Pakistan: Under-construction building collapses in Multan,several feared trapped

Jan 10, 2017, at 11:13 pm

Multan, Jan 10 (IBNS): An under-construction building collapsed in Pakistan's Multan area on Tuesday, media reports said.

Afghanistan: At least 19 Taliban militants killed

Jan 10, 2017, at 07:20 pm

Kabul, Jan 10 (IBNS): At least 19 Taliban militants have been killed by Afghan law enforcers in separate incidents in Helmand province, local Khaama Press reported.

Thousands of Afghan children dying of hunger amid ‘unprecedented’ displacement – UN

Jan 10, 2017, at 01:49 pm

New York, Jan 10 (Just Earth News): Despite attempts to increase food aid in Afghanistan, children bear the brunt of the country’s nutritional crisis, the United Nations humanitarian arm on Monday reported, warning that the ongoing fighting has also led to record number of children at risk of abuse and exploitation.

Pakistan successfully test fires Submarine Launched Cruise Missile Babur-3

Jan 10, 2017, at 12:27 am

Islamabad Jan 9 (IBNS): Pakistan on Monday conducted its first successful test fire of Submarine Launched Cruise Missile (SLCM) Babur-3 having a range of 450 kilometers, from an undisclosed location in the Indian Ocean.

Afghanistan: Roadside bombing kills 6 Taliban militants

Jan 09, 2017, at 05:47 am

Kabul, Jan 8 (IBNS): A roadside bombing in the Bakwa district of Afghanistan's western Farah province left at least six Taliban terrorists killed on Sunday, media reports said.

Bangladesh: Maitree Express hits car, 5 killed

Jan 08, 2017, at 09:29 pm

Dhaka, Jan 8 (IBNS): At least five people were killed as the Kolkata-bound Maitree Express train hit a car on a level-crossing at Gazipur area in Bangladesh on Sunday, media reports said.

British High Commissioner meets Pakistan Army Chief

Jan 07, 2017, at 04:20 am

Rawalpindi, Jan 6 (IBNS): Thomas Drew, British High Commissioner on Friday called on Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa at GHQ.

WBC Silver Flyweight Champion Muhammad Waseem meets Qamar Javed Bajwa

Jan 07, 2017, at 04:17 am

Rawalpindi, Jan 6 (IBNS): World Boxing Council (WBC) Silver Flyweight Champion Muhammad Waseem met Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa at General Headquarters on Friday.

Pakistan: Motorcycle-rickshaw collides with train, 8 killed

Jan 07, 2017, at 04:06 am

Islamabad, Jan 6 (IBNS): At least eight people were killed when a motorcycle-rickshaw collided with a train in Pakistan, media reports said on Friday.

Bangladesh : Holey Artisan Bakery mastermind and another JMB terrorist killed in encounter

Jan 06, 2017, at 06:37 pm

Dhaka, Jan 6 (IBNS) : One of the masterminds of last year's deadly Holey Artisan Bakery attack and one of his accomplices were killed in a gunfight with Bangladesh police in Dhaka early on Friday, local media reports said.

Afghanistan: Jalalabad explosion kills at least one, heavy casualties feared

Jan 05, 2017, at 06:26 pm

Kabul, Jan 5 (IBNS): At least one person was killed in an explosion which rocked the Afghan city of Jalalabad on Thursday morning, local Khaama Press reported.

Afgahnistan: Policewoman shotdead by Taliban

Jan 05, 2017, at 03:40 pm

Kabul, Jan 5 (IBNS): A policewoman was shot dead by the Taliban in the Nawa district of Afghanistan's southern Helmand province, media reports said on Thursday.

Afghanistan: Security forces kill 58 militants including 10 ISIS fighters

Jan 04, 2017, at 06:38 pm

Kabul Jan 4 (IBNS): At least 58 militants, including 10 ISIS fighters have been killed in various operations carried out by the Afghan security forces in the nation, local Khaama Press said.

Afghanistan: Suicide bomber killed by own explosives

Jan 04, 2017, at 03:16 pm

Kabul, Jan 4 (IBNS): A suicide bomber was killed when his suicide vest went off prematurely in Afghanistan's southern Zabul province, media reports said on Wednesday.

