Pakistan: Professor killed by unknown men
Lahore, Nov 15 (IBNS): A professor was shot dead by unknown attackers in Pakistan's Lahore city on Tuesday, media reports said.
Afghanistan road mishap kills 2
Kandahar, Nov 14 (IBNS): At least two people were killed when the vehicle in which they were travelling met with an accident in southern Kandahar province of Afghanistan on Monday, media reports said.
Afghanistan: German Consulate attacker arrested by ANDSF
Kabul, Nov 14 (IBNS): One of the three who attacked the German Consulate in Afghanistan's Balkh province, has been arrested by the Afghan National Defense and Security Forces (ANDSF), reports said.
Sharbat Gula to visit India for medical treatment, says official
New Delhi, Nov 13 (IBNS): National Geographic's famous 'Afghan Girl' Sharbat Gula will be visiting India soon for medical treatment, officials said.
Pakistan shrine blast: Toll touches 52
Karachi, Nov 13 (IBNS): The death toll in the blast at a Shah Noorani shrine near Hub in Balochistan’s Lasbella district of Pakistan touched 52 on Sunday, media reports said.
Pakistan shrine blast: IS claims responsibility
Karachi, Nov 13 (IBNS): Militant group Islamic State on Saturday claimed responsibility of the blast which hit Shah Noorani shrine close to Hub in Balochistan’s Lasbella district of Pakistan, media reports said.
Hasina asks countrymen to stand beside religious minorities
Dhaka, Nov 12 (IBNS): Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina asked people of her nation to stand beside religious minorities and ensure they get security.
Gulbuddin Hekmatyar urges Trump to withdraw forces from Afghanistan
Kabul, Nov 12 (IBNS): Hezb-e-Islami leader Gulbuddin Hekmatyar has urged the newly elected US President Donald Trump to withdraw the US forces from Afghanistan, reports said.
Afghanistan: 13 ISIS militants killed in US drone strike
Kabul, Nov 12 (IBNS): At least 13 ISIS militants were killed in an US drone strike in Afghanistan's Nangarhar province, local Khaama Press reported.
UN mission in Afghanistan condemns deadly attack near German consulate in Mazar
New York, Nov 12 (Just Earth News): The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) has condemned last night’s attack, for which the Taliban has claimed responsibility, against civilians in the northern city of Mazar-e-Sharif, which killed four people and wounded more than 120 others.
All countries should see air pollution in Delhi as ‘wake-up call’ – UNICEF
New York, Nov 11 (Just Earth News): Amid reports that air pollution in India’s capital, Delhi, has hit record highs over the past week, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has called on all countries to pay attention this emblematic case and take decisive actions to tackle the issue.
Taliban attacks German consulate in Afghan city, 2 dead
Kabul, Nov 11 (IBNS) A Taliban suicide car bomber attacked the German consulate in Mazar-i-Sharif city in Afghanistan ramming the vehicle with explosives into the building, killing two people and injuring several, said media reports.
Afghanistan: ANP official arrested for handing over security post to Taliban
Kabul, Nov 10 (IBNS): An Afghan National Police (ANP) officer was arrested on Thursday for his alleged involvement in handing over security posts to the insurgent Taliban group, reports said.
Afghanistan: Md Hanif Atmar receives Wazir Mohammad Akbar Khan Medal
Kabul, Nov 10 (IBNS): Afghanistan's national security adviser Mohammad Hanif Atmar received the High State Wazir Mohammad Akbar Khan Medal from Afghan President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani, reports said.
UNESCO chief deplores killing of television journalist in Afghanistan
New York, Nov 8 (Just Earth News): The head of the United Nations agency tasked with defending press freedom today spoke out against the murder of a broadcast journalist in Afghanistan's Helmand province on 4 November.