Fuel shock! Bangladesh hikes prices to record high amid Middle East crisis
Apr 19, 2026, at 04:36 pm
Bangladesh on Sunday night raised fuel prices to a record high, as escalating tensions in the Middle East added pressure to global energy markets.
Terror network busted? Three Balochistan-linked terrorists arrested in Pakistan
Apr 18, 2026, at 06:12 pm
Pakistani authorities have arrested three suspected militants with alleged links to banned groups operating in Balochistan, according to media reports.
Amid Middle East crisis, Pakistan test-fires anti-ship ballistic missile
Apr 18, 2026, at 05:16 pm
Pakistan Navy has successfully test-fired a locally developed anti-ship ballistic missile capable of engaging targets at extended ranges, according to media reports citing the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).
Energy lifeline: India pumps thousands of tonnes of diesel to Bangladesh
Apr 18, 2026, at 11:03 am
Bangladesh on Friday began receiving an additional 5,000 tonnes of diesel from India through a cross-border pipeline, according to media reports.
Cancer patients left helpless: Funds dry up, treatment comes to a halt in these Pakistani institutes
Apr 17, 2026, at 06:43 pm
A shortage of funds is disrupting free cancer treatment services at three major medical teaching institutions in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, according to media reports.
Polio team threatened in Pakistan, case registered
Apr 17, 2026, at 05:53 pm
Pakistani police have registered a case against four individuals for allegedly threatening a polio vaccination team in Sadiqabad on Wednesday, according to media reports.
Bangladesh: Hindu lawyer Chinmoy Krishna Das gets bail, still remains in custody in murder case
Apr 17, 2026, at 09:19 am
Hindu monk Chinmoy Krishna Das was granted bail in one case on Thursday, but he remains in custody as multiple other cases against him are still pending in Bangladesh, according to media reports.
Lashkar-e-Taiba co-founder Amir Hamza shot in Lahore, reportedly critical
Apr 16, 2026, at 03:09 pm
Lahore/IBNS: Amir Hamza, a founding member of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), has been shot by unidentified assailants in Lahore, Pakistan, reports said.
Shock in Pakistan: Gunmen target polio team, police constable killed in broad daylight
Apr 15, 2026, at 05:13 pm
A police constable was killed after unidentified gunmen opened fire on a polio vaccination team in Dera Murad Jamali town of Balochistan, Pakistan, media reports said.
China: Massive blaze at BYD plant sparks panic, no casualties
Apr 15, 2026, at 02:37 pm
A massive fire broke out at a facility of Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer BYD on Tuesday, though the company confirmed that no casualties were reported in the incident.
Xi Jinping proposes 4-point plan for Middle East peace amid US-Iran tensions
Apr 14, 2026, at 11:08 pm
Chinese President Xi Jinping has put forward a four-point proposal aimed at promoting peace and stability in the Middle East, according to a report by Xinhua.
Unpaid hotel bills overshadow Pakistan’s hosting of US–Iran talks in Islamabad
Apr 14, 2026, at 09:34 pm
A diplomatic initiative in Islamabad has drawn scrutiny after reports that the Pakistani government failed to settle dues for the venue hosting recent US–Iran discussions.
Pakistan: Protest storm hits Balochistan Assembly after Quetta killing, Hazara deaths
Apr 14, 2026, at 07:18 pm
Members from both the opposition and treasury benches in the Balochistan Assembly staged protests over the killing of a man in Quetta, media reports said.
Mob takes cops hostage during child recovery raid in Pakistan, dramatic rescue follows
Apr 14, 2026, at 06:38 pm
Police in Pakistan have rescued five personnel, including a woman constable, who were taken hostage by a mob during a court-ordered raid to recover a nine-year-old boy from a village on Monday.
Tribute sparks row: Pakistan regulator pulls up channel over Asha Bhosle coverage
Apr 14, 2026, at 12:02 am
A tribute to legendary singer Asha Bhosle has triggered a regulatory controversy in Pakistan, with the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority issuing a show-cause notice to Geo News.
