Dhaka, March 28 (IANS) Former Bangladesh minister and Awami League leader Mohammad Ali Arafat has called for the immediate removal of the ban on his party, saying the move is essential to restore political pluralism and uphold democratic principles.
Quetta, March 28 (IANS) As violence against civilians escalates across Balochistan, a leading human rights organisation brought to light the extrajudicial killing of one civilian and the enforced disappearance of two others by Pakistani forces.
Islamabad, March 28 (IANS) The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) expressed concern over the continued shrinking of civic space and restrictions on rights-based non-governmental organisations (NGOs) across Punjab province, describing it as a symptom of the democratic backsliding that the country is currently experiencing.
Quetta, March 28 (IANS) The Balochistan Liberation Front has claimed responsibility for a series of coordinated attacks targeting telecommunications infrastructure and a Frontier Corps (FC) post across Balochistan, reportedly causing casualties among security personnel and significant material damage, according to local media reports on Saturday.
Kathmandu, March 28 (IANS) Newly sworn-in Nepalese Prime Minister Balendra Shah on Saturday thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his congratulatory message and expressed hope to advance the multifaceted ties between the two nations.
Paris, March 28 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar visited the Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre in Paris and expressed hope that the renovated facility will serve as a hub for the deepening interest in Indian art and culture.
Washington, March 28 (IANS) A group of survivors of Jeffrey Epstein has filed a lawsuit against Google, alleging that the company’s AI tools and search engine exposed their personal identities and contact information online, leading to harassment, threats, and renewed emotional trauma, according to CNBC.
Washington, March 28 (IANS) The International Monetary Fund has reached a staff-level agreement with Pakistan that could unlock about $1.2 billion in fresh funding, as the country pushes ahead with fiscal tightening, structural reforms, and measures to stabilise inflation and growth.
Kathmandu, March 28 (IANS) The newly elected government of Nepal has arrested former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and former Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak in connection with a culpable homicide-related case linked to the suppression of Gen Z protests that left several protesters dead.
New Delhi, March 28 (IANS) Nepal’s former Prime Minister, K.P. Sharma Oli, was arrested early on Saturday in connection with a culpable homicide case stemming from the violent suppression of anti-corruption protests in September 2025, which ultimately led to his removal from office.
