Category: South Asia

CAB to felicitate India-Pakistan cricket legends

Kolkata, March 14 (IANS) The Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) on Monday confirmed it was planning to felicitate eight cricket…

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Myanmar parliament finalises historic election of new president

Nay Pyi Taw, March 14 (IANS) The Myanmar parliament on Monday finalised preparations for this week's election of the country's…

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I want my films to initiate social change: Pakistan’s Oscar winner

By Radhika Bhirani New Delhi, March 14 (IANS) A proud winner of two Oscars, Pakistan's celebrated filmmaker Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy says…

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12 militants killed in Afghan blast

Kabul, March 14 (IANS) At least 12 Islamic State (IS) militants were killed and 21 others injured in an explosion…

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Nepalese PM advised to prioritise major deals in China

Kathmandu, March 14 (IANS) Nepalese Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli has been advised by senior officials to prioritise bilateral cooperation…

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A shame that politics dictates sports in Pakistan, India: Daily

Islamabad, March 14 (IANS) It is a shame that politics dictates sports in Pakistan and India, said a Pakistani daily,…

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Red Cross chief to tour Afghanistan

Kabul, March 14 (IANS) Peter Maurer, president of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), is set to start…

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Pakistan SC to hear appeals against military court convictions

Islamabad, March 14 (IANS) The Supreme Court of Pakistan will commence hearing 10 appeals instituted against military court convictions of…

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Inquiry over ‘offensive’ content in Pakistani textbook

Islamabad, March 14 (IANS) Authorities in Pakistan's Punjab province has ordered an inquiry over offensive content in a sociology textbook,…

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BSF-BGB joint exercise may become regular affair: Officials

Junction (India-Bangladesh border), March 13 (IANS) Aimed at creating deterrence against cross-border smuggling and to enhance coordination between the two…

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Third nationwide power failure hits Sri Lanka

Colombo, March 13 (IANS) A nationwide power failure was reported in Sri Lanka on Sunday, the third to hit the…

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India, Nepal gear up to save the tiger

Kathmandu, March 13 (IANS) Senior forestry officials from India and Nepal are meeting in New Delhi from Monday to chalk…

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Three-day anti-polio drive to begin in Pakistan

Islamabad, March 13 (IANS) Over 2.3 million children below the age of five will be given anti-polio drops from Monday…

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Kashmir’s ‘Phiran’ reaches Pakistan fashion gala

By Ruwa Shah Lahore, March 13 (IANS) Kashmir's traditional 'phiran', an oversized gown, got a makeover at the PFDC Sunsilk…

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Kashmir’s ‘Phiran’ reaches Pakistan fashion gala

By Ruwa Shah Lahore, March 13 (IANS) Kashmir's traditional 'phiran', an oversized gown, got a makeover at the PFDC Sunsilk…

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Amir is the best bowler: Afridi

Kolkata, March 13 (IANS) Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi hailed fast bowler Mohammad Amir as "the best", adding his name is…

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24 IS militants killed in Afghanistan

Kabul, March 13 (IANS) At least 24 Islamic State (IS) militants were killed in military operations in eastern Nangarhar province…

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Pakistani commentator gets visa for Delhi, Mumbai

Islamabad, March 13 (IANS) Pakistan's prominent cricket commentator Mohammad Idrees has received Indian visa only for Delhi and Mumbai where…

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23 Indian fishermen arrested in Sri Lanka

Colombo, March 13 (IANS) At least 23 Indian fishermen were arrested in Sri Lanka for poaching in the country's waters,…

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Pakistan grasped importance of finding own voice: Designer HSY

Lahore, March 13 (IANS) Pakistani designer, choreographer and host Hassan Sheheryer Yaseen (HSY) believes that the people of his country…

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