Asia

Jamaat-e-Islami strikes seat pact with students-led NCP

Jamaat-e-Islami has announced a seat-sharing alliance ahead of Bangladesh's 2026 elections, triggering divisions within the National Citizen Party. The political shake-up comes as the Awami League remains banned and key opposition leader Tarique Rahman returns from exile.

2025-12-28T18:10:14.620367+00:00 IST

Pak FM says talks hosted by Saudi with Afghanistan yielded no res

However, he noted that these talks, like those previously hosted in Turkiye and Qatar, have not produced any results.

2025-12-28T18:09:50.074013+00:00 IST

Afghan journalists allege limited, untimely access to information

They say that over the past year, they have faced challenges such as delays in receiving information, the absence of a media law, and economic difficulties.

2025-12-28T17:57:05.228851+00:00 IST

Pakistan: KP polio staff oppose recruitment policy

According to Dawn, the affected workers said the revised criteria have effectively shut the door to their reappointment despite years of field experience in high-risk, hard-to-reach areas.

2025-12-28T16:59:05.318354+00:00 IST

Afghanistan: Kabul commuters stranded amid transport chaos

Kabul residents are facing severe transport problems in the evenings due to road repairs, bus shortages and traffic congestion. Commuters wait for hours for buses they cannot find, while authorities say the issue worsens in winter and is temporary.

2025-12-28T15:42:02.974536+00:00 IST

“Isolated criminal acts”: Bangladesh downplays India’s concerns

Bangladesh's Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Sunday "rejected" India's concerns over attacks on minorities in the country, claiming that the statements made by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) do not reflect the ground reality.

2025-12-28T15:25:59.664921+00:00 IST

Pak envoy says Dhaka–Karachi direct flights to begin in January

Pakistan High Commissioner Imran Haider met Bangladesh Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus in Dhaka, discussing expanded cooperation in trade, investment, aviation and exchanges. Haider said Dhaka-Karachi direct flights are expected to begin in January, while both sides stressed boosting bilateral trade and people-to-people ties.

2025-12-28T14:16:43.225212+00:00 IST

Inqilab Moncho blocks Shahbagh, seeks justice for slain leader

Inqilab Moncho leaders and supporters on Sunday staged a blockade at Dhaka's Shahbagh intersection as part of a wider shutdown across divisional cities, pressing for justice in the killing of their leader Sharif Osman Bin Hadi, The Daily Star reported.

2025-12-28T12:48:25.784122+00:00 IST

INSV Kaundinya’s voyage to retrace ancient Indian oceanic trade

As INSV Kaundinya is set to embark on its maiden voyage on December 29, the sailing vessel represents the legacy of stitched shipbuilding and India's timeless maritime connect with the Indian Ocean world.

2025-12-28T12:36:42.775619+00:00 IST

President Murmu honours Seven Summits Achiever Vishwanath Karthik

President Droupadi Murmu presented the national honour on the occasion of Veer Baal Diwas, which commemorates the martyrdom of the sons of Guru Gobind Singh.

2025-12-28T12:34:03.468615+00:00 IST

Jaishankar remembers Arun Jaitley on his birth anniversary

"Fondly remember Shri Arun Jaitley ji on this Jayanti today. A mentor to so many, his sharp intellect, knowledge and unmatched drive for public service continue to inspire," Jaitley said in a post on X.

2025-12-28T12:12:46.112110+00:00 IST

China accused of weaponising AI to undermine Taiwan’s democracy

New documents have raised concerns over China's alleged use of AI to influence Taiwan's elections, with reports warning of coordinated digital manipulation, fake online personas, and efforts to shape public opinion, prompting calls for stronger safeguards to protect democratic processes.

2025-12-28T12:11:47.949877+00:00 IST

PMD warns of rain and snowfall across Pakistan

Pakistan's weather department has forecast widespread rain, thunderstorms and snowfall across the country from late December to early January, warning of falling temperatures, road closures, landslides and travel disruptions, particularly in northern and mountainous regions.

2025-12-28T12:08:45.559803+00:00 IST

3 Tamil Nadu fishermen apprehended by Sri Lankan navy

The fishermen went fishing in a boat with the registration number IND-TN-11-MM-96 belonging to A Joseph, a member of Mandapam, from the northern coast of Mandapam on Saturday.

2025-12-28T12:07:05.709496+00:00 IST

Earthquake of magnitude 4.1 strikes Tajikistan

An earthquake of magnitude 4.1 struck Tajikistan on Sunday afternoon as reported by the National Centre for Seismology.

2025-12-28T11:24:14.140601+00:00 IST

Flour crisis deepens in Pakistan

According to reports, flour mill owners have refused to lift government wheat stocks, citing alleged demands for illegal payments by officials of the Food Department, which has further aggravated the crisis, The Express Tribune reported.

2025-12-28T09:40:08.842244+00:00 IST

Pakistan opposes Hamas disarmament clause

Pakistan has said it is willing to contribute troops to an international force to restore peace in Gaza, but only if the mandate excludes the disarmament of Hamas, a key clause in the US 20-point peace plan.

2025-12-28T08:55:57.048240+00:00 IST

Policy paralysis chokes cotton trade of Pakistan

The prolonged closure of the Karachi Cotton Exchange (KCE) has raised serious concerns across Pakistan's textile and export sectors, prompting questions about policy direction and governance at a time when economic stability remains fragile.

2025-12-28T08:40:55.344351+00:00 IST

Karachi suffers from failed development promises

Karachi continues to face the burden of unfinished infrastructure projects, exposing deep governance failures and worsening public health conditions.

2025-12-28T08:19:11.805570+00:00 IST

Op Sindoor: President Zardari advised to take shelter in bunker

Speaking during an event on Saturday, Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari revealed that during New Delhi's retaliatory strikes in May, his Military Secretary urgently advised him to move to a bunker for safety, highlighting the intense fear gripping Pakistan's top leadership amid the Indian operation.

2025-12-28T07:29:16.645382+00:00 IST

Police crackdown on women protesters exposes deepening crisis

The arrest of women protesters in Balochistan's Manjhoo Shori area has sparked strong condemnation from the Balochistan Bar Council, raising renewed concerns over the treatment of citizens exercising their constitutional rights. The incident has intensified criticism of law enforcement practices in the province and highlighted persistent issues surrounding women's safety and civil liberties, as reported by The Balochistan Post.

2025-12-28T06:56:16.814571+00:00 IST