Balochistan’s cry for freedom: A struggle against oppression by Pakistan
Aug 28, 2024, at 01:17 am
The recent surge in violence across Balochistan, where over 70 lives have been lost in just a few days, underscores a grim reality: the people of this resource-rich yet impoverished province in southwestern Pakistan are being pushed to the edge by a state that has failed them.
Pakistan: 40 people die in separate attacks by gunmen across Balochistan
Aug 27, 2024, at 01:09 am
In separate shooting and grenade attack incidents at least 40 people were killed in Balochistan while 21 terrorists were also eliminated, media reports said on Monday.
Bangladesh's interim government suspends two diplomats serving in India
Aug 26, 2024, at 11:06 pm
The interim government in Bangladesh has relieved two of its diplomats, who were serving in India, from their duties, media reports said.
Pakistan: 23 passengers offloaded from vehicles then shot dead by terrorists in Balochistan
Aug 26, 2024, at 10:18 pm
At least 23 passengers were offloaded from buses and trucks in Balochistan's Musakhel area which left at least 23 people dead, media reports said.
Pakistan plans to introduce polymer plastic currency notes soon
Aug 26, 2024, at 03:48 pm
Pakistan, a country battling a tough financial crisis, is planning to introduce plastic currency in the country as an experiment.
Bangladesh: 50 hurt after Paramilitary personnel, students clash in Dhaka
Aug 26, 2024, at 03:16 pm
Violence returned to Bangladesh on Sunday night when clashes broke out between students and paramilitary force (Ansar) members in the capital Dhaka.
Taiwan detects 12 Chinese aircraft and eight vessels around its territory
Aug 26, 2024, at 02:37 am
Taiwan detected 12 Chinese aircraft and eight vessels around its territory until 6 am on Sunday, Taiwan's Ministry of Defence said.
Pakistan: 11 dead after bus overturns on Makran coastal highway
Aug 25, 2024, at 11:18 pm
A bus overturned in Pakistan which left at least 11 people dead and 35 others injured.
Sheikh Hasina ouster: Ex-Bangladesh Textile Minister Golam Dastagir Gazi arrested in Dhaka
Aug 25, 2024, at 10:55 pm
Former Bangladeshi Textile and Jute Minister Golam Dastagir Gazi, who was part of the ousted Awami League government, has been arrested in Dhaka, media reports said on Sunday.
Pakistan: Bus crash leaves 25 dead
Aug 25, 2024, at 09:42 pm
A bus, which was travelling from Kahuta to Rawalpindi, in Pakistan fell into a ditch leaving at least 25 people dead, media reports said.
Pakistan: Four gas company employees abducted
Aug 25, 2024, at 04:45 am
Unknown people have abducted four employees of Sui Northern Gas company in Pakistan's Bakakhel area with their vehicle.
Pakistan: Employees of Balochistan university protests against non-payment of salary
Aug 25, 2024, at 04:42 am
Hundreds of employees of the Balochistan University of Information Technology, Engineering and Management Sciences (Buitems) recently took out a procession in Pakistan's Quetta city after their salaries were not paid for several months.
Pakistan: Blast in Balochistan leaves two children, one woman dead
Aug 24, 2024, at 11:17 pm
At least two children and a woman died after 13 others were hurt after a blast rocked a market area in Pishin district in Pakistan's Balochistan region on Saturday.
Aug 23, 2024, at 06:32 am
Singapore/IBNS: Singapore authorities are investigating a Bangladeshi national believed to have alleged terror links, who has now entered the country's territory and preached to migrant workers at Tuas Dormitory here on Aug 9 without a permit, media reports said.
Bangladesh's interim govt revokes Sheikh Hasina's diplomatic passport
Aug 23, 2024, at 06:15 am
Dhaka/IBNS: Bangladesh's interim government, headed by Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus, revoked the diplomatic passport of ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday after she fled to India following massive student protests earlier this month, media reports said.
