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Pakistan wants meaningful dialogue with India: Sharif tells US Security Adviser
August 30, 2015 20:01 IST
In his meeting with Rice, Sharif, while talking about ties with India, informed the US delegation the reasons behind the cancellation of talks between NSAs of India and Pakistan, media reported.
Musharraf could be back as head of new Pakistan party ahead of local body polls
August 30, 2015 17:40 IST
There has been a feeling in all Muslim League factions except PML-N, that they should be united and form a new political force to challenge the PML-N and Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf.
Pakistan bans Islamic State militant group
August 29, 2015 12:49 IST
Some top Taliban militants joined IS last year and the group fought pitched battles with Taliban inside Afghanistan.
India is the only external threat, says Pakistan military
August 28, 2015 14:29 IST
India, which is the world's second largest arms importer, has more than doubled its military spending over the last decade.
Pak court issues arrest warrant against former PM Gilani in corruption case
August 27, 2015 14:29 IST
The FIA issued a charge sheet with 12 cases on Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leader Gilani pertaining to multi-million rupee scandal in the Trade Development Authority (TDAP).
Pakistan contacts United Nations over cancellation of NSA-level talks
August 27, 2015 13:13 IST
Pakistan decided against sending its NSA Sartaj Aziz to Delhi to meet his counterpart Ajit Doval because it found the Indian condition of not inviting Kashmiri separatists for consultations unacceptable.
Separatists are not a third party: Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif
August 26, 2015 01:08 IST
Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif told the cabinet that any dialogue with India without Kashmir issue would be futile, the Dawn reported.
Nepal violence: PM Modi calls up Koirala, expresses concern over ‘instability’
August 26, 2015 00:00 IST
At least 11 people including 7 policemen were killed and more than 100 injured in a violent clash on Monday in western Nepal’s Kailali district between security personnel and protesters demanding a separate Tharuhat province.
Earthquake measuring 5.1 jolts Nepal
August 23, 2015 18:55 IST
The quake rocked areas 15 km southeast of Kodari in Sindhupalchok district of Nepal, reported Xinhua news agency
Sunday Story: The train returns to JaffnaSubscriber Only
August 23, 2015 08:15 IST
From the relaunch of train services and a second thumbs-down to Mahinda Rajapaksa to a newfound ambition to play national cricket, the city is putting behind its war bruises.
Attock suicide attack: Pakistan police arrest two for spying on slain minister Khanzada
August 21, 2015 17:13 IST
The suspects were arrested by the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD), which Khanzada helped to set up to counter militancy in the province.
Sri Lanka: Ranil Wickremesinghe sworn in as new Prime Minister
August 21, 2015 15:20 IST
His victory in Monday's election thwarted a political comeback bid by the country's former strongman president, Mahinda Rajapaksa.
Bangladesh arrests 3 lawyers for funding militant group
August 19, 2015 13:08 IST
The media head of the agency, Sohel Mahmud, in southeastern city of Chittagong told The Associated Press that Sakila Farzana, Liton and Bopon were arrested in the capital, Dhaka, late Tuesday.
Sri Lanka polls: Maithripala Sirisena prevails, Mahinda Rajapaksa defeatedSubscriber Only
August 19, 2015 03:54 IST
The UPFA won 83 seats with 42.38 per cent of the votes, and will also be allocated extra seats calculated on total vote share.
Constitution protests: Madhes-centric party quits Nepal Parliament en blocSubscriber Only
August 19, 2015 01:07 IST
Resignations come amid mass protests across the country. On Tuesday, one person was killed and dozens were injured during a clash with police in Saptari district, 460 km from the capital.
In Wickremesinghe victory, New Delhi hopes for better tiesSubscriber Only
August 19, 2015 01:03 IST
In an interview to The Indian Express two days before the election, 67-year-old Wickremesinghe said his government would follow a “pro-Sri Lanka” foreign policy.
Sri Lanka polls: Wickremesinghe to return as PM, Rajapaksa concedes defeat
August 18, 2015 18:24 IST
Wickremasinghe was set to take oath in a simple ceremony at the Presidential Secretariat while the cabinet of national government was to be appointed later.
Tianjin blasts: Thunderstorms complicate recovery from China port blasts
August 18, 2015 12:10 IST
Experts have expressed concern that rain could spread some of the vast quantities of hazardous material at the site or set off chemical reactions sparking further explosions.
Sri Lanka headed for a hung parliament, Wickremesinghe’s party leading in 11 districtsSubscriber Only
August 18, 2015 10:08 IST
Initial results from the August 17 parliamentary elections show the Wickremesinghe’s United National Front for Good Governance leading in 11 of Sri Lanka’s 22 districts.
Lanka elections: Mahinda Rajapaksa concedes defeat in parliamentary elections
August 18, 2015 14:05 IST
Rajapaksa said that his UPFA has won eight districts and Wickremesinghe's UNP has 11 out of a total of 22.
Rajapaksa unlikely to lead govt, says ‘will support good policies, oppose bad things’
August 18, 2015 08:38 IST
Sirisena succeeded Rajapaksa as leader of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party but has moved only belatedly to assert his control over the party and block his predecessor's path back to power.
Death toll in Pakistan’s Attock suicide attack rises to 20
August 17, 2015 13:06 IST
"The rescue operation has not been completed at yet. Some 17 injured have been shifted to different hospitals for treatment," said Deeba Shahnaz, a Punjab Emergency Department Rescue 1122 spokesperson.
Pakistan’s Punjab province home minister killed in terror attack
August 16, 2015 19:59 IST
Pakistan's Punjab province Home Minister Shuja Khanzada was assassinated today when a suicide bomber blew himself up at his house in Attock district, killing at least 12 people and injuring several others in the brazen attack.
Human Rights Watch asks Sri Lanka to ‘protect’ voters and ensure safe elections
August 16, 2015 09:06 IST
Over 15 million voters are expected to vote in 22 electoral districts to elect a 225-member parliament for a five-year term.
Pakistan’s ex-ISI chief Hamid Gul passes away after brain haemorrhage
August 16, 2015 08:11 IST
Gul remained ISI chief during 1987 and 1989 when the US-backed Afghanistan's war against the then Soviet Union was at the last stages.
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