Category: South Asia

US to return smuggled Buddha sculpture to Pakistan

Islamabad, April 27 (IANS) A Buddha sculpture smuggled from Swat Valley to the US will be returned to Pakistan on…

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Barter system in cross-LoC Kashmir trade to go

Jammu, April 27 (IANS) The Jammu and Kashmir government on Wednesday said it would soon do away with the barter…

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Sri Lanka says no discussions with India on sea bridge

Colombo, April 27 (IANS) The Sri Lankan government on Wednesday said it had not held any discussions with India over…

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‘Bajrangi Bhaijaan’ director plays down Karachi protest

Karachi, April 27 (IANS) "Bajrangi Bhaijaan" director Kabir Khan faced protests here on Wednesday from a small group shouting anti-India…

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Myanmar needs to prioritise resources in Budget: World Bank

Nay Pyi Taw, April 27 (IANS) Myanmar needs to enhance the quality and efficiency of public spending for education and…

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Nepal to mobilise over 1,300 engineers to rebuild houses

Kathmandu, April 27 (IANS) Nepal is set to mobilise over 1,300 engineers this week as part of the post-quake reconstruction…

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Kohinoor was given to Britain, says Pakistan

Islamabad, April 27 (IANS) Pakistan's Punjab government has said that the famed Kohinoor diamond was given to Britain following an…

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Bangladesh urged to probe gay murders

New York, April 27 (IANS) Bangladeshi authorities should immediately investigate the killings of two lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT)…

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Kohinoor was given to Britain after agreement: Pakistan

Islamabad, April 27 (IANS) Pakistan's Punjab government has said that the famed Kohinoor diamond was given to Britain following an…

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Protests against ‘Bajrangi Bhaijaan’ director in Karachi

Karachi, April 27 (IANS) Noisy protests erupted at the Karachi airport on Wednesday against "Bajrangi Bhaijaan" director Kabir Khan as…

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Afghan Taliban confirm leaders’ visit to Pakistan

Islamabad, April 27 (IANS) The Afghan Taliban on Wednesday confirmed a visit of its leaders to Pakistan. A three-member delegation…

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Connectivity key to Afghanistan’s prosperity: India

New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) India on Tuesday called for improving regional connectivity to help Afghanistan harness its trade and…

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India, Pakistan talk, but no forward movement

New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) India and Pakistan on Tuesday held their first formal talks since the January 2 Pathankot…

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Heart of Asia meet: India stresses on connectivity

New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) India on Tuesday called for improving connectivity in the region to help Afghanistan harness its…

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3,600 Indian women married to Nepalese get citizenship

By Anil Giri Kathmandu, April 26 (IANS) As many as 3,672 Indian women married to Nepalese men since the promulgation…

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Six arrested for Pakistani Sikh politician’s murder

Islamabad, April 26 (IANS) Six men paid to kill a prominent Sikh politician in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province have been…

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‘Bajrangi Bhaijaan’ director visits Karachi

Karachi, April 26 (IANS) "Bajrangi Bhaijaan" director Kabir Khan flew into Karachi on Tuesday, saying he was happy to be…

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Heart of Asia senior officials’ meet gets underway

New Delhi, April 26 (IANS The senior officials ' meeting on the Heart of Asia Istanbul Process co-chaired by India…

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India, Afghanistan discuss terrorism post-Kabul attack

New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) Foreign Secretary S. Jaishankar on Tuesday discussed Afghan Deputy Foreign Minister Hekmat Karzai the situation…

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Over 8,000 people trafficked annually in Nepal: NHRC

Kathmandu, April 26 (IANS) More than 8,000 people are trafficked annually in Nepal, the latest report by National Human Rights…

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