Islamabad, Jan 2 (IANS) The Human Rights Council (HRC) of Pakistan on Friday condemned the country's Punjab Bar Council (PbBC) for suspending the practising license of lawyer Mian Ali Ashfaq, describing the move as a “violation of the principles of justice, the independence of the law, and fundamental human rights”.
Islamabad, Jan 2 (IANS) Shortage of funds has obstructed functioning of Mardan children hospital in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, local media reported on Friday citing officials.
New Delhi, Jan 2 (IANS) India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar’s Dhaka visit to attend former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia’s funeral on Wednesday and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh visiting the High Commission in New Delhi to pay respects to the departed leader is significant, given the current situation, observed a leading Bangladesh daily.
Kabul, Jan 2 (IANS) An explosion occurred at the court building in Faryab, creating panic and sparking fresh security concerns in northern Afghanistan, local media reported on Friday. Following the explosion, the emergency responders reached at the site of the incident.
New Delhi, Jan 2 (IANS) The calm that was restored in Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir (PoK) in October is all set to end with talks being called off between the PoK’s Joint Awami Action Committee and the government.
New Delhi, Jan 2 (IANS) As Democrat leader Zohran Mamdani was sworn in as the first Muslim mayor of America’s largest city, placing his hand on the Holy Quran while taking the oath of office, leaders from the JD(U) and Shiv Sena on Friday said that religion should not be politicised.
Dhaka, Jan 2 (IANS) As the law and order situation continues to deteriorate in Bangladesh, the Awami League on Friday expressed grave concern amid accusations by critics over the prevailing climate of total impunity under the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government.
New Delhi, Jan 2 (IANS) India’s first bullet train project has once again come into focus after Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced that the country is likely to witness the launch of its first high-speed rail service on August 15, 2027.
New Delhi, Jan 2 (IANS) A poster has been in circulation in Milan, Italy, calling for a lockdown by the pro-Khalistan elements. While one was aware of the presence of Khalistanis in Canada, the United Kingdom, Germany, and Australia, the poster featuring a protest in Italy signals a new shift.
Yangon, Jan 2 (IANS) Three Indian nationals were repatriated from Myanmar’s Myawaddy cyber scam centres through Yangon, the Embassy of India in Yangon informed on Friday, following cooperation with Myanmar authorities and organisations.
