Saudi-bound special flight for workers canceled in Bangladesh
Apr 18, 2021, at 02:39 am
Over 300 Saudi-bound workers were left in the lurch in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on Saturday morning when they were informed that their flight was canceled, reported the Daily Star. The report claimed authorities in Saudi Arabia refused to give landing permission for the special flight.
Pakistan opposition corners government on deal with Islamist group
Apr 18, 2021, at 02:37 am
Opposition parties in Pakistan came hard on the government for inking a deal last year with the Tareek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP), a radical Islamist group responsible for recent violent protests, reported Dawn.
Soon Pakistani Army critics can face jail term, fine
Apr 18, 2021, at 02:31 am
Islamabad: Criticising the Pakistan Army will soon become a tough thing for people in Pakistan as the government is aiming to implement a law on the issue.
Nigerian Kidnapping case: Two cops, five others charged
Apr 18, 2021, at 02:27 am
Karachi: Police in Pakistan have chargesheeted seven suspects, including a station house officer of the Defence police station, for helping criminals and kidnapping three Nigerian nationals for ransom in relation to international narcotics smuggling deals, media reports said on Saturday.
Campaign for Uyghurs says it was targeted by CCP propaganda
Apr 18, 2021, at 02:15 am
Beijing: The Chinese regime has consistently sought to smear the names of the Uyghur female camp victims, and has now once again resorted to slander in an attempt to defend the indefensible genocide of Uyghurs, said Campaign For Uyghurs (CFU).
China offers six million doses of Sinopharm to Bangladesh
Apr 18, 2021, at 01:58 am
As Bangladesh struggles to procure vaccines, Sinopharm, the Chinese drug firm, has offered to provide six million doses of its Covid-19 vaccines to the country, a report in The Daily Star said.
Philippine business groups urges Beijing to withdraw ships from reef
Apr 18, 2021, at 01:34 am
Manila: Business groups in the Philippines have urged China to withdraw its ships from a reef that has remained a point of tension in the South China Sea, media reports said.
Myanmar releases over 23,000 prisoners, including foreigners: Reports
Apr 17, 2021, at 11:19 pm
Moscow/Sputnik: Myanmar's military authorities have granted amnesty to more than 23,000 prisoners, including foreigners, news agency Xinhua reported on Saturday, citing the decision of the State Administration Council.
Bangladesh records 101 new COVID-19 deaths
Apr 17, 2021, at 10:56 pm
Dhaka: Bangladesh recorded 101 deaths due to COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, taking the death toll to 10,283, media reports said.
Colombo Port City will not become Chinese colony: Sri Lankan government
Apr 17, 2021, at 10:21 pm
Under attack from all sides over the controversial Colombo Port City Economic Commission Bill, the Sri Lankan government defended the move, saying the city will not become a Chinese colony.
Chinese embassy in US slams statements by Biden, Suga on Taiwan, Hong Kong, Xinjiang
Apr 17, 2021, at 10:10 pm
Beijing/Sputnik: The Chinese Embassy to the United States on Saturday rebuked statements made by US President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga on the situation in Hong Kong, Taiwan and the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, reminding that these are China's domestic matters and should not be interfered with.
Aurat March organizer booked for blasphemy in Pakistan
Apr 17, 2021, at 10:02 pm
Organizers of the Aurat March in Pakistan were booked over blasphemy charges by Peshawar Police on the order of a local court, Dawn reported.
Pakistani passport is fourth worst in the world: Henley Passport Index
Apr 17, 2021, at 06:59 am
Islamabad: Pakistan passport remained the fourth weakest passport in the world behind only war-torn Syria, Afghanistan and Iraq, as per Henley Passport Index.
UN satisfied with relocation of Rohingya refugees to Bhasan Char island
Apr 17, 2021, at 04:23 am
The team of the United Nations who had visited Bhasan Char island - the new site for the relocation of 100,000 Rohingya refugees - has expressed its satisfaction with the facilities developed by the Bangladesh government. Initially, the government had faced criticism for its relocation plan.
Hong Kong: Media tycoon Jimmy Lai sentenced to 14 months for pro-democracy protests
Apr 17, 2021, at 04:23 am
Hong Kong: Hong Kong's pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai was sentenced to 14-month prison as he was found guilty of unauthorised assembly, media reports said.
