Nation-building amid insurgency ‘an uphill struggle’ for Afghanistan – UN envoy

Mar 11, 2017, at 01:51 pm

New York, Mar 11 (Just Earth News): The United Nations envoy for Afghanistan on Friday highlighted both the visible progress the conflict-torn country has made and the challenges lie ahead, urging the Government to redouble efforts while calling for continued international political and financial support.

Kabul attack: ISIS releases pictures of attackers

Mar 09, 2017, at 08:38 pm

Kabul, Mar 9 (IBNS): ISIS has released picture of militants who were involved in the attack at a hospital in Afghanistan capital Kabul on Wednesday, media reports said.

Pakistan: Hindu woman axed to death

Mar 09, 2017, at 05:59 pm

Nasirabad, Mar 9 (IBNS): A Hindu woman has been axed to death in Pakistan's Baba Kot area of Nasirabad district, media reports said on Thursday.

Pakistan condemns Kabul attack

Mar 09, 2017, at 03:21 pm

Kabul, Mar 9 (IBNS): Pakistan has condemned the terrorist attack on a hospital in Kabul city of Afghanistan on Wednesday which left at least 30 people killed.

Afghanistan: UN mission condemns terrorist attack on Kabul military hospital

Mar 09, 2017, at 08:02 am

New York, Mar 9 (Just Earth News): The United Nations mission in Afghanistan has condemned on Wednesday's terrorist attack on a military hospital in Kabul for which the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL/Da'esh) claimed responsibility.

Kabul attack kills 30

Mar 09, 2017, at 02:11 am

Kabul, Mar 8 (IBNS): At least 30 people were killed as terrorists attacked Sardar Mohammad Daud Khan Military Hospital in Afghanistan's capital Kabul on Wednesday, media reports said.

Kabul hospital attack: 4 killed, ISIS claims responsibility

Mar 08, 2017, at 10:44 pm

Kabul, Mar 8 (IBNS): At least four people were killed as militants attacked Sardar Mohammad Daud Khan Military Hospital in capital Kabul city of Afghanistan on Wednesday, media reports said.

At least two killed as military hospital comes under attack in Kabul

Mar 08, 2017, at 07:58 pm

Kabul, Mar 8 (IBNS) : At least two persons were killed and seven injured as a military hospital in the Afghan capital of Kabul came under attack on on Wednesday, CNN reported.

People’s Tribunal on Myanmar State Crimes on Rohingya and Kachin victims to be announced

Mar 07, 2017, at 05:25 pm

London, Mar 7 (Just Earth News): On March 6-7, representatives of Rohingya and Kachin victim groups of Myanmar are presenting first-hand, live and recorded, testimonies about crimes allegedly committed by the Myanmar state against their groups to the Rome-based Permanent People’s Tribunal.

Pakistan cannot dictate terms on Durand Line, says former Afghan President Karzai

Mar 06, 2017, at 07:07 pm

Kabul, Mar 6 (IBNS): Pakistan has no legal authority to dictate terms on Durand Line, said former Afghan President Hamid Karzai, according to media reports on Monday.

Afghanistan: Helmand MP wounded in Kandahar attack

Mar 04, 2017, at 07:47 pm

Kabul, Mar 4 (IBNS): An Afghan lawmaker representing the Helmand province was injured in an attack in Kandahar, local Khaama Press reported.

Sri Lanka: UN urges country not to miss chance to advance justice, reconciliation

Mar 04, 2017, at 05:25 am

New York, Mar 3 (Just Earth News): The slow pace of transitional justice in Sri Lanka and the lack of a comprehensive strategy to address accountability for past crimes risk derailing the momentum towards lasting peace, reconciliation and stability, a United Nations report said on Friday.

Bangladesh: ‘Neo JMB’ spiritual leader Kashem arrested

Mar 04, 2017, at 01:32 am

Dhaka, Mar 3 (IBNS): Bangladesh security officials have arrested the alleged spiritual leader of “Neo JMB”, media reports said on Friday.

Perpetrators of terrorist attacks in Kabul must be brought to justice, stresses UN Security Council

Mar 03, 2017, at 06:23 am

New York, Mar 3 (Just Earth News): Strongly condemning yesterday's terrorist attacks in the Afghan capital, Kabul, the United Nations Security Council underscored the need to bring the perpetrators, organizers, financiers and sponsors of such “reprehensible” acts to justice.

