Afghanistan: UN condemns latest terrorist attacks against civilians and diplomats

Jan 12, 2017, at 04:41 am

New York, Jan 11 (Just Earth News): The United Nations has condemned yesterday's terrorist attacks near the Parliament in Afghanistan's capital, Kabul, and the residence of the Provincial Governor of Kandahar, calling for the perpetrators to be brought to justice.

Kabul attack: Ashraf Ghani slams Taliban, vows retaliation

Jan 11, 2017, at 09:21 pm

Kabul, Jan 11 (IBNS): Following the devastating Kabul attacks which killed at least 38 people and injured over 70, Afghani President Ashraf Ghani has slammed the Taliban and vowed retaliation, local Khaama Press reported.

Former SL President Rajapaksa says 99-year land lease impinges on country's sovereign rights

Jan 11, 2017, at 06:47 pm

Colombo, Jan 11 (IBNS): Sri Lanka's former President Mahinda Rajapaksa clarified his stand on the current government leasing land to a Chinese company in the country's Hambantota Port area to build a Special Economic Zone (SEZ), the media reported on Wednesday.

Kandahar bombing incident: Taliban dismisses involvement

Jan 11, 2017, at 05:39 pm

Kabul, Jan 11 (IBNS): Ending speculations, the Taliban has dismissed their involvement in the latest Kandahar bombings, which killed at least 11 people while injuring a dozen, local Khaama Press reported.

Afghanistan: Twin blasts in Kandahar injure Governor, UAE Ambassador

Jan 11, 2017, at 04:47 pm

Kabul. Jan 11 (IBNS): The Governor of Kandahar province and the UAE Ambassador to Afghanistan was injured in a twin blast which rocked the province, local Khaama Press reported.

Multan building collapse kills 2

Jan 11, 2017, at 04:39 am

Multan, Jan 10 (IBNS): An under-construction building collapsed in Pakistan's Multan area which left at least two people dead on Tuesday, media reports said.

Kabul twin blasts: 30 killed

Jan 11, 2017, at 03:43 am

Kabul, Jan 10 (IBNS): At least 30 people were killed as twin blasts rocked Afghanistan capital Kabul city on Tuesday, media reports said.

Afghanistan: Twin blasts rock Kabul

Jan 11, 2017, at 02:35 am

Kabul, Jan 10 (IBNS): Twin blasts occurred close to the parliament building in Afghanistan capital Kabul on Tuesday, media reports said.

Pakistan: Under-construction building collapses in Multan,several feared trapped

Jan 10, 2017, at 11:13 pm

Multan, Jan 10 (IBNS): An under-construction building collapsed in Pakistan's Multan area on Tuesday, media reports said.

Afghanistan: At least 19 Taliban militants killed

Jan 10, 2017, at 07:20 pm

Kabul, Jan 10 (IBNS): At least 19 Taliban militants have been killed by Afghan law enforcers in separate incidents in Helmand province, local Khaama Press reported.

Thousands of Afghan children dying of hunger amid ‘unprecedented’ displacement – UN

Jan 10, 2017, at 01:49 pm

New York, Jan 10 (Just Earth News): Despite attempts to increase food aid in Afghanistan, children bear the brunt of the country’s nutritional crisis, the United Nations humanitarian arm on Monday reported, warning that the ongoing fighting has also led to record number of children at risk of abuse and exploitation.

Pakistan successfully test fires Submarine Launched Cruise Missile Babur-3

Jan 10, 2017, at 12:27 am

Islamabad Jan 9 (IBNS): Pakistan on Monday conducted its first successful test fire of Submarine Launched Cruise Missile (SLCM) Babur-3 having a range of 450 kilometers, from an undisclosed location in the Indian Ocean.

Afghanistan: Roadside bombing kills 6 Taliban militants

Jan 09, 2017, at 05:47 am

Kabul, Jan 8 (IBNS): A roadside bombing in the Bakwa district of Afghanistan's western Farah province left at least six Taliban terrorists killed on Sunday, media reports said.

Bangladesh: Maitree Express hits car, 5 killed

Jan 08, 2017, at 09:29 pm

Dhaka, Jan 8 (IBNS): At least five people were killed as the Kolkata-bound Maitree Express train hit a car on a level-crossing at Gazipur area in Bangladesh on Sunday, media reports said.