Pakistan briefly blocks access to all major social media platforms
Apr 17, 2021, at 04:11 am
Authorities in Pakistan Friday had blocked access to all social media platforms in the country on Friday, media reports said. However, partial access was restored by evening. The move came at a time when the government has been struggling to contain violent protests led by an Islamist group.
US clamps sanctions against Pakistani company functioning as Russian proxy
Apr 17, 2021, at 04:10 am
The US on Thursday sanctioned a Pakistan-based organisation and six individuals for trying to influence the US presidential 2020 election on behalf of a Russian network, the News reported.
Protesters demonstrate outside Pakistani embassy in Hague, demand apology for genocide in Bangladesh
Apr 16, 2021, at 11:56 pm
Hague: A demonstration occurred outside the Pakistan embassy in the Hague recently where the protesters demanded an "unconditional official apology" for the genocide committed by the Pakistan Army in Bangladesh during the 1971 Liberation War, media reports said.
41 Sri Lankan women migrant workers detained in Saudi Arabia for months
Apr 16, 2021, at 11:22 pm
At least 41 Sri Lankan women migrant workers have been detained in Saudi Arabia for as long as 18 months, Amnesty International said in a statement, demanding their immediate release.
Maldivian foreign minister calls for ‘peaceful & stable’ Indian Ocean
Apr 16, 2021, at 10:17 pm
Maldivian Foreign Minister Abdullah Shahid, on a visit to India, has called for a “peaceful, prosperous and stable” Indian Ocean and added that it is essential for the "stability" of the Maldives.
Pakistan govt bans TLP after days of violent protests
Apr 16, 2021, at 05:05 am
Islamabad: The Pakistan government on Thursday formally banned the Tehreek-i-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) after days of violent protests by the members of the radical islamist group following the arrest of their leader.
Pakistan approaches Twitter to block contents directed against judiciary
Apr 16, 2021, at 04:58 am
Islamabad: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has asked micro-blogging site Twitter to block and remove malicious “trends and tweets” vilifying the superior judiciary of the country, media reports said.
Chinese challenge: Taiwan gearing up to welcome Mike Pompeo
Apr 16, 2021, at 04:53 am
Taiwan is gearing up to welcome former US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo later this year, a development that might anger China further.
Pakistan: Blast during football match leaves 14 hurt
Apr 16, 2021, at 04:24 am
Khuzdar: A bomb explosion during a football match in Pakistan's Lasbela district on Tuesday left at least 14 people hurt, media reports said.
Pakistan plans to ban Islamist group responsible for recent violence
Apr 16, 2021, at 04:01 am
The Pakistan government is considering a proposal to ban the Tehreek-e-Labbaik-Pakistan ( TLP), the radical Islamist group responsible for the recent violent protests across major cities in the country.
Pakistan: Journalists demonstrate over raid at Wana press club, detention of scribe
Apr 16, 2021, at 03:46 am
Bara: Pakistani journalists in Bara town demonstrated on Tuesday to protest the raid at Wana press club and subsequent detention of a media person, media reports said.
US report showcases severe human rights violations in Pakistan
Apr 16, 2021, at 03:35 am
Islamabad: A US State Department released report on human rights violation has identified unlawful, arbitrary and extrajudicial killings and disappearances as major issues in Pakistan, media reports said.
US, NATO announce troop withdrawal; Ghani says respect decision
Apr 16, 2021, at 02:19 am
Afghan President Ashraf Ghani said he respected the US decision to withdraw US and NATO troops from Afghanistan, adding the government will continue to work with the US and the NATO allies for peace efforts, reported TOLOnews.
Crisis between India, Pakistan to become more intense: US report
Apr 16, 2021, at 02:13 am
Washington:A US report has said the crisis between India and Pakistan will become 'more intense' ahead.
Plea to PPP and ANP to rejoin Pakistani opposition alliance
Apr 16, 2021, at 01:44 am
The chief of the opposition alliance in Pakistan has asked two constituents, Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and Awami National Party (ANP), to “reconsider” their decision of quitting the alliance but declared that the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) will continue its struggle even if the two parties do not return to its fold, according to a report in Dawn.