Pakistan preparing to send back nearly 1 million Afghans in repatriation drive
Islamabad, March 25 - Pakistan has started preparations to launch the second phase of its repatriation drive to send nearly one million Afghans back to their homeland, the media reported.
N.Korean official calls for boosting ties with China
Seoul, March 25 - A senior North Korean official has called for further strengthening ties with China, state media said on Monday.
‘Long-term IMF bailout plan would be an economic disaster for Pakistan’
Islamabad, March 24 - Pakistan’s crippling economy is in emergency need of another bailout plan from the IMF (International Monetary Fund) through its Extended Fund Facility (EFF) to save it from a suspected meltdown. However, an economic expert is wary of entering into
Pakistan ‘seriously’ considering reviving trade with India: FM Ishaq Dar
London, March 24 - Pakistan's newly elected Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has expressed "serious intent" of his government to reconsider trade relations with India, a move that would hold pivotal value in a change of policy and position since August 2019, when Islamabad
Pakistan President Zardari rakes up Kashmir issue
Islamabad, March 23 - Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari on Saturday raked up the Kashmir issue during his address on the country's Resolution Day and termed it as one of the reasons for instability in the region.
In a u-turn, pro-China Maldivian President calls India ‘closest ally’, seeks debt relief
Male, March 23 - In an about-turn, Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu called India its "closest ally" and hoped it would provide debt relief to repay heavy loans that the successive governments in the island nation have taken from New Delhi.
China’s senior party official stresses steadfast ties with North Korea
Seoul, March 23 - China's senior party leader Wang Huning has stressed unwavering ties with North Korea despite changes in international situations, Pyongyang's official media outlet reported Saturday.
PM Modi inaugurates hospital in Bhutan, calls it ‘beacon of hope’ for families
Thimphu, March 23 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated the Gyaltsuen Jetsun Pema Wangchuck Mother and Child Hospital along with his Bhutanese counterpart Tshering Tobgay, here.
US involvement in Pak affairs no surprise for anyone: Experts
Islamabad, March 22 - Following the recent remarks by US Assistant Secretary of State for Central and South Asian Affairs, Donald Lu, regarding the US ‘hand’ in toppling former PM Imran Khan’s government, experts believe that US involvement in the affairs of Pakistan
PM Modi gets Bhutan’s highest civilian honour; dedicates it to 140 cr Indians
Thimphu, March 22 - In recognition of his efforts to strengthen India-Bhutan ties, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was on Friday conferred the kingdom's highest civilian award, the Order of the Druk Gyalpo, which he dedicated to 140 crore Indians.
Bhutan confers its highest civilian award on PM Modi
New Delhi, March 22 - Bhutan conferred its highest civilian award, the Order of the Druk Gyalpo, on Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday, making him the first foreign head of a government to receive the kingdom's highest civilian honour.
Japan to raise subsidy to fix liquefaction caused by Noto quakes
Tokyo, March 22 - The Japanese government on Friday finalised the support measures for areas affected by liquefaction induced by the New Year's Day earthquake in Japan.
Unprecedented welcome for PM Modi in Bhutan
New Delhi, March 22 - Feelings of warmth and bonhomie overflowed the streets of Bhutan on Friday as Prime Minister Narendra Modi was accorded a rousing welcome from the people who turned up in huge numbers cheering and waving flags of the two
IMF, Sri Lanka reach staff-level agreement for $337 million bailout
Colombo, March 21 - The International Monetary Fund (IMF) announced on Thursday that it has reached a staff-level agreement with Sri Lanka to release the next tranche of the promised $3 billion bailout package to recover from the worst-ever financial crisis.
India infuses 50 pc additional funds to ongoing grant projects in Sri Lanka
Colombo, March 21 - To meet the sharp rise in the cost of construction in Sri Lanka due to the ongoing financial crisis, India would provide up to 50 per cent additional funds to grant projects in the island nation.
2 soldiers killed, 15 injured in suicide attack in Pakistan
Islamabad, March 21 - Two soldiers were killed and 15 others injured in a suicide attack in Pakistan's northwestern province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Thursday, official sources confirmed.
China says its border issues with India have nothing to do with US
New Delhi, March 21 - Expressing strong dissatisfaction with the US remarks on Arunachal Pradesh, China on Thursday said that the border issues between Beijing and New Delhi have nothing to do with Washington.
Gunmen forcibly enter Pak’s Gwadar Port complex, open fire
Gwadar, March 20 - Militants of the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA), armed with bombs and heavy ammunition entered into the Gwadar Port Authority Complex in an attempt to take over the premises.
PM Modi’s Bhutan visit postponed due to weather conditions
New Delhi, March 20 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi's State visit to Bhutan on March 21-22 has been postponed due to ongoing inclement weather conditions, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Wednesday.
Can cash-strapped Pakistan carry a sustainable counter-terrorism Afghan policy?
Islamabad, March 20 - The latest airstrikes by Pakistan in Afghanistan on suspected militant sanctuaries have the potential threat of an escalation into a full-blown conflict.