Afghanistan: 32 Taliban terrorists killed in Keran-o-Minjan district
Kabul: As many as 32 Taliban terrorists were killed in Afghanistan's Keran-o-Minjan district, the Ministry of Defence said on Tuesday.
Afghanistan: Security forces recapture district in Badakhshan province
Kabul/UNI/Xinhua: Afghan forces regained control of Kuran-wa-Muntaj district in the northern Badakhshan province on Tuesday after days of fierce fighting, forcing the Taliban militants to retreat, an army officer in the province Abdul Razaq said.
Bangladesh: Chinese people running illegal factories
Dhaka: The recent fire incident in a Bangladesh factory has now brought to the attention the existence of illegal factories in the country, many of which are run by Chinese nationals.
Quetta: Balochistan National Party-Mengal chief Sardar Akhtar Mengal has said every person who raises his voice for his rights has been abused and is angry.
Pakistan: Shirin Mazari fumes over removal of extra security withdrawal
Islamabad: Pakistan Federal Human Rights Minister Shirin Mazari has protested against the PM Imran Khan-led government's decision to curtail her security.
Afghanistan: Taliban opposes Turkey's control over Kabul airport's security
Istanbul/Kabul: The Taliban forces have opposed an agreement between the US and Turkey for the latter to take over security of Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul, media reports said on Monday.
Nepal apex court reinstates parliament; orders to appoint opposition leader PM
Nepal’s Supreme Court on Monday reinstated the lower house of parliament--for the second time this year--overturning the government’s earlier decision in May of dissolving the House. In its order, the court also directed President Bidya Devi Bhandari to appoint Sher Bahadur Deuba, the leader of the Nepali Congress, to the post of prime minister.
Afghanistan: Helmand blast leaves three dead
Helmand: At least three people died as a blast rocked Afghanistan's Helmand area of Afghanistan on Monday, media reports said.
MQM leaders demonstrate in London against Pak PM Imran Khan's threat to assassinate Altaf Hussain
London: Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) members recently staged a protest close to 10 Downing Street here to draw the attention of the British government to the "death threat" to party leader Altaf Hussain by Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan.
Pakistan: Shahbaz Sharif alleges FIA harassed during interrogation on sugar scandal
Islamabad: Opposition Leader in the National Assembly Shahbaz Sharif has claimed that the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) is harassing him in connection with the investigation into the sugar scandal.
Pakistan minister cites Bangladesh to make case for population control
“Let's say Pakistan had enough capacity to provide quality education to only half its kids. If Pak population growth drops to that of Bangladesh, in 10 years we will accommodate every child in the country of primary school age and in 15 years in secondary school," Umar tweeted on Sunday.
Islamabad: Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Health Dr Faisal Sultan on Monday blamed Delta variant as the reason behind the current COVID-19 situation in Pakistan.
Maryam Nawaz slams Pakistan PM Imran Khan, says his election symbol should be 'thief'
Islamabad: Pakistan's key election leader Maryam Nawaz has slammed Pakistan PM Imran Khan and said his election symbol should now be that of a "thief" rather than the cricket bat.
Chinese crackdown: Hong Kong pro-democracy group downsizes
Hong Kong: A leading pro-democracy civic organization has said it is letting go of its paid staff and halving the size of its steering committee after Beijing stepped up its crackdown on opposition activity in the city which has been engaged in a conflict with China over numerous issues.
Pakistan witnessing alarming rise in violence: Reports
Pakistan is witnessing a rise in violent incidents as 203 people lost their lives and 966 were wounded in the country due to various forms of violence during the April-June quarter of this year.