Pakistan briefly blocks access to all major social media platforms
Apr 17, 2021, at 04:11 am
Authorities in Pakistan Friday had blocked access to all social media platforms in the country on Friday, media reports said. However, partial access was restored by evening. The move came at a time when the government has been struggling to contain violent protests led by an Islamist group.
US clamps sanctions against Pakistani company functioning as Russian proxy
Apr 17, 2021, at 04:10 am
The US on Thursday sanctioned a Pakistan-based organisation and six individuals for trying to influence the US presidential 2020 election on behalf of a Russian network, the News reported.
Protesters demonstrate outside Pakistani embassy in Hague, demand apology for genocide in Bangladesh
Apr 16, 2021, at 11:56 pm
Hague: A demonstration occurred outside the Pakistan embassy in the Hague recently where the protesters demanded an "unconditional official apology" for the genocide committed by the Pakistan Army in Bangladesh during the 1971 Liberation War, media reports said.
41 Sri Lankan women migrant workers detained in Saudi Arabia for months
Apr 16, 2021, at 11:22 pm
At least 41 Sri Lankan women migrant workers have been detained in Saudi Arabia for as long as 18 months, Amnesty International said in a statement, demanding their immediate release.
Maldivian foreign minister calls for ‘peaceful & stable’ Indian Ocean
Apr 16, 2021, at 10:17 pm
Maldivian Foreign Minister Abdullah Shahid, on a visit to India, has called for a “peaceful, prosperous and stable” Indian Ocean and added that it is essential for the "stability" of the Maldives.
Pakistan govt bans TLP after days of violent protests
Apr 16, 2021, at 05:05 am
Islamabad: The Pakistan government on Thursday formally banned the Tehreek-i-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) after days of violent protests by the members of the radical islamist group following the arrest of their leader.
Pakistan approaches Twitter to block contents directed against judiciary
Apr 16, 2021, at 04:58 am
Islamabad: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has asked micro-blogging site Twitter to block and remove malicious “trends and tweets” vilifying the superior judiciary of the country, media reports said.
Chinese challenge: Taiwan gearing up to welcome Mike Pompeo
Apr 16, 2021, at 04:53 am
Taiwan is gearing up to welcome former US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo later this year, a development that might anger China further.
Pakistan: Blast during football match leaves 14 hurt
Apr 16, 2021, at 04:24 am
Khuzdar: A bomb explosion during a football match in Pakistan's Lasbela district on Tuesday left at least 14 people hurt, media reports said.
Pakistan plans to ban Islamist group responsible for recent violence
Apr 16, 2021, at 04:01 am
The Pakistan government is considering a proposal to ban the Tehreek-e-Labbaik-Pakistan ( TLP), the radical Islamist group responsible for the recent violent protests across major cities in the country.
Pakistan: Journalists demonstrate over raid at Wana press club, detention of scribe
Apr 16, 2021, at 03:46 am
Bara: Pakistani journalists in Bara town demonstrated on Tuesday to protest the raid at Wana press club and subsequent detention of a media person, media reports said.
US report showcases severe human rights violations in Pakistan
Apr 16, 2021, at 03:35 am
Islamabad: A US State Department released report on human rights violation has identified unlawful, arbitrary and extrajudicial killings and disappearances as major issues in Pakistan, media reports said.
US, NATO announce troop withdrawal; Ghani says respect decision
Apr 16, 2021, at 02:19 am
Afghan President Ashraf Ghani said he respected the US decision to withdraw US and NATO troops from Afghanistan, adding the government will continue to work with the US and the NATO allies for peace efforts, reported TOLOnews.
Crisis between India, Pakistan to become more intense: US report
Apr 16, 2021, at 02:13 am
Washington:A US report has said the crisis between India and Pakistan will become 'more intense' ahead.
Plea to PPP and ANP to rejoin Pakistani opposition alliance
Apr 16, 2021, at 01:44 am
The chief of the opposition alliance in Pakistan has asked two constituents, Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and Awami National Party (ANP), to “reconsider” their decision of quitting the alliance but declared that the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) will continue its struggle even if the two parties do not return to its fold, according to a report in Dawn.
Thaw in India-Pakistan ties chance to demonstrate intentions
Apr 14, 2021, at 11:37 pm
As the Pakistan-India peace process — or at least the shaky beginnings of the latest round — moves forward, several questions swirl over the direction it will take, according to an editorial in Dawn.