Bangladesh: Postponed HSC examination called off amid protests by students who demanded walkover
Aug 22, 2024, at 08:57 pm
Dhaka/IBNS: The HSC and equivalent examinations in Bangladesh, which were postponed earlier, have been called off completely amid protests from a section of students who demanded that they have to be qualified without any test, media reports said. However, Anti-Discrimination Movement student leaders said the decision taken after the protest by a group is illogical and should be reversed.
Aug 22, 2024, at 12:04 am
Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense has said nine Chinese naval vessels and eight military aircraft were tracked around the region between 6 a.m. on Sunday (Aug. 18) and 6 a.m. on Monday, media reports said.
Twenty-eight Pakistani pilgrims die in Iran bus mishap
Aug 21, 2024, at 08:11 pm
At least 28 Pakistani pilgrims died and 23 others were injured in a bus accident in Iran’s Yazd city on Tuesday.
Singapore witnessing spike in burglaries, Chinese link suspected
Aug 21, 2024, at 05:56 am
Singapore Police have said foreign syndicates, involving Chinese nationals, are appearing to be involved in the recent spate of housebreaking cases in Singapore’s private residential estates, media reports said.
Pakistan: Man decides to end his life after failing to pay Rs. 28,300 utility bills
Aug 21, 2024, at 05:53 am
Burdened by hefty electricity bills, a Pakistani man decided to end his life by jumping in front of a train, media reports said.
Pakistan carries out training launch of Shaheen-II surface-to-surface ballistic missile
Aug 21, 2024, at 04:58 am
Pakistan on Tuesday carried out the training launch of Shaheen-II surface-to-surface ballistic missile, media reports said.
Sindh’s sinking future: Pakistan land grabs and mining crisis unveiled
Aug 21, 2024, at 04:40 am
The World Sindhi Congress (WSC) hosted a critical webinar on “Forced Land Grabbing & Karoonjhar Mining in Sindh,” drawing attention to alarming trends of land seizure and environmental degradation in the Sindh province of Pakistan.
Pakistan: Balochistan's young doctors oppose contractual jobs
Aug 20, 2024, at 12:44 am
The Young Doctors Association (YDA) has rejected the Pakistan government's decision to make appointments to the health department on a contractual basis.
Five people, including three children, die in Pakistan after consuming toxic milk
Aug 20, 2024, at 12:39 am
Pakistan: Five, including three children, die after consuming toxic milk
Bangladesh: Muhammad Yunus vows to hold free and fair elections after reforming judiciary, media
Aug 19, 2024, at 03:32 pm
Bangladesh interim government chief Muhammad Yunus on Sunday vowed to conduct a free and fair participatory election in the country after key institutes like Election Commission, judiciary, civil administration, security forces and media were reformed.
Blast in Peshawar leaves five people including two cops, injured
Aug 19, 2024, at 05:22 am
A blast in Pakistan's Peshawar city on Friday left at least five people, including two cops, injured, media reports said.
Labourers begin sit-in demonstration in Pakistan over passport mandatory move announced by govt
Aug 18, 2024, at 05:19 am
Labourers recently demonstrated in Chaman to protest against Pakistani government's decision to make possession of passport mandatory for crossing the Pakistan-Afghan border.
Aug 17, 2024, at 07:38 pm
Islamabad/IBNS: Pakistan's business policy advocacy platform Pakistan Business Council (PBC) on Friday (Aug 16) warned that several multinational companies (MNCs) are planning to relocate their back offices from the country, with many having already done so recently, media reports said.
New political era in Bangladesh provides ‘historic opportunity’ for reform, says UN
Aug 17, 2024, at 02:24 pm
The political transition underway in Bangladesh represents an historic opportunity to ensure governance is anchored in human rights, inclusivity and the rule of law, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights said on Friday.
Murder case filed against Sheikh Hasina over death of teacher in Bangladesh during student protest
Aug 17, 2024, at 12:36 am
A murder case has been filed against 101 people, including former Sheikh Hasina, in connection with the death of a teacher during the recent student protest in Bogra.