Gwadar suicide attack: Chinese Embassy in Pakistan condemns
Islamabad: The Chinese Embassy in Pakistan on Saturday condemned the Gwadar suicide attack and said a thorough investigation into the incident should be conducted.
Afghanistan government formation: Taliban leader Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar arrives in Kabul
Kabul: Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, head of the Taliban’s political office, arrived in Kabul city on Saturday from Kandahar to hold talks on setting up a new government in Afghanistan.
Keep borders open, UNHCR tells neighbours of Afghanistan
Geneva/UNI: The UN refugee agency has called on countries neighbouring Afghanistan to keep their borders open in light of the evolving crisis in the South Asian nation.
Bangladesh: Police arrest Madrasa teacher for 'raping' minor
Dhaka: Bangladesh police have arrested a madrasa teacher for allegedly raping a 10-year-old student from Hilful Fuzul Madrasa in the Bishapara area of Hili Hakimpur upazila, media reports said.
‘No way out’ for imperilled Afghans, broader international response needed
New York: Despite a prevailing “sense of fear” among vulnerable citizens, UN humanitarian agencies and their partners reiterated their commitment to the people of Afghanistan on Friday, informing that they are still accessing those in need throughout the country.
Pakistan: Gwadar suicide bomber attack leaves two boys dead, one Chinese national hurt
Gwadar: A suicide bomber blew himself off up in Gwadar region of Pakistan on Friday which left at least two boys dead and four others, including a Chinese national, injured, media reports said on Saturday.
Pakistan's India paranoia propels it to support Taliban in Afghanistan: Experts
Geo political experts believe that Pakistan cheered Taliban insurgents taking control over Afghanistan due to its growing concerns about its enemy India.
British MP targets Pakistan as PM Imran Khan 'hails' Taliban snatching power in Afghanistan
London: British MP Daniel Kawczynski has asked the UK government to 'seriously consider' the sending of international aid to Pakistan after its prime minister Imran Khan 'hailed' the Taliban and the group's seizure of power in Afghanistan on Sunday.
'Cannot ensure safe transportation of American citizens to Kabul airport': US Embassy in Afghanistan
Moscow/UNI/Sputnik: The US diplomatic mission in Afghanistan warned on Friday that it could not guarantee its citizens in Kabul a safe passage to the airport for evacuation.
Israel's PM Naftali Bennett receives 3rd dose of COVID-19 vaccine
Jerusalem/UNI/Xinhua: Israel's Prime Minister Naftali Bennett on Friday received the third dose of the coronavirus vaccine, the state's Prime Minister's Office said.
Ismail Sabri becomes the new Prime Minister of Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur: Ismail Sabri Yaakob has become the new Prime Minister of Malaysia after the king on Friday named him the new leader of the country.
Bomb hits Ashura procession in Pakistan, 5 die
Lahore: At least five people died and more than 50 people were hurt as a bomb ripped through a Muharram procession in Punjab’s Bahawalnagar district in Pakistan on Thursday, media reports said.
Joe Biden, Emmanuel Macron discuss Afghanistan situation
Washington: US President Joe Biden and President Emmanuel Macron of France spoke on Thursday about developments in Afghanistan.
Pakistan woman Tiktoker sexual assault case: 24 suspects arrested
Lahore: Pakistan's Federal Minister for Human Rights Dr Shireen Mazari said on Friday that 24 men had been taken into custody through geo-fencing and matching record from National Database and Registration Authority (Nadra) for sexually assaulting a young woman Tiktoker in Lahore on Aug 14, a day when the nation observed its Independence Day.
German citizen sustained gunshot injury while getting to Kabul airport, claims Cabinet spokeswoman
Berlin/ (UNI/Sputnik: A German citizen sustained a gunshot injury on his way to the Kabul airport, his life is not in danger, and he will be soon evacuated from the country, German cabinet spokeswoman Ulrike Demmer said on Friday.