IED blast in Pakistan kills five security personnel

Jan 18, 2016, at 10:16 pm

Quetta, Jan 18 (IBNS) An improvised explosive device (IED) blast in Quetta's Margut area of Pakistan left at least five security personnel killed on Monday, media reports said.

Afghanistan: Suicide attack kills 13

Jan 17, 2016, at 11:18 pm

Jalalabad, Jan 17 (IBNS): A suicide attacker blew himself up in Afghanistan's Jalalabad area on Sunday which killed 13 people, media reports said.

Raj Kapoor's birthplace partially demolished: Reports

Jan 17, 2016, at 09:10 pm

Peshawar, Jan 17 (IBNS) Bollywood legend Raj Kapoor birthplace has been demolished by its owner in Pakistan's Peshawar city on Saturday, media reports said.

Jalalabad: At least 11 killed, 13 injured in suicide blast

Jan 17, 2016, at 06:46 pm

Jalalabad, Jan 17 (IBNS) A heavy explosion rocked the Afghan city of Jalalabad killing at least 11 people and injuring another 13, according to media reports.

Mumbai man who went missing in Afghanistan traced in Pakistan

Jan 15, 2016, at 05:15 pm

Mumbai, Jan 15 (IBNS) A 27-year-old Indian man who went missing three years ago has been traced in Pakistan, according to reports in Pakistan media.

We have no information regarding arrest of Maulana Masoon Azhar: Swarup

Jan 14, 2016, at 10:04 pm

New Delhi, Jan 14 (IBNS): India on Thursday said it has no information that leader of Jaish-e-Mohammad chief Maulana Masoon Azhar has been arrested in Pakistan.

Pakistan doesn't confirm arrest of Jaish chief, says Foreign Secretary talks to be rescheduled

Jan 14, 2016, at 07:08 pm

Islamabad, Jan 14 (IBNS) Pakistan on Thursday said it will work with India to reschedule talks loosely set for Friday between the Foreign Secretaries of both countries, reports said.

Pakistan: Ban condemns suicide bombing near polio eradication centre in Quetta

Jan 14, 2016, at 03:29 pm

New York, Jan 14 (Just Earth News/IBNS): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has condemned Wednesday's suicide bombing close to the premises of a polio eradication centre in Quetta, Pakistan, reportedly killing at least 15 people, and wounding 25 others.

Pakistan condemns Jalalabad attack

Jan 14, 2016, at 12:01 am

Islamabad, Jan 13 (IBNS):Pakistan on Wednesday condemned the militant attack on the country's Consulate General in Afghanistan's Jalalabad city.

Pathankot attack : Pakistan says Jaish members arrested

Jan 13, 2016, at 08:51 pm

Islamabad, Jan 13 (IBNS) Members of Pakistan-based terror group Jaish-e-Mohammad have been arrested in connection with the Pathankot terror attack, reports said on Wednesday quoting Pakistani authorities.

15 killed in suicide bomb attack at polio vaccination centre in Pakistan's Quetta

Jan 13, 2016, at 07:05 pm

Quetta, Pakistan, Jan 13 (IBNS) A suicide bomber blew himself up outside a polio vaccination centre in the southwestern Pakistani city of Quetta on Wednesday, killing at least 15 people, mainly police, The Guardian reported.

Suicide attack targets Pakistan consulate near Indian mission in Afghanistan's Jalalabad: Six killed

Jan 13, 2016, at 06:49 pm

Jalalabad, Jan 13 (IBNS) A suicide attack near the Pakistani consulates in Jalalabad in Afghanistan on Wednesday morning left at least two people dead as an exchange of fire continued between Afghan security forces and gunmen, reports said.

Explosion, firing near Indian mission in Jalalabad in Afghanistan

Jan 13, 2016, at 04:45 pm

Jalalabad, Jan 13 (IBNS) A suicide attack with an explosion and firing was reported near the Indian mission in Jalalabad in Afghanistan on Wednesday.

5.6 earthquake hits Afghanistan

Jan 13, 2016, at 02:28 pm

Kabul, Jan 13 (IBNS): An earthquake measuring 5.6 on the Richter Scale jolted Afghanistan on Wednesday, officials said.

Pakistan condemns Istanbul blast

Jan 13, 2016, at 01:35 am

Islamabad, Jan 12 (IBNS) Pakistan on Tuesday strongly condemned the bomb blast in the Sultanahmet area of Turkey's Istanbul city, in which, according to initial reports, many precious lives have been lost and several are injured.

