All options under study: Imran's advisor on India's MFN move(14:34) Islamabad, Feb 16 (IANS) Pakistan will consider all available options to retaliate for the Indian governments decision to withdraw the Most FavoÂured Nation (MFN) status, Prime Minister Imran Khan's Advisor on Commerce Razak Dawood has said.
World condemns Kashmir attack; US asks Pakistan to end support to terror groups (Roundup)(16:30) New Delhi, Feb 15 (IANS) The international community has strongly condemned the terror attack by the Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) in Jammu and Kashmir that killed 45 CRPF personnel, with US President Donald Trump asking Pakistan to "end immediately" the support and safe haven provided to all terrorist groups operating on its soil.
China closes Everest base camp in Tibet to tourists(15:20) Beijing, Feb 15 (IANS) China has closed the Mount Everest base camp in Tibet to tourists who don't have climbing permits in order to deal with the mounting garbage problem at the site, officials say.
China hints at blocking India's bid to declare Masood Azhar as global terrorist (Second Lead)(15:04) By Gaurav Sharma Beijing, Feb 15 (IANS) China on Friday indicated it would continue to block India's bid to declare Masood Azhar as an international terrorist whose outfit Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) has claimed to plot the worst-ever attack in Jammu and Kashmir that killed 45 CRPF troopers.
Attack on CRPF will strengthen India-US counter-terrorism cooperation: Trump (Lead)(13:02) By Arul Louis New York, Feb 15 (IANS) President Donald Trump has called out Pakistan directly on the car-bomb attack on CRPF personnel by terrorists based there and declared that it will only strengthen efforts by India and the US to strengthen their cooperation in fighting terrorism.
Immediately end support to terror groups, US tells Pakistan(12:54) Washington, Feb 15 (IANS) The US has called on Pakistan to "end immediately" the support and safe haven provided to all terrorist groups operating on its soil as it strongly condemned the terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir that left 45 CRPF troopers dead.
Shehbaz Sharif granted bail in corruption cases(17:10) Lahore, Feb 14 (IANS) The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Thursday approved Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Shehbaz Sharif's bail petitions in Ashiana Iqbal Housing Scheme and Ramzan Sugar Mills corruption cases and ordered his release.
Sacked Afghan poll officials under probe, barred from leaving country(17:02) Kabul, Feb 13 (IANS) The Afghanistan Attorney General's office on Wednesday began a probe against members of the Election Commission after they were sacked over complaints of misuse of authority during last year's parliamentary elections.
Pakistan to curb 'hate speech' on social media(16:50) Islamabad, Feb 13 (IANS) The Pakistan government plans will crack down on "hate speech" on social media from next week and set up a new authority, which will enforce regulations for the digital, print and electronic media, Information Minister Fawad Chaudhry said here on Wednesday.
Ex-Maldives President Yameen charged with money laundering(16:36) Male, Feb 13 (IANS) Former President of the Maldives Abdulla Yameen on Wednesday was charged with money laundering in a case related to lease of tropical islands and alleged transfer of $1 million government funds into his personal bank account.
Former Afghan President Sibghatullah Mojaddedi laid to rest(15:04) Kabul, Feb 13 (IANS) Former Afghan President Sibghatullah Mojaddedi who passed away earlier this week after a long illness was laid to rest on Wednesday in his ancestral graveyard here amid tight security.
Sri Lanka advertises for executioners after plan to reinstate death term(13:10) Colombo, Feb 13 (IANS) Sri Lanka has started advertising for executioners this week after President Maithripala Sirisena declared he would reinstate capital punishment for those convicted of drug offences, inspired by the Philippines-style crackdown.
Sri Lanka to introduce GPS system to foil human, drug smuggling via sea(18:56) Colombo, Feb 12 (IANS) The Sri Lankan Fisheries Ministry will soon introduce a GPS tracking system and a special identity card for all fishermen across the island country to prevent human and drug smuggling via the sea, a government official has said.
Saudi Prince expected to seal multi-billion dollar deals in Pakistan(18:56) Islamabad, Feb 12 (IANS) Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman will travel this weekend to Pakistan where he is expected to announce multi-billion dollar investments to help the Kingdom's traditional ally tide over financial crisis amid declining foreign exchange reserves.
China rejects India's study about Belt and Road facing 'push back'(18:48) By Gaurav Sharma Feb 12 (IANS) China on Tuesday rejected a report that its ambitious Belt and Road project was "facing a push back" by countries in India's neighbourhood like Pakistan and Nepal.
Jailed Haqqani Network leader in Taliban team of peace negotiators(16:42) Kabul, Feb 12 (IANS) The Afghan Taliban on Tuesday announced a 14-member team of negotiators, comprising some new faces including a jailed leader of the Haqqani Network, to continue peace talks with the US.
Vietnam offers support to Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh: UN(00:34) Rome, Feb 12 (IANS/AKI) United Nations World Food Programme in Bangladesh said it welcomed a new contribution of $50,000 from Vietnam to support operations in Coxs Bazar - home to nearly one million Rohingya Muslim refugees from Myanmar.
No troop cut planned, says acting US Defence Secretary during Afghanistan visit (Lead)(18:04) Kabul, Feb 11 (IANS) There have been no orders from the Donald Trump administration to reduce the US military presence in Afghanistan, acting US Defence Secretary Patrick Shanahan said on Monday as he arrived in the war-torn South Asian country on an unannounced visit.
Myanmar Army shelling villages, blocking aid: Amnesty(12:56) Yangon, Feb 11 (IANS) The Myanmar Army has bombed villages and are blocking civilians from accessing food and humanitarian assistance amid a crackdown targeting rebels in the troubled Rakhine State, the Amnesty International said on Monday.
US captures aspiring American 'executioner' for LeT, alleged recruiter(18:12) By Arul Louis New York, Feb 10 (IANS) US authorities have captured two alleged supporters of the deadly Pakistani terrorist organisation Lashkar-e-Tayyiba (LeT) that was behind the 26/11 Mumbai massacre, according to John Demers, the federal Assistant Attorney-General in charge of national security.
Bangladesh warns against lingering Rohingya crisis(17:28) Dhaka, Feb 10 (IANS) The Foreign Minister of Bangladesh on Sunday said prolonged Rohingya crisis would encourage formation of pockets of radicalism, which could destabilise the South Asian region.
