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Pakistan: Two terrorists killed in Dera Ismail Khan

Apr 29, 2024, at 04:02 am

Security forces killed at least two terrorists during an intelligence-based operation in Dera Ismail Khan District of Pakistan on Sunday.

Sub-inspector shot dead in Pakistan's Lahore

Apr 29, 2024, at 02:36 am

Unknown attackers gunned down a police sub-inspector in Pakistan's Lahore city on Saturday.

Sindhi community members protest against forced conversation of Hindu girls

Apr 29, 2024, at 02:19 am

Jeay Sindh Freedom Movement (JSFM) Chairman Sohail Abro has urged international human rights organizations to intervene for the safe release of young Hindu girl Priya Kumari.

Pakistan government employees stage protest at Karachi port, export-import operations disrupted

Apr 29, 2024, at 01:57 am

Karachi: Staff of key government institutions demonstrated at Karachi Port, causing a backlog in export and import operations at the port without clearance.

Pakistan shows disrespect to Sikh heritage at Gurdwara Panja Sahib on Vaisakhi

Apr 28, 2024, at 11:05 pm

This year’s Vaisakhi, a festival marked with immense religious fervour by Sikhs worldwide, has once again brought to light a concerning issue: Pakistan’s insensitivity towards its Sikh minority. Recent incidents during the Vaisakhi celebrations reveal not just neglect but a deep-seated disrespect towards Sikh religious practices and places of worship.

Tibetans protest infront of Chinese Embassy in Oslo, demanding release of 11 Panchen Lama 

Apr 28, 2024, at 10:50 pm

Norwegian Tibet Committee showed solidarity with the 11 Panchen Lama and participated in a rally outside the  Embassy of China in Oslo on April 25.

Baloch National Movement highlights plight of Baloch people in Cambridge

Apr 28, 2024, at 01:02 am

The members of the Baloch National Movement (BNM) recently highlighted the plight of Baloch people by campaigning in Cambridge city of the UK.

European Parliament approves new regulation enabling prohibition on sale, import, export goods using forced labour, move targets China

Apr 27, 2024, at 11:44 pm

In a move targeting China, the European Parliament has given its final approval to a new regulation enabling the EU to prohibit the sale, import, and export of goods made using forced labour.

Six Frontier Corps personnel hurt in IED blast

Apr 27, 2024, at 12:38 am

At least six  Frontier Corps personnel were hurt in an improvised explosive device attack on a military convoy in Upper Bara region of Pakistan on Wednesday.

Balochistan varsity staff demonstrate non-payment of salaries for past four months

Apr 26, 2024, at 11:57 pm

Teachers and non-teaching staff members of Pakistan's Balochistan University recently protested on the roads of Quetta and staged sit-in over non-payment of salaries fo the past four months.

Gilgit-Baltistan’s Diamer Bhasha Dam protesters block Karakoram Highway over compensation

Apr 26, 2024, at 11:35 pm

Affectees of Gilgit-Baltistan’s Diamer Bhasha Dam blocked the Karakoram Highway (KKH) recently to protest against Wapda for failing to pay compensation as promised to them for leaving the land for dam construction.

Missing Baloch man’s body recovered from Sibi, locals claim Pakistani Army men forcibly took him away

Apr 26, 2024, at 11:20 pm

The grim issue of enforced disappearance in Pakistan became evident when the body of Malik Rubya was recovered from Sibi.

EU raids offices of Chinese security equipment maker Nuctech

Apr 26, 2024, at 11:02 pm

The European Union on Friday said it carried out raids at the offices of Chinese security equipment maker Nuctech as part of a probe into subsidies, an episode which may further escalate tension.

United States House of Representatives members assure closer bilateral ties with Taiwan amid Chinese pressure

Apr 26, 2024, at 10:48 pm

A team of  United States House of Representatives members, who were recently visiting Taiwan, assured to promote closer bilateral ties across different domains amid increasing pressure from China.

