Dhaka, April 28 (IANS) A UN body on Thursday expressed its optimism about Bangladesh’s potential though it trimmed its growth forecast for 2015-16 fiscal (July 2015-June 2016) at 6.8 percent. UN Economic and Social Commission…
New Delhi, April 28 (IANS) The talks between the foreign secretaries of India and Pakistan were merely a courtesy meeting — and not an “official dialogue” — where they discussed certain matters, Minister of State…
New Delhi, April 28 (IANS) It seems as if India and Pakistan are not interested in mending their strained ties “and are content with living in a state of perpetual animosity”, a Pakistani daily said…
Colombo, April 28 (IANS) At least 21 Indian fishermen were arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy on Thursday for poaching in the island nation’s waters. At least three Indian fishing boats were also seized. The…
Washington, April 28 (IANS) Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump on Wednesday said India can help out the US in dealing with the “problem” of “semi-stable” nuclear-armed Pakistan. Trump’s remarks came during a town-hall meeting in…
By Arul Louis United Nations, April 28 (IANS) Taking a hands-off approach on Kashmir, UN Peace Building Commission chair Macharia Kamau has said that the primacy of politics and the local conditions that drive any…
Islamabad, April 28 (IANS) Pakistan’s Foreign Secretary Aizaz Chaudhry said that there was no breakthrough in talks with his Indian counterpart S. Jaishankar on his recent trip to New Delhi. The foreign secretary, who was…
Union Minister of State for Home Affairs and BJP leader Haribhai Parthibhai Chaudhary. (File Photo: IANS) New Delhi, April 27 (IANS) The Pakistani team that visited India to probe the Pathankot attack was assured of…
Islamabad, April 27 (IANS) A Buddha sculpture smuggled from Swat Valley to the US will be returned to Pakistan on Thursday. According to the estimate, the rare sculpture smuggled in 1980s is worth more than…
Jammu, April 27 (IANS) The Jammu and Kashmir government on Wednesday said it would soon do away with the barter system in the cross-border business with Pakistan and the trade would be conducted through proper…
Colombo, April 27 (IANS) The Sri Lankan government on Wednesday said it had not held any discussions with India over constructing a sea bridge and tunnel connecting the two countries. Sri Lankan government spokesperson Rajitha…
Karachi, April 27 (IANS) “Bajrangi Bhaijaan” director Kabir Khan faced protests here on Wednesday from a small group shouting anti-India slogans, but he urged the Indian and Pakistani media to ignore the incident. As he…
Nay Pyi Taw, April 27 (IANS) Myanmar needs to enhance the quality and efficiency of public spending for education and healthcare, prioritising resources in the Union Budget that are critical to improve living standards and…
Kathmandu, April 27 (IANS) Nepal is set to mobilise over 1,300 engineers this week as part of the post-quake reconstruction campaign, Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli said on Wednesday. “We are entering into reconstruction but…
Islamabad, April 27 (IANS) Pakistan’s Punjab government has said that the famed Kohinoor diamond was given to Britain following an agreement reached with the East India Company in 1849. A Punjab government official on Tuesday…
New York, April 27 (IANS) Bangladeshi authorities should immediately investigate the killings of two lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) human rights activists, Human Rights Watch said. Police found Xulhaz Mannan and Tonoy Mahbub hacked…
Islamabad, April 27 (IANS) Pakistan’s Punjab government has said that the famed Kohinoor diamond was given to Britain following an agreement between Raja Ranjit Singh and the East India Company in 1849. A Punjab government…
Kabir Khan Karachi, April 27 (IANS) Noisy protests erupted at the Karachi airport on Wednesday against “Bajrangi Bhaijaan” director Kabir Khan as he was set to board a plane to go to Lahore, officials said….
Islamabad, April 27 (IANS) The Afghan Taliban on Wednesday confirmed a visit of its leaders to Pakistan. A three-member delegation had arrived in Islamabad from its Qatar-based office on Monday to discuss with Pakistan the…
New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) India on Tuesday called for improving regional connectivity to help Afghanistan harness its trade and transit potential while putting forward its suggestions to enhance cooperation in the area. “Connectivity in…