20 killed, 21 injured as bus plunges into ravine in Pakistan
Islamabad, May 3 - At least 20 people were killed and 21 others injured after a passenger bus fell into a ravine in Pakistan's Daimer district on Friday.
200 Sindhis from Pakistan to visit Ayodhya today
Ayodhya, May 3 - A 200-member delegation of the Sindhi community from Pakistan will reach Ayodhya on Friday to pay obeisance to Ram Lalla, the temple trust authorities said.
Fears of complete economic meltdown rising in Pakistan
Islamabad, May 2 - Fears that Pakistan is moving towards a complete economic meltdown are rising in the country.
Pakistan, Iran & China to hold talks on counter-terrorism, security cooperation
Islamabad, May 2 - Pakistan, Iran, and China will soon hold a trilateral meeting on counter-terrorism and security, a decision experts see as a representation of Beijing's increasing and further strengthening influence and role in bridging gaps between regional neighbours on important challenges
Death toll in China road collapse mounts to 48
Guangzhou, May 2 - The death toll from the collapse of a portion of a road in China's Guangdong province has risen to 48, authorities said.
One killed, 20 injured in twin blasts in Pakistan
Islamabad, May 2 - One person was killed and 20 others were injured in twin blasts in Pakistan's Balochistan province on Thursday, police said.
Global Sindhi body offers to rehabilitate Sindhi refugees from Pakistan
Mumbai, May 1 - The Federation of World Sindhi Associations (FWSA) has offered to rehabilitate Sindhi Hindu refugees from Pakistan with the help of the Central government as they fear for their safety and security in the neighbouring country.
Death toll rises to 36 after motorway collapse in China
Shenzhen, China, May 2 - The death toll has risen to 36 following the collapse of a carriageway on a motorway in China's Guangdong province, state news agency Xinhua reported on Thursday.
Iraqi PM vows to diversify national economy
Baghdad, May 2 - Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani has said that his government is committed to bolstering the industry, agriculture, trade, and tourism sectors, to reduce the country's reliance on oil and transition to a diversified economy.
Pakistani workers play central role in national progress, prosperity: PM
Islamabad, May 2 - Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said that workers play a central role in national progress and prosperity, highlighting that every worker in the South Asian country is valued, respected, and empowered to thrive.
24 killed as highway collapses in China
Guangzhou, May 1 - At least 24 people were killed after part of an expressway collapsed in China's Guangdong Province, causing 20 vehicles to plunge on Wednesday, local authorities said.
Ferry service between India and Sri Lanka set to resume on May 13 with slashed ticket prices
Colombo, May 1 - The halted ferry service between India's Nagapattinam and Sri Lanka's Kankesanthurai is set to resume from May 13 with a cut in passenger fares, the Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) has announced.
Saudi activist sentenced to 11 years for supporting women’s rights
Cairo, May 1 - A Saudi women's rights activist was sentenced to 11 years in prison because of her "choice of clothing and support for women's rights," two rights groups said, urging the kingdom to "immediately and unconditionally release" her.
Daughters of Hindus being forcibly converted to Islam: Pakistan Senator
Islamabad, May 1 - Danesh Kumar, a Senator in Pakistan's upper house has gained the attention of all during the ongoing Senate session for highlighting the forced abductions and conversions of Hindu girls in Pakistan's Sindh province.
Farmers’ protests intensify in Punjab province as politicians play blame game in Pakistan
Lahore, April 30 - The provincial government of Punjab, under Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif along with the Federal government under Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif are faced with a major challenge of farmers, who are fast garnering political support and gaining stronger momentum
Bangladesh agrees to join non-UN international force in Haiti
United Nations, April 30 - Bangladesh has agreed to join an international force that will operate independently of the UN to help restore order in Haiti, which has spiralled into gang-fuelled chaos, according to a UN Spokesperson.
Iran rejects speculation about nuclear cooperation with North Korea
Tehran, April 29 - The Iranian Foreign Ministry on Monday rejected speculation about nuclear cooperation with Pyongyang following the arrival of a North Korean business delegation in Tehran.
Indian Coast Guard apprehends Pakistani boat with huge consignment of narcotics
Ahmedabad, April 28 - In a major success, the Indian Coast Guard, following an overnight aerial-maritime joint operation with the Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) and the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), on Sunday apprehended a Pakistan boat in the Arabian Sea, west of Gujarat's
Pakistan Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar appointed Deputy Prime Minister
Islamabad, April 28 - In a major political development in Pakistan, Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has been given the additional charge of Deputy Prime Minister in the Shehbaz Sharif-led coalition government, it was announced on Sunday.
Iraq passes legislation criminalising homosexuality
Baghdad, April 28 - The Iraqi Parliament has passed a law criminalising same-sex relations and vowing tough penalties against them in a decision that rights advocates decried as discriminating against the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community.