Afghanistan: Taliban leader among five casualties in US drone strike

Mar 01, 2017, at 04:32 pm

Kabul, Mar 1 (IBNS): At least five militants, including a Taliban leader, were among casualties in a drone strike, local Khaama Press reported.

UN rights expert calls on Myanmar authorities to protect Rohingya population

Feb 28, 2017, at 04:52 am

New York, Feb 27 (Just Earth News): Concluding a four-day visit to parts of Bangladesh where she met with members of Myanmar's Rohingya community who fled the violence there following attacks on a border post in early October and the ensuing military operations, a United Nations expert called for urgent action by the Government of Myanmar to end the suffering of the Rohingya population in the country.

Afghanistan: Eight ISIS militants killed in airstrikes

Feb 27, 2017, at 10:43 pm

Kabul, Feb 27 (IBNS): At least eight ISIS loyalists have been killed in separate airstrikes in Afghanistan, local Khaama Press reported.

Afghanistan: A dozen Taliban insurgents, including key leader, killed in airstrike

Feb 27, 2017, at 10:40 pm

Kabul, Feb 27 (IBNS): At least 12 Taliban militants, including a key leader, were killed in an airstrike conducted in Afghanistan's Kunduz province by foreign forces, local Khaama Press said.

Fire breaks out in Dhaka factory

Feb 27, 2017, at 06:41 pm

Dhaka, Feb 27 (IBNS): A fire broke out at a shoe factory in Bangladesh capital Dhaka on Monday, media reports said.

Sri Lanka: Prison bus shot at, 7 killed

Feb 27, 2017, at 06:18 pm

Colombo, Feb 27 (IBNS): At least seven people were killed as a prison bus was shot in Sri Lanka's Kalutara area on Monday, media reports said.

Taliban shadow governor killed, claims Afghanistan

Feb 27, 2017, at 03:12 am

Kabul, Feb 26 (IBNS): Afghanistan security forces have killed 21 militants, including Taliban’s appointed governor for Urozgan province and a local commander, while conducting joined offensive operations, officials said on Sunday.

Afghanistan: 42 civilians released by ISIS

Feb 26, 2017, at 10:49 pm

Kabul, Feb 26 (IBNS): At least 42 civilians were released by ISIS in Afghanistan's Nangarhar area on Sunday, media reports said.

Pakistan: Bomb found, defused in Quetta

Feb 26, 2017, at 10:23 pm

Quetta, Feb 26 (IBNS): A bomb was found in Pakistan's Quetta area, media reports said on Sunday.

Delegation CPIFA meets Adviser to the Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs

Feb 25, 2017, at 09:37 pm

Islamabad, Feb 25 (IBNS): A delegation of Chinese People's Institute of Foreign Affairs (CPIFA), led by Ambassador Lu Shumin, called on Sartaj Aziz, Adviser to the Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs, at the Foreign Office.

Wave of violence in Pakistan shows a horrific disregard for human life: Amnesty

Feb 24, 2017, at 10:38 pm

Islamabad, Feb 24 (Just Earth News) Over the past fortnight, a series of bomb attacks claimed by a slew of armed groups has claimed the lives of more than 120 people and injured several more, raising concerns about the protection of human life, said Amnesty International.

Afghanistan: ISIS militant killed before attacking forces

Feb 24, 2017, at 06:34 pm

Kabul, Feb 24 (IBNS): At least one ISIS militant was killed before attacking the Afghani forces, local Khaama Press reported.

Pakistan: 10 killed in powerful explosion in Lahore

Feb 24, 2017, at 04:53 am

Lahore, Feb 23 (IBNS): At least 10 people died after a powerful explosion took place in an under-construction building in Pakistn's Lahore city on Thursday, media reports said.

Pakistan: Lahore blast kills 8

Feb 23, 2017, at 09:06 pm

Lahore, Feb 23 (IBNS): A blast in Pakistan's Lahore city has killed at least eight people on Thursday, media reports said.

Pakistan: Lahore explosion kills 7

Feb 23, 2017, at 07:02 pm

Lahore, Feb 23 (IBNS): At least seven people were killed in an explosion in Pakistan's Lahore city on Thursday, media reports said.

Afghanistan: Shaheen 25 offensive kills at least 7 ISIS militants

Feb 21, 2017, at 07:48 pm

Kabul, Feb 21 (IBNS): At least seven ISIS militants have been killed in the ongoing Shaheen 25 offensive, launched by the Afghanistan government, local Khaama Press reported.