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Pakistans embassy in Kabul has said it was indefinitely closing its consular office in the Afghan capital due to security reasons, amid mounting tensions between the neighbouring countries. (Photo: AFP)

Amid mounting tension, Pak embassy in Kabul closes visa section for...

The spokesman told AFP that the consular section typically processes about 1,500 visa applications a day.

4 Nov 2019 1:55 PM IST

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Sunday shared some of the dazzling pictures of the Kartarpur complex and Gurdwara Darbar Sahib, saying the revered venue is ready to welcome the Sikhs pilgrims for the 550th birth anniversary celebrations of Guru Nanak Dev. (Photo: File)

Pak protest leader convenes meet as PM Imran-'s deadline for...

Rehman has said that the protest would continue until Khan steps down.

4 Nov 2019 1:33 PM IST

Pakistans Embassy announced the closure in a statement, saying that the consular services would no longer be available until further information. (Photo: AP)

Afghan official: Kabul to probe Pakistan security complaint

Afghanistan and Pak have an uneasy relationship, with Kabul blaming Islamabad for supporting the Taliban in the...

4 Nov 2019 1:21 PM IST

Plans to finalise an Asia-wide trade deal at a summit in Bangkok this weekend were uncertain after new demands raised by India in the negotiations to create the worlds largest trading bloc. (Photo: Twitter/ MEA)

-'Amid concerns raised by India, Asian trade deal RCEP on track-':...

A major sticking point has been demands from India, which is worried about a potential flood of Chinese imports.

4 Nov 2019 10:16 AM IST

Several people were wounded, with one man in a white tee-shirt, believed to be the knifeman, being beaten with sticks by protesters. Another man lay in a pool of blood on the pavement outside the mall. (Photo: AP)

Hong Kong politician-'s ear partly bitten off as clash ends in...

Police said protesters had vandalised restaurant after peaceful chanting of slogans by Hong Kong people.

4 Nov 2019 9:29 AM IST

Going into this weekends summit of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in Bangkok there had been hopes of finalising negotiations this year on the 16-nation Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP). (Photo: MEA Twitter)

-'ASEAN committed to sign RCEP agreement by Feb 2020,-' says Thailand

India has held on to its demands of amicable resolution of market access and tariff related issues.

4 Nov 2019 8:26 AM IST

PM Narendra Modi. (Photo: File)

Asean backs Indiaâ€™s rising

Modi seeks united fight against terrorist activity.

4 Nov 2019 12:44 AM IST

It is a day to value true friends and partnerships. The invaluable military support of the Indian Government on November 3, 1988, remains etched in our hearts. Our highest gratitude and deepest appreciation shall never diminish, Foreign Minister of Maldives, Abdulla Shahid said. (Photo: File)

Forever grateful: On victory day Maldives remembers India-'s military...

On the intervening night of 2-3 November 1988, around 300 to 500 armed, Tamil/Sinhala-speaking mercenaries captured key...

3 Nov 2019 6:57 PM IST

It is a day to value true friends and partnerships. The invaluable military support of the Indian Government on November 3, 1988, remains etched in our hearts. Our highest gratitude and deepest appreciation shall never diminish, Foreign Minister of Maldives, Abdulla Shahid said. (Photo: File)

Forever grateful: On victory day Maldives remembers India-'s military...

On the intervening night of 2-3 November 1988, around 300 to 500 armed, Tamil/Sinhala-speaking mercenaries captured key...

3 Nov 2019 6:45 PM IST

The US Geological Survey says the 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck Tuesday morning on Mindanao island in the south. Philippine seismologists said it was a lower magnitude of 6.4. (Representational Image)

Toll in Philippine quakes climbs to 21

The government said aid has reached affected communities and instructed people sleeping near the road to go to...

3 Nov 2019 4:41 PM IST

Sri Lankas economy was slowly recovering from the impact of the Easter Sunday suicide bombings that killed hundreds and crippled the booming tourism sector, the International Monetary Fund said Saturday. (Representational Image)

Sri Lanka economy slowly recovering from Easter attacks: IMF

Furusawa-'s comments coincided with the latest tranche of a USD 1.5 billion IMF bailout package for Sri Lanka first...

2 Nov 2019 3:08 PM IST

Tashkent: Rajnath Singh meets Afghan Chief Executive, lays emphasis on SCO countries

Tashkent: Rajnath Singh meets Afghan Chief Executive, lays emphasis on...

The leader laid emphasis on economic cooperation during his address at the SCO meeting earlier in the day.

2 Nov 2019 1:31 PM IST