Afghan civilians form militias to fight Taliban as military desertion surges: Rome
Jul 07, 2021, at 11:03 pm
Rome/UNI/SPUTNIK: Afghanistan’s local population is forming militias to counter the Taliban Islamist radical movement (banned in Russia), as the number of desertion cases among the military is growing, Italian Foreign Minister Luigi Di Maio said on Wednesday.
CNG price in Punjab increases after imposition of GST on LNG
Jul 07, 2021, at 04:27 am
Lahore: People in Pakistan's Punjab region received a shock as the price of compressed natural gas (CNG) saw a hike on Monday.
China again violates Taiwan airspace
Jul 07, 2021, at 04:21 am
Intensifying its tense relationship with Taiwan, China once again violated the region's airspace while the PLA Navy (PLAN) commissioned its fourth new Type 052D destroyer on July 4.
Chinese millennials are now preferring to 'lying flat', Beijing dislikes trend
Jul 07, 2021, at 04:00 am
Beijing: The Chinese authorities are not happy with the attitude of the millennials who are lying down and doing as little as possible, according to a New York Times report.
Former Afghan president seeks China’s help in improving ties with Pakistan
Jul 06, 2021, at 11:11 pm
Former Afghan President Hamid Karzai has urged China to play a role in helping Afghanistan secure peace and improving its ties with Pakistan. He also said he remained hopeful of a better future for his country.
US left Bagram Airbase without notice, says Afghan commander
Jul 06, 2021, at 10:56 pm
Bagram: The US military men have silently left Bagram Airfield in Afghanistan without notifying the country's authorities, media reports said.
Pakistan-China relations steering committee includes POK and Gilgit-Baltistan in its fold
Jul 06, 2021, at 09:18 pm
The Pak-China Relations Steering Committee has decided to expand its membership by bringing provinces in its fold and discussed its scope and rationale in advancing the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), Pakistani media reports said.
Pakistan: Self-inflicted power crisis blacks out nation
Jul 06, 2021, at 09:08 pm
Pakistan government has now signed an agreement to borrow US$ 4.5 billion to alleviate oil and gas shortages that are crippling the economy and people’s livelihoods through power cuts and fuel disruptions in the South Asian nation, media reports said.
Taliban says all foreign troops must leave Afghanistan by deadline
Jul 06, 2021, at 09:03 pm
Kabul: The Taliban group has said that the foreign troops left behind in Afghanistan after NATO's September withdrawal deadline will remain at risk as occupiers.
Pakistan: Suspected terror attack in North Waziristan leaves three soldiers dead
Jul 06, 2021, at 03:03 pm
North Waziristan: At least three soldiers died as suspected terrorists attacked a check-post in North Waziristan tribal district of Pakistan on Monday, media reports said.
COVID-19 crisis in Bangladesh: 4 patients die in Pabna hospital amid oxygen shortage
Jul 06, 2021, at 02:48 pm
Uyghur community members protest in Tokyo
Jul 06, 2021, at 12:48 am
Tokyo: Members of the Uyghur community on Sunday demonstrated in Tokyo city of Japan to mark the 12th year anniversary of July 5, 2009 violence in Urumqi, Xinjiang.
China is one of the biggest threats to Australia: Senator Matt Canavan
Jul 06, 2021, at 12:37 am
Moscow/UNI/SPUTNIK: China is one of the 'biggest threats' to Australia's liberties and future prosperity, the Senator of Australia's National Party Matt Canavan said.
Jul 05, 2021, at 11:58 pm
Karachi: The Jamaat-i-Islami group members on Sunday hosted a big rally on New M.A. Jinnah Road against inflation and unemployment.
Pakistan: Local cable operator arrested for allegedly airing 'banned' Indian channels
Jul 05, 2021, at 11:26 pm
Sahiwal: Pakistani police on Saturday arrested a Kameer-based cable operator for allegedly airing 'banned' Indian channels, media reports said on Monday.
Jul 05, 2021, at 11:18 pm
Quetta: A Pakistani Senator has criticised Prime Minister Imran Khan-led government for rejecting all schemes he had suggested for development of the iconic Hinglaj Mata Temple located in Lasbela district.
