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Pak: Rawalpindi ATC withdraws arrest warrants for Aleema Khan

A Rawalpindi Anti-Terrorism Court cancelled arrest warrants for Aleema Khan after she appeared and filed a compliance report. She submitted new PKR 1 million surety bonds and sought the reversal of frozen bank accounts. The case stems from a PTI protest last year, with further hearings set for November 26.

2025-11-20T09:18:34.601539+00:00 IST

NSA Doval urges for 'safety, security, stability' of Indian Ocean

National Security Adviser Ajit Doval described the global security environment as "challenging" and urged countries of the Indian Ocean region to work together to ensure the "safety, security and stability" of the maritime domain.

2025-11-20T09:14:46.457988+00:00 IST

Pakistan’s governance failure makes basic fruits unaffordable

Fruit prices in Pakistan have surged after the Afghanistan border closure halted supplies. Markets are running empty, prices have doubled, and vendors blame poor oversight and profiteering. Low-income families can no longer afford basic fruit, and sellers urge the government to restore imports to stabilise rates.

2025-11-20T08:45:05.423869+00:00 IST

Bangladesh’s NSA participates Colombo Security Conclave

Bangladesh's National Security Adviser Khalilur Rahman participated in the seventh meeting of the National Security Advisers of the Colombo Security Conclave (CSC), held in India, hosted by India's NSA, Ajit Doval.

2025-11-20T07:30:49.252825+00:00 IST

Baloch activist accuses Pakistani military of genocide

Baloch leader Mehran Marri has delivered a scathing indictment of Pakistan's human rights record in Balochistan, alleging widespread enforced disappearances, extrajudicial killings, and arbitrary detentions that he describes as "genocide at full escalation."

2025-11-20T07:26:01.745787+00:00 IST

Balochistan disappearances spark alarm as families demand answers

A rise in enforced disappearances and the recovery of bodies across Balochistan has alarmed families and rights groups. Several people, including students, women and activists, have gone missing in recent weeks, with locals accusing state-backed forces. Families are demanding answers as tensions and fear grow.

2025-11-20T06:34:57.823483+00:00 IST

Bangladesh Court reinstates non-partisan caretaker govt system

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of Bangladesh on Thursday reinstated the non-partisan caretaker government system during the election period.

2025-11-20T06:22:26.507945+00:00 IST

IMF urges urgent reforms as corruption risks hinder Pakistan

The IMF's new assessment warns that Pakistan faces deep corruption and governance weaknesses and must enact urgent reforms. It says improving transparency, oversight and tax systems could raise GDP by up to 6.5 per cent, while political influence and weak institutions continue to undermine public spending and economic performance.

2025-11-20T04:28:55.532119+00:00 IST

Pak: PTI condemns Punjab’s “reign of terror” outside Adiala Jail

PTI condemned the Punjab government for allegedly assaulting Imran Khan's sisters and supporters outside Adiala Jail. The party announced a nationwide 'black day' on Friday, while leaders accused authorities of violence, denying visitation rights and suppressing dissent, vowing to continue their protests.

2025-11-20T02:48:28.563507+00:00 IST

Taiwan detects 16 Chinese aircraft, six vessels

According to an update posted on X, 13 of the aircraft crossed the median line and entered the island's southwestern Air Defence Identification Zone (ADIZ).

2025-11-20T01:13:17.157343+00:00 IST

Electricity tariff expected to become cheaper in Pakistan

According to the information, the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) is scheduled to conduct a hearing on CPPA application on November 26.

2025-11-19T23:59:49.916387+00:00 IST

Pakistan: Hotel gets e-challan for vehicle stolen 28 years ago in

According to the hotel management, the car was stolen from the parking area near the Sharea Faisal in May 1997 following which a case was registered at the Saddar Police Station during that time.

2025-11-19T22:31:54.962955+00:00 IST

WHO reports 'significant rise' in suspected dengue cases in easte

According to a recent report by the World Health Organisation, the number of suspected dengue fever cases in Nangarhar province increased significantly over the past month.

2025-11-19T21:34:39.518030+00:00 IST

Pakistan: Newlywed girl found hanging in Karachi 

As per ARY News citing police, the victim was identified as Zainab who had shifted from Sialkot to Karachi and was residing in her husband's maternal aunt's house in Defence Housing Authority, following her marriage. The police are investigating the matter following the complaint of victim's father.

2025-11-19T20:53:03.997620+00:00 IST

“Very important milestone for our country, continent…”

Mbangiseni David Mahlobo, Deputy Minister of Water and Sanitation of South Africa, spoke about the upcoming G20 Summit, which the country is set to host, calling it a milestone. He called for solidarity in the face of rising unilateralism and protectionism.

2025-11-19T17:37:13.285832+00:00 IST

INS Sahyadri participates in sea phase of Exercise Malabar 2025

Indigenously designed and constructed, the Indian Navy's Guided Missile Stealth Frigate, Indian Naval Ship (INS) Sahyadri, participated in the sea phase of Exercise Malabar 2025 from November 13 to November 17 duirng which operations such as Anti-Submarine Warfare, Visit Board Search and Seizure (VBSS), gunnery firing, underway replenishment, and cross-deck helicopter operations were conducted.

2025-11-19T17:33:34.719292+00:00 IST

Japan: One dead, over 170 buildings damaged in massive fire

A massive fire swept through a densely populated residential area in Oita city, situated in the southwestern region of Japan, overnight, leaving one person dead and damaging more than 170 buildings, Kyodo News reported, citing local authorities, on Wednesday.

2025-11-19T17:15:53.026921+00:00 IST

HICDP completed with Indian aid

A High Impact Community Development Project (HICDP) completed with Indian aid assistance has been inaugurated in Pyuthan in Lumbini Province of Nepal.

2025-11-19T16:51:31.549700+00:00 IST

Australian FM Wong arrives for India-Australia Foreign Ministers’

Australian Foreign Minister Senator Penny Wong arrived in the national capital on Wednesday to co-chair the 16th Foreign Ministers' Framework Dialogue with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, which is also the 26th meeting between the two.

2025-11-19T16:09:13.560845+00:00 IST

EAM Jaishankar extends National Day greetings to Monaco

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday extended his greetings to Foreign Minister Isabelle Berro-Amadei, the Government and the people of Monaco on the occasion of their National Day.

2025-11-19T15:29:53.309420+00:00 IST

Afghan Minister's visit to IITF 2025 aims to boost trade ties

Afghanistan's Minister of Industry and Commerce, Alhaj Nooruddin Azizi, led a high-level delegation to the India International Trade Fair (IITF) 2025 on Wednesday, seeking to strengthen bilateral trade and investment relations.

2025-11-19T14:52:03.540212+00:00 IST