Dire situation for Rohingya children could become ‘catastrophic,’ as new threats loom – UNICEF
New York, Jan 17 (JEN): As the Bay of Bengal region gears up for cyclone and monsoon seasons, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) is warning that more than half-a-millon Rohingya children already living in “horrific” conditions in makeshift settlements in Bangladesh may face compounded risks of disease and displacement.
Police arrest man resembling Pakistan minor rape-murder suspect
Kasur, Jan 16 (IBNS): Police have arrested a person, who resembles the Kasur minor rape and murder suspect, media reports said on Tuesday.
In Afghanistan, Security Council reiterates support for efforts to restore peace and progress
New York, Jan 16 (JEN): The United Nations Security Council, during a weekend mission to Afghanistan, reiterated its support for the Central Asian country’s efforts to restore peace, stability and progress.
In strife-torn Afghanistan, people need support 'more than ever' says senior UN aid official
New York, Jan 16 (JEN)Amid continuing violence in Afghanistan, the United Nations and the humanitarian community has appealed for $430 million to provide assistance to some 2.8 million people across the country who have been affected by conflict and natural disasters as well as families returning home after years in Iran and Pakistan.
More than 1,800 clerics in Pakistan declare suicide attacks as 'haram'
Islamabad, Jan 15 (IBNS): In a major step, more than 1800 clerics from different schools of thoughts in Pakistan have issued a fatwa where they have declared suicide attacks as 'haram' or forbidden.
Happy with US' Pakistan stance, Afghans award Trump 'Medal of Bravery'
Kabul, Jan 15 (IBNS): US President Donald Trump has been awarded the 'Medal of Bravery' by a group of Afghan men for his stance against Pakistan.
Pakistan: Senior MQM leader found dead in Karachi
Karachi, Jan 15 (IBNS): Senior leader of Muttahida Qaumi Movement's (MQM) London chapter, Professor Hasan Zafar Arif, was found dead in Pakistan's Karachi city on Sunday, media reports said on Monday.
Bangladesh: UN agencies working to vaccinate half a million children against diphtheria
New York, Jan 14 (JEN):As part of an intensified response to the current diphtheria outbreak, United Nations agencies are working to vaccinate more than 475,000 children in Rohingya refugee camps, temporary settlements and surrounding areas in Bangladesh's Cox's Bazar.
Pakistan: No person arrested in Zainab case so far
Islamabad, Jan 14 (IBNS): Muhammad Ameen, the father of abducted, raped and murdered minor Zainab in Pakistan, has alleged that not a single person has been arrested in connection with the case so far, media reports said.
Afghanistan: Ghor blast kills 2, injures 6
Kabul, Jan 13 (IBNS): At least two people were killed in a suicide blast that rocked western Ghor province of Afghanistan on Saturday, media reports said.
Zainab rape-murder case in Pakistan: Police releases new CCTV footage of 'person of interest'
Kasur, Jan 13 (IBNS): The police have released CCTV footage showing the suspected person in the rape and murder of minor girl Zainab in Kasur area of Pakistan, media reports said.
Afghanistan: At least 76 militants killed in anti-terrorism drive
Kabul, Jan 13 (IBNS): At least 76 militants have been killed in Afghanistan on Friday in an anti-terrorism offensive, reports said.
Pakistani court directs police to arrest Zainab rape-murder culprit
Islamabad, Jan 12 (IBNS): The Lahore High Court (LHC) has directed the police to arrest the culprit involved in the abduction, rape and murder of minor girl Zainab in Pakistan's Kasur area in 36 hours, media reports said.
Karachi: School guard arrested over attempt of rape of minor
Karachi, Jan 12 (IBNS): A school guard has been arrested in Pakistan's Karachi city on Friday after a five-year-old girl told her parents that the person had attempted to rape her, media reports said.
Afghanistan : Taliban militants suffer heavy casualties in Nangahrar night raid
Kabul, Jan 11 (IBNS) : At least 20 Taliban insurgents, including four of their commanders, were killed during a special night operation conducted in eastern Nangarhar province of Afghanistan.