8 killed in Afghanistan road mishap

Apr 10, 2017, at 12:05 am

Kabul, Apr 9 (IBNS): At least eight people were killed during a mishap in Laghman province of Afghanistan on Saturday, media reports said on Sunday.

Pakistan: Fire in Karachi building doused

Apr 08, 2017, at 10:58 pm

Karachi, Apr 8 (IBNS): The fire, which broke out at a basement of a residential building in Pakistan's Karachi city, has been doused, media reports said on Saturday.

At least six killed in suicide attack on Pakistan's census team in Lahore

Apr 05, 2017, at 07:40 pm

Lahore, Apr 5 (IBNS) : At least six people, including four soldiers, were killed 18 wounded in a suspected suicide blast targeting census workers in the Lahore on Wedensday.

Pakistan: Cylinder blast kills 1 in Lahore

Apr 05, 2017, at 03:35 pm

Lahore, Apr 5 (IBNS): A cylinder blast in a van in Pakistan's Lahore city has killed at least one person, media reports said.

Afghanistan: Police thwart car bomb attack

Apr 05, 2017, at 12:34 am

Kabul, Apr 4 (IBNS): The Afghanistan police on Tuesday claimed to prevent a car bomb attack in Kabul.

Pakistan: Explosion in North Waziristan, 2 injured

Apr 02, 2017, at 11:20 pm

Islamabad, Apr 2 (IBNS): An explosion hit Pakistan's North Waziristan area which left at least two security personnel injured on Sunday, media reports said.

Pakistan: 20 killed by shrine custodian in Sargodha

Apr 02, 2017, at 08:39 pm

Islamabad, Apr 2 (IBNS): At least 20 people, including six members from one family, were killed and four others were injured by custodian of a shrine in Sargodha in Pakistan's Punjab province, media reports said on Sunday.

INTERVIEW: Mark Bowden on his time in Afghanistan and on revamping international aid

Apr 01, 2017, at 01:20 pm

New York, Apr 1 (Just Earth News): The conflict in Afghanistan is “partially forgotten,” the former United Nations Deputy Special Representative for the country has warned, calling for more aid for displaced families and a greater focus on bridging the poverty gaps.

Pakistan: Blast outside imambargah kills 22

Mar 31, 2017, at 10:02 pm

Peshawar, Mar 31 (IBNS): A blast outside an imambargah at a market in Pakistan's Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province killed at least 22 people on Friday, media reports said.

Afghanistan: Anti terrorism operation kills senior Taliban leader Nasir Ahmad

Mar 29, 2017, at 03:51 pm

Kabul, Mar 29 (IBNS): The most senior Taliban leader, Nasir Ahmad, has been killed in an anti-terrorism operation, local Khaama Press reported.

Bangladesh: Trawler capsizes in Bagerhat, kills 3

Mar 28, 2017, at 09:37 pm

Dhaka, Mar 28 (IBNS): A trawler carrying 100 passengers drowned in Panguchi River in Morelganj upazila of Bangladesh, killing at least three people on Tuesday, media reports said.

Nepal Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal meets Chinese President

Mar 28, 2017, at 02:29 am

Beijing, Mar 27 (IBNS): Nepal Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' on Monday said he had a fruitful meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

Afghanistan: ISIS kills three for supporting police

Mar 27, 2017, at 04:07 pm

Kabul, Mar 27 (IBNS): The Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) militants have executed at least three civilians for supporting the Afghan police, local Khaama Press reported.

Afghanistan: US airstrike kills terrorist leader

Mar 26, 2017, at 09:38 pm

Washington, Mar 26 (IBNS): The U.S. Department of Defense on Sunday confirmed that a U.S. counter-terrorism airstrike conducted Mar 19 in Paktika Province, Afghanistan, resulted in the death of Qari Yasin, a well-known al Qaida terrorist leader responsible for the deaths of dozens of innocent victims, including two American service members, officials said.

Bangladesh road mishap kills 11

Mar 26, 2017, at 04:01 pm

Dhaka, Mar 26 (IBNS): At least 11 people were killed in a road mishap in Bangladesh's Damurhuda upazila on Sunday, media reports said.

Bangladesh blasts: 6 killed

Mar 26, 2017, at 03:20 pm

Sylhet, Mar 26 (IBNS): At least six people were killed as two separate blasts rocked Bangladesh city Sylhet on Friday, media reports said.

