We have no information regarding arrest of Maulana Masoon Azhar: Swarup

New Delhi, Jan 14 (IBNS): India on Thursday said it has no information that leader of Jaish-e-Mohammad chief Maulana Masoon Azhar has been arrested in Pakistan.

Pakistan doesn't confirm arrest of Jaish chief, says Foreign Secretary talks to be rescheduled

Islamabad, Jan 14 (IBNS) Pakistan on Thursday said it will work with India to reschedule talks loosely set for Friday between the Foreign Secretaries of both countries, reports said.

Pakistan: Ban condemns suicide bombing near polio eradication centre in Quetta

New York, Jan 14 (Just Earth News/IBNS): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has condemned Wednesday's suicide bombing close to the premises of a polio eradication centre in Quetta, Pakistan, reportedly killing at least 15 people, and wounding 25 others.

Pakistan condemns Jalalabad attack

Islamabad, Jan 13 (IBNS):Pakistan on Wednesday condemned the militant attack on the country's Consulate General in Afghanistan's Jalalabad city.

Pathankot attack : Pakistan says Jaish members arrested

Islamabad, Jan 13 (IBNS) Members of Pakistan-based terror group Jaish-e-Mohammad have been arrested in connection with the Pathankot terror attack, reports said on Wednesday quoting Pakistani authorities.

15 killed in suicide bomb attack at polio vaccination centre in Pakistan's Quetta

Quetta, Pakistan, Jan 13 (IBNS) A suicide bomber blew himself up outside a polio vaccination centre in the southwestern Pakistani city of Quetta on Wednesday, killing at least 15 people, mainly police, The Guardian reported.

Suicide attack targets Pakistan consulate near Indian mission in Afghanistan's Jalalabad: Six killed

Jalalabad, Jan 13 (IBNS) A suicide attack near the Pakistani consulates in Jalalabad in Afghanistan on Wednesday morning left at least two people dead as an exchange of fire continued between Afghan security forces and gunmen, reports said.

Explosion, firing near Indian mission in Jalalabad in Afghanistan

Jalalabad, Jan 13 (IBNS) A suicide attack with an explosion and firing was reported near the Indian mission in Jalalabad in Afghanistan on Wednesday.

5.6 earthquake hits Afghanistan

Kabul, Jan 13 (IBNS): An earthquake measuring 5.6 on the Richter Scale jolted Afghanistan on Wednesday, officials said.

Pakistan condemns Istanbul blast

Islamabad, Jan 12 (IBNS) Pakistan on Tuesday strongly condemned the bomb blast in the Sultanahmet area of Turkey's Istanbul city, in which, according to initial reports, many precious lives have been lost and several are injured.

Afghanistan: Darqad district cleared from the Armed insurgents

Kabul, Jan 10 (IBNS): Afghan National Security Forces has cleared Darqad district of Afghanistan from the Taliban, officials said on Sunday.

Nepal: UN political chief encourages dialogue among leaders to overcome differences on constitution

New York, Jan 10 (IBNS) Expressing deep concern about current developments adversely affecting Nepal's humanitarian situation, economic performance and reconstruction efforts, the top United Nations political official today encouraged the country's leaders to overcome their differences on constitutional arrangements through inclusive dialogue and parliamentary process.

Afghanistan: 17 militants killed

Kabul. Jan 9 (IBNS): Afghanistan's Ministry of Interior (MoI) on Saturday said Afghan National Security Forces planned and conducted a joint clearance operation to recapture Darqad district in the northern Takhar province which left 17 militants dead.

Ban congratulates Sri Lanka on first anniversary of political transition

New York, Jan 9 (Just Earth News/IBNS): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Friday congratulated the President of Sri Lanka, the Government and its citizens on the first year of the country’s political transition.

5.9 earthquake hits Pakistan

Kabul, Jan 8 (IBNS) An earthquake measuring 5.9 on the Richter Scale hit Pakistan on Friday, officials said.