Buddhist monks on Thailand trip arrested with 110 kg of cannabis at Sri Lanka Airport
Apr 28, 2026, at 06:45 pm
At least 22 Buddhist monks were arrested at an airport in Sri Lanka after officials discovered 110 kg (242 lbs) of cannabis — illegal in the country — hidden in their luggage.
Apr 28, 2026, at 09:46 am
Restrictions on girls’ education and women’s employment in Afghanistan could leave the country with a deficit of over 25,000 female teachers and health workers by 2030, the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) warned on Tuesday.
Top LeT commander Sheikh Yousuf Afridi gunned down in Pakistan—Mystery gunmen strike again
Apr 27, 2026, at 10:22 am
Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) commander Sheikh Yousuf Afridi was shot dead by unidentified gunmen in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, according to media reports.
Three days missing, then tragic end: Body of Hindu temple worker recovered in Bangladesh village
Apr 27, 2026, at 09:11 am
The body of a Hindu man, identified as Nayan Das, who worked as a temple caretaker, was found hanging from a tree in Khurushkul union under Cox’s Bazar Sadar upazila in Bangladesh, three days after he was reported missing from his home.
Pakistan-China partnership expands: 100 medical centres set for big upgrade in Balochistan
Apr 26, 2026, at 10:52 pm
The Chinese government has extended support to the healthcare sector in Balochistan, Pakistan, with a focus on improving maternal and newborn care across 100 medical centres in seven districts of the province.
Pakistan: Bomb blast near Balochistan Minister’s home sparks panic, CCTV captures suspects fleeing
Apr 26, 2026, at 07:39 pm
A bomb exploded near the residence of Balochistan’s Minister for Irrigation, Mir Sadiq Umrani, in Dera Murad Jamali, Pakistan, on Saturday, according to media reports.
Pakistan: Unidentified men attack police stations in Balochistan, policeman killed
Apr 26, 2026, at 12:11 am
A Pakistani policeman was killed and four others were injured after unidentified armed assailants targeted two police stations in the Dhadar and Mal areas of Kachhi and Noshki districts on Friday, according to media reports.
Pakistan among world’s top 10 hunger hotspots as acute food crisis deepens
Apr 25, 2026, at 05:47 pm
Pakistan remains one of the 10 most fragile nations in the world, where acute food insecurity and malnutrition levels remain alarmingly high, as per the Global Report on Food Crises (GRFC) 2026.
Shocking attack in Pakistan: Armed terrorists kidnap and execute two youths
Apr 24, 2026, at 05:56 pm
At least two young men were abducted and later killed by unidentified terrorists in the Domel area of Pakistan on Thursday, leaving the local community in shock.
Pakistan Army kills 22 terrorists in massive Khyber operation
Apr 24, 2026, at 04:40 pm
Pakistani security forces killed 22 terrorists during a joint intelligence-based operation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Khyber District, media reports said on Friday.
Who is Engineer Muhammad Ali Mirza? Pakistani religious cleric survives attack
Apr 19, 2026, at 08:25 pm
Pakistani religious cleric and lecturer Engineer Muhammad Ali Mirza survived an attack by an unidentified assailant on Sunday, according to media reports.
Fuel shock! Bangladesh hikes prices to record high amid Middle East crisis
Apr 19, 2026, at 04:36 pm
Bangladesh on Sunday night raised fuel prices to a record high, as escalating tensions in the Middle East added pressure to global energy markets.
Terror network busted? Three Balochistan-linked terrorists arrested in Pakistan
Apr 18, 2026, at 06:12 pm
Pakistani authorities have arrested three suspected militants with alleged links to banned groups operating in Balochistan, according to media reports.
Amid Middle East crisis, Pakistan test-fires anti-ship ballistic missile
Apr 18, 2026, at 05:16 pm
Pakistan Navy has successfully test-fired a locally developed anti-ship ballistic missile capable of engaging targets at extended ranges, according to media reports citing the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).
Energy lifeline: India pumps thousands of tonnes of diesel to Bangladesh
Apr 18, 2026, at 11:03 am
Bangladesh on Friday began receiving an additional 5,000 tonnes of diesel from India through a cross-border pipeline, according to media reports.
