Afghanistan: Roadside bomb hits vehicle, 7 killed
May 10, 2017, at 10:01 pm
Kabul, May 10 (IBNS): A roadside bomb hit a vehicle in western Herat province of Afghanistan, killing at least seven people on Wednesday,media reports said.
May 09, 2017, at 11:22 pm
Kabul, may 9 (IBNS): At least eight people were killed in a blast at Parwan province of Afghanistan on Tuesday, media reports said.
ISIS head in Afghanistan killed
May 09, 2017, at 02:29 am
Kabul, May 8 (IBNS): Head of ISIS militant group in Afghanistan has been killed media reports said on Monday.
Efforts to impeach Nepalese Chief Justice 'an assault on human rights' – UN rights chief
May 06, 2017, at 01:20 pm
New York, May 6(Just Earth News): Raising alarm over moves to impeach the Chief Justice of Nepal – who has been instrumental in a number of high-profile and politically sensitive decisions – the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Zeid Ra'ad Al Hussein, warned on Friday that such actions suggest a concerted attempt by the Government to undermine the independence of the judiciary.
Two suicide bombers and a child killed in Kandahar clash
May 04, 2017, at 09:17 pm
Kabul, May 4 (IBNS) : Two suicide bombers and a child were killed during a brief clash between the assailants and the security forces in southern Kandahar province, Afghanistan's state-run news agency Khaama Press said.
Afghanistan: Premature IED explosion kills Taliban militant
May 04, 2017, at 03:31 pm
Kabul, Mar 4 (IBNS): A Taliban militant was killed as an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) bomb exploded prematurely in Afghanistan's Balkh province, local Khaama Press reported.
At least eight civilians killed in Kabul suicide attack, ISIS claims responsibility
May 03, 2017, at 09:36 pm
Kabul, May 3 (IBNS) : At least eight civilians were killed and three foreign troops along with 25 civilians were wounded in a suicide attack in capital Kabul on Tuesday, Afghanistan's state-run news agency Khaama Press reported.
Eleven Taliban insurgents killed in Afghanistan airstrikes
May 03, 2017, at 09:34 pm
Kabul, May 3 (IBNS) : At least eleven Taliban insurgents including the shadow district chief of the group were killed in airstrikes in northeastern Takhar province of Afghanistan, Khaama news agency reported.
Afghanistan: UN assesses border management to cope with spike in returns from Pakistan
May 03, 2017, at 04:05 pm
Washington, May 3 (Just Earth News): With an unprecedented 600,000 Afghans returned from Pakistan last year, the United Nations migration agency has completed an assessment of border management capacity at Afghanistan’s two main border crossings with Pakistan.
Afghanistan: US drone strike kills 8 Taliban insurgents
May 02, 2017, at 01:09 am
Kabul, May 1 (IBNS): At least eight Taliban insurgents were killed in an air strike carried out by the US military in Afghanistan's Nangarhar province on Monday, local Khaama Press reported.
Afghanistan: Counter terrorism operation kills at least 12 ISIS militants
May 02, 2017, at 12:42 am
Kabul, May 1 (IBNS): At least 12 ISIS militants have been killed during a recent counter terrorism operation in Afghanistan's Nangarhar province, local Khaama Press reported.
Pakistan: Fire in Karachi building doused
May 01, 2017, at 03:11 pm
Karachi, May 1 (IBNS): A fire broke out inside a building at Karachi's II Chundrigar Road area in Pakistan on Monday, media reports said.
Pakistan: Bus plunges into ravine, 11 killed
Apr 30, 2017, at 09:56 pm
Islamabad, Apr 30 (IBNS): A bus plunged into a ravine on Sunday morning near Upper Dir area of Pakistan, killing at least 11 people, media reports said.
Pakistan: Hindu temple vandalised, FIR registered
Apr 30, 2017, at 01:06 am
Islamabad, Apr 29 (IBNS): A Hindu temple has been vandalised in Pakistan's southern Sindh province, media reports said on Saturday.
Rawalpindi: Metro bus runs over student
Apr 29, 2017, at 02:01 am
Rawalpindi, Apr 28 (IBNS): A Metro bus run over a medical student in Pakistan's Rawalpindi city on Friday, media reports said.
Afghanistan: Key ISIS leader, 44 militants killed in operations
Apr 28, 2017, at 06:28 pm
Kabul, Apr 28 (IBNS): A key ISIS leader along with 44 militants have been killed in separate operations in Afghanistan's Nangarhar province, local Khaama Press reported.
