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Pakistan seeks independent probe into Kashmir killings
Pakistan has called for an “independent and transparent” inquiry into the extra judicial killings in Indian occupied Kashmir, terming the worsening situation there a grave threat to peace and security. Pakistan’s Ambassador Maleeha Lodhi conveyed this demand to...Jul 16, 2016 800 0 -
Trump picks Mike Pence as VP; In 2015, Pence opposed Muslim ban
Mike Pence, Indiana Governor , is Donald Trump’s presidential pick for November 8 election, adding a known conservative voice to the real estate tycoon’s unusually different political campaign. “I am pleased to announce that I have...Jul 15, 2016 728 0 -
Sanders vows full support for Hillary Clinton election victory
Ahead of Democratic national convention, Senator Bernie Sanders has formally endorsed his primary rival Hillary Clinton, vowing to do everything that she wins the November presidential election. “Secretary Clinton has won the Democratic nominating process, and...Jul 12, 2016 883 0 -
US concerned over Kashmir violence, urges peaceful resolution
As death toll of protesters facing Indian crackdown in Kashmir rose to 30, the United States has said it is concerned over violence in Kashmir and urged all sides to find a peaceful resolution “Obviously, we’re...Jul 12, 2016 937 0 -
Kashmir protests – 25 killed amid fears of widespread unrest
Kashmir on the Indian side of Line of Control continued to roil on Monday as violence killed 25 people, mostly Kashmir youth, amidst continuing protests over killing of a militant leader. Indian forces killed Burhan Muzaffar...Jul 11, 2016 977 0 -
Trump considering former army general to be his VP pick
Donald Trump, the presumptive GOP presidential nominee, is reportedly considering a retired army general to pick as his running mate for this fall’s election. Former Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn, who retired as the head of the...Jul 10, 2016 874 0 -
Pakistan says farewell to a hero of humanity
The passing away of Abdul Sattar Edhi in Karachi has highlighted how philanthropy and social work can transform lives of people. On Saturday thousands of people turned up at the National Stadium to pay their last...Jul 9, 2016 1439 0 -
Bangladesh Carnage: ISIS or Homegrown?
The brutal killing of more than 20 hostages in Dhaka during an 11-hour siege of a posh restaurant has amplified challenges Bangladesh faces from domestic and international militancy that has rocked several countries. Dhaka’s terror troubles...Jul 3, 2016 1037 0 -
Pakistan’s economy to expand in years ahead: World Bank
The World Bank says Pakistan will register a 4.5 % GDP growth this year as economic activity picks up in the second largest South Asian economy. Pakistan’s economy – helped by an upbeat macro-economic outlook, low...Jun 9, 2016 854 0 -
UN appoints new military observer to monitor Kashmir violations
The United Nations has appointed Major General Per Lodin of Sweden as Chief Military Observer to monitor the ceasefire in disputed Jammu and Kashmir region, one of the most heavily militarized regions. Lodin will head the...Jun 8, 2016 840 0