Sri Lankan names Naufar Maulavi as mastermind behind 2019 Easter bombings
Apr 07, 2021, at 09:53 pm
The Sri Lankan government has disclosed the name of the mastermind of the 2019 Easter bombings that killed around 270 people. An Islamic preacher, Naufer Maulavi, has been identified by Sri Lankan security services behind the gruesome attack.
Pakistan industrialists oppose further rise in energy tariff
Apr 07, 2021, at 09:44 pm
Islamabad; Pakistan industrialists have opposed the anticipated increase of Rs 5.36 per unit in base electricity tariff citing that it would strike a blow to the industry, media reports said.
Pakistan: Swat ATC judge among four killed in suspected targeted attack
Apr 07, 2021, at 09:33 pm
Islamabad: In an episode of suspected target attack, a judge of a Swat anti-terrorism court (ATC) was among four persons shot dead in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on Sunday, media reports said.
Japan's Osaka imposes state of emergency due to spike in COVID-19 cases
Apr 07, 2021, at 09:22 pm
Tokyo/Sputnik: Japan's Osaka prefecture has decided to declare a state of emergency due to the spike of COVID-10 cases exacerbated by the high occupancy rate in hospitals, governor Hirofumi Yoshimura said on Wednesday.
Japan to deploy F-35B stealth fighters from 2024 to counter China in East China Sea
Apr 07, 2021, at 05:15 pm
Tokyo: Japan will deploy the F-35B stealth fighter aircraft for the first time from 2024, a move keeping in mind the Chinese threat to Japanese territory in the East China Sea, media reports said.
Sheikh Hasina offers economic zone, high-tech park for US investors
Apr 07, 2021, at 03:32 pm
Dhaka/UNI: Describing Bangladesh as a promising destination for the US business and investment, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday offered a special economic zone (EPZ) and a high-tech park to the American companies for their investments in a large scale.
US wishes to discuss boycotting 2022 Beijing Olympics with allies, partners
Apr 07, 2021, at 02:51 pm
Washington/Sputnik: The US government plans to discuss with its allies and partners jointly boycotting the 2022 Winter Olympics Games in Beijing, State Department spokesperson Ned Price said on Tuesday.
Maldives extends state of health emergency again
Apr 07, 2021, at 12:19 am
The Maldives has yet again extended its state of public health emergency after a surge in COVID-19 cases in the island nation. The announcement was made by the Minister of Health Ahmed Naseem.
Bangladesh offers development assistance to Afghanistan
Apr 06, 2021, at 11:56 pm
Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has offered assistance to Afghanistan for its development. The offer came during her meeting with outgoing Afghan Ambassador Abdul Qayom Malikzad.
Terrorist threat in France remains 'very strong' despite security efforts: Home Minister
Apr 06, 2021, at 11:48 pm
Moscow/Sputnik: French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin on Tuesday said that the Islamist threat in the country remained high even though national security services managed to prevent dozens of terrorist attacks over the last five years.
Apr 06, 2021, at 11:39 pm
The Nepal government promulgated an ordinance regulating the sale of acid and other harmful chemicals in the country, a report in the Himalayan Times said.
Bangladesh disburses $16.5 million to returnee workers
Apr 06, 2021, at 11:28 pm
The Bangladesh government has so far disbursed around $16.5 million to returnee migrant workers as part of the $82 million rehabilitation package, reported the Daily Star.
Pakistan: Imran Khan says that the Opposition doesn’t matter now
Apr 06, 2021, at 03:04 pm
Islamabad/UNI: Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday directed his spokespersons not to criticise the opposition in the media but instead to concentrate on highlighting his government’s achievements, something which is being seen as a major policy shift.
Pakistan’s opposition alliance issues notice to PPP and ANP
Apr 06, 2021, at 12:17 am
The Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM), the umbrella alliance of opposition parties, has issued show-cause notices to two key opposition parties, the Pakistan People Party (PPP) and the Awami National Party (ANP), reports say.
Bangladesh top among South Asian nations in gender equality for seventh time
Apr 06, 2021, at 12:03 am
Bangladesh is the most gender-equal country in South Asia for the seventh time in a row, according to the Global Gender Gap Report produced by the World Economic Forum (WEF).
