PPP, Imran Khan govt leaders exchange barbs over Bhutto Zardari's visit to US
Jul 14, 2021, at 03:05 am
Islamabad: PPP Chairperson Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari is currently visiting New York city in the US on a seven-day tour.
Nepal’s transit deal with China makes no progress even after five years
Jul 14, 2021, at 02:55 am
Kathmandu: It has been five years since Nepal-China Transit and Transportation Agreement was signed but Kathmandu and Beijing have been unable to make headway in a much-touted bilateral deal, media reports said on Tuesday.
Last commanding four-star US general hands over charge in Afghanistan
Jul 14, 2021, at 02:38 am
General Scott Miller, the longest-serving four-star US general in Afghanistan, on Monday relinquished the post, handing over the charge to Marine Gen. Kenneth F. McKenzie, who is the head of CentComm, at a small ceremony in Kabul. Miller thus became the last US four-star general to command US troops on the ground in Afghanistan.
Pakistan deputes new counselors in China to attract investment
Jul 14, 2021, at 02:36 am
Islamabad: Pakistan has deputed new counselors in China to promote foreign investment in industrialisation under the second phase of the latter-financed economic projects in the south Asian economy, a move seen as a measure to strengthen the relationship between the two neighbours.
Taliban increases pressure on provincial capitals Kandahar and Ghazni
Jul 14, 2021, at 02:29 am
The Taliban, the Afghan insurgent group, has intensified attacks on the central city of Ghazni and Kandahar, the capitals of Ghazni and Kandahar provinces respectively, in the last week, raising fear about the fall of provinces among the security forces.
Afghanistan: Taliban claims to destroy two Air Force choppers
Jul 14, 2021, at 02:12 am
Kabul: Afghanistan Taliban has claimed to have destroyed two Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters of the Afghan Air Force by conducting a tactical attack on Kunduz Airport, media reports said.
Afghanistan: Kabul blast leaves four civilians dead
Jul 14, 2021, at 12:35 am
Kabul: At least four civilians died as a blast hit Afghanistan's Kabul city on Tuesday, media reports said.
COVID-19 cases against rising in Pakistan's Balochistan region, says official
Jul 13, 2021, at 11:51 pm
Quetta: Balochistan government spokesman Liaquat Shahwani has claimed COVID-19 cases are increasing in the Pakistani province.
Taliban spokesperson says Pakistan cannot 'dictate us'
Jul 13, 2021, at 10:47 pm
Islamabad: Tehreek-e-Taliban Afghanistan spokesperson Suhail Shaheen has said Pakistan could not dictate them.
Afghanistan border: Turkmenistan sending heavy weaponry, aircraft amid deteriorating security
Jul 13, 2021, at 10:43 pm
Kabul: The Turkmenistan government has started moving heavy weaponry, helicopters, and other aircraft closer to its border with Afghanistan, amid political turmoil in the South Asian country, media reports said.
Nepal: Sher Bahadur Deuba appointed as new PM
Jul 13, 2021, at 10:39 pm
Kathmandu: Nepali Congress President Sher Bahadur Deuba was appointed as the new Prime Minister of the country on Tuesday.
Afghanistan: 32 Taliban terrorists killed in Keran-o-Minjan district
Jul 13, 2021, at 10:35 pm
Kabul: As many as 32 Taliban terrorists were killed in Afghanistan's Keran-o-Minjan district, the Ministry of Defence said on Tuesday.
Afghanistan: Security forces recapture district in Badakhshan province
Jul 13, 2021, at 10:29 pm
Kabul/UNI/Xinhua: Afghan forces regained control of Kuran-wa-Muntaj district in the northern Badakhshan province on Tuesday after days of fierce fighting, forcing the Taliban militants to retreat, an army officer in the province Abdul Razaq said.
Bangladesh: Chinese people running illegal factories
Jul 13, 2021, at 06:36 pm
Dhaka: The recent fire incident in a Bangladesh factory has now brought to the attention the existence of illegal factories in the country, many of which are run by Chinese nationals.
Jul 13, 2021, at 06:26 pm
Quetta: Balochistan National Party-Mengal chief Sardar Akhtar Mengal has said every person who raises his voice for his rights has been abused and is angry.
