Pakistan: Poor internet in Punjab leaves 34 million students' future at stake amid COVID-19
Dec 08, 2020, at 05:19 pm
Islamabad: Online education has emerged as the only alternative option for education in the world hit by COVID-19 pandemic but Pakistan's Punjab region is witnessing a massive challenge as the future of 34 million students is at stake due to poor internet connectivity in the belt, media reports said.
Improved Afghan law still fails victims of sex crimes and violence against women, UN report finds
Dec 08, 2020, at 04:29 pm
New York: Afghanistan’s justice system is continuing to fail female victims of violence and sex crimes, despite a 2009 law that was hailed as a significant step forward in legal efforts to protect them, according to a UN report published jointly on Monday by the UN human rights office (OHCHR) and the UN Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA).
Transfer of Rohingya refugees to Bay of Bengal island ‘must be voluntary’: UN refugee agency
Dec 08, 2020, at 04:10 pm
New York: The head of the UN refugee agency (UNHCR), has voiced concerns over the reported relocation of some Rohingya refugees by Bangladeshi authorities, to an island off the country’s coast, in the Bay of Bengal.
PDM leaders vow to hold Lahore public meeting despite Pakistan PM Imran Khan govt's warnings
Dec 08, 2020, at 04:45 am
Islamabad: Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) leaders once again challenged Pakistan PM Imran Khan and said they will host the Lahore public meeting on Dec 13 despite the government warning of legal action.
Pakistan: Christian girl shot dead for rejecting marriage proposal sent by Muslim man
Dec 08, 2020, at 04:29 am
Islamabad: A Christian girl was allegedly killed after her parents rejected a marriage proposal sent to her by a Muslim man in Pakistan, media reports said on Monday.
Dec 08, 2020, at 12:04 am
Peshawar: Six COVID-19 infected patients died in a Pakistan hospital after oxygen supply at the medical facility ran out, media reports said on Monday.
Bangladesh: Anti-terrorism unit officials arrest two Hizb ut-Tahrir members
Dec 07, 2020, at 11:03 pm
Dhaka: Bangladesh's anti-terrorism unit officials arrested two suspected members of banned militant outfit Hizb ut-Tahrir, media reports said on Monday.
Drugs worth Rs 2.5 billion from Chinese-controlled Gwadar seized by Sri Lankan officials
Dec 07, 2020, at 01:16 am
Colombo: The Sri Lankan authorities have arrested four people and seized Rs 2.5 billion worth of drugs which originated from Chinese-controlled Gwadar region of Pakistan, media reports said on Sunday.
Seoul cancels new year bell-ringing ceremony amid surge in COVID-19
Dec 07, 2020, at 01:07 am
Seoul/Sputnik: A traditional New Year bell-ring ceremony will be canceled in the South Korean capital of Seoul, as the country has faced yet another spike in COVID-19 cases, a municipal government official said on Sunday.
Will resign instead of giving NRO to opposition: Pakistan PM Imran Khan
Dec 07, 2020, at 12:57 am
Islamabad/UNI: Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Saturday said that he is willing to give up his political office rather than to give an NRO (National Reconciliation Ordinance) to the opposition.
Gionee lands in trouble: Chinese court says it implanted malware in 21mn phones
Dec 07, 2020, at 12:35 am
Beijing: China’s Judgment Document Network has found smartphone maker Gionee to be guilty of implanting malware in over 20 million smartphones, media reports said.
Action against China: US terminates five programs disguised as “cultural exchanges"
Dec 07, 2020, at 12:28 am
Beijing: The US Department of State on Friday announced its decision to terminate five programs, disguised as “cultural exchanges,” with the People’s Republic of China (PRC).
Sheikh Hasina upset over the manner Pakistan still treats Bangladesh's founding father Mujibur
Dec 07, 2020, at 12:11 am
Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is believed to be upset over the manner Pakistan still treats founding father of Bangladesh and her father Bangabadhu Sheikh Mujibur Rehman.
Bangladesh making significant economic recovery from COVID-19: Bhutan PM Tshering
Dec 06, 2020, at 11:01 pm
Dhaka: Bhutanese Prime Minister Dr Lotay Tshering said Bangladesh is making a significant economic recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic.