Dhaka: Fire breaks out at DCC market

Jan 03, 2017, at 03:29 pm

Dhaka, Jan 3 (IBNS): A massive fire has gutted DCC market in Dhaka’s Gulshan-1 area on Tuesday, media reports said.

Afghanistan: Bomb blast wounds six in Herat

Jan 02, 2017, at 08:17 pm

Kabul, Jan 2 (IBNS): At least six people have been wounded in a bomb blast near a mosque in Afghanistan's Herat province, local Khaama Press reported.

Afghanistan: Four people arrested for killing female security officials

Jan 02, 2017, at 06:41 pm

Kabul, Jan 2 (IBNS): Afghan security forces have arrested at least four people in connection with the killing of female security guards last month, local Khaama Press said.

Afghan leadership invites Pakistan Army Chief to visit Kabul

Jan 01, 2017, at 02:40 pm

Islamabad/Kabul, Jan 1 (IBNS): The Afghan leadership has invited Pakistan's Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa to visit the Asian nation, officials said on Sunday.

Bangladesh MP murder: Three people detained

Jan 01, 2017, at 02:26 pm

Dhaka, Jan 1 (IBNS): Bangladesh Police have detained three people who are suspected to be involved in the killing of Gaibandha MP Manjurul Islam Liton, media reports said on Sunday.

Afghanistan: At least 4 Taliban militants killed in Nangarhar

Dec 31, 2016, at 07:13 pm

Kabul, Dec 31 (IBNS): At least four Taliban militants, including a group leader, have been killed in an operation in Afghanistan's Nangarhar province, local Khaama Press reported.

Pakistan: Blast outside mosque, 2 injured

Dec 30, 2016, at 09:17 pm

Islamabad, Dec 30 (IBNS): A blast close to a mosque in Rahim Yar Khan's Shafi Town area of Pakistan on Friday left at least two people injured, media reports said.

Afghanistan: Mortar attack injures 13 civilians

Dec 29, 2016, at 11:13 pm

Kabul, Dec 29 (IBNS): At least 13 civilians were injured in a mortar attack on Wednesday night in Afghanistan's Nangarhar province, local Khaama Press reported.

Afghanistan: Airstrike kills 10 Taliban militants, injures 19

Dec 29, 2016, at 06:25 pm

Kabul, Dec 29 (IBNS): At least 10 Taliban militants were killed in an airstrike conducted by the Afghanistan government in Faryab province, local Khaama Press reported.

Pakistan Army chief confirms death sentences of 8 militants

Dec 29, 2016, at 02:58 am

Islamabad, Dec (IBNS): Pakistan Army Chief Qamar Javed Bajwa on Wednesday confirmed the death sentences of eight militants, officials said.

Afghanistan: US airstrike kills 3 ISIS militants

Dec 28, 2016, at 06:08 pm

Kabul, Dec 28 (IBNS): At least three Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) militants were killed in an US airstrike in Afghanistan's Nangarhar province, local Khaama Press reported.

Afghanistan: Several die in Kabul explosion

Dec 28, 2016, at 05:11 pm

Kabul, Dec 28 (IBNS): Several people are estimated to have been dead following a heavy explosion in Kabul on Wednesday morning, local Khaama Press reported.

Pakistan: 5 killed in bus mishap

Dec 28, 2016, at 03:15 pm

Islamabad,Dec 28 (IBNS): At least five people were killed when a passenger bus overturned due to over-speeding in Pakistan's Sukkur city on Wednesday, media reports said.

Pakistan toxic liquor: Death toll touches 30

Dec 28, 2016, at 12:36 am

Islamabad, Dec 27 (IBNS): The death toll in the toxic liquor consumption incident in Pakistan has touched 30, media reports said on Tuesday.

Bilawal, I will contest polls: Asif Zardari

Dec 27, 2016, at 11:55 pm

Islamabad, Dec 27 (IBNS): Former Pakistan President Asif Zardari on Tuesday announced he and his son Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari will contest in the elections and be in the Parliament.

Afghanistan: At least 4 militants killed in Zabul airstrike

Dec 27, 2016, at 05:47 pm

Kabul, Dec 27 (IBNS): At least four militants were killed following an airstrike in Zabul province of Afghanistan, local Khaama Press reported.