South Asia
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Asia Bibi’s lawyer leaves Pakistan citing threats to life
Islamabad– The lawyer of Asia Bibi, a Christian woman who was acquitted of blasphemy charges after eight years on death row,…
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China, Pakistan vow to build closer ties, jointly construct China-Pakistan Economic Corridor
Islamabad– China and Pakistan agreed on Monday to build closer ties and facilitate the construction of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).…
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Bangladeshi PM inaugurates construction of China-financed rail project
Dhaka– Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina inaugurated the China-financed Padma bridge rail link project by unveiling its foundation plaque at a…
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Despite efforts, Rohingyas remain vulnerable in Bangladesh: WHO
New Delhi– The World Health Organization (WHO) on Friday expressed concern over the health condition of Rohingya refugees living in…
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Nepal’s new law restricts press freedom: International journalists’ body
Kathmandu– Nepals new Criminal Codes Act curtails freedom of expression and restricts press freedom, the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ)…
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Imran Khan sworn-in as new Pakistani PM
Islamabad–Cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan was sworn-in on Saturday as Pakistan’s 22nd Prime Minister, three weeks after his Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party…
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US cuts military training program for Pakistan
Washington– US military institutions are struggling to fill the 66 slots they had kept aside for officers from Pakistan for the…
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Indian among three kidnapped, killed in Kabul
Kabul– An Indian national and two others working for international food company Sodexo in Afghanistan were kidnapped and killed by gunmen…
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Imran Khan invites Aamir, Kapil, Gavaskar to oath ceremony
Islamabad–Pakistan’s Prime Minister-in-waiting Imran Khan has invited Bollywood star Aamir Khan and former cricketers Kapil Dev and Sunil Gavaskar to…
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Political bigwigs suffer shocking defeats in Pakistan polls
Islamabad– Many political bigwigs in Pakistan suffered shocking defeats in the national elections even as votes were still being counted, with…
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