Taliban launches Mansoori, new spring offensive
Apr 28, 2017, at 04:43 pm
Kabul, Apr 28 (IBNS): The Taliban on Friday morning announced the launch of its new spring offensive Mansoori, local Khaama Press reported.
Afghanistan makes progress in fighting corruption, enormous challenges remain – new UN report
Apr 26, 2017, at 05:46 am
New York, Apr 26(Just Earth News): While enormous challenges remain, Afghanistan authorities have made headway in their fight against corruption, according to a United Nations report released on Tuesday, which also finds that the country is making progress in other areas, such as restoring institutional control over the delivery of public services.
Conflict-related detainees in Afghanistan tortured, ill-treated in government facilities – UN
Apr 25, 2017, at 05:04 am
New York, Apr 24(Just Earth News): A record number of people detained by Afghan police say that have been tortured or ill-treated in the past year, according to a new United Nations report, which notes however that the Afghan Government has committed to eliminating torture and ill-treatment in national detention facilities.
Afghan Defense Minister and Army chief resign days after Taliban attack on Army base
Apr 24, 2017, at 06:28 pm
Kabul, Apr 24 (IBNS) : The Afghan defense minister Abdullah Habibi and the Afghan national army chief of staff Qadam Shah Shaheem have resigned from their post, state news agency Khamaa press said on Monday.
Afghanistan: Attack on ANA base kills 130 soldiers
Apr 23, 2017, at 12:13 am
Kabul, Apr 22 (IBNS): At least 130 soldiers were killed and 65 others were injured as militants attacked an army base in Afghanistan's Balkh province, local media reports said on Saturday.
Taliban base attack kills at least 70 soldiers
Apr 22, 2017, at 04:01 pm
Kabul, Apr 22 (IBNS): An attack at an army base in Afghanistan's Balkh province accounted for at least 70 soldiers as militants targeted those leaving Friday prayers at the base's mosque, media reports said.
Taliban attack kills eight Afghan soldiers
Apr 22, 2017, at 03:58 pm
Kabul, Apr 22 (IBNS): At least eight Afghan soldiers were killed in a suicide attack carried out by militants, local Khaama Press reported.
Sri Lankan Prime Minister to visit Delhi next week
Apr 21, 2017, at 06:07 pm
Colombo, Apr 21 (IBNS): Sri Lanka’s Prime Minister Ranil Wickramasinghe is scheduled to visit India in the last week of April to strengthen the economic corporation between the two countries.
Panama verdict : Pakistan Supreme Court orders formation of JIT to probe PM Nawaz Sharif
Apr 20, 2017, at 08:30 pm
Islamabad, Apr 20 (IBNS) : In a temporary relief for Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, the country's Supreme Court on Thursday ordered further investigation into the Panama Papers Leak case that implicated the leader and his family in a money trail regarding Qatari investment, Daily Pakistan said.
Pakistan : Supreme Court to give verdict on Nawaz Sharif in Panama Papers case
Apr 20, 2017, at 06:49 pm
New Delhi/ Islamabad, Apr 20 (IBNS) : The Supreme Court in Pakistan will deliver its verdict on Thursday in the Panama Papers leaks case involving the country’s Prime Minster Nawaz Sharif and his family, media reports said.
Narendra Modi to visit Sri Lanaka for UN Vesak Day in May
Apr 20, 2017, at 02:04 am
Colombo, Apr 19 (IBNS) The Sri Lankan government has announced that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will arrive in the island nation to participate in the UN Vesak Day celebrations on May 12.
UN human rights arm urges Nepal to carry out conviction of soldiers in teen’s murder
Apr 19, 2017, at 01:55 pm
New York, Apr 19(Just Earth News): Welcoming the conviction of three army officials accused of the murder of a 15-year-old girl during the armed conflict in Nepal more than 13 years ago, the United Nations human rights arm has called on the authorities to implement the court’s decision.
31 residents buried alive in tragedy at Colombo's rubbish dump
Apr 19, 2017, at 05:00 am
Colombo, Apr 18 (IBNS): Over 1000 military rescue workers are still digging debris from the landslide which struck at the massive rubbish dump in the country’s capital – Colombo-, which buried 30 people alive on April 14.
Afghanistan: Explosion in Kabul, 1 injured
Apr 18, 2017, at 02:39 pm
Kabul, Apr 18 (IBNS): At least one security personnel was injured in an explosion in Afghanistan's capital Kabul on Monday, media reports said.