Afghanistan: Taliban kidnap 33 workers in southern Kandahar province
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Washington, June 15 (IBNS): The World Bank has approved $700 million to improve the primary education sector in Bangladesh.
Dhaka: Awami League leader shot dead
Dhaka, June 15 (IBNS): A ruling Awami League leader was shot dead by unknown gunmen in Bangladesh capital Dhaka city, media reports said.