Category: South Asia

Lawmakers question allowing Pakistan investigators into Pathankot base

New Delhi, May 3 (IANS) A panel of parliamentarians on Tuesday questioned the government allowing Pakistani investigators into the Pathankot…

8 years ago

Pakistan Army chief sentences 11 ‘terrorists’ to death

Islamabad, May 3 (IANS) Pakistan's Army Chief General Raheel Sharif confirmed the death sentence on Tuesday to 11 "hardcore terrorists"…

8 years ago

MPs panel raps government for Pathankot airbase security lapses

New Delhi, May 3 (IANS) The government on Tuesday came under a sharp attack from a parliamentary panel for lapses…

8 years ago

MPs’ panel points out security lacunae ahead of Pathankot attack

New Delhi, May 3 (IANS) Parliament's standing committee for home ministry has pointed out lacunae and lapses in security at…

8 years ago

Saarc ministerial in Nepal to forge cooperation on migrants’ rights

By Anil Giri Kathmandu, May 3 (IANS) The eight-member Saarc grouping has for the first time started exploring possible areas…

8 years ago

Pakistani actors to debut in Bollywood film

Islamabad, May 3 (IANS) Pakistani drama actors Adnan Siddiqui and Sajal Ali are going to debut in Bollywood alongside veteran…

8 years ago

No military solution to Afghan conflict: Pakistan

Islamabad, May 3 (IANS) Pakistan on Tuesday opposed a military option to resolve the dragging Afghan conflict, saying such a…

8 years ago

Sri Lankan racer seals junior racing championship

Coimbatore, May 3 (IANS) Sri Lankan Brayan Perera clinched the championship in the Formula Junior Racing Series (FJRS) promoted by…

8 years ago

Pakistan expresses concern over India’s military growth

Islamabad, May 3 (IANS) A top Pakistani foreign affairs advisor on Tuesday expressed deep concern over India's growing military power,…

8 years ago

Will get F-16s from elsewhere, Islamabad warns Washington

Islamabad, May 3 (IANS) Pakistan will acquire F-16 fighter jets from elsewhere if the US does not arrange funding for…

8 years ago

Nepal’s park completes second year of zero rhino poaching

Kathmandu, May 3 (IANS) Nepal has been successful in preserving the endangered rhinos as it completed a second year of…

8 years ago

Pakistan slams Trump’s remarks about release of CIA-doctor

Islamabad, May 3 (IANS) Pakistan has condemned US Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump's remark that he would ensure Pakistani physician…

8 years ago

Bangladesh apparel exports can create more jobs: World Bank

Dhaka, May 3 (IANS) Clothing exports could create more and better jobs in Bangladesh if the country makes improvements in…

8 years ago

Sri Lanka’s TID arrests former Tamil Tiger cadre

Colombo, May 3 (IANS) A former high ranking cadre from the Tamil Tiger outfit was arrested by Sri Lanka's Terrorism…

8 years ago

Pakistan regrets US ‘lack of appreciation’ for its anti-terror role

Islamabad, May 2 (IANS) A top Pakistani foreign affairs advisor on Monday regretted that the US was not duly appreciating…

8 years ago

Pakistan slams Donald Trump on release of ‘CIA doctor’

Islamabad, May 2 (IANS) Pakistan on Monday condemned remarks by US Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump that he would ensure…

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Former Tamil Tiger cadre arrested in Sri Lanka

Colombo, May 2 (IANS) A former top ranked man from the Tamil Tiger rebel outfit was arrested by Sri Lanka's…

8 years ago

Nepal SC orders release of scribe held in assets case

By Anil Giri Kathmandu, May 2 (IANS) Nepal's Supreme Court on Monday ordered the release of senior journalist Kanak Mani…

8 years ago

Canadian arrested in Nepal over Twitter posts

By Anil Giri Kathmandu, May 2 (IANS) Nepal Police on Monday said they have arrested Canadian national Robert Penner from…

8 years ago

Sri Lanka, China to hold discussions on FTA

Colombo, May 2 (IANS) Sri Lanka and China will hold high level discussions in June on the possibility of signing…

8 years ago



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