Jul 05, 2021, at 11:11 pm
Beijing: Putting pressure on China, the United Nations has asked Beijing to allow human rights officials to visit Hong Kong to investigate whether the national security law has undermined the freedoms of its residents, media reports said on Sunday.
China accused of death of Uyghur teacher in Xinjiang detention facility
Jul 05, 2021, at 10:55 pm
Xinjiang: The death of an Uyghur teacher in a detention facility in China's Xinjiang region has earned social media attention.
Pacific region: Japan offers to give COVID-19 vaccines to Taiwan-friendly nations
Jul 05, 2021, at 10:48 pm
Tokyo: The Japan government has offered to give COVID-19 vaccines to Taiwan-friendly islands in the Pacific, a move that can leave China irked.
Don’t harass online bloggers, amend terrorism act: Former Sri Lankan PM
Jul 05, 2021, at 02:42 am
Colombo: Former Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe has asked the government to introduce an amendment to the country's notorious Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) so that the act could not be used for arresting people for making posts on social media.
China's system is better than Western electoral democracies: Imran Khan
Jul 05, 2021, at 02:20 am
Islamabad: Pakistan PM Imran Khan on Thursday lavished praises on the Communist Party of China (CPC) for its unique model of governance.
ISIS gaining ground in northern Afghanistan, warns Russian foreign minister
Jul 05, 2021, at 12:55 am
ISIS militants are building up their forces in northern Afghanistan amid foreign troop withdrawal, warned Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov last week, saying the development is worrying for Moscow.
Amid escalating fighting, Turkey, Pakistan, Iran shut consulates in northern Afghanistan
Jul 05, 2021, at 12:23 am
Amid the deteriorating security situation in northern Afghanistan, Iran, Turkey and Pakistan have closed their respective consulate offices in Mazar-e-Sharif, the provincial center of Balkh, local media reports said. India had closed its consulate in Mazar last year.
Pakistan: Blast rocks DI Khan city, four security personnel hurt
Jul 05, 2021, at 12:10 am
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa/Pakistan: At least four security personnel were injured as a remote-controlled bomb exploded close to their vehicle in Dera Ismail (DI) Khan city of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) province, media reports said on Sunday.
Many in Pakistan still trapped in bonded labour system
Jul 04, 2021, at 11:27 pm
Islamabad: A research conducted by Hari Welfare Association (HWA) has revealed that many people in Pakistan are still trapped in the bonded labour system.
Pakistan: BLA says it set on fire Chinese telecommunication companies, capture six members
Jul 04, 2021, at 11:20 pm
Islamabad: The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) has said its members have said its members have set on fire the installations of Chinese telecommunication companies at Margat’s Chokhobi Wadh area of Quetta region of Pakistan's Balochistan province recently.
Pakistan: Several Punjab cities witnessing load-shedding, people protest
Jul 04, 2021, at 10:47 pm
Islamabad: Several cities in Pakistani Punjab region on Friday witnessed protests over load-shedding in their respective areas.
Afghanistan military killed 143 Taliban fighters during the past 24 Hours, says Defense Ministry
Jul 04, 2021, at 10:34 pm
Moscow/UNI/SPUTNIK: The Afghan Military killed 143 militants of radical movement Taliban and wounded 121 during operations in several Afghan provinces in the last 24 hours, the Afghan Defense Ministry said on Sunday.
100 years of CCP rule: Campaign For Uyghurs (CFU) condemns celebration
Jul 04, 2021, at 05:06 am
New York: July 1 marks the 100th anniversary of the Chinese Communist Party, which seized power in 1949, marking the beginning of a dark era in history, defined largely by bloodshed, mismanagement, brutal repression, said Campaign for Uyghurs (CFU) as it condemned the celebration of the event on Wednesday.
Broken heads remark: Mike Pompeo says Xi Jinping is 'serious'
Jul 04, 2021, at 04:57 am
Washington: Former US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Sunday said Chinese President Xi Jinping is serious about his 'bash heads bloody' warning.