US, UK, other nations mount pressure on China over Uighur torture issue
Dec 06, 2020, at 10:27 pm
Beijing: Several nations across the globe have called on China to respect the human rights of its Uighur Muslim minority.
Tibetan monk arrested by China remains missing
Dec 06, 2020, at 09:50 pm
Dharamshala, India: A Tibetan monk from Ngaba region in Tibet, who was arbitrarily arrested by the local Chinese authorities almost a year and a half ago, continues to remain untraceable, Central Tibetan Administration reported.
Afghan forces kill 28 Taliban militants in Uruzgan, Kandahar provinces
Dec 06, 2020, at 09:06 pm
Kabul/Sputnik: Afghan forces have killed 28 Taliban insurgents during a series of operations in the provinces of Uruzgan and Kandahar, the Afghan Ministry of Defense said on Sunday.
Several nations rejects Chinese claim over 'nine-dash line'
Dec 06, 2020, at 04:46 am
Beijing: In yet another geopolitical showdown with China, at least nine nations, including U.K., France and Germany, have issued statements this year rejecting Beijing's extensive claims in the South China Sea.
Taiwanese in Norway now plans to take nationality case to human rights court
Dec 06, 2020, at 12:25 am
Taipei: Several overseas Taiwanese in Norway are taking a case of national identity to the European Court of Human Rights in 2021, media reports said.
Bangladesh authorities start relocating Rohingyas to Bhasan Char island, refugees express happiness
Dec 06, 2020, at 12:18 am
Dhaka: Bangladesh authorities have started relocating thousands of Rohingya refugees to a remote island, a move which they expect will bring 'peace' to them.
Afghan, foreign military operation in Nangarhar province kills 24 Taliban militants
Dec 05, 2020, at 09:25 pm
Kabul/Sputnik: A joint military operation comprising Afghan and foreign forces in the eastern province of Nangarhar has left 24 Taliban insurgents dead and seven more wounded, the governor's office in the province said in a statement on Saturday.
Pakistan: Illegal detention of Pashtun leader condemned
Dec 05, 2020, at 05:21 pm
Islamabad: The unlawful arrest of Pashtun Tahafuz Movement (PTM) leader and human rights activist Owais Abdal has been slammed by activists.
Pakistani flights operations denied by EU over safety and license concerns
Dec 05, 2020, at 04:53 pm
European Union Commission has rejected lifting the ban on allowing Pakistani flights to operate in their territory due to a number of reservations that it said Pakistan is yet to address, media reports said.
Expert feels China must stop 'wishful thinking' over relations with US under Joe Biden
Dec 05, 2020, at 12:54 am
Beijing: A Chinese foreign relation expert feels that China must stop 'wishful thinking' about US President-elect Joe Biden's administration being soft on the Asian giant ruled by a communist party.
Dec 05, 2020, at 12:36 am
Munich: World Uyghur Congress has slammed China and refuted its claim that it protects cultural customs and relics of ethnic minorities.
China has brought modern-day slavery into 21st century: Rushan Abbas
Dec 05, 2020, at 12:16 am
Washington: US-based Uyghur activist Rushan Abbas has pointed out how “China has brought modern-day slavery into the 21st century”.
Bangladesh can't forget Pakistan's atrocities committed in 1971: Sheikh Hasina
Dec 04, 2020, at 10:52 pm
Dhaka: Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina has targeted Pakistan and said Bangladesh cannot forget the atrocities committed by the country in 1971.
PDM leaders will meet in Islamabad on Dec 8: Maulana Fazlur Rehman
Dec 04, 2020, at 05:27 pm
Islamabad; Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman has said the next meeting of the alliance will be held in Islamabad city on Dec 8.
Pakistan: Court declares Nawaz Sharif a proclaimed offender
Dec 04, 2020, at 05:23 pm
Islamabad: Another all out war against the opposition leaders of the country became evident when the Islamabad High Court (IHC) declared former Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif a proclaimed offender after the PML-N supremo ignored all summonses and proclamations of the bench that was originally formed to hear appeals against his conviction in two graft cases, media reports said.
US body recommends Congress to remove all barriers on US visa rule for people of Hong Kong
Dec 04, 2020, at 05:03 pm
Washington: A US body has recommended to the Congress to remove all barriers on US visa rule for people of Hong Kong.