Despite flaps, ties with India’s Modi government strong: US
By Arun Kumar Washington, March 10 (IANS) Despite a flap over sale of F-16 aircraft to Pakistan and India’s denial of visas to a US commission on religious freedom, the US says it has a…
South Asia
Myanmar ruling party names presidential candidate
Nay Pyi Taw, March 10 (IANS) Myanmar’s ruling National League for Democracy (NLD) party on Thursday nominated Htin Kyaw, Aung San Suu Kyi’s close aide, as presidential candidate for the country’s lower house. The military-backed…
Ahead of Modi visit, India, US focus on ‘concrete results’
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the President of United States of America (USA) Barack Obama. (File Photo: IANS/PIB) By Arun Kumar Washington, March 9 (IANS) Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit, India and the…
11 civilians kidnapped in Afghanistan
Kabul, March 9 (IANS) Eleven civilians were abducted on Wednesday by unidentified gunmen in Afghanistan’s Saripul province. “A group of armed men intercepted a vehicle in Sayad district and abducted 11 people,” an official told…
India, US to deepen collaboration against LeT, JeM
By Arun Kumar Washington, March 9 (IANS) Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit, India and the US have agreed to deepen their collaboration against Pakistan-based terror groups Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), responsible for…
India, Pakistan NSAs in touch since Pathankot attack: Minister
New Delhi, March 9 (IANS) The national security advisors of India and Pakistan continue to remain in touch with each other following the cross-border terror attack on the Pathankot airbase in January this year, the…
Pakistan not to participate in World T20 until security assured
Islamabad, March 9 (IANS) Pakistan has decided not to send its cricket team to the World Twenty20 tournament being held in India until the Indian government gives an assurance of complete security to its players,…
Myanmar’s winning party designates another spokesperson
Nay Pyi Taw, March 9 (IANS) Myanmar’s Aung San Suu Kyi-led National League for Democracy (NLD) has designated one more spokesperson with regard to the party’s policy, NLD announced on Wednesday. In addition to Aung…
Eight killed in Afghan Taliban attacks
Kabul, March 9 (IANS) At least eight people were killed on Wednesday after Taliban militants attacked government offices in Afghanistan’s Helmand province, an official said. The gunbattle started at 6.00 a.m. in Gereshk district, Xinhua…
World T20: Pakistan decides not to play in Dharamsala
Islamabad, March 9 (IANS) The Pakistan government on Wednesday decided not to play the World Twenty20 Super 10 Group Two match against India in Dharamsala. The decision was taken after a detailed meeting between Prime…
Pilot dead as Bangladesh cargo plane crashes into sea
Dhaka, March 9 (IANS) A pilot was killed and two crew members were missing as a cargo plane crashed into the Bay of Bengal off the coast of Bangladesh’s Cox’s Bazaar district on Wednesday. The…
Revisiting Indus treaty may open Pandora’s box: Daily
Islamabad, March 9 (IANS) Revisiting the Indus Waters Treaty could open a Pandora’s box for Pakistan, said an influential Pakistani daily. An editorial “Indus Waters Treaty” in the Dawn on Wednesday said that the Senate…
No security threat though crime on rise, says Sri Lanka
Colombo, March 9 (IANS) Sri Lanka on Wednesday said that there was no security threat in the island nation despite an increase in the crime rate. Security has been tightened in the capital city of…
No compromise on Pakistan’s n-programme, says Sartaj Aziz
Islamabad, March 9 (IANS) Pakistan’s Adviser on Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz on Wednesday said the national security was top priority of Islamabad and there would be no compromise on the country’s nuclear programme. He made…
Pilot dead as Bangladeh cargo plane crashes into sea
Dhaka, March 9 (IANS) A pilot was killed and two crew members went missing as a cargo plane crashed into the Bay of Bengal off the coast of Bangladesh’s Cox’s Bazaar district on Wednesday. The…
Sharif may spell Pakistan role in Saudi-led military alliance
Islamabad, March 9 (IANS) Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif finalised the strategy for his Wednesday’s trip to Saudi Arabia, where he is likely to define the role Islamabad will play in the 34-nation counter-terrorism alliance…
Taliban attacks government offices in Afghanistan
Kabul, March 9 (IANS) Casualties were feared as Taliban militants attacked government offices in Afghanistan’s Helmand province on Wednesday, sources said. Taliban claimed responsibility for the attack. “Unknown number of militants arrived and seized a…
Taliban attacks government offices in Afghanistan
Kabul, March 9 (IANS) Casualties were feared as Taliban militants attacked government offices in Afghanistan’s Gereshk district on Wednesday, Xinhua news agency reported.
‘Kashmir cannot be precondition for India-Pakistan talks’
Islamabad, March 9 (IANS) Kashmir issue should not be a pre-condition for resumption of India-Pakistan dialogue, British Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond has said. Hammond, who is on a two-day visit to Islamabad, on Tuesday urged…
India, US to deepen collaboration against LeT, JeM
By Arun Kumar Washington, March 9 (IANS) India and the US have agreed to deepen their already close collaboration against Pakistan-based terror groups Lashkar-e-Taeba (LeT) and Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), blamed for terrorist attacks in India, and…