Seven killed in Kabul suicide blast near clerics’ gathering
At least seven people were killed in a suicide bombing Monday near a gathering of top clerics in Afghanistan’s capital Kabul, roughly one hour after the group proclaimed such attacks a sin, police said. The blast in the western part of the city, near universities and a police academy, is the latest demonstration of the […]
No ongoing talks with Afghanistan government: Taliban
Kabul, : The Taliban on Friday denied any talks with the Afghanistan government, after the head of the US and NATO forces in the country General John Nicholson said last week that both parties were holding a dialogue. “We categorically reject this baseless claim made by General Nicholson. The policy of Islamic Emirate regarding talks […]
US welcomes India, Pakistan ceasefire agreement
Washington, : The US has welcomed India and Pakistan’s decision to implement bilateral ceasefire agreement signed by the two countries in 2003. “The US welcomes reports that the militaries of India and Pakistan have reaffirmed their commitment to fully implement the 2003 ceasefire along the Line of Control (LoC),” State Department spokesperson Heather Nauert said […]
Pakistan Govt to block Musharraf’s national identity card, passport: Reports
The Pakistan government on Thursday directed the interior ministry to block the national identity card (NIC) and passport of former dictator General (retd) Pervez Musharraf, a media report said on Thursday. Complying with a special court’s order, the government took the action to restrict the Dubai-based former president’s travel and certain facilities available to him […]
Taliban in ceasefire talks with Afghan government: US general
General John Nicholson, in a teleconference with reporters at the Pentagon from Kabul on Wednesday, said the talks also involved foreign governments and international organisations, Tolo News reported. “You see mid-level, senior-level Taliban leaders engaging with Afghans,” said General Nicholson, adding that a lot of the diplomatic activity was taking place “off the stage”. Afghan […]
China welcomes India, Pak agreement to observe 2003 ceasefire
Beijing: China today welcomed India and Pakistan’s decision to observe the 2003 ceasefire agreement to stop cross-border firing along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir and expressed hope that the two countries will properly resolve their differences. The Director Generals of Military Operations (DGMOs) of India and Pakistan on May 29, during […]
PM Modi announces 30-day free visa for Indonesians, invites them for Kumbh Mela
Jakarta/New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday announced a 30-day free visa for Indonesian citizens and invited the diaspora to travel to their country of origin to experience the ‘New India’. Addressing a gathering of Indian diaspora at the Jakarta Convention Centre in the Indonesian capital, PM Modi said, “not only do the names […]
Palestinians launch boats from Gaza to protest Israeli blockade
Gaza City : Palestinians launched boats from Gaza today to protest Israel’s blockade, a move likely to further raise tensions after mortar fire from the enclave earlier in the day and weeks of deadly unrest. One main boat carrying around 20 people accompanied by a group of smaller ones departed from the fishermen’s port in […]
CPEC will not affect its stand on Kashmir issue, says China
Beijing: China on Tuesday refrained from making any direct comment on Pakistan’s latest move on exercising administrative authority on Gilgit-Baltistan, but said the CPEC, which traverses through the disputed region, will not affect its stand that the Kashmir issue should be resolved between India and Pakistan. Pakistan’s Cabinet on May 21 approved Gilgit-Baltistan Order 2018 which […]
Pak Army orders inquiry into revelations made by ex-ISI chief; seeks his name on ECL
Islamabad :Pakistan’s powerful Army today ordered a Court of Inquiry into the revelations made by former ISI chief Lt Gen (retd.) Asad Durrani and approached the government to place his name on the Exit Control List (ECL) to prevent him from leaving the country. Durrani, who headed the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) agency from August 1990 […]