Job offer turns nightmare: Woman allegedly raped in Pakistan after social media trap
Apr 13, 2026, at 06:09 pm
A young woman was allegedly raped in Pakistan’s Chenab Nagar after being lured to a house by a man who promised her a job.
Terror strikes polio drive: Cop killed on Day 1 of vaccination campaign in Pakistan
Apr 13, 2026, at 06:01 pm
At least one policeman was killed and four others injured after a police team came under attack while en route to provide security for polio vaccination workers in Pakistan’s Hangu District on Monday.
Gunmen strike in Pakistan: Two Hazara community members shot dead
Apr 12, 2026, at 10:20 pm
At least two members of the Hazara community were killed and three others injured in a suspected targeted attack in Quetta on Sunday, according to media reports.
Electricity shock in Pakistan: Bills to rise again from April
Apr 12, 2026, at 06:12 pm
Pakistan’s households are set to face higher electricity costs after the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) approved an increase in tariffs under the monthly fuel price adjustment (FPA), according to media reports.
Bangladesh: Pir killed over alleged insult to Islam; Hindu homes attacked in separate incidents
Apr 12, 2026, at 03:15 pm
A 'pir' (Muslim spiritual leader) was hacked to death over an accusation of insulting Islam, while in a separate incident, Hindu houses and shops were vandalised in Bangladesh recently.
US-Iran talks underway in Islamabad as Pakistan steps in to broker high-stakes peace deal
Apr 11, 2026, at 11:10 pm
Islamabad/IBNS: In a significant diplomatic development, senior officials from the United States and Iran have begun direct negotiations in Islamabad, marking their first face-to-face engagement at this level since 1979.
Bloodshed in broad daylight: Peace committee member among 5 shot dead in Pakistan
Apr 11, 2026, at 05:28 pm
At least five people, including a member of a local peace committee, were shot dead in separate incidents in Pakistan’s Tank and Dera regions on Friday, according to media reports.
Apr 11, 2026, at 09:14 am
An Iranian delegation led by Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has arrived in Pakistan ahead of a high-profile meeting with US representatives, according to media reports.
US aircraft lands in Pakistan as high-stakes Iran talks hang in balance
Apr 10, 2026, at 09:18 pm
A US Air Force transport aircraft bearing the marking “Charleston” was spotted approaching Nur Khan Airbase in Pakistan on Friday, signalling Washington’s possible arrival for crucial peace talks with Tehran.
Minor girl sexually assaulted in Pakistan, 14-year-old suspect detained
Apr 08, 2026, at 05:24 pm
A minor girl was sexually assaulted in Pakistan's Wanda Mirwali Surband area on Monday, an incident reflecting the atrocities faced by girls in the nation.
Pakistan: One killed after mini-truck hits Easter procession
Apr 07, 2026, at 06:26 pm
A man was killed and more than a dozen others were injured after a speeding mini-truck rammed into a procession taken out by the local Christian community to observe Easter in Pakistan’s Gujrat region, according to media reports.
Power crisis hits hard: Pakistan orders early shutdown of markets nationwide, barring Sindh
Apr 07, 2026, at 10:19 am
The Pakistan government has decided to close markets and shopping malls across the country by 8 pm—except in Sindh—as part of energy conservation measures amid the ongoing Middle East crisis, according to media reports.
Poila Boisakh: Why Bangladesh just renamed its most celebrated Bengali New Year procession?
Apr 06, 2026, at 03:29 pm
Bangladesh has renamed the Poila Boishakh (Bengali New Year) procession—recognised by UNESCO—as Boishakhi Shobhajatra, Culture Affairs Minister Nitai Roy Chowdhury announced on Sunday.
Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman appeals for religious harmony in Easter meeting
Apr 05, 2026, at 11:13 pm
Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has called for unity and cooperation among people of all religious communities, urging them to work together to build a prosperous and inclusive nation.
Pakistani journalists boycott National Assembly over layoffs, unpaid salaries
Apr 05, 2026, at 10:24 pm
Pakistani journalists staged a walkout from the press gallery of the National Assembly in Islamabad on Tuesday, boycotting coverage of parliamentary proceedings to protest recent layoffs and the suspension of salaries across several media organisations.