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With few jobs and little industry, the residents of Pakistans \Little England\ overwhelmingly rely on family members based in the country for their economic livelihood. (Photo: AFP)World
How Brexit is affecting Pakistan's Little England'

Many Mirpur residents are counting less and less on support from their relatives in Britain.

29 Oct 2017 4:24 PM IST

The earthquake was was centered relatively close to the surface at a depth of about 6 miles (10 kilometers). (Photo: Representational Image)World
Earthquake of 5.7 magnitude hits Afghanistan

No loss of life or property has been reported so far.

29 Oct 2017 3:39 PM IST

Rohingya Muslims, who crossed over from Myanmar into Bangladesh, stretch their arms out to receive packets of biscuits thrown at them as handouts. (Photo: AP)World
Amid rising tensions, Rohingya man hacks to death Bangladeshi

Police said the attack by the Rohingya man was linked to a family dispute.

29 Oct 2017 1:00 PM IST

Qazi Mohammad Nabi Ahmadi is a leader of Afghan warlord Gulbuddin Hekmatyars Hizb-i- Islami. (Photo: Twitter)World
Afghan deputy provincial governor in Pak for medical treatment,...

No group has claimed responsibility for the kidnapping yet.

29 Oct 2017 12:09 PM IST

We saw the then Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi visiting important countries during our 1971 Liberation War. Only then the global initiative (to stop the Pakistani genocide) began, said BNP secretary general. (Photo: AFP)World
Sheikh Hasina should follow Indira Gandhi's footsteps for Rohingyas:...

The BNP is known for its hawkish stance on India as opposed to Hasina's ruling Awami League.

28 Oct 2017 8:28 PM IST

Bus Accident in South West China. (Representational Image)World
Overloaded bus plunges into river in Nepal, 19 dead, 16 injured

Mishaps are common in the Himalayan nation and occur mostly due to poor infrastructure and reckless driving.

28 Oct 2017 8:14 PM IST

Rohingya families have been staying in refugee camps at Balapur for several years.World
Sterilise Rohingya men to curb their population: Family planning head...

Officials say some 20,000 Rohingya women are pregnant and 600 have given birth since arriving in Bangladesh.

28 Oct 2017 3:22 PM IST

Nawaz SharifWorld
Pakistan court issues bailable warrants against Nawaz Sharif

In the application, Nawaz Sharif through his counsel Khawaja Haris said that he had not been able to return to Pakistan.

27 Oct 2017 2:00 AM IST

Secretary of state Rex Tillerson said on Wednesday the United States held Myanmars military leadership responsible for its crackdown on the Rohingya Muslim minority. (Photo: File)World
Buddhist charity foundation owner arrested in Bangladesh over terror...

The Rohingya refugee crisis has fuelled tensions among minority ethnic Rakhine Buddhists.

26 Oct 2017 2:22 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Xi Jinping had a meeting on September 5 to discuss how to enhance the relationship. (Photo: Twitter | @PMOIndia)World
Modi congratulates Xi, says looks forward to promote ties

Modi posted his message on popular Chinese microblog Weibo which is akin to Twitter.

26 Oct 2017 12:55 PM IST

Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif (Photo: AP)World
Panama Papers: Pak court issues bailable arrest warrant against ex PM...

The arrest warrant against Sharif has been issued after he failed to appear in court in two graft cases.

26 Oct 2017 12:42 PM IST

Chinese President Xi JinpingWorld
Xi Jinping cements grip on China

President gets another term as Communist party chief, no heir named.

26 Oct 2017 1:19 AM IST

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