UN chief heads to Bangladesh to spotlight continuing perils facing Rohingya refugees

Jun 30, 2018, at 08:30 am

New York, June 30 (IBNS): The continuing plight of nearly one million Rohingya refugees driven from their homes in Myanmar will be the focus of the United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres when he travels to Bangladesh this weekend – the country where they have found safe-haven.

Rohingya repatriation: China assures help to Bangladesh

Jun 29, 2018, at 07:35 pm

Beijing, June 29 (IBNS): A Chinese official on Friday confirmed that the country will assist in the repatriation of Rohingya mass who have been living as refugees in Bangladesh.

Pakistan: Wall collapses due to rain in Lahore, 8 hurt

Jun 29, 2018, at 06:44 pm

Lahore, June 29 (IBNS): A wall of a mosque collapsed in Pakistan's Model Town area in Lahore city which injured at least eight people, media reports said on Friday.

Afghanistan: Bomb blast in Logar kills 8

Jun 29, 2018, at 03:52 am

Kabul, June 29 (IBNS): At least eight people were killed in a bomb blast that targeted a meeting advocating for peace in central Logar province of Afghanistan on Thursday, media reports said.

Pakistan placed on FATF's greylist

Jun 28, 2018, at 11:03 am

Paris, Jun 28 (IBNS): Dissatisfied with Pakistan's efforts in preventing terror financing, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) on Wednesday has placed the Asian nation on its grey list, following a plenary meeting in Paris.

Guterres condemns killing of Bangladeshi peacekeeper in South Sudan, during armed attack on UN convoy

Jun 27, 2018, at 09:45 am

New York, June 27 (IBNS): The UN chief on Tuesday condemned the killing of a peacekeeper from Bangladesh, who was supporting the delivery of humanitarian aid to vulnerable civilians in South Sudan.

UN official sees ‘unprecedented opportunities’ to make progress on peace in Afghanistan

Jun 27, 2018, at 09:36 am

New York, June 27 (IBNS): The coming months will present critical opportunities for the international community to review assistance to Afghanistan, as the country works towards a lasting peace, stable democracy and self-reliance, the top United Nations official there told the Security Council in New York on Tuesday.

Bus-bike collision in Nepal kills 1 in Nepal

Jun 26, 2018, at 07:43 pm

Kathmandu, June 26 (IBNS): At least two persons was killed and two others were hurt when a motorcycle hit a bus in Nepal's Kamal Rural Municipality-4 of Jhapa district on Tuesday, media reports said.

Afghanistan: Road accident leaves five killed

Jun 26, 2018, at 07:17 pm

Kabul, June 26 (IBNS): At least five people were killed in a car mishap in southern Helmand province of Afghanistan, media reports said on Tuesday.

Pakistan: Pakistan Air Force aircraft crashes, 2 pilots killed

Jun 26, 2018, at 04:59 pm

Islamabad, June 26 (IBNS): A jet crashed during landing at the Peshawar Air Base which left at least two Pakistan Air Force (PAF) pilots killed, media reports said on Tuesday.

Afghanistan: Suicide attack kills at least eight in Kunar province

Jun 26, 2018, at 10:28 am

Kabul, Jun 26 (IBNS): At least eight people were killed in a suicide attack in Afghanistan's Kunar province on Monday evening, local Tolo News reported.

Hafiz Saeed urges youth to play their due role in protecting ideological boundaries of Pakistan

Jun 25, 2018, at 09:31 pm

Islamabad, June 25 (IBNS):  Jamaatud Dawa (JuD) emir Hafiz Muhammad Saeed has urged youth of Pakistan to play their role in protecting 'ideological boundaries' of the country.

President Mamnoon Hussain congratulates President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey on victory in the elections

Jun 25, 2018, at 04:51 pm

Islamabad, June 25 (IBNS): Pakistan President Mamnoon Hussain on Monday congratulated President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey on his victory in the elections held in the nation.

Afghanistan: Seven Taliban militants die in Herat clash

Jun 25, 2018, at 02:01 pm

Kabul, Jun 25 (IBNS): Seven militants affiliated with the Taliban group have been killed during a clash with Afghan soldiers in the country's Herat province, reports said.

Pakistan: Two soldiers killed during anti-terror operation

Jun 23, 2018, at 09:28 pm

Islamabad, June 23 (IBNS): During an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in South Waziristan, at least two soldiers were killed, media reports said on Saturday.

