ISLAMABAD: The government has decided to outlaw the Tehreek-e-Labaik Pakistan (TLP) after the recent spate of violent protests across the country. Addressing a press conference, Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed said the religious-cum-political party will be banned under than Anti-Terrorist Act (ATA) Section 1997/11-B. He said the decision was made due due to the party’s recent […]
Islamabad: Three people were killed Tuesday after violent clashes erupted between protesters and police as rallies were held around the country with thousands denouncing the country’s authorities for their decision not to expel a French envoy after a row regarding offensive depictions of the Prophet Muhammad. The police officer was killed in overnight clashes with […]
Kabul: At least 82 militants have been confirmed dead as warplanes pounded Taliban hideouts and positions in Afghanistan’s Kandahar province, the former stronghold of the militant group, a top police official said on Sunday. The sorties began on Saturday night in parts of the restive Arghandab district, Xinhua news agency quoted the provincial police spokesman […]
UNITED NATIONS: Pakistan has called on the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA) to play an “active role” in resolving conflicts and disputes, like Jammu and Kashmir, to promote peace and security in the region. “We must address disputes frontally,” Ambassador Munir Akram told a virtual meeting organized on Friday by […]
Dhaka (Bangladesh): At least four people were killed and dozens were injured when thousands of people clashed with police in Bangladesh’s largest port city on Friday afternoon. As per news reports thousands of people gathered after Friday prayers in Chittagong to protest the visit of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The police, on the other […]
Colombo: Sri Lanka will ban the wearing of the burqa and shut more than a thousand Islamic schools, a government minister said on Saturday, the latest actions affecting the country’s minority Muslim population. Minister for public security Sarath Weerasekera told a news conference he had signed a paper on Friday for cabinet approval to ban […]
Srinagar: Regional National Conference (NC), the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and moderate Hurriyat Conference Thursday welcomed the fresh agreement between Indian and Pakistan armies over ceasefire along the Line of Control (LoC). “A big & welcome development that India & Pakistan have agreed to a ceasefire along the LoC. Dialogue is the only way forward […]
Islamabad: In significant remarks amid strained ties between Pakistan and India, Pakistan Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa said on Tuesday that the two countries must resolve the longstanding issue of Jammu and Kashmir “in a dignified and peaceful manner” and bring “this human tragedy to its logical conclusion”. Speaking at the graduation ceremony of […]
Islamabad: Pakistani Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi said on Thursday China had promised to send 500,000 free doses of the COVID-19 vaccine to Pakistan by January 31. Pakistan is currently battling its second wave of the coronavirus and recorded 2,363 new infections on Thursday, with 54 deaths. In a televised statement, Qureshi said he had […]
Waziristan: Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan, during a visit to Wana, announced that 3G/4G internet services will become operational in Waziristan from Wednesday. “I know that 3G and 4G is important for education and development… this was a huge demand of the youth, one that was justified,” he said. The Prime Minister went on to […]