Afghanistan: Taliban militants destroy school laboratory in Nangarhar province

Kabul, Apr 15 (IBNS): A school laboratory in Afghanistan's Nangarhar province was destroyed after Taliban militants blew it up on Sunday, media reports said on Sunday.

Unknown gunmen open fire at residence of Justice Ijazul Ahsan in Lahore

Lahore, Apr 15 (IBNS): In two separate attacks, unknown gunmen opened fire at the residence of Justice Ijazul Ahsan in Lahore's Model Town on Sunday, media reports said.

Pakistan SC bars ex-PM Nawaz Sharif from holding office for life

Islamabad, Apr 13 (IBNS): Putting the political future of ex-Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif in question, country's Supreme Court on Friday disqualified him for life from holding office, media reports said.

Afghanistan: Taliban attack kills 10 security forces in Herat

Kabul, Apr 13 (IBNS): At least 10 security officials have been killed in a Taliban attack in Herat province of Afghanistan, local media reports said.

Pakistan SC disqualifies Nawaf Shariz for life from holding office

Islamabad, Apr 13 (IBNS): In a landmark verdict, Pakistan's Supreme Court has disqualified former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif for life from holding office, media reports said on Friday.

Afghan conflict causes more than 2,000 civilian casualties in first quarter of 2018, UN mission reports

New York, Apr 13 (IBNS): Armed conflict in Afghanistan killed 763 civilians and injured 1,495 in the first three months of this year, the United Nations mission there said Thursday.

Returning home, Afghans continue to face challenges in rebuilding their lives – UN agencies

New York, Apr 13 (IBNS): In 2017, about 58,000 Afghan refugees voluntarily returned to their country after decades aboard only to be met with protection risks and “significant” barriers to long-term reintegration into society, two United Nations agencies working in the Asian country reported on Thursday.

Afghanistan: Four IS militants blown up by own bomb

Kabul, Apr 12 (IBNS): Four suspected Islamic State terrorists were killed when their own bomb blew up in Afghanistan's Chapa Dara district, media reports said on Thursday.

Afghanistan: Taliban attack kills Ghazni's district Governor

Kabul, Apr 12 (IBNS): At least eight people, including Ali Shams Dost, the district governor of Khwaja Omari district of eastern Ghazni in Afghanistan, were killed in a Taliban attack, local media reports said on Thursday.

15 Taliban terrorists killed in Afghanistan

Kabul, Apr 10 (IBNS): At 15 Taliban terrorists were killed during an attack in the Chesht district of Afghanistan western Herat province, media reports said on Tuesday.

Pakistan: Minor girl burnt alive after allegedly being raped in Chichawatni, dies

Islamabad, Apr 10 (IBNS): A Pakistani girl, who was burnt alive after being allegedly raped, died at a hospital in Pakistan's Lahore city on Monday, media reports said on Tuesday.

Afghanistan: 45 insurgents, including Taliban shadow deputy governor for Uruzgan, killed during operations

Kabul, Apr 10 (IBNS): At least 45 insurgents, including the Taliban shadow deputy governor for Uruzgan province, have been killed during various operations carried by Afghan security forces, reports said on Tuesday.

Afghanistan: At least six killed in Herat explosion

Kabul, Apr 10 (IBNS): At least six people have been killed in an explosion in Afghanistan's Herat province on Monday, local Tolo News reported.

Four terrorists detained in Afghanistan

Kabul, Apr 9 (IBNS): Security forces have detained four terrorists, including Taliban’s finance chief for the Mohammad Agha district of central Logar province, media reports said on Monday.

Afghanistan: Taliban, ISIS attack police check post, six security personnel killed

Kabul, Apr 8 (IBNS): Terrorists attacked a check-post in Afghanistan's northern Sar-i-Pul province, leaving six security personnel killed, media reports said on Sunday