Model-actress crowned Miss Universe Bangladesh 2020
Apr 05, 2021, at 11:57 pm
A professional model and actress, Tangia Zaman Methila, has been crowned Miss Universe Bangladesh 2020, by Bollywood actress Chitrangada Singh.
Bangladesh suspends public transport as weeklong lockdown begins
Apr 05, 2021, at 11:54 pm
Bangladesh goes into a week-long lockdown from today as it reported the highest ever cases, over 7000, on Sunday. Public transport in the country will remain suspended this week, reported Dhaka Tribune.
British Labour MP calls travel ban on Pakistan ‘discriminatory’
Apr 05, 2021, at 11:51 pm
Naz Shah, a British Labour MP, wrote a letter to UK foreign Secretary Dominic Raab and sought an explanation for putting Pakistan into the list of travel ban countries. She also called the move “consciously and knowingly discriminatory.”
US committed to seeking justice for Pearl’s murder
Apr 05, 2021, at 11:48 pm
The Biden administration has assured the family of the slain American journalist Daniel Pearl that they will continue seeking justice for his murder. Pearl, 39, who was working for The Wall Street Journal, was abducted and killed on 31 Jan 2002 in Pakistan’s Karachi city while working on a story on al Qaeda. A video of his decapitation was later sent to the US embassy.
Nepal’s key opposition party takes lead to form next government
Apr 05, 2021, at 11:42 pm
Nepali Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli may face fresh trouble to continue in his post as the Nepali Congress (NC), the key opposition party in the country, has officially announced that they would attempt forming the next government.
China capable of 'doing anything' to inflict 'damage' to international economy: Ex-Australian MP
Apr 05, 2021, at 06:00 pm
Former Australian Liberal MP Michael Kroger has slammed China and said the country is capable of “doing anything” to inflict more "damage" to international economies.
Whitsun Reef conflict: Philippine Defence Secretary Delfin Lorenzana slams China
Apr 05, 2021, at 05:55 pm
Manila: Philippine Defence Secretary Delfin Lorenzana has asked China not to perform such acts which will disturb peace and stability in the region.
Afghanistan: Car bomb explosion near Kabul kills 3, injures 12
Apr 05, 2021, at 03:32 pm
Kabul/Sputnik: An explosion in Paghman district near the Afghan capital of Kabul killed three and injured 12 on Sunday, a source in Kabul police said on Sunday.
Human Rights Commission of Pakistan backs Balochistan employees' demand to increase pay
Apr 05, 2021, at 05:03 am
The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has backed protesting government employees in Pakistan's Balochistan province who are continuing to hold their sit-in following failed negotiation between the government and their representatives over the issue of salary hike.
Pakistan: Balochistan highways blocked at 20 places over power trouble
Apr 05, 2021, at 04:59 am
Quetta: People in Balochistan demonstrated recently and blocked national highways at 20 places across the province against non-supply of electricity to agricultural feeders.
UK's decision to put Pakistan on travel 'red list' irks Minister Asad Umar
Apr 05, 2021, at 04:53 am
Islamabad: The United Kingdom's decision to add Pakistan to its travel 'red list' has left the South Asian nation's Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Asad Umar irked.
Pakistan postpones card renewal exercise for Afghan refugees
Apr 05, 2021, at 04:49 am
Islamabad: The Pakistan government and UNHCR have temporarily postponed the commencement of the “Documentation Renewal and Information Verification Exercise” (DRIVE) for Afghanistan refugees, media reports said.
Apr 05, 2021, at 04:05 am
PPP chairperson Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari has targeted PM Imran Khan and said the country is not ready to combat the ongoing third wave of COVID-19 due to the government's "refusal" to purchase vaccines for every citizen.
Most Canadians support boycotting Beijing Winter Olympics, says study
Apr 05, 2021, at 02:35 am
Ottawa: More than half of Canadians believe the country’s athletes should not take part in the 2022 Winter Olympics over China’s human rights record, a new Research Co. poll has found.
Bangladesh: A group of 10 heads of missions visited Rohingyas camp in Bhashanchar
Apr 04, 2021, at 10:04 pm
Dhaka/UNI: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs Bangladesh organized a day-long trip on Saturday to Bhashanchar for a group of High Commissioners/Ambassadors based in Dhaka.