Afghanistan: Unknown gunmen put private radio station on fire
Jan 22, 2018, at 11:39 pm
Kabul,Jan 22 (IBNS): A private radio station was put on fire by unknown gunmen in western Ghor province of Afghanistan, media reports said on Monday.
Nepal: Bus mishap kills 4, injures 25
Jan 22, 2018, at 10:51 pm
Kathmandu, Jan 22 (IBNS): At least four people were killed as a bus, in which they were travelling, skidded off the road and fell some 150 metres down at Bhantakhola area of Nepal on Monday, media reports said.
UN strongly condemns terrorist attack on Kabul hotel
Jan 22, 2018, at 01:00 pm
Washington, Jan 22 (JEN): Senior United Nations officials, including Secretary-General António Guterres as well as the head of the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) have strongly condemned a terrorist attack on a hotel in the country's capital, Kabul.
Landmine explosion in Afghanistan kills 12
Jan 21, 2018, at 11:52 pm
Herat, Jan 21 (IBNS): A landmine explosion in Afghanistan's Herat province has killed at least 12 people, media reports said.
Kabul hotel siege ends; five civilians and four gunmen killed, 160 rescued
Jan 21, 2018, at 07:39 pm
Kabul, Jan 21 (IBNS) A nightlong siege of Intercontinental Hotel in Kabul ended with the Afghan forces eliminating the terrorists but not before five civilians, including a foreign woman, was killed by gunmen in the Afghan capital, officials said.
Five killed in terror attack in Kabul luxury hotel, two gunmen shot dead
Jan 21, 2018, at 04:36 pm
Kabul, Jan 21 (IBNS) Terrorists attacked Intercontinental Hotel in Kabul killing at least five while security forces eliminated two of the assailants, officials said on Sunday, even as the siege continued.
Pakistan government closes Radio Mashaal operations following ISI report
Jan 20, 2018, at 11:36 pm
Islamabad, Jan 20 (IBNS): In a major move, Pakistan government has shut down operations of Radio Mashaal, a Pashto language broadcaster linked to the US-funded Radio Free Europe, in its country.
Afghanistan: Paktia blast kills 1
Jan 20, 2018, at 10:15 pm
Kabul, Jan 20 (IBNS): A magnetic bomb blast hit Afghanistan's Paktia province on Saturday which left at least one civilian killed, media reports said.
Zainab murder case in Pakistan: Two suspects arrested
Jan 20, 2018, at 09:32 pm
Kasur, Jan 20 (IBNS): Police have arrested two suspects in the Zainab murder case in Pakistan, media reports said on Saturday.
Nawaz Sharif's daughter Maryam Nawaz may contest in next General Election
Jan 19, 2018, at 10:08 pm
Islamabad, Jan 19 (IBNS): Daughter of former Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif-Maryam Nawaz- might be contesting in the upcoming General Election, media reports said.
Suspected Taliban militants killed in Afghanistan blast
Jan 19, 2018, at 10:06 pm
Kabul, Jan 19 (IBNS): Two suspected Talibans were killed in a blast caused by the explosives they were carrying in Afghanistan's Nangarhar province, media reports said.
Pakistan: Imran Khan's PTI website hacked
Jan 17, 2018, at 02:40 pm
Islamabad, Jan 17 (IBNS): Website of Pakistan's political party Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf was hacked on Tuesday, media reports said.
Dire situation for Rohingya children could become ‘catastrophic,’ as new threats loom – UNICEF
Jan 17, 2018, at 01:38 pm
New York, Jan 17 (JEN): As the Bay of Bengal region gears up for cyclone and monsoon seasons, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) is warning that more than half-a-millon Rohingya children already living in “horrific” conditions in makeshift settlements in Bangladesh may face compounded risks of disease and displacement.
Police arrest man resembling Pakistan minor rape-murder suspect
Jan 16, 2018, at 02:03 pm
Kasur, Jan 16 (IBNS): Police have arrested a person, who resembles the Kasur minor rape and murder suspect, media reports said on Tuesday.
In Afghanistan, Security Council reiterates support for efforts to restore peace and progress
Jan 16, 2018, at 01:44 pm
New York, Jan 16 (JEN): The United Nations Security Council, during a weekend mission to Afghanistan, reiterated its support for the Central Asian country’s efforts to restore peace, stability and progress.
In strife-torn Afghanistan, people need support 'more than ever' says senior UN aid official
Jan 16, 2018, at 01:35 pm
New York, Jan 16 (JEN)Amid continuing violence in Afghanistan, the United Nations and the humanitarian community has appealed for $430 million to provide assistance to some 2.8 million people across the country who have been affected by conflict and natural disasters as well as families returning home after years in Iran and Pakistan.