Afghanistan: Darqad district cleared from the Armed insurgents

Jan 11, 2016, at 12:08 am

Kabul, Jan 10 (IBNS): Afghan National Security Forces has cleared Darqad district of Afghanistan from the Taliban, officials said on Sunday.

Nepal: UN political chief encourages dialogue among leaders to overcome differences on constitution

Jan 10, 2016, at 02:36 pm

New York, Jan 10 (IBNS) Expressing deep concern about current developments adversely affecting Nepal's humanitarian situation, economic performance and reconstruction efforts, the top United Nations political official today encouraged the country's leaders to overcome their differences on constitutional arrangements through inclusive dialogue and parliamentary process.

Afghanistan: 17 militants killed

Jan 09, 2016, at 10:19 pm

Kabul. Jan 9 (IBNS): Afghanistan's Ministry of Interior (MoI) on Saturday said Afghan National Security Forces planned and conducted a joint clearance operation to recapture Darqad district in the northern Takhar province which left 17 militants dead.

Ban congratulates Sri Lanka on first anniversary of political transition

Jan 09, 2016, at 02:38 pm

New York, Jan 9 (Just Earth News/IBNS): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Friday congratulated the President of Sri Lanka, the Government and its citizens on the first year of the country’s political transition.

5.9 earthquake hits Pakistan

Jan 08, 2016, at 10:33 pm

Kabul, Jan 8 (IBNS) An earthquake measuring 5.9 on the Richter Scale hit Pakistan on Friday, officials said.

Pakistan retalitates : Expels Bangladeshi diplomat

Jan 07, 2016, at 06:29 pm

Dhaka, Jan 7 (IBNS) In a swift reprisal, Pakistan has expelled a Bangladeshi woman diplomat, asking her to leave the country by Thursday, days after a Pakistani woman diplomat was sent back for having alleged links with a banned militant group.

Afghanistan: UN mission condemns Taliban attacks in Kabul City

Jan 07, 2016, at 02:24 pm

New York, Jan 7 (Just Earth News/IBNS): The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) on Wednesday condemned a spate of bombings in civilian areas of Kabul by the Taliban in the first few days of the New Year.

Bangladesh Supreme Court upholds death sentence for Islamist leader

Jan 06, 2016, at 10:51 pm

Dhaka, Jan 6 (IBNS) In a significant verdict, Bangladesh Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld the death penalty which was awarded to Jamaat-e-Islami chief Motiur Rahman Nizami for crimes against humanity that he had committed during the Asian nation's 1971 War of Liberation.

1 US soldier killed, 2 injured in Afghanistan

Jan 06, 2016, at 03:00 pm

Kabul/Washington, Jan 6 (IBNS): A U.S. service member was killed and two others were injured after they came under fire in Afghanistan’s Helmand province, Pentagon Press Secretary Peter Cook said.

Afghanistan: Explosion near Indian consulate in Jalalabad

Jan 05, 2016, at 08:33 pm

Jalalabad, Jan 5 (IBNS): A powerful explosion rocked Afghanistan's Jalalabad city on Tuesday, media reports said.

Afghanistan: Suicide car bomb blast near Kabul airport, no casualty

Jan 04, 2016, at 09:43 pm

Kabul, Jan 4 (IBNS): A suicide bomber detonated a vehicle packed with explosives in Afghanistan capital Kabul on Monday, media reports said.

Manipur earthquake: 3 killed in Bangladesh

Jan 04, 2016, at 09:21 pm

Dhaka, Jan 4 (IBNS): At least three people were killed in Bangladesh as a 6.7 earthquake hit Manipur on Monday.

Pakistan: 3 security personnel injured in blast

Jan 03, 2016, at 11:59 pm

Peshawar, Jan 3 (IBNS) Three security personnel were injured as a blast that targeted their vehicle in Pakistan's Peshawar area on Sunday, media reports said.

Pakistan condemns terror attack in Pathankot Air Force base

Jan 02, 2016, at 08:58 pm

Islamabad, Jan 2 (IBNS): Pakistan on Saturday condemned the terror attack at Pathankot Air Force base in Punjab.

Pakistan to hang 9 hardcore terrorists

Jan 01, 2016, at 08:44 pm

Rawalpindi , Jan 1 (IBNS) Pakistan's Chief of Army Staff Raheel Sharif on Friday confirmed that death sentences have been awarded to nine hardcore terrorists.