TTP refuse to extend ceasefire
Apr 17, 2014, at 06:16 am
Peshawar, Apr 16 (IBNS):The Paksitan Taliban on Wednesday refused to extend their 40-day long ceasefire , media reports said.
Nepal: UN concerned at amnesties for human rights abuses
Apr 15, 2014, at 07:03 pm
New York, Apr 15 (IBNS): The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights on Monday voiced grave concern at a bill presented to the Nepalese Parliament which could lead to amnesties for serious human rights violations, saying it would weaken the foundation for a genuine peace in the country.
UN welcomes release of partial results in Afghanistan poll
Apr 14, 2014, at 04:55 pm
New York, Apr 14 (IBNS): Welcoming Sunday's announcement of the first batch of results in Afghanistan's Presidential elections as a further step towards completing the electoral process, the United Nations Assistance Mission in the country (UNAMA) has noted that these results represent only a small proportion of the millions of ballots cast in the poll.
Bomb-proof security wall constructed at Musharraf's farmhouse
Apr 13, 2014, at 05:32 am
Islamabad, Apr 12 (IBNS): Days after former Pakistan President General (retd) Pervez Musharraf survived an assassination attempt, a bomb-proof security wall is being constructed around his Chak Shehzad farmhouse, media reports said on Saturday.
Attempted murder case dropped against Pakistani boy
Apr 13, 2014, at 04:56 am
Lahore, Apr 12 (IBNS): A Pakistani court on Saturday withdrew the attempted murder charges against a nine-month-old boy, media reports said.
Taliban militants killed in infighting
Apr 12, 2014, at 06:29 am
Islamabad, Apr 11 (IBNS) The latest infighting between Taliban factions has left several militants killed in Pakistan's Waziristan area on Friday, media reports said.
Myanmar: UN welcomes probe into attacks on aid workers
Apr 11, 2014, at 06:36 pm
New York, Apr 11 (IBNS): The top United Nations official in Myanmar welcomed the Government's condemnation of the recent attacks against UN and non-governmental organization (NGO) premises in Sittwe, and its commitment to see perpetrators brought to justice through a newly established investigation commission.
Ban deplores deadly terrorist attacks in Pakistan
Apr 10, 2014, at 05:00 pm
New York, Apr 10 (IBNS): United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon condemned on Wednesday the two recent deadly bomb blasts in Pakistan, in the capital Islamabad and in the Baluchistan province.
Apr 10, 2014, at 03:22 am
Islamabad, Apr 9 (IBNS) A blast at a fruit market near Pir Wadhai town in Rawalpindi district of Pakistan left at least 24 people dead and more than 115 people injured on Wednesday, reports said.
Apr 09, 2014, at 08:57 pm
Islamabad, Apr 9 (IBNS) At least 20 people were killed and over 100 others were injured in a bomb blast at a fruit market near Pir Wadhai town in Rawalpindi district of Pakistan on Wednesday morning, said reports.
UN condemns deadly attack in southern Afghanistan
Apr 09, 2014, at 05:15 pm
New York, Apr 9 (IBNS): The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) has strongly condemned an attack in the southern province of Kandahar which killed 15 civilians and injured another five.
Myanmar: UN alarmed at worsening human rights situation
Apr 08, 2014, at 07:11 pm
New York, Apr 8 (IBNS): An independent United Nations expert on Monday sounded the alarm on the deteriorating human rights situation in Myanmar's Rakhine state, adding that the evacuation of aid workers following recent attacks on the humanitarian community would have severe consequences for life-saving work in the area.
Afghanistan: Ban welcomes polls as transition of power
Apr 08, 2014, at 06:58 pm
New York, Apr 8 (IBNS): United Nations chief Ban Ki-moon has congratulated the Afghan people for Saturday's historic presidential and provincial elections, which marked "an important step forward" in the country's path to democracy.