More than 1,800 clerics in Pakistan declare suicide attacks as 'haram'
Jan 16, 2018, at 01:10 am
Islamabad, Jan 15 (IBNS): In a major step, more than 1800 clerics from different schools of thoughts in Pakistan have issued a fatwa where they have declared suicide attacks as 'haram' or forbidden.
Happy with US' Pakistan stance, Afghans award Trump 'Medal of Bravery'
Jan 15, 2018, at 06:17 pm
Kabul, Jan 15 (IBNS): US President Donald Trump has been awarded the 'Medal of Bravery' by a group of Afghan men for his stance against Pakistan.
Pakistan: Senior MQM leader found dead in Karachi
Jan 15, 2018, at 03:10 pm
Karachi, Jan 15 (IBNS): Senior leader of Muttahida Qaumi Movement's (MQM) London chapter, Professor Hasan Zafar Arif, was found dead in Pakistan's Karachi city on Sunday, media reports said on Monday.
Bangladesh: UN agencies working to vaccinate half a million children against diphtheria
Jan 15, 2018, at 02:41 am
New York, Jan 14 (JEN):As part of an intensified response to the current diphtheria outbreak, United Nations agencies are working to vaccinate more than 475,000 children in Rohingya refugee camps, temporary settlements and surrounding areas in Bangladesh's Cox's Bazar.
Pakistan: No person arrested in Zainab case so far
Jan 14, 2018, at 10:17 pm
Islamabad, Jan 14 (IBNS): Muhammad Ameen, the father of abducted, raped and murdered minor Zainab in Pakistan, has alleged that not a single person has been arrested in connection with the case so far, media reports said.
Afghanistan: Ghor blast kills 2, injures 6
Jan 13, 2018, at 09:45 pm
Kabul, Jan 13 (IBNS): At least two people were killed in a suicide blast that rocked western Ghor province of Afghanistan on Saturday, media reports said.
Zainab rape-murder case in Pakistan: Police releases new CCTV footage of 'person of interest'
Jan 13, 2018, at 09:29 pm
Kasur, Jan 13 (IBNS): The police have released CCTV footage showing the suspected person in the rape and murder of minor girl Zainab in Kasur area of Pakistan, media reports said.
Afghanistan: At least 76 militants killed in anti-terrorism drive
Jan 13, 2018, at 08:40 pm
Kabul, Jan 13 (IBNS): At least 76 militants have been killed in Afghanistan on Friday in an anti-terrorism offensive, reports said.
Pakistani court directs police to arrest Zainab rape-murder culprit
Jan 12, 2018, at 10:39 pm
Islamabad, Jan 12 (IBNS): The Lahore High Court (LHC) has directed the police to arrest the culprit involved in the abduction, rape and murder of minor girl Zainab in Pakistan's Kasur area in 36 hours, media reports said.
Karachi: School guard arrested over attempt of rape of minor
Jan 12, 2018, at 09:47 pm
Karachi, Jan 12 (IBNS): A school guard has been arrested in Pakistan's Karachi city on Friday after a five-year-old girl told her parents that the person had attempted to rape her, media reports said.
Afghanistan : Taliban militants suffer heavy casualties in Nangahrar night raid
Jan 11, 2018, at 09:53 pm
Kabul, Jan 11 (IBNS) : At least 20 Taliban insurgents, including four of their commanders, were killed during a special night operation conducted in eastern Nangarhar province of Afghanistan.
Pakistan: Minor girl allegedly raped and murdered in Kasur, protest erupts
Jan 11, 2018, at 01:00 am
Kasur, Jan 10 (IBNS): The alleged rape and murder of a minor girl in Pakistan's Kasur district triggered massive protest in the area on Wednesday,media reports said.
Afghanistan : Foreigners among 21 militants killed in Farah airstrikes
Jan 10, 2018, at 10:08 pm
Kabul, Jan 10 (IBNS) : At least 21 militants including foreign nationals were killed in the latest airstrikes conducted in western Farah province of Afghanistan.
Pakistani journalist attacked by unknown men in Islamabad, escapes kidnapping attempt
Jan 10, 2018, at 09:05 pm
Islamabad, Jan 10 (IBNS): Pakistani journalist Taha Siddiqui on Wednesday claimed he was assaulted by 10-12 men in Islamabad when he was going towards the airport,media reports said.