US being made the scapegoat? Imran Khan discloses content of ‘threat letter’

Pakistan government confirmed on Wednesday (March 30, 2022) that its allegation about a foreign conspiracy against the prime minister was based on a diplomatic cable received from one of the country’s missions abroad.
31 March 2022, 09:12 AM

Indian fishermen demand compensation as Bangladeshi ship’s propeller caught in net

The propeller of a Bangladeshi cargo vessel, which allegedly strayed into Indian waters near Ghoramara island of India’s South 24 Parganas district, got stuck in a fishing net yesterday (March 30), police said.
31 March 2022, 08:58 AM

13hr daily power cuts in Sri Lanka, hospitals stop surgeries

Sri Lanka announced nationwide 13-hour daily power cuts from Thursday (March 31) and more hospitals suspended routine surgeries after running out of life-saving medicines, as the cash-strapped island's economic crisis deepened.
31 March 2022, 06:44 AM

Khan’s hold on power weakens

A main ally of Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan quit his ruling coalition yesterday and joined forces with the opposition seeking to oust him, robbing Khan of his majority in parliament as he faces a looming no-confidence vote.
30 March 2022, 18:00 PM

Pak school teacher killed for ‘blasphemy’

A teacher at an all-girls religious school was killed by a woman colleague and two students who accused her of blasphemy, Pakistan police said
30 March 2022, 18:00 PM

No-confidence vote: Key ally breaks away from Imran Khan-led coalition

The Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P), a key ally of the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf-led coalition government, formally announced on Wednesday that it was joining the opposition ranks ahead of a no-confidence vote against Prime Minister Imran Khan.
30 March 2022, 13:41 PM

Modi announces $1 million for BIMSTEC Secretariat in Dhaka

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi today announced an aid of USD one million to augment operational budget of the seven-nation Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) Secretariat.
30 March 2022, 06:24 AM

BIMSTEC Charter signed in Colombo to boost regional cooperation

Leaders of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) today signed the BIMSTEC Charter, at the 5th Summit held in the Sri Lankan capital.
30 March 2022, 06:04 AM

'Need common strategies to rebuild a resilient Bay of Bengal region'

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today called for collective efforts of the seven countries in the Bay of Bengal region – for tapping into their full potentials.
30 March 2022, 05:31 AM

Suu Kyi ‘in quarantine’ after staff tests positive

Detained former Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi has skipped three days of her trial in a junta court after Covid-19 was detected among her staff and she was placed in quarantine, a source with knowledge of the case said yesterday.
28 March 2022, 18:00 PM

No-confidence motion to oust Imran Khan moved in Pakistan parliament

Pakistan's parliament took up a no-confidence motion moved by opposition lawmakers on Monday in a bid to remove Prime Minister Imran Khan, pushing the South Asian nation closer to political turmoil.
28 March 2022, 13:58 PM

Foreign powers behind conspiracy to topple govt: Imran ahead of no-confidence vote

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan yesterday claimed that foreign powers were involved in the “conspiracy” to send his coalition government packing through a no-confidence motion tabled by the country’s joint opposition.
27 March 2022, 18:00 PM

Will ‘annihilate’ coup opponents

Myanmar’s junta will “annihilate” coup opponents, army chief Min Aung Hlaing said yesterday as the military staged a show of force on the anniversary of its bloodiest crackdown so far on democracy protests.
27 March 2022, 18:00 PM

Imran Khan to address rally in Islamabad ahead of no-confidence proceedings

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has said that March 27 (Sunday) — when the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf plans to hold what it calls a "historic" rally in Islamabad ahead of the start of no-confidence proceedings against the premier — would be a "decisive day" in the country's history.
27 March 2022, 11:15 AM

Pak opposition: March towards Islamabad begins

Tens of thousands of people have started marching to the Pakistani capital in a show of opposition to Prime Minister Imran Khan who is expected to face a vote of no confidence next week.
26 March 2022, 18:00 PM

After school closures, Taliban now refuses women from flying without male companions

Afghanistan’s Taliban rulers refused to allow dozens of women to board several flights, including some overseas, because they were traveling without a male guardian, two Afghan airline officials said Saturday.
26 March 2022, 14:25 PM

Afghan girls protest against Taliban demanding reopening of schools

About two dozen girls and women chanting "open the schools" protested in the Afghan capital Saturday against the Taliban's decision to shut their secondary schools just hours after re-opening them this week.
26 March 2022, 12:51 PM

Tilted Bangladeshi cargo ship hemmed by oil spill barrier at Kolkata port

The Bangladeshi cargo ship MV Marintrust-1, which tilted a couple of days ago, has been hemmed by a temporary floating barrier by authorities of Shyama Prasad Mookerjee port in Kolkata to guard against possible oil spill from the vessel, officials said.
26 March 2022, 06:49 AM

No-confidence motion against Khan delayed

The speaker of Pakistan’s parliament yesterday adjourned a motion of no-confidence in Prime Minister Imran Khan, provoking opposition accusations he was buying time for the ex-cricketer to muster support after a spate of defections from his party.
25 March 2022, 18:00 PM

Won’t resign

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has said he will not resign, rejecting opposition calls for him to step down ahead of a no-confidence move against him in his toughest challenge since coming to power in 2018.
24 March 2022, 18:00 PM