Afghanistan votes to elect new president
Apr 06, 2014, at 05:23 am
Kabul, Apr 5 (IBNS): Defying Taliban threats , more than seven million voters exercised their franchise in the presidential and provincial polls in Afghanistan on Saturday, country's Independent Election Commission (IEC) said.
UN deplores attack on journalists in Afghanistan
Apr 05, 2014, at 06:06 pm
New York, Apr 5 (IBNS): The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) strongly condemned the "abhorrent" attack on two international journalists working for the Associated Press on Friday which left one dead and the other wounded.
Apr 05, 2014, at 06:04 am
Miranshah, Apr 4 (IBNS): The Pakistani Taliban on Friday extended the ceasefire till Apr 10, media reports said.
Foreign journalist shot dead in Afghanistan
Apr 05, 2014, at 03:38 am
Khost, Apr 4 (IBNS): An Afghan policeman opened fire at two foreign journalists in eastern Afghanistan on Friday which left one of them dead, reports said.
Ban urges all Afghans to vote in upcoming elections
Apr 04, 2014, at 05:50 pm
New York, Apr 4 (IBNS): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said on Thursday he is encouraged by the technical and security preparations and broad public engagement for Afghanistan's upcoming elections and urged all of the country's citizens to take part in the historic polls which will be held on Saturday.
Pakistan denies reports of Taliban prisoners release
Apr 04, 2014, at 04:41 am
Islamabad, Apr 3 (IBNS): The Pakistan Prime Minister's office on Thursday dismissed reports that it has released prisoners belonging to the Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP).
Myanmar: UN concerned over aid disruption in Rakhine
Apr 03, 2014, at 06:10 pm
New York, Apr 3 (IBNS): The United Nations humanitarian wing is warning that life-saving assistance to hundreds of thousands of vulnerable people in Myanmar's Rakhine state have been seriously disrupted following the recent attacks on the UN and non-governmental organizations (NGOs).
UN urges Afghans to vote in upcoming elections
Apr 03, 2014, at 05:59 pm
New York, Apr 3 (IBNS): A senior United Nations official on Wednesday urged Afghans to use this Saturday's presidential and provincial council elections to shape the future of the country through peaceful, democratic means.
Musharraf survives assassination attempt
Apr 03, 2014, at 05:02 pm
Islamabad, Apr 3 (IBNS) Former President General (retd) Pervez Musharraf on Thursday survived an assassination attempt as a bomb was blasted allegedly targetting his convoy while he was being shifted from Armed Forces Institute of Cardiology (AFIC) to his farmhouse in Chak Shehzad, said reports.
Myanmar: Ban urges safety of humanitarian workers
Apr 01, 2014, at 06:47 pm
New York, Apr 1 (IBNS): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has urged the Government of Myanmar to ensure the safety and security of all staff members and their property in the wake of recent attacks against the United Nations and international non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in Rakhine state.
Pervez Musharraf cannot travel abroad
Apr 01, 2014, at 07:24 am
Islamabad, Mar 31 (IBNS) A special court in Pakistan hearing the treason trial of former President General (retd) Pervez Musharraf disposed of his petitions seeking to travel abroad, according to Geo News.
Pervez Musharraf indicted for treason
Apr 01, 2014, at 07:23 am
Islamabad, Mar 31 (IBNS) A special court in Pakistan on Monday indicted former military President Pervez Musharraf in a treason case.
Kabul: UN voices solidarity with Afghans ahead of polls
Apr 01, 2014, at 07:20 am
New York, Mar 29 (IBNS): The United Nations peacekeeping chief on Friday expressed his solidarity with the Afghan people on the eve of next week’s elections and reaffirmed the world body’s support for the country through the polls and beyond.
UN urges Myanmar to ensure safety of aid workers
Apr 01, 2014, at 05:10 am
New York, Mar 29 (IBNS): Voicing concern about attacks this week on United Nations and non-governmental organization premises in Sittwe in Myanmar’s Rakhine state by unidentified groups of demonstrators, a senior UN official called on authorities to ensure the safety of aid workers there.