Afghan security forces bust Chinese intelligence network, 10 spies arrested
Jan 01, 2021, at 07:40 pm
Kabul: Afghanistan security forces have busted a 10-member Chinese module operating a terror cell in the capital city of Kabul, media reports said on Wednesday.
Pakistan Minister says Nawaz Sharif's passport to be cancelled on Feb 16
Dec 30, 2020, at 11:08 pm
Islamabad: Pakistan's Minister for Interior Sheikh Rashid Ahmed on Wednesday said the passport of former Prime Minister of the country Nawaz Sharif will be cancelled on Feb 16.
Afghan Army Pilot shot dead in Kandahar
Dec 30, 2020, at 10:52 pm
Kabul: An Afghanistan military helicopter pilot was shot dead by unidentified gunmen in PD14 of Kandahar city of Afghanistan on Wednesday, media reports said.
Afghanistan: ISIS finance manager arrested
Dec 30, 2020, at 10:35 pm
Kabul: Afghanistan security forces have arrested six terrorists, including the finance manager of terror group Islamic State, media reports said on Wednesday.
Singapore: Man who spied in US for China arrested
Dec 30, 2020, at 10:04 pm
Singapore City/UNI: The Internal Security Department (ISD) of Singapore on Wednesday arrested the Singaporean man, Dickson Yeo Jun Wei, who was spying on the United States for China and spent 14 months in a US prison, the ISD said.
Journalist Daniel Pearl murder case: US ‘stands ready’ to try prime accused Omar Shiekh
Dec 30, 2020, at 09:57 pm
Washington: The US Attorney General on Wednesday said his nation 'stands ready' to take custody of Omar Sheikh, the prime accused in the murder of journalist Daniel Pearl.
Pakistan: Death toll due to COVID-19 croisses 10,000
Dec 30, 2020, at 09:50 pm
Islamabad: Pakistan added 55 new deaths due to COVID-19, taking the total death toll due to the disease to cross 10,000-mark.
Nepalese youth protests against Chinese interference in domestic politics
Dec 30, 2020, at 07:20 pm
Kathmandu/IBNS: The Nepalese youth has launched a protest against China for its interference in the internal political matters of Kathmandu.
Japan tech firms diversify supply chains from China, reveals poll
Dec 30, 2020, at 02:41 pm
Tokyo/UNI: More than 40 percent of Japanese companies which possess sensitive technology linked to security are currently shifting their parts procurement and manufacturing bases from China so as to diversify their supply chains, reveals a survey conducted by Kyodo News agency.
Pakistan authorities to seal off Gwadar port in Balochistan to protect Chinese firms
Dec 30, 2020, at 02:02 am
Beijing: Pakistani authorities are planning to fence off the entire 24-square-kilometer area surrounding the Gwadar seaport, which is located in Balochistan, to secure what they call the “crown jewel” of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), media reports said.
Pakistan: PDM alliance demands stepping down of PM Imran Khan
Dec 30, 2020, at 01:45 am
Islamabad: Senior leaders of the key alliance Pakistan Democratic Movement assembled in Larkana region of the country on Sunday to mark the 13th death anniversary of former prime minister Benazir Bhutto.
China: Citizen journalist Zhang Zhan jailed over Wuhan reporting
Dec 30, 2020, at 01:35 am
Beijing: China has jailed a citizen journalist for reporting on the Wuhan COVID-19 outbreak, media reports said.
Afghanistan: 2 doctors abducted by armed men
Dec 30, 2020, at 12:15 am
Kabul: Unidentified armed men have abducted two doctors from a clinic in Bagram district of Afghanistan's central Parwan province, media reports said on Tuesday.
Chinese national in Russia forged COVID-19 test results to go home: Chinese Embassy
Dec 29, 2020, at 09:22 pm
Moscow/Sputnik: A Chinese national living in Russia changed his COVID-19 test results to board a flight back to China and tested positive upon returning, the Chinese Embassy in Russia said on Tuesday.
