Afghanistan: Fifty-one media outlets shut due to violence
Aug 04, 2021, at 11:21 pm
Kabul/UNI: At least 51 media outlets have been closed in Afghanistan due to the spike in violence over the last three months.
Afghanistan security forces thwart Taliban terrorists attempt to damage India-built Salma Dam
Aug 04, 2021, at 10:42 pm
Herat: Afghanistan security forces on Tuesday night thwarted Taliban terrorists' attempt to attack India-built Salma Dam in Herat province, country's government confirmed on Wednesday.
Bangladesh: Lightning hits wedding party boat on Padma River, 17 dead
Aug 04, 2021, at 10:06 pm
Dhaka: At least 17 people died as lightning hit their boat on the Padma River at Shibganj area in Bangladesh on Wednesday, media reports said.
Aug 04, 2021, at 09:13 pm
Kabul: At least eight people died as a car bomb blast occurred near the residence of country's Acting Defense Minister Gen. Bismillah Mohammadi in Kabul on Tuesday.
Pakistan will exercise 'other options' if US continues to ignore, says Pak NSA Moeed Yusuf
Aug 04, 2021, at 08:57 pm
Washington/Islamabad, Aug 4 (UNI) In a show of pique, Pakistan’s National Security Adviser Moeed Yusuf has said that Islamabad has “other options“ if US President Joe Biden continues to ignore the country’s leadership.
Iraq: Put torture prevention laws into practice, urges Bachelet
Aug 04, 2021, at 06:56 pm
New York: Although laws in Iraq criminalize torture and set out procedural safeguards to prevent it, a new report released on Tuesday by the UN Human Rights Office (OHCHR) and UN Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI), makes clear that the practice continues in jails throughout the country.
Families still struggling one year after Beirut explosion: UNICEF
Aug 04, 2021, at 06:39 pm
New York: A year after the devastating explosions in Lebanon’s capital, Beirut, a staggering 98 per cent of families are still in need, according to a survey published on Tuesday by the UN Children’s Fund, UNICEF.
700-plus healthcare workers and patients killed in attacks on facilities: WHO
Aug 04, 2021, at 06:09 pm
New York: More than 700 healthcare workers and patients have died, and more than 2,000 have been injured in attacks on health facilities since December 2017, according to a three year analysis by the World Health Organization (WHO) released on Tuesday.
UN chief underlines commitment to justice for Yazidis in Iraq
Aug 04, 2021, at 06:05 pm
New York: Secretary-General António Guterres has urged the Iraqi authorities to swiftly implement a new law to assist Yazidi survivors of ISIL atrocities, the UN said on Tuesday in a statement marking seven years since the extremist group brutally targeted the religious minority and other communities.
Civilians protest against Taliban and Pakistan in Kabul
Aug 04, 2021, at 05:42 pm
Kabul/IBNS: Amid the clashes between Taliban and Afghan security forces, civilians resorted to protest against Taliban and Pakistan here.
Afghanistan: UN mission demands end to fighting as Taliban advance
Aug 04, 2021, at 05:25 pm
New York: The UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) on Tuesday called for an immediate end to fighting in urban areas, as the Taliban continues a ground assault in the south of the country.
UN chief welcomes 'historic' IMF liquidity boost for governments in need
Aug 04, 2021, at 05:14 pm
New York: As the COVID-19 crisis continues to exacerbate restrictions on government spending throughout the world, the UN chief on Tuesday welcomed the decision by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to approve a $650 billion allocation of Special Drawing Rights to “boost liquidity”.
Afghanistan: Gunmen attack acting Defence Minister's house
Aug 04, 2021, at 03:35 pm
Kabul: A car bomb attack occurred close to the residence of Afghanistan's acting Defence Minister Gen. Bismillah Mohammadi on Tuesday, media reports said.
Antony Blinken, Ashraf Ghani condemn Taliban violence in Afghanistan
Aug 04, 2021, at 02:46 pm
Washington: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Tuesday spoke with Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani when both the leaders condemned the recent attacks by Taliban in the war-ravaged nation.
Macau Election ban: EU, China clash
Aug 04, 2021, at 06:18 am
Beijing: The European Union has slammed China over the decision taken by the nation to bar more than 20 candidates from standing for election in Macau, media reports said.