Four South Asian nations conclude military exercise in Bangladesh
Apr 14, 2021, at 11:32 pm
A ten-day multinational military exercise called Shantir Ogrosena (Vanguards of Peace) - involving four South Asian nations - aimed at strengthening defence ties and enhance interoperability amongst neighbourhood countries, ended on Monday at Bangabandhu Senanibas (BBS) in Bangladesh. Troops from Bangladesh, India, Bhutan and Sri Lanka participated in the unique exercise that began on April 4,
US Congresswoman keen on strengthening Bangladesh-US ties
Apr 14, 2021, at 11:21 pm
US Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon termed herself as a "friend of Bangladesh" and expressed her keen interest in strengthening Bangladesh-US cooperation on wide-ranging issues. She made the remarks on Tuesday while addressing a community reception in Philadelphia organised by Bangladeshi American community to welcome Bangladesh Ambassador M Shahidul Islam.
Four killed, thousands injured as Islamist violence rocks Pakistan
Apr 14, 2021, at 11:14 pm
At least four people were killed and thousands injured, including members of security forces, as violent protests, led by a radical Islamist group, Tehreek-e Labbaik Pakistan (TLP), continued for the second day on Tuesday across major cities in Pakistan, forcing the government to deploy paramilitary forces.
Bangladesh: Hindu houses, temple attacked in Satkhira
Apr 14, 2021, at 10:53 pm
Dhaka: Unknown people attacked several homes and a Hindu temple in Satkhira region of Bangladesh on Tuesday, media reports said on Wednesday.
Pakistan records fresh 135 deaths due to COVID-19
Apr 14, 2021, at 10:27 pm
Islamabad: Pakistan on Wednesday recorded a massive fatality due to COVID-19 as the country registered 135 deaths in the last 24 hours, media reports said.
China protests US delegation's visit to Taiwan
Apr 14, 2021, at 09:51 pm
Beijing/UNI: China has expressed protest to the United States in light of an unofficial delegation's visit to Taiwan, the Chinese Foreign Ministry's spokesman, Zhao Lijian, said on Wednesday.
Strict restrictions imposed across Bangladesh to fight Covid-19
Apr 14, 2021, at 09:47 pm
Dhaka/UNI: Strict restrictions have been imposed across Bangladesh for eight days (from 6 am on April 14 to 12 midnight on April 21) to deal with the ongoing second wave of coronavirus.
German envoy warns Sri Lanka against fantasizing Hitler
Apr 14, 2021, at 09:22 pm
Holger Seubert, the German Ambassador to Colombo, warned Sri Lankans against fantasizing about Adolf Hilter after a minister and an influential Buddhist made controversial remarks asking Sri Lankan leadership to become more like Hitler.
Nepal mulls closing schools amid virus surge
Apr 14, 2021, at 09:13 pm
As the renewed wave of the Covid-19 hits countries in the South Asia region, authorities in Nepal have been mulling over closing schools and educational facilities in major cities for one month, a report in the Himalayan Times suggests.
Pakistan: Blast during football match in Karachi leaves seven hurt
Apr 14, 2021, at 02:51 pm
Karachi: A blast during a football match in Karachi's Hub area in Pakistan on Tuesday left at least seven people hurt, media reports said.
UK adds Pakistan in high-risk country for terror financing; Pakistan opposes
Apr 14, 2021, at 12:22 am
The United Kingdom government has put Pakistan on the list of 21 countries that are considered high-risk countries for money laundering and terror financing. The country still remains on the grey list of the global terror watchdog, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF). Pakistan’s Foreign Office on Monday expressed reservations on the inclusion, calling the move “devoid of facts”.
Colombo Port city to become Chinese colony: Sri Lankan opposition party
Apr 14, 2021, at 12:16 am
The proposed Colombo Port City Economic Commission Bill will turn the Colombo Port City--a dream project of Sri Lankan Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa--into a Chinese colony, an opposition party in Sri Lanka alleged.
Two killed in violence as Pakistan arrests chief of Islamist group
Apr 14, 2021, at 12:12 am
At least two people have been killed and several wounded in violence that spread across major cities in Pakistan following the arrest of a radical Islamist leader, reports say. Lahore, Gujranwala, Islamabad, and Peshwar were the worst affected cities on Monday.
Nepal has $9.2 billion untapped export potential: World Bank
Apr 13, 2021, at 11:57 pm
Nepal has untapped export potential worth an estimated $9.2 billion, The Kathmandu Post reported quoting a new World Bank finding.