British High Commissioner meets Pakistan Army Chief

Jan 07, 2017, at 04:20 am

Rawalpindi, Jan 6 (IBNS): Thomas Drew, British High Commissioner on Friday called on Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa at GHQ.

WBC Silver Flyweight Champion Muhammad Waseem meets Qamar Javed Bajwa

Jan 07, 2017, at 04:17 am

Rawalpindi, Jan 6 (IBNS): World Boxing Council (WBC) Silver Flyweight Champion Muhammad Waseem met Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa at General Headquarters on Friday.

Pakistan: Motorcycle-rickshaw collides with train, 8 killed

Jan 07, 2017, at 04:06 am

Islamabad, Jan 6 (IBNS): At least eight people were killed when a motorcycle-rickshaw collided with a train in Pakistan, media reports said on Friday.

Bangladesh : Holey Artisan Bakery mastermind and another JMB terrorist killed in encounter

Jan 06, 2017, at 06:37 pm

Dhaka, Jan 6 (IBNS) : One of the masterminds of last year's deadly Holey Artisan Bakery attack and one of his accomplices were killed in a gunfight with Bangladesh police in Dhaka early on Friday, local media reports said.

Afghanistan: Jalalabad explosion kills at least one, heavy casualties feared

Jan 05, 2017, at 06:26 pm

Kabul, Jan 5 (IBNS): At least one person was killed in an explosion which rocked the Afghan city of Jalalabad on Thursday morning, local Khaama Press reported.

Afgahnistan: Policewoman shotdead by Taliban

Jan 05, 2017, at 03:40 pm

Kabul, Jan 5 (IBNS): A policewoman was shot dead by the Taliban in the Nawa district of Afghanistan's southern Helmand province, media reports said on Thursday.

Afghanistan: Security forces kill 58 militants including 10 ISIS fighters

Jan 04, 2017, at 06:38 pm

Kabul Jan 4 (IBNS): At least 58 militants, including 10 ISIS fighters have been killed in various operations carried out by the Afghan security forces in the nation, local Khaama Press said.

Afghanistan: Suicide bomber killed by own explosives

Jan 04, 2017, at 03:16 pm

Kabul, Jan 4 (IBNS): A suicide bomber was killed when his suicide vest went off prematurely in Afghanistan's southern Zabul province, media reports said on Wednesday.

Dhaka: Fire breaks out at DCC market

Jan 03, 2017, at 03:29 pm

Dhaka, Jan 3 (IBNS): A massive fire has gutted DCC market in Dhaka’s Gulshan-1 area on Tuesday, media reports said.

Afghanistan: Bomb blast wounds six in Herat

Jan 02, 2017, at 08:17 pm

Kabul, Jan 2 (IBNS): At least six people have been wounded in a bomb blast near a mosque in Afghanistan's Herat province, local Khaama Press reported.

Afghanistan: Four people arrested for killing female security officials

Jan 02, 2017, at 06:41 pm

Kabul, Jan 2 (IBNS): Afghan security forces have arrested at least four people in connection with the killing of female security guards last month, local Khaama Press said.

Afghan leadership invites Pakistan Army Chief to visit Kabul

Jan 01, 2017, at 02:40 pm

Islamabad/Kabul, Jan 1 (IBNS): The Afghan leadership has invited Pakistan's Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa to visit the Asian nation, officials said on Sunday.

Bangladesh MP murder: Three people detained

Jan 01, 2017, at 02:26 pm

Dhaka, Jan 1 (IBNS): Bangladesh Police have detained three people who are suspected to be involved in the killing of Gaibandha MP Manjurul Islam Liton, media reports said on Sunday.

Afghanistan: At least 4 Taliban militants killed in Nangarhar

Dec 31, 2016, at 07:13 pm

Kabul, Dec 31 (IBNS): At least four Taliban militants, including a group leader, have been killed in an operation in Afghanistan's Nangarhar province, local Khaama Press reported.

Pakistan: Blast outside mosque, 2 injured

Dec 30, 2016, at 09:17 pm

Islamabad, Dec 30 (IBNS): A blast close to a mosque in Rahim Yar Khan's Shafi Town area of Pakistan on Friday left at least two people injured, media reports said.

Afghanistan: Mortar attack injures 13 civilians

Dec 29, 2016, at 11:13 pm

Kabul, Dec 29 (IBNS): At least 13 civilians were injured in a mortar attack on Wednesday night in Afghanistan's Nangarhar province, local Khaama Press reported.