Pakistani woman accuses cops of assaulting her

Apr 25, 2024, at 05:07 am

A Pakistani woman has accused two police officials of assaulting her.

Thirteen terrorists killed during operations in Pakistan 

Apr 25, 2024, at 04:43 am

At least 13 suspected terrorists were killed by Pakistani security forces during three operations conducted in  Khy­ber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan in the past 48 hours, media reports said.

WMO report shows Asia hit hardest by climate change and extreme weather

Apr 24, 2024, at 01:40 pm

Asia remained the world’s most disaster-affected region in 2023 due to weather, climate and water-related hazards. Storms and floods have hit the hardest, a new report published by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) on Tuesday reveals.

Saudi national kidnapped in Pakistan

Apr 24, 2024, at 12:44 am

A Saudi national has been allegedly kidnapped in Pakistan's Islamabad region, media reports said.

UK, Germany detain suspected Chinese spies

Apr 23, 2024, at 11:44 pm

Three people have been arrested in Germany over suspicion of spying for China, media reports said.

Jamaat-i-Islami activists demonstrate over increasing street crime in Karachi

Apr 23, 2024, at 12:27 am

The Jamaat-i-Islami activists recently protested in Pakistan's Karachi city over increasing incidents of street crime and the failure of police in curbing the menace.

Chinese professor working with Japan's Asia University goes missing after visiting home country

Apr 22, 2024, at 11:44 pm

A Chinese professor, who was working with Japan's Asia University, has gone missing after going to his home country, media reports said.

Pakistan’s IMF engagement: A perpetual cycle of bailouts and lessons unlearned

Apr 22, 2024, at 11:08 pm

Cash-strapped Pakistan has officially approached the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for another bailout package ranging between $6 billion and $8 billion, with the possibility of augmentation through climate financing.

Seven, including minor, die during car racing accident in Sri Lanka

Apr 22, 2024, at 04:29 pm

An eight-year-old child was among the seven people who died in a mishap during a motor race in Sri Lanka on Sunday (April 21, 2024).

Pro-China Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu's party clinches crucial Parliamentary polls amid recent diplomatic row with India

Apr 22, 2024, at 03:03 pm

President Mohamed Muizzu People’s National Congress (PNC) took control of the Parliament by winning the election on Sunday by clinching over 60 seats, highlighting the Island Nation's further tilt towards China and moving away from regional powerhouse India.

Wheat farmers threaten protest in Pakistan

Apr 22, 2024, at 05:03 am

Farmers in Pakistan region have warned to protest against poor wheat procurement target and lower grain support price in Punjab on April 25.

Proposed Gandhara Corridor Bill pits Islamabad against Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, experts call it attempt to capture resources

Apr 22, 2024, at 04:16 am

Experts believe that the introduction of the “Gandhara Corridor Bill 2024” in the Pakistani National Assembly might be an attempt by the government to capture the resources of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.

Japan, China exchange barbs over Beijing's indo-Pacific actions

Apr 22, 2024, at 02:36 am

Beijing has challenged Japan's latest analysis of the threat posed to the Indo-Pacific region as a hyped-up threat and false accusation, media reports said.

US calls for transparency from Cambodia over proposed $1.7 billion canal financed by China

Apr 22, 2024, at 01:37 am

The US has directed Cambodian authorities to remain transparent over a proposed $1.7 billion canal financed by China.

Apple deletes WhatsApp, Threads from China app store following Beijing's direction

Apr 22, 2024, at 12:56 am

The major Apple has removed Whatsapp and Threads from its App store in China following a security concern raised by the country's internet watchdog.

Chinese WZ-7 soaring dragon hovers close to Philippines ahead of delivery of BrahMos cruise missiles from India

Apr 22, 2024, at 12:38 am

A WZ-7 Soaring Dragon drone of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army was recently spotted flying close to Philippines at a time when the country is preparing to receive  BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles from India.