Cancer patients left helpless: Funds dry up, treatment comes to a halt in these Pakistani institutes
Apr 17, 2026, at 06:43 pm
A shortage of funds is disrupting free cancer treatment services at three major medical teaching institutions in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, according to media reports.
Polio team threatened in Pakistan, case registered
Apr 17, 2026, at 05:53 pm
Pakistani police have registered a case against four individuals for allegedly threatening a polio vaccination team in Sadiqabad on Wednesday, according to media reports.
Bangladesh: Hindu lawyer Chinmoy Krishna Das gets bail, still remains in custody in murder case
Apr 17, 2026, at 09:19 am
Hindu monk Chinmoy Krishna Das was granted bail in one case on Thursday, but he remains in custody as multiple other cases against him are still pending in Bangladesh, according to media reports.
Lashkar-e-Taiba co-founder Amir Hamza shot in Lahore, reportedly critical
Apr 16, 2026, at 03:09 pm
Lahore/IBNS: Amir Hamza, a founding member of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), has been shot by unidentified assailants in Lahore, Pakistan, reports said.
Shock in Pakistan: Gunmen target polio team, police constable killed in broad daylight
Apr 15, 2026, at 05:13 pm
A police constable was killed after unidentified gunmen opened fire on a polio vaccination team in Dera Murad Jamali town of Balochistan, Pakistan, media reports said.
China: Massive blaze at BYD plant sparks panic, no casualties
Apr 15, 2026, at 02:37 pm
A massive fire broke out at a facility of Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer BYD on Tuesday, though the company confirmed that no casualties were reported in the incident.
Xi Jinping proposes 4-point plan for Middle East peace amid US-Iran tensions
Apr 14, 2026, at 11:08 pm
Chinese President Xi Jinping has put forward a four-point proposal aimed at promoting peace and stability in the Middle East, according to a report by Xinhua.
Unpaid hotel bills overshadow Pakistan’s hosting of US–Iran talks in Islamabad
Apr 14, 2026, at 09:34 pm
A diplomatic initiative in Islamabad has drawn scrutiny after reports that the Pakistani government failed to settle dues for the venue hosting recent US–Iran discussions.
Pakistan: Protest storm hits Balochistan Assembly after Quetta killing, Hazara deaths
Apr 14, 2026, at 07:18 pm
Members from both the opposition and treasury benches in the Balochistan Assembly staged protests over the killing of a man in Quetta, media reports said.
Mob takes cops hostage during child recovery raid in Pakistan, dramatic rescue follows
Apr 14, 2026, at 06:38 pm
Police in Pakistan have rescued five personnel, including a woman constable, who were taken hostage by a mob during a court-ordered raid to recover a nine-year-old boy from a village on Monday.
Tribute sparks row: Pakistan regulator pulls up channel over Asha Bhosle coverage
Apr 14, 2026, at 12:02 am
A tribute to legendary singer Asha Bhosle has triggered a regulatory controversy in Pakistan, with the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority issuing a show-cause notice to Geo News.
Job offer turns nightmare: Woman allegedly raped in Pakistan after social media trap
Apr 13, 2026, at 06:09 pm
A young woman was allegedly raped in Pakistan’s Chenab Nagar after being lured to a house by a man who promised her a job.
Terror strikes polio drive: Cop killed on Day 1 of vaccination campaign in Pakistan
Apr 13, 2026, at 06:01 pm
At least one policeman was killed and four others injured after a police team came under attack while en route to provide security for polio vaccination workers in Pakistan’s Hangu District on Monday.
Gunmen strike in Pakistan: Two Hazara community members shot dead
Apr 12, 2026, at 10:20 pm
At least two members of the Hazara community were killed and three others injured in a suspected targeted attack in Quetta on Sunday, according to media reports.
Electricity shock in Pakistan: Bills to rise again from April
Apr 12, 2026, at 06:12 pm
Pakistan’s households are set to face higher electricity costs after the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) approved an increase in tariffs under the monthly fuel price adjustment (FPA), according to media reports.