Mortar shells attack in Afghanistan kills 2

Jun 23, 2018, at 07:09 pm

Kabul, June 23 (IBNS): A mortar shells attack in central Maidan Wardak province of Afghanistan left at least two people killed on Saturday, media reports said.

Afghanistan: Taliban kidnap 33 workers in southern Kandahar province

Jun 23, 2018, at 08:22 am

Kabul, June 23 (IBNS): Terrorist group Taliban have kidnapped 33 workers of a road construction company in southern Kandahar province on Friday, media reports said on Saturday.

Pakistan: Pervez Musharraf quits as APML chairman

Jun 22, 2018, at 03:46 pm

Islamabad, June 22 (IBNS): Ex-Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf has quit as All Pakistan Muslim League (APML) chairman, media reports said.

Afghanistan: Gunmen kill four border police, abduct 13 construction workers

Jun 22, 2018, at 01:56 pm

Kabul, Jun 22 (IBNS): A group of gunmen abducted at least 13 construction workers in Afghanistan's Kandahar province on Thursday evening, local media reports said on Friday.

Afghanistan: Man kills four family members in Parwan, evades custody

Jun 20, 2018, at 03:24 pm

Kabul, Jun 20 (IBNS): A man killed at least four of his family members before evading custody in Afghanistan's Parwan province, local media reports said on Wednesday.

Afghanistan extends ceasefire with Taliban; UN urges both sides to work towards lasting peace

Jun 20, 2018, at 09:21 am

New York, June 20 (IBNS): United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres and the UN mission in Afghanistan welcomed on Saturday the Afghan Government’s extension of the unilateral ceasefire with the Taliban, amid an outpouring of support for the truce from war-weary people all across the country.

Taliban ends Eid ceasefire in Afghanistan

Jun 18, 2018, at 09:48 am

Kabul, June 18 (IBNS): It appears that the widely cheered ceasefire between Taliban and Afghanistan security forces is over.

Afghanistan: Suicide blast in Jalalabad city kills 18

Jun 17, 2018, at 08:59 pm

Jalalabad, June 17 (IBNS): At least 18 people were killed in a suicide bombing in Jalalabad city of Afghanistan on Sunday, media reports said.

Afghanistan extends ceasefire with Taliban; UN urges both sides to work towards lasting peace

Jun 17, 2018, at 07:49 pm

New York, June 17 (IBNS): United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres and the UN mission in Afghanistan welcomed on Saturday the Afghan Government’s extension of the unilateral ceasefire with the Taliban, amid an outpouring of support for the truce from war-weary people all across the country.

Afghanistan: Death toll from Nangarhar blast touches 36

Jun 17, 2018, at 07:39 pm

Kabul, June 17 (IBNS): The death toll in the suicide bombing at a gathering of Taliban and Afghan forces in the eastern city of Nangarhar in Afghanistan on Saturday has touched 36, media reports said on Sunday.

25 killed in ISIS attack as Taliban and Afghan forces celebrate Eid

Jun 17, 2018, at 10:30 am

Kabul, June 17 (IBNS): At least 25 people were killed in suicide bombing at a gathering of Taliban and Afghan forces in the eastern city of Nangarhar in Afghanistan on Saturday, media reports said.

Taliban embraces Afghan forces in Eid ceasefire

Jun 16, 2018, at 09:33 pm

Kabul, Jun 16 (IBNS): In a historic development, the Taliban forces have embraced Afghanistan security forces during a ceasefire which was called for festival Eid al-Fitr, media reports said.

Pakistan: Unknown gunmen attack vehicle carrying security personnel, three killed

Jun 16, 2018, at 04:44 pm

Islamabad, June 16 (IBNS): At least three security personnel were killed when unknown men opened fire at their vehicle in Pakistan's Quetta's Sariab area, media reports said on Saturday.

Afghan President Ashraf Ghani confirms death of TTP leader Mullah Fazlullah

Jun 15, 2018, at 11:31 pm

Kabul, June 15 (IBNS): Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani on Friday confirmed the death of senior Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) leader Mullah Fazlullah, who has been gunned down during a drone strike in his country.

World Bank provides $700 million to improve primary education in Bangladesh

Jun 15, 2018, at 08:45 pm

Washington, June 15 (IBNS): The World Bank has approved $700 million to improve the primary education sector in Bangladesh.