Ink Girl Supporter: China now charges Ou Biaofeng with subversion
Aug 04, 2021, at 06:15 am
Beijing: A Chinese activist who has spent the last eight months in detention has been charged with subversion, highlighting yet another episode that in China the voice of dissent will not be accepted.
Watchdog says Afghanistan witnessed 80 pct increase in civilian casualties
Aug 04, 2021, at 06:08 am
Kabul: The Afghanistan Independent Human Rights Commission recently released its report where it said 1,677 civilians were killed and 3,644 more were wounded in the first six months of this year, media reports said.
Afghanistan security forces repel mass attacks in several regions
Aug 04, 2021, at 06:03 am
Kabul: Afghan National Defense and Security Forces (ANDSF) recently pushed back mass attacks by Taliban in several Afghanistan regions like Herat, Helmand, Takhar, and Kandahar as violence in the war-torn country continues ever since foreign forces started leaving the country.
Afghanistan: Taliban takes control of six dry ports, national revenue decreases
Aug 04, 2021, at 05:57 am
Kabul: Officials in the Ministry of Finance said on Saturday that the Taliban has taken control over six dry ports of Afghanistan and it has led to a decrease in revenue in the last two months, media reports said.
Aug 04, 2021, at 05:40 am
Kabul: The Taliban forces have started dominating over people in the regions they are capturing in Afghanistan.
London HC directs NAB, Pakistan govt to pay 1.2 million dollars to Broadsheet
Aug 04, 2021, at 05:37 am
London: A London High Court has directed the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) and Pakistan government to pay a sum of 1.2 million dollars to asset-recovery firm Broadsheet LLC by the upcoming week, media reports said on Tuesday.
Pakistan: Supreme Court voices concern over not rebuilding earthquake-hit schools
Aug 04, 2021, at 05:34 am
Islamabad: The Pakistan Supreme Court on Monday voiced its concern over not constructing the schools damaged in the 2005 earthquake.
People demonstrate in Toronto, Paris over Pakistan-Iran's interference in Afghanistan
Aug 04, 2021, at 05:31 am
Toronto/Paris: Hundreds of Afghanistan people demonstrated in Canada and France against Pakistan’s and Iran’s interferences in the war-torn Afghanistan where Taliban has unleashed atrocities and killings to capture power, media reports said.
Imposing lockdown: Pakistan PM Imran Khan slams Sindh govt
Aug 04, 2021, at 05:26 am
Islamabad: Pakistan PM Imran Khan on Sunday slammed the Sindh government for imposing partial coronavirus lockdown against the wish of the Centre as "such a move might break the back of the common man".
Pakistan: Activist calls recently held PoK elections as farce
Aug 04, 2021, at 05:22 am
Kabul: Kashmiri political activist Dr Misfar Hassan has described the recently held elections in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) as 'farce'.
US: New York to mandate COVID vaccination proofs for entry at restaurants, gyms
Aug 04, 2021, at 05:14 am
New York/IBNS: New York will become the first major city in the US to require proof of vaccination for both customers as well as staff in restaurants and gymnasiums, media reports said on Tuesday.
Pakistan: 1000 girls and boys converted to Isam every year, claims report
Aug 04, 2021, at 05:07 am
Islamabad: Human Rights Commission of Pakistan has released a report where it showed around 1,000 girls and boys are converted to Islam every year, showing the dark moments minorities are facing in the country.
Pakistan: Chinese power firm alleges FBR role in delaying shipments
Aug 04, 2021, at 04:39 am
Islamabad: A Chinese company building a 720-megawatt hydropower generation complex on the Jhelum River has said it is now facing trouble and delays in obtaining advance tax exemption orders at import stage from the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) for the last few months, media reports said.
Afghanistan: EU special envoy sees no fundamental change in Taliban
Aug 04, 2021, at 04:31 am
Kabul: The EU special envoy for Afghanistan Tomas Niklasson has said he could not see any fundamental change in the Taliban when it comes to their action regarding establishing peace in the war-torn nation.
Taliban is committing violation of human rights in Afghanistan: Minister
Aug 04, 2021, at 04:11 am
Kabul: Justice Minister Fazel Ahmad Manawi has sent out a strong message to Taliban and said the group is guilty of war crimes for torturing and killing war hostages.