Category: South Asia

Sri Lankan President lauds Philippines’ anti-drug campaign

Manila, Jan 19 (IANS) Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena lauded on Saturday the anti-drug campaign of the Philippines President, saying…

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Afghan Taliban rule out talks with US in Pakistan

Kabul, Jan 19 (IANS) The Afghan Taliban on Saturday rejected Pakistani media reports of possible talks with the US in…

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BSF refutes claims of pushing Rohingyas into Bangladesh

Agartala, Jan 19 (IANS) The Border Security Force (BSF) has strongly refuted claims by Bangladeshi border guards' "unfounded allegation that…

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Former Afghan warlord Gulbuddin Hekmatyar to contest presidential polls

Kabul, Jan 19 (IANS) Gulbudin Hekmatyar, a former Afghan warlord and leader of the Hezb-e-Islami political party, registered with the…

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Guru Randhawa may go on Pakistan music tour

Mumbai, Jan 19 (IANS) Popular singer Guru Randhawa, who has the track "Lahore" to his credit, says he has discussed…

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Guterres expresses doubt in enabling India-Pakistan dialogue

By Arul Louis United Nations, Jan 19 (IANS) Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has expressed doubts about his efficacy in enabling talks…

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Sri Lanka wants to take back all Tamil refugees from India

New Delhi, Jan 18 (IANS) Sri Lanka wants to take back all Sri Lankan Tamil refugees who are now in…

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Imran Khan seeks expedition of CPEC projects

Islamabad, Jan 18 (IANS) Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday stressed on expediting projects under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor…

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Brigade Parade Ground: A tale of mammoth rallies, emotion, political statements

By Sirshendu Panth Kolkata, Jan 18 (IANS) From hosting public reception for Soviet leaders Nikita Khrushchev and Nikolai Bulganin to…

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India protests Pakistan apex court’s order on Gilgit-Baltistan

New Delhi, Jan 18 (IANS) India on Friday summoned the Deputy High Commissioner of Pakistan and lodged a strong protest…

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China’s energy giant inks deal with UK firm for Bangladesh power plant

Dhaka, Jan 18 (IANS) China's energy giant PowerChina has signed an agreement and a contract with GCM Resources, a leading…

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33 Bhutanese coal trucks stopped from heading to Bangladesh

Shillong, Jan 18 (IANS) Indian Customs law disallowed 33 Bhutanese coal-laden trucks at Dawki integrated check post (ICP) in Meghalaya…

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Saeed Khosa sworn in as new Chief Justice of Pakistan

Islamabad, Jan 18 (IANS) Justice Asif Saeed Khan Khosa, who part of the Supreme Court benches that disqualified former Prime…

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Duterte’s drug war ‘example to the world’: Sirisena

Manila/Colombo, Jan 18 (IANS) Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena has praised his Philippines counterpart Rodrigo Dutertes brutal war on drugs,…

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New Chief Justice of Pakistan sworn in

Islamabad, Jan 18 (IANS) Justice Asif Saeed Khan Khosa took oath as the 26th Chief Justice of Pakistan at a…

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Pakistan rules out India’s role in Afghan peace process

Islamabad, Jan 18 (IANS) Pakistan has ruled out any role for India in the Afghan peace process, the media reported…

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Reduce school fees by 20%: Pakistan SC

Islamabad, Jan 17 (IANS) The Supreme Court of Pakistan has ordered all schools across the country that charge more than…

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Afghan President thanks Pakistan PM for peace efforts

Kabul, Jan 17 (IANS) Afghan President Ashraf Ghani on Thursday telephoned Prime Minister Imran Khan to discuss the ongoing international…

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Kartarpur Corridor passport: Amarinder lashes out at Sampla

Chandigarh, Jan 17 (IANS) Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Thursday lashed out at Union Minister and former Punjab BJP…

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Sri Lankan President signs 3 loan agreements with ADB

Manila, Jan 17 (IANS) Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena signed on Thursday three loan agreements totalling $455 million with the…

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