, at 10:26 am
New York, May 11 (Just Earth News/IBNS): Two United Nations experts have urged the Government of Sri Lanka to replace the legal framework that allowed human rights violations to occur and to establish democratic institutions in line with international human rights standards.