Running country is not same as managing cricket team|: Imran Khan
Dec 29, 2020, at 09:09 pm
Islamabad: Targeting PM Imran Khan, Pakistan's former President Asif Ali Zardari has said running a country is 'not the same as managing a cricket team'.
Landmine blast rocks Afghanistan, no casualty
Dec 29, 2020, at 09:04 pm
Kabul: A landmine blast rocked Afghanistan's Kabul city on Tuesday, media reports said.
Smuggling issue hits trade bond between Pakistan-Iran
Dec 29, 2020, at 05:57 pm
Islamabad: Smuggling of goods remains high between Pakistan and Iran due to high tariffs despite a preferential trade agreement (PTA) and memorandums of understanding (MoUs) inked between the two nations, media reports said.
China is using Huawei-made cameras to spy on African Union Headquarters
Dec 29, 2020, at 05:49 pm
A report has emerged alleging that Chinese hackers had been obtaining security camera footage from inside the African Union (AU) headquarters building in Ethiopia which is an indication of Beijing’s objectives in the resource rich continent.
WeChat is now emerging as surveillance tool in China
Dec 29, 2020, at 05:44 pm
Beijing: China's WeChat app has turned out as one of the most powerful tools in Beijing for monitoring the public, censoring speech and punishing people who voice discontent with the government, media reports said.
China delays Australian writer Yang Hengjun’s espionage trial for three months
Dec 29, 2020, at 05:20 pm
China delays Australian writer Yang Hengjun’s espionage trial for three months
Bangladesh: Dhaka witnesses protest against Karima Baloch's death
Dec 29, 2020, at 03:12 pm
Dhaka: Members of Bangladesh Muktijuddha Mancha on Sunday protested in Dhaka city against the death of activist Karima Baloch in Canada recently.
Maryam Nawaz Sharif targets PM Imran Khan, calls him 'incompetent'
Dec 29, 2020, at 02:41 pm
Islamabad: Pakistan's key opposition leader Maryam Nawaz Sharif targeted PM Imran Khan by calling him 'incompetent'.
Afghanistan: Unknown gunmen kill two revenue department workers in Ghazni
Dec 28, 2020, at 10:26 pm
Kabul: Unknown gunmen shot dead two revenue department workers in Afghanistan's Ghazni region on Monday, media reports said.
Bangladeshi spiritual leader Dewanbagi Pir dies
Dec 28, 2020, at 09:43 pm
Dhaka/UNI: The founder and proprietor of Dewanbagi Darbar Sharif Pir Syed Mahbub-e-Khoda passed away here on Monday.
Bangladesh: Rohingyas new group to shift Bhasan Char
Dec 28, 2020, at 09:29 pm
Dhaka/UNI: Bangladesh will move a second group of Rohingya refugees to a low-lying island in the Bay of Bengal on Tuesday, officials said, despite calls by rights groups to stop the relocation on safety grounds.
Experts see no improvement in Australia-China bond next year
Dec 28, 2020, at 06:27 pm
Melbourne: Experts believe the deteriorating relationship between Australia and China may not be brighter in 2021.
Karima Baloch death: Online signature campaign started demanding justice for activist
Dec 28, 2020, at 05:59 pm
London: An online signature campaign has been initiated demanding justice for activist Karima Baloch who was found dead in Canada recently.
Baloch Human Rights Council demands UN to intervene for proper probe into Karima Baloch death
Dec 28, 2020, at 05:46 pm
London: The Baloch Human Rights Council (BHRC) has demanded the United Nations intervention for a proper investigation into the death of Baloch political activist Karima Mehrab (Karima Baloch).
Pakistan supports Taliban, Al-Qaeda: Afrasiab Khattak
Dec 28, 2020, at 05:21 pm
Kabul: A senior Pakistani leader has said the South Asian nation supports not only the Taliban but also Al-Qaeda to gain their regional goals.
Japan concerned as China is 'buying' land around Tokyo's military bases
Dec 28, 2020, at 05:17 pm
Tokyo: China is buying land near Japan's defence installations, making it another potential area of conflict between the two Asian nations.