Attack on afghan market - ‘Scores’ of people killed, hurt: UN

The UN mission to Afghanistan reported scores of people were killed and wounded in an attack on a busy market in eastern Nangarhar province
20 June 2022

Pak President Alvi refuses to sign NAB bill

After returning unsigned a bill seeking to reverse the changes made in election laws by the former PTI government, President Dr Arif Alvi
20 June 2022

Hong Kong’s famous Jumbo Floating Restaurant capsizes at South China Sea

Hong Kong’s iconic Jumbo Floating Restaurant has capsized in the South China Sea less than a week after it was towed away from the city, its parent company said Monday.
20 June 2022

Amid Agnipath protests, Modi says “reforms may seem unfair but India will be benefited”

In the midst of violent protests against his government’s decision to go for short-term military recruitment policy “Agnipath,” Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi today (June 20,2022) said some decisions and reforms may be unpleasant and unfair temporarily but in the long run the country will experience their benefits.
20 June 2022

IS claims responsibility

The Islamic State claimed responsibility for an attack on a Sikh temple in Afghanistan that killed one community member and a Taliban fighter.
19 June 2022

India set to start enrolment this month: officials

Enrolment under India’s new armed services recruitment plan will commence this month, top defence officials said yesterday, despite protests against a scheme that will drastically cut tenure and offer fewer service benefits at the end of contract.
19 June 2022

Lanka troops open fire to contain fuel riots

Sri Lanka’s military opened fire to contain rioting at a fuel station, officials said yesterday as unprecedented queues for petrol and diesel were seen across the bankrupt country.
19 June 2022

“Response to insulting Prophet": Islamic State claims attack on Kabul Sikh temple

An attack claimed by Islamic State on a Sikh temple in the Afghan capital Kabul on Saturday killed at least two people and injured seven, officials said, another deadly incident in a spate of violence targeting minorities and places of worship.
19 June 2022

India's Agnipath protests: Deliberations on to pacify those wanting permanent military jobs

Amidst escalating arson and violent protests over the Indian government’s move to go for short-term military recruitment, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh today met the three service chiefs.
19 June 2022

“There’ll be people who fish in troubled waters”: Jaishankar on row over Prophet remarks

Against the backdrop of the controversy over offensive remarks on Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) by BJP's two former spokespersons, India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said “sensibilities and the sensitivities of people were impacted” by the episode.
19 June 2022

Engagement with India in Pakistan's interest: Foreign Minister Bilawal

Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari on Thursday advocated the case for trade and engagement with other countries, especially India and the United States, and noted that his country was isolated on the world stage due to past policies.
19 June 2022

Pakistan one step away from exiting grey list: Khar

Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Hina Rabbani Khar yesterday said that Pakistan is now “one step away” from exiting the Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF) “grey list”, and the planned on-site visit is a procedural requirement.
18 June 2022

Attack on Kabul Sikh temple kills 2

An attack on a Sikh temple in the Afghan capital of Kabul killed at least two people and injured seven on Saturday, following a blast in a car loaded with explosives, officials said, but there was no immediate claim of responsibility.
18 June 2022

Govt tweaks scheme as protests intensify

Protesters in India’s eastern state of Bihar damaged public property and ransacked offices in a railway station yesterday, expressing outrage at a new military recruitment plan and demanding the government reverse course.
18 June 2022

At least 2 killed in Sikh temple attack in Afghanistan's Kabul

An attack on a Sikh temple in the Afghan capital of Kabul killed at least two people and injured seven on Saturday, following a blast in a car loaded with explosives, officials said, but there was no immediate claim of responsibility.
18 June 2022

China launches third aircraft carrier

China yesterday launched its biggest and most modern aircraft carrier, marking a major military advance for the Asian superpower. The new carrier, named
17 June 2022

Lanka shuts govt offices, schools due to fuel crisis

Sri Lankan authorities yesterday announced a two-week shutdown of government offices and schools, as public transport ground almost entirely to a halt due
17 June 2022

New military hiring plan: One killed as protests rage in India

Indian police fired at an angry mob who set trains on fire yesterday during protests against a new short-term military recruitment scheme that has flared around the country.
17 June 2022

Agnipath protests: One dead in unrest over India's military recruitment reforms

Authorities imposed restrictions on Friday on gatherings in a satellite city of India's capital that is home to offices of several multinational firms, and one person was killed as protests against a new military recruitment process spread.
17 June 2022

US condemns remarks on Prophet by suspended BJP leaders

The United States on Thursday condemned remarks by Indian ruling party officials about the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) that have sparked an uproar in Muslim countries.
17 June 2022