Quetta, May 13 (IANS) The Balochistan Liberation Front (BLF) has claimed responsibility for a wave of attacks against Pakistani forces across the province which resulted in the death of seven soldiers, local media reported.
Kathmandu, May 13 (IANS) Eleven climbers reached the summit of Mount Everest on Wednesday as they completed fixing the ropes, officially opening the route to the world’s highest peak for the spring 2026 climbing season.
New Delhi, May 13 (IANS) Taxation, exports and energy reforms continue to remain Pakistan’s weakest economic areas due to poor implementation, policy inconsistency and entrenched institutional constraints, a report has said.
Islamabad, May 13 (IANS) The sexual assault of a young 19-year-old mother in Pakistan’s Rawat area in Islamabad is not an isolated incident but reflects a broader pattern raising concerns about systemic challenges in addressing gender-based violence in the country. The case has brought attention to these interconnected issues, underscoring how structural weaknesses continue to shape the safety and security of women.
New Delhi, May 13 (IANS) Secretary (West) at the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Sibi George, held a meeting with Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs, Kazem Gharibabadi in New Delhi on Wednesday with discussions focussed on bilateral and regional issues, including recent regional developments.
New Delhi, May 13 (IANS) Permanent Secretary of Nigeria's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Dunoma Umar Ahmed arrived in New Delhi on Wednesday to attend the BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting.
New Delhi, May 13 (IANS) The Lashkar-e-Tayiba has been infected by the Jaish-e-Mohammad bug. Both outfits have been witnessing internal discord and while the Jaish-e-Mohammad has been attempting to rebuild its infrastructure, that is not the case with the Lashkar-e-Tayiba.
New Delhi, May 13 (IANS) The Australian government will commit $25.3 million in the 2026-27 budget to strengthen bilateral economic, strategic and maritime relations with India amid the drastic change in the global geopolitical landscape following Donald Trump taking over as President of the United States.
Islamabad, May 13 (IANS) Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan's sisters and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi were again not allowed to meet the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder at Adiala Jail, local media reported on Wednesday.
Washington, May 13 (IANS) The East Turkistan Government-in-Exile (ETGE) and the East Turkistan National Movement (ETNM) have called on the United States President Donald Trump to directly raise China’s “ongoing genocide” and “colonial occupation” of East Turkistan and Tibet during his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing.
