Afghanistan: top UN official denounces ‘extreme’ suffering of civilians in Ghazni

New York, Aug 16 (IBNS): With the death toll rising after days of intense fighting for the Afghan city of Ghazni, south-west of Kabul, the Head of the United Nations mission in the country (UNAMA) said on Wednesday that the situation was “unacceptable” and called on warring parties to lay down their arms and seek a political solution to the conflict.

Afghanistan: Blast rocks Kabul, casualties feared

Kabul, Aug 15 (IBNS): A suicide blast hit Afghanistan's Kabul city on Wednesday, media reports said.

Afghanistan: Explosion in Laghman province kills 6

Kabul, Aug 15 (IBNS): An explosion in Laghman province of Afghanistan left at least six children killed, media reports said on Wednesday.

Afghanistan: Six girls, including four from a family, killed in rocket explosion in Laghman

Kabul, Aug 15 (IBNS): At least six girls, including four from a family, have died from a rocket explosion in Afghanistan's Laghman province, reports said.

Afghanistan: Taliban attack kills at least 45 security officials in Baghlan

Kabul, Aug 15 (IBNS): At least 45 security members have been killed in an attack by Taliban militants in Afghanistan's Baghlan province, reports said on Wednesday.

Polish tourist performs Kiki challenge, leaves Pakistan International Airlines into trouble

Islamabad, Aug 14 (IBNS):  Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) is facing criticisms for a video it has made in collaboration with a Polish tourist who is seen doing the ''Kiki challenge'' inside an empty aircraft.

Pakistan celebrates Independence Day today, Imran Khan wishes nation

Islamabad, Aug 14 (IBNS): WIth much patriotic zeal, Pakistan is celebrating 72nd Independence Day on Tuesday.

United Nations welcomes progress toward Afghanistan’s parliamentary elections

Kabul, Aug 14 (IBNS):  The UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) welcomes the recent progress made toward Afghanistan’s parliamentary polls, including candidate vetting and other preparations required for printing ballots on schedule, as testament to Afghanistan’s successful ownership of the electoral process.

Imran Khan accepts King Salman bin Abdulaziz's invitation to visit Saudi Arabia

Islamabad, Aug 14 (IBNS):  Pakistan's Prime Minister-elect Imran Khan has accepted King of Saudi Arabia Salman bin Abdulaziz's invitation to visit his nation in the upcoming days.

Sheikh Hasina feels India-Bangladesh relationship is now at its best

Dhaka, Aug 13 (IBNS): Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday said currently the relationship of her nation with India has touched a newer height.

Afghanistan: Blast close to IEC central office kills 3

Kabul, Aug 13 (IBNS): At least three people were killed as a blast hit near the Independent Election Commission (IEC) office in Pul-I-Charkhi area  of Afghanistan capital Kabul city on Monday, media reports said.

Taiwan hospital fire kills at least 9

Taipei, Aug 13 (IBNS): At least nine people have died as a fire broke out in a hospital in Taiwan, local media reports said.

Pakistan: One killed in Chaman blast

Islamabad, Aug 12 (IBNS): At least one person was killed as a blast rocked Pakistan's Chaman area on Sunday, media reports said.

Group of 50 Taliban join peace process in Afghanistan

Kabul, Aug 12 (IBNS): A group of 50 Taliban fighters have joined the peace process in Afghanistan's Badghis province, media reports said on Sunday.

Imran Khan to take oath as Pakistan PM on Aug 18: PTI

Islamabad, Aug 11 (IBNS): Pakistan's Prime Minister-elect Imran Khan will take oath on Aug 18.