Pakistan: Shirin Mazari fumes over removal of extra security withdrawal
Jul 13, 2021, at 06:21 pm
Islamabad: Pakistan Federal Human Rights Minister Shirin Mazari has protested against the PM Imran Khan-led government's decision to curtail her security.
Afghanistan: Taliban opposes Turkey's control over Kabul airport's security
Jul 13, 2021, at 04:00 am
Istanbul/Kabul: The Taliban forces have opposed an agreement between the US and Turkey for the latter to take over security of Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul, media reports said on Monday.
Nepal apex court reinstates parliament; orders to appoint opposition leader PM
Jul 13, 2021, at 03:15 am
Nepal’s Supreme Court on Monday reinstated the lower house of parliament--for the second time this year--overturning the government’s earlier decision in May of dissolving the House. In its order, the court also directed President Bidya Devi Bhandari to appoint Sher Bahadur Deuba, the leader of the Nepali Congress, to the post of prime minister.
Afghanistan: Helmand blast leaves three dead
Jul 12, 2021, at 11:50 pm
Helmand: At least three people died as a blast rocked Afghanistan's Helmand area of Afghanistan on Monday, media reports said.
MQM leaders demonstrate in London against Pak PM Imran Khan's threat to assassinate Altaf Hussain
Jul 12, 2021, at 11:24 pm
London: Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) members recently staged a protest close to 10 Downing Street here to draw the attention of the British government to the "death threat" to party leader Altaf Hussain by Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan.
Pakistan: Shahbaz Sharif alleges FIA harassed during interrogation on sugar scandal
Jul 12, 2021, at 11:11 pm
Islamabad: Opposition Leader in the National Assembly Shahbaz Sharif has claimed that the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) is harassing him in connection with the investigation into the sugar scandal.
Pakistan minister cites Bangladesh to make case for population control
Jul 12, 2021, at 10:48 pm
“Let's say Pakistan had enough capacity to provide quality education to only half its kids. If Pak population growth drops to that of Bangladesh, in 10 years we will accommodate every child in the country of primary school age and in 15 years in secondary school," Umar tweeted on Sunday.
Jul 12, 2021, at 10:35 pm
Islamabad: Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Health Dr Faisal Sultan on Monday blamed Delta variant as the reason behind the current COVID-19 situation in Pakistan.
Maryam Nawaz slams Pakistan PM Imran Khan, says his election symbol should be 'thief'
Jul 12, 2021, at 09:24 pm
Islamabad: Pakistan's key election leader Maryam Nawaz has slammed Pakistan PM Imran Khan and said his election symbol should now be that of a "thief" rather than the cricket bat.
Chinese crackdown: Hong Kong pro-democracy group downsizes
Jul 12, 2021, at 08:23 pm
Hong Kong: A leading pro-democracy civic organization has said it is letting go of its paid staff and halving the size of its steering committee after Beijing stepped up its crackdown on opposition activity in the city which has been engaged in a conflict with China over numerous issues.
Pakistan witnessing alarming rise in violence: Reports
Jul 12, 2021, at 07:45 pm
Pakistan is witnessing a rise in violent incidents as 203 people lost their lives and 966 were wounded in the country due to various forms of violence during the April-June quarter of this year.
Bangladesh: Police recover three bombs from militant hideout in Narayanganj
Jul 12, 2021, at 03:12 pm
Narayanganj: Police recovered three bombs while conducting an operation on a militant hideout in Narayanganj area of Bangladesh on Sunday.
Pakistan: Model found dead in Lahore
Jul 12, 2021, at 02:48 pm
Lahore: A Pakistani model has been found dead at her residence in Laore city, media reports said on Sunday.
Jul 12, 2021, at 04:53 am
Islamabad: The Council of Islamic Ideology (CII) has expressed its reservation towards several provisions of the Domestic Violence Bill in 2020.
Pakistan's support for terrorism can hurt it, says Afghanistan Ambassador to India Farid Mamundzay
Jul 12, 2021, at 04:43 am
New Delhi: Afghanistan Ambassador to India Farid Mamundzay has warned that Pakistan's support for terrorism can hurt the country itself.