Category: South Asia

US asks Pakistan to reduce its nuclear arsenal

By Arun Kumar Washington, March 1 (IANS) Ahead of the Nuclear Security Summit here, the US has asked Pakistan to…

9 years ago

Terror groups ‘stealing’ Pakistan’s sovereignty: US

By Arun Kumar Washington, March 1 (IANS) Warning Pakistan that anti-Afghanistan and anti-India terror groups were "stealing" its sovereignty and…

9 years ago

Efforts on to use bamboo to rebuild post-quake Nepal

Patna, March 1 (IANS) In an effort to address Nepal’s post-earthquake housing crisis, a new initiative is underway to harness…

9 years ago

10 arrested with yaba pills in Dhaka

Dhaka, March 1 (IANS) At least 10 people were arrested in Dhaka with methamphetamine-based contraband yaba pills, police said on…

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BSF, Rangers agree to improve visibility on border

Jammu, March 1 (IANS) The BSF and the Pakistan Rangers on Tuesday agreed to clear wild grasses and thick bushes…

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Consider reducing n-arsenal, US tells Pakistan

Washington, March 1 (IANS) Islamabad has urged Washington to show a greater understanding of Pakistan’s security concerns as US Secretary…

9 years ago

Karzai attends Raisina Dialogue 2016 in Delhi

Kabul, March 1 (IANS) Former Afghanistan president Hamid Karzai attended the ongoing Raisina Dialogue 2016, which began in New Delhi…

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70 militants killed, Afghan forces capture Taliban bastion

Kabul, March 1 (IANS) At least 70 militants were killed as Afghan forces, after three days of fierce fighting, captured…

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165 dead from diseases in Pakistan’s Sindh

Islamabad, March 1 (IANS) The toll in an outbreak of water-borne and food shortage diseases has reached 165 in a…

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Pakistan Rangers seize Indian passports, drugs from policeman

Islamabad, March 1 (IANS) A Pakistani police constable was arrested after drugs, weapons and Indian passports were recovered from his…

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Three civilians killed in Afghan rocket attack

Kabul, March 1 (IANS) Three civilians were killed and two injured when militants fired a rocket towards Pul-e-Khumri city of…

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Former Afghan president to visit UP

Lucknow, March 1 (IANS) Former Afghanistan president Hamid Karzai will arrive here on Wednesday on a two-day visit to Uttar…

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Modi may attend global Sufi meet in Delhi

New Delhi, March 1 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to attend the first World Sufi Forum (WSF) -…

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Pakistan to send team to help probe Pathankot attack: Government

New Delhi, March 1 (IANS) Union Minister Kiren Rijiju said on Tuesday that Pakistan has decided to send a team…

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Nepal PM to visit China

Kathmandu, March 1 (IANS) Nepal Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli will pay an official visit to China towards March end,…

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Pathankot attackers non-state actors with state support: Parrikar

New Delhi, March 1 (IANS) Non-state actors from Pakistan were involved in the Pathankot terror attack but they cannot function…

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Qadri’s execution known only to select people

Islamabad, March 1 (IANS) Only select officials knew about the plan to execute Mumtaz Qadri, the self-confessed killer of then…

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Zeal For Unity unites with Saanjh for Indo-Pak music gala

New Delhi, March 1 (IANS) Zeal For Unity -- a unique peace initiative by Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd (ZEEL) --…

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Pakistan, India ties susceptible to mood swings: Daily

Islamabad, March 1 (IANS) Pakistan and India must work to reduce human misery, said a leading Pakistani daily which observed…

9 years ago

Canada to help rebuild quake-hit Nepal

Kathmandu, March 1 (IANS) Canada's International Development Research Centre (IDRC) has announced to help rebuild Nepal following the 7.8 magnitude…

9 years ago



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