Kabul, Sep 8 (IANS) The United Nations on Monday called for equal education rights for girls in Afghanistan, stating that continued restrictions on education of women threaten human rights, development and the country's future.
Kabul, Sep 8 (IANS) Shortly after the first anniversary of Operation Herof, Pakistan finds itself at a challenging juncture, struggling with escalating security issues in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa while trying to present an impression of stability to international investors, a report detailed on Monday. The insurgent movement initiated by the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) on August 25, 2024, revealed the vulnerability of Pakistan's domestic security, despite Islamabad trying to encourage foreign investment.
Riyadh, Sep 8 (IANS) India and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) discussed deepening cooperation across various pillars of the India-GCC Joint Action Plan (JAP) 2024-2028 - including political dialogue, security, trade and investment, agriculture and food security, transportation, energy, health, culture and education - during the two-day India-GCC Political Dialogue which concluded in Saudi Arabia's Riyadh on Monday.
New Delhi, Sep 8 (IANS) The situation in Balochistan is getting worse by the day, with the Pakistan Army unleashing havoc on the people out there. In the name of counterterrorism, the army has been killing people in large numbers.
Islamabad, Sep 8 (IANS) Solar panels from government schools continue to be stolen in Pakistan's Punjab province, the local media reported recently. After the revelations of widespread thefts, the Punjab Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has asked police to probe the matter.
Quetta, Sep 8 (IANS) At least three Baloch civilians were killed by death squads backed by the Pakistan army, which continue to target students, activists, and political opponents throughout Balochistan, according to a leading human rights organisation.
Mumbai, Sep 8 (IANS) The Indian equity indices ended the session slightly up on Monday, amid buying in auto and metal stocks. The domestic indices soared high in the early trade, boosted by the GST reforms announcement, optimism around the ease in India-US relationship, and the rate cut announced by major Indian automakers.
Kathmandu, Sep 8 (IANS) At least eight people have lost their lives as the Gen Z-led demonstrations against alleged corruption and the government's decision to ban social media escalated into violent clashes in Nepal's capital Kathmandu on Monday, local media reported.
Jerusalem, Sep 8 (IANS) Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz on Monday warned that a "powerful hurricane" will strike the skies of Gaza City later in the day, making it clear that it was a "final warning" to Hamas to release the hostages and lay down their weapons.
Jerusalem, Sep 8 (IANS) Five people were killed in the shooting attack at the Ramot Junction in Jerusalem on Monday, local media reported, citing first responders.
