UN refugee agency, Afghan Government launch winter assistance plan to help displaced
Jan 08, 2015, at 03:35 pm
New York, Jan 8 (IBNS) As the United Nations refugee agency (UNHCR) and its partners begin distributing cold-weather supplies to some of Kabul’s most vulnerable residents, the Agency’s representative in Kabul has warned that many people, especially children, are continuing to suffer, particularly those living in Kabul’s informal settlements.
Pakistani president signs 21st amendment bill into law
Jan 07, 2015, at 10:09 pm
Islamabad, Jan 7 (IBNS): Pakistan president Mamnoon Hussain on Wednesday signed into law the 21st Constitutional Amendment, media reports said.
Pakistan supreme court ensures 26/11 accused Lakhvi remains in jail
Jan 07, 2015, at 08:03 pm
Islamabad, Jan 7 (IBNS) The Supreme Court of Pakistan on Wednesday ruled that 26/11 Mumbai attack key accused Zakir-ur-Rehman Lakhvi will remain in jail as it overturned the recent high court decision of suspension of detention order of the terrorist, media reports in Pakistan said.
Pakistan PM to visit Bahrain tomorrow
Jan 06, 2015, at 11:37 pm
Islamabd, Jan 6 (IBNS): Pakistan prime Minister Nawaz Sharif will visit Bahrain on Wednesday.
Jan 06, 2015, at 09:41 pm
Islamabad, Jan 6 (IBNS) In a significant development, Pakistan's National Assembly on Tuesday approved the 21st Constitutional Amendment and Pakistan Army (Amendment) Bill 2015, media reports said.
Nepal: Women-only bus starts in Kathmandu
Jan 06, 2015, at 05:11 am
Kathmandu, Jan 5 (IBNS) A microbus service has been started only for women in Nepal's Kathmandu city, media reports said.
Bangladesh: Zia announces indefinite blockade
Jan 06, 2015, at 03:10 am
Dhaka, Jan 5 (IBNS) Protesting against the government restrictions, BNP supremo Khaleda Zia announced an indefinite countrywide blockade on Monday.
Pakistan: Drone attack kills TTP Commander?
Jan 05, 2015, at 04:45 am
Islamabad, Jan 4 (IBNS): Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) Commander Hafiz Gul Bahadur was killed in a drone attack in Pakistan's North Waziristan, media reports said on Sunday.
Pakistan: Terror bid foiled in Quetta
Jan 05, 2015, at 03:55 am
Quetta, Jan 4 (IBNS) Pakistan's Frontier Corps (FC) paramilitary force defused a roadside bomb in Pakistan's Sibi city which foiled a major bid of terrorism in the country, media reports said.
Jan 05, 2015, at 03:22 am
Hangu, Jan 4 (IBNS) A blast in a football ground in Kadda Bazaar area of Pakistan's Lower Orakzai killed at least five people on Sunday, media reports said.
Lakhvi sent to 14 days judicial custody
Jan 01, 2015, at 11:58 pm
Islamabad, Jan 1 (IBNS) 26/11 mastermind Zakir-ur-Rehman Lakhvi has been sent to 14 days judicial custody on Thursday after the Pakistani government moved to the Supreme Court protesting the detention suspension order issued by the Islamabad high court.
Afghanistan: 2 killed in Nangarhar attack
Dec 31, 2014, at 11:43 pm
Kabul, Dec 31 (IBNS) : At least two people were killed in a Taliban attack in Afghanistan's Bati Kot district on Wednesday, media reports said.
26/11 mastermind Lakhv challenges his detention in Pakistani court
Dec 31, 2014, at 10:09 pm
Islamabad, Dec 31 (IBNS): 26/11 terror mastermind Zaki-ur-Rehman Lakhvi has challenged his two-day physical remand in a kidnapping case in a district and sessions court in Islamabad.
Legal loopholes led to Lakhvi's bail: Pak court
Dec 28, 2014, at 05:26 am
Islamabad, Dec 27 (IBNS): A Pakistani court has said top Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) commander Zaki ur Rehman Lakhvi was granted bail due to legal loopholes in the Mumbai attacks case.
Bangladesh: 20-party alliance calls for strike on Monday
Dec 28, 2014, at 04:41 am
Dhaka, Dec 27 (IBNS): Bangladesh's main opposition the BNP-led 20-party alliance on Saturday called a countrywide hartal on Monday, media reports said.
