UN experts urge India to restore internet and social media services in Jammu and Kashmir
New York, May 11(Just Earth News): Raising alarm over the impact of internet and social media restrictions imposed by authorities in the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir, United Nations human rights experts have called on the Government to protect the right to freedom of expression and to pursue an open and democratic dialogue to address the region's social and political conflicts.
Karachi shooting: Five injured
Karachi, May 11 (IBNS): In a shooting incident in Pakistan's Karachi city on Wednesday, at least five people were injured, media reports said on Thursday.
Afghanistan: Roadside bomb hits vehicle, 7 killed
Kabul, May 10 (IBNS): A roadside bomb hit a vehicle in western Herat province of Afghanistan, killing at least seven people on Wednesday,media reports said.
Kabul, may 9 (IBNS): At least eight people were killed in a blast at Parwan province of Afghanistan on Tuesday, media reports said.
ISIS head in Afghanistan killed
Kabul, May 8 (IBNS): Head of ISIS militant group in Afghanistan has been killed media reports said on Monday.
Efforts to impeach Nepalese Chief Justice 'an assault on human rights' – UN rights chief
New York, May 6(Just Earth News): Raising alarm over moves to impeach the Chief Justice of Nepal – who has been instrumental in a number of high-profile and politically sensitive decisions – the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Zeid Ra'ad Al Hussein, warned on Friday that such actions suggest a concerted attempt by the Government to undermine the independence of the judiciary.
Two suicide bombers and a child killed in Kandahar clash
Kabul, May 4 (IBNS) : Two suicide bombers and a child were killed during a brief clash between the assailants and the security forces in southern Kandahar province, Afghanistan's state-run news agency Khaama Press said.
Afghanistan: Premature IED explosion kills Taliban militant
Kabul, Mar 4 (IBNS): A Taliban militant was killed as an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) bomb exploded prematurely in Afghanistan's Balkh province, local Khaama Press reported.
At least eight civilians killed in Kabul suicide attack, ISIS claims responsibility
Kabul, May 3 (IBNS) : At least eight civilians were killed and three foreign troops along with 25 civilians were wounded in a suicide attack in capital Kabul on Tuesday, Afghanistan's state-run news agency Khaama Press reported.
Eleven Taliban insurgents killed in Afghanistan airstrikes
Kabul, May 3 (IBNS) : At least eleven Taliban insurgents including the shadow district chief of the group were killed in airstrikes in northeastern Takhar province of Afghanistan, Khaama news agency reported.
Afghanistan: UN assesses border management to cope with spike in returns from Pakistan
Washington, May 3 (Just Earth News): With an unprecedented 600,000 Afghans returned from Pakistan last year, the United Nations migration agency has completed an assessment of border management capacity at Afghanistan’s two main border crossings with Pakistan.
Afghanistan: US drone strike kills 8 Taliban insurgents
Kabul, May 1 (IBNS): At least eight Taliban insurgents were killed in an air strike carried out by the US military in Afghanistan's Nangarhar province on Monday, local Khaama Press reported.
Afghanistan: Counter terrorism operation kills at least 12 ISIS militants
Kabul, May 1 (IBNS): At least 12 ISIS militants have been killed during a recent counter terrorism operation in Afghanistan's Nangarhar province, local Khaama Press reported.
Pakistan: Fire in Karachi building doused
Karachi, May 1 (IBNS): A fire broke out inside a building at Karachi's II Chundrigar Road area in Pakistan on Monday, media reports said.
Pakistan: Bus plunges into ravine, 11 killed
Islamabad, Apr 30 (IBNS): A bus plunged into a ravine on Sunday morning near Upper Dir area of Pakistan, killing at least 11 people, media reports said.