Islamabad, June 16 (IANS) As many as 11 incidents of attacks on educational institutes have been reported this year in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province resulting in the death of 13 people, a report has revealed while citing a partial data compiled by the South Asia Terrorism Portal (SATP) till June 14.
Brussels, June 16 (IANS) China's warnings about militarisation in East Asia appear to be more about narrative-building than genuine security concerns. In contrast, the primary driver of military expansion in the region is China's own rapid military build-up, not Japan, Australia, or the Philippines, a report has stated.
New Delhi, June 16 (IANS) Even while poverty and unemployment have been on the rise in Pakistan and the debt-ridden economy has been continuously dependent on IMF funding to stave off a collapse, there has been no let-up in the defence spending with the Army Generals calling the shots in Islamabad, according to a new report.
Islamabad, June 16 (IANS) The killing of an Australian girl in a police shootout in Chakwal district of Pakistan's Punjab province continues to receive worldwide condemnation. The incident has been widely reported in the Australian media as the Perth-based family was on a holiday in Pakistan when they were caught in a police crossfire in Chakwal.
South Tarawa, June 16 (IANS) The High Commissioner of India to Fiji on Tuesday held a meeting with the Kiribati Minister for Health and Medical Services on deepening healthcare cooperation.
Islamabad, June 16 (IANS) Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan's sister, Aleema Khan, has raised questions over the medical treatment being provided to her brother, making it clear that they will be rejecting any medical report issued by Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS). Aleema Khan also called for immediate restoration of Imran Khan's lawful rights as a prisoner, with access to independent and professional medical treatment in presence of family as the highest and most urgent priority.
New Delhi, June 16 (IANS) Nearly 45 per cent of Pakistan's population is living in poverty amid a deepening governance and institutional crisis that continues to undermine the country's economic potential, a report has said.
New Delhi, June 16 (IANS) Sri Lanka is increasingly being used as a base for international telecom fraud and pig‑butchering investment scams, as the island nation became a favoured spot for organised cybercrime due to economic turmoil and regulatory gaps.
Dhaka, June 16 (IANS) As Bangladesh grapples with an escalating measles outbreak, another child has died from the symptoms of the disease on Tuesday, raising the total number of confirmed and suspected deaths to 657 since March 15 this year, local media reported.
New Delhi, June 16 (IANS) Pakistan is spending just 1.6 per cent of its GDP on education and healthcare combined, raising concerns over the country's long-term human development and economic competitiveness, according to a report.