UN chief urges Pakistan to end executions, reinstate death penalty moratorium
Dec 27, 2014, at 04:15 pm
New York, Dec 27 (IBNS): Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has called on the Government of Pakistan to bring an end to the executions of all convicts and re-impose the country’s moratorium on the death penalty, a United Nations spokesperson announced on Friday.
Pakistan: 27injured in Quetta explosion
Dec 25, 2014, at 03:35 am
Quetta, Dec 24 (IBNS): An explosion in Quetta’s populated Liaquat Bazaar in has injured at least 27 people on Wednesday, media reports said.
UN rights chief urges return to moratorium as executions resume in Pakistan, Jordan
Dec 23, 2014, at 01:59 pm
New York, Dec 23 (IBNS) The top United Nations official on human rights issues voiced "deep regret" on Monday over the resumption of executions in Pakistan and Jordan at a time when the international community is increasingly turning away from the use of the death penalty.
Pakistan: 13 suspected militants killed in Karachi
Dec 23, 2014, at 05:43 am
Islamabad, Dec 22 (IBNS) At least 13 suspected terrorists were killed during a police operation in Pakistan's Karachi city on Monday, media reports said.
Pakistan: Four terrorists on death row executed
Dec 21, 2014, at 11:44 pm
Faisalabad, Dec 21 (IBNS): Pakistan on Sunday executed four Pakistani terror convicts on death row at a district jail in Faisalabad.
Pakistan university shut following security threats
Dec 21, 2014, at 10:37 pm
Islamabad, Dec 21 (IBNS): A Pakistani university has been shut down following for an indefinite period after it faced threats, media reports said on Sunday.
Afghanistan: 7 killed in roadside blast
Dec 21, 2014, at 09:57 pm
Kabul, Dec 21 (IBNS) At least seven people were killed in a roadside bombing in Afghanistan's Kunar province on Sunday, media reports said.
Arrest warrants issued against TTP chief, others
Dec 21, 2014, at 03:33 am
Karachi, Dec 20 (IBNS): A Pakistani court on Saturday issued non-bailable arrest warrants against Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) chief Mullah Fazlullah and other accused in Karachi airport attack case, media reports said on Saturday.
Pakistan: 2 militants executed
Dec 20, 2014, at 04:05 am
Faisalabad , Dec 19 (IBNS): Pakistan on Friday executed two militants in the country's Faisalabad city on Friday, media reports said.
Afghanistan: UN officials urge reforms, fight against drug trade to ensure country’s security
Dec 19, 2014, at 03:27 pm
New York, Dec 19 (IBNS) As Afghanistan builds upon recent political developments, including the formation of a unity government, the country's authorities and the international community must not ignore the immense challenges that lie ahead, from simmering insecurity to an escalating drug crisis, two senior United Nations officials declared on Thursday during their briefing to the Security Council.
Pakistan lifts moratorium on death penalty
Dec 18, 2014, at 02:22 am
Peshawar, Dec 17 (IBNS): A day after Pakistan witnessed a deadly attack at a school which killed 141 people, including 132 school children dead, country's Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Wednesday approved the removal of moratorium on death penalty.
No difference between good and bad Taliban: Sharif
Dec 18, 2014, at 12:39 am
Peshawar, Dec 17 (IBNS) Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Wednesday sent out a strong message to terrorists and said his country will like to see a complete elimination of terrorism from the nation.
Pakistan army chief visits Kabul
Dec 17, 2014, at 11:37 pm
Kabul, Dec 17 (IBNS): Pakistan Army Chief General Raheel Sharif visited Afghanistan's capital Kabul on Wednesday.
Two explosions outside Pakistan college: TV report
Dec 17, 2014, at 10:44 pm
Peshawar, Dec 17 (IBNS) Two explosion occurred outside a girls' college close to Pakistan's Peshawar city on Wednesday, TV report said.
10 killed in Afghanistan militant attack
Dec 17, 2014, at 10:33 pm
Kabul, Dec 17 (IBNS): At least 10 people, including four militants, were killed as terrorists stormed into the New Kabul Bank branch in Afghanistan's Lashkargah area on Wednesday, media reports said.