36 suspects arrested in Pakistan

Mar 25, 2017, at 11:00 pm

Peshawar, Mar 25 (IBNS): The police have arrested at least 36 suspects from Gulberg and Pishtakhara areas of Pakistan, media reports said.

Afghanistan: Nangarhar police nab mine planter

Mar 25, 2017, at 02:29 pm

Kabul, Mar 25 (IBNS): Nangarhar Police have nabbed a mine planter from the province's Pacher Agam district, local Khaama Press reported.

Suicide attack occurs outside Dhaka International airport

Mar 25, 2017, at 02:44 am

Dhaka, Mar 24 (IBNS): A suicide attack took place near police check post outside Dhaka International Airport in Bangladesh half an hour ago on Friday, according to media reports.

Afghanistan: Premature detonation kills six militants, injures four

Mar 23, 2017, at 03:53 pm

Kabul, Mar 23 (IBNS): At least six militants were killed in a premature detonation of an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) in Afghanistan's Helmand province, local Khaama Press reported.

Vital for Sri Lanka to send message that 'impunity is no longer tolerated' underlines UN rights chief

Mar 23, 2017, at 02:22 pm

New York, Mar 23 (Just Earth News): Presenting an oral update on the rights situation in Sri Lanka, the top United Nations human rights official said that a general lack of trust in the impartiality of the justice system in the country regarding past violations and continuing “unwillingness or inability” to address impunity reinforces the need for international participation in a judicial mechanism.cNew York, Mar 23 (Just Earth News): Presenting an oral update on the rights situation in Sri Lanka, the top United Nations human rights official said that a general lack of trust in the impartiality of the justice system in the country regarding past violations and continuing “unwillingness or inability” to address impunity reinforces the need for international participation in a judicial mechanism.

5 militants killed in Pakistan

Mar 22, 2017, at 10:16 pm

Islamabad, Mar 22 (IBNS): Five militants have been killed in Mirak, Kalaya, Orakzai Agency of Pakistan on Wednesday, media reports said.

Bimstec security chiefs meet to discuss security threats

Mar 21, 2017, at 06:52 pm

New Delhi, Mar 21 (IBNS) : The national security chiefs of the Bimstec countries held their first meeting in the national capital on Tuesday with the objective of strengthening cooperation and tackling security challenges.

Afghanistan bolsters defence, adds four-new light attack aircraft

Mar 21, 2017, at 06:39 pm

Kabul, Mar 21 (IBNS): Bolstering its defence, the Afghan Air Force has added four new light-attack aircraft in its armour, local Khaama Press reported.

South Korea: Former President might face corruption charges

Mar 21, 2017, at 03:57 pm

Seoul, Mar 21 (IBNS): Impeached South Korean President Park Geun-hye might face corruption charges, media reports said.

Tehmina Janjua assumes charge as Foreign Secretary of Pakistan

Mar 21, 2017, at 01:57 am

Islamabad, Mar 20 (IBNS): Pakistan on Monday announced that Tehmina Janjua has assumed charge as the Foreign Secretary of the nation.

Afghanistan: US airstrikes kill 13 ISIS militants

Mar 20, 2017, at 05:22 pm

Kabul, Mar 20 (IBNS): At least 13 ISIS militants were killed in separate airstrikes conducted by the US in Afghanistan, local Khaama Press reported.

Afghanistan: At least 63 militants killed in past week, says Gen. Rahimi

Mar 18, 2017, at 09:35 pm

Kabul, Mar 18 (IBNS): At least 63 militants were killed in the past seven days in several counter terrorism operations in Nangarhar province of Afghanistan, provincial police chief General Abdul Rahman Rahimi said.

Afghanistan: Airstrike kills at least 19 militants

Mar 18, 2017, at 09:34 pm

Kabul, Mar 18 (IBNS): At least 19 militants were killed in an airstrike carried out by the Afghan army in the country's Baghlan province, local Khaama Press reported.

Security Council extends mandate of UN mission in Afghanistan for one year

Mar 18, 2017, at 02:03 pm

New York, Mar 18 (Just Earth News): The Security Council on Friday extended the mandate of United Nations assistance operation in Afghanistan until 17 March 2018, stressing the political mission’s role in supporting an inclusive Afghan-led and Afghan-owned peace process.