Kathmandu, Aug 28 (IANS) Nepal has waived the trekking fee for foreign nationals returning from the Kailash Mansarovar pilgrimage through the western Hilsa border point in Humla district for one week, amid disruptions caused by the devastating floods in the Bhote Koshi River.
Quetta, Aug 28 (IANS) At least five civilians were forcibly disappeared by Pakistani forces in Balochistan, a leading human rights organisation said on Friday.
New Delhi, Aug 28 (IANS) A third special flight carrying over 10 tonnes of humanitarian assistance along with a team of doctors and paramedics departed New Delhi for Kathmandu, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Friday as India ramped up efforts to help the neighbouring Himalayan nation following Wednesday's devastating flash floods.
Quetta, Aug 28 (IANS) Human rights body Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) on Friday accused the Balochistan High Court (HC) of repeatedly delaying bail proceedings involving its leaders, alleging that the judicial process was being used as a “state-backed tactic” to keep the activists behind bars for prolonged periods in Pakistan.
Tashkent, Aug 28 (IANS) India’s Ambassador to Uzbekistan, Smita Pant, on Friday said that the upcoming visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Uzbekistan is very important and will set direction for the future.
Vientiane, Aug 28 (IANS) Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs, Pabitra Margherita, on Friday called on Thongsavanh Phomvihane, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Laos during his ongoing visit to Vientiane.
Islamabad, Aug 28 (IANS) The honest lawyer in Pakistan watches his practice shrink while those who guarantee illicit outcomes thrive in the country, resulting in many capable lawyers forced to leave the profession or struggle to continue their practice as they refuse to compromise on their principles, a report has detailed.
Washington, Aug 28 (IANS) The US State Department has proposed allowing qualified American citizens living abroad to renew their passports entirely online, eliminating the need for two visits to an Embassy or Consulate.
Oslo, Aug 28 (IANS) The Embassy of India in Norway on Friday expressed its condolences on the passing of King Harald V, highlighting that he will be remembered for his selfless service to the country.
Islamabad, Aug 28 (IANS) The recent protests in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), which witnessed the killing of dozens of civilians, a prolonged communication blackout and the use of anti-terrorism apparatus against local groups and activists, directly affect the conditions that Pakistan must meet to continue its privileged access to the European market, a report has detailed.
