Asia

Afghan refugees deported from Pakistan report hardships

A total of 10,288 people had been deported from Iran and Pakistan earlier in the week, as per the Afghan Commission for Refugees.

2025-09-14T23:27:53.489090+00:00 IST

PDMA issues high rain alert in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Instructions have been issued to the district adminstrations across the provinces to be on alert in case of the occurrence of emergencies.

2025-09-14T21:45:32.899794+00:00 IST

Pakistan federal government likely to raise prices of petrol 

As per the initial estimates, the prices of petrol are likely to become costlier by Rs 1.54 per litre, while other fuels are also likely to see notable increases.

2025-09-14T19:12:51.328594+00:00 IST

Uzbekistan rejects claims of returning Afghan military helicopter

Uzbekistan has denied reports that it agreed to return Afghanistan's military helicopters and aircraft, calling the claims "fake news." Afghan officials, including Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi, have urged the return of the helicopters for rescue operations.

2025-09-14T18:08:25.620201+00:00 IST

US Secy of State wishes Pope Leo XIV on birthday

"Happy 70th Birthday to the Pope," he said in a post on X.

2025-09-14T17:40:47.310417+00:00 IST

Earthquake of magnitude 4.6 strikes Myanmar

The earthquake occurred at a depth of 80km.

2025-09-14T17:18:02.467431+00:00 IST

Ex Pak PM, wife to appear for Toshakhana case 2 hearing

According to the reports, Special Judge Central Islamabad, Shah Rukh Arjumand, will chair the proceedings.

2025-09-14T17:10:52.747285+00:00 IST

Normalcy returns to Nepal post protests, traffic restored

Traffic returned to normalcy in the Himalayan nation after the GenZ protests, its eerie silence in the aftermath following up to Karki's oath-taking ceremony.

2025-09-14T15:56:41.841496+00:00 IST

US expresses regret over South Korean workers' detention

Christopher Landau, deputy secretary of state, visited Seoul for a meeting with South Korean First Vice Foreign Minister Park Yoon-joo.

2025-09-14T15:54:18.460386+00:00 IST

Afghanistan, US agree on prisoner exchange in Kabul talks

Afghanistan and the U.S. reportedly agreed on a prisoner exchange after a recent Kabul visit by a U.S. delegation. Officials and analysts said the talks signal improved engagement, reduced mistrust, and potential for stronger diplomatic, political, and economic relations, Tolo News reported.

2025-09-14T15:53:11.201051+00:00 IST

UNHCR shuts Afghan aid centers over women staff restrictions

UNHCR has closed several aid centers in Afghanistan due to restrictions on women employees, saying it cannot operate effectively without them. Women's rights activists warn the decision will hurt the economy, while the Taliban criticises aid agencies for linking assistance to conditions.

2025-09-14T15:18:18.481043+00:00 IST

Pakistan: Govt inaction turns Karakoram highway into protest spot

The blockade has stranded hundreds of passengers, trucks, and traders, disrupting vital supplies to Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan (PoGB), as reported by The Express Tribune.

2025-09-14T13:48:17.995146+00:00 IST

UN experts reject China's meddling in the Dalai Lama's reincarnation process

Five UN experts condemned China's interference in the Dalai Lama's succession, saying the decision belongs to the Dalai Lama, Tibetans, and the Buddhist community. They called for governments to reject Beijing's candidate, safeguard religious freedom, and apply targeted sanctions, highlighting the ongoing repression of Tibetan spiritual traditions.

2025-09-14T12:23:38.275087+00:00 IST

North Korea calls US-South Korea-Japan drills “dangerous”

Kim Yo Jong, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's sister, condemned upcoming US-South Korea-Japan military drills as "dangerous" and "reckless," warning of consequences, *Al Jazeera* reported. North Korea has vowed countermeasures, while experts say the exercises may accelerate Pyongyang's nuclear and conventional military modernisation.

2025-09-14T12:13:38.632925+00:00 IST

US slams China for misusing WWII documents to pressure Taiwan

According to Taipei Times, Beijing held a large-scale military parade on September 3 to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, during which it highlighted the 1943 Cairo Declaration, the 1945 Potsdam Declaration and the 1951 Treaty of San Francisco.

2025-09-14T10:59:59.467203+00:00 IST

Nepal GenZ Protests' death toll rises to 72

Amongst the dead, 59 were protestors, three police officials and 10 inmates who were attempting to flee.

2025-09-14T10:57:14.625371+00:00 IST

Pakistan: Nearly 2.5 million evacuated in Punjab

Floods in south Punjab have displaced nearly 2.5 million people, killed 101, and devastated villages, though water is now receding, *Dawn* reported. Massive evacuation efforts, including 1,500 rescue boats, continue as relief teams supply food and medicine, with authorities declaring Jalalpur Pirwala and Alipur safe.

2025-09-14T10:30:40.747319+00:00 IST

Pak: HRCP slams Swabi elders’ bid to expel transgender persons

The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan condemned a committee in Swabi for planning to expel transgender persons, calling it unconstitutional and discriminatory, *Dawn* reported. The HRCP urged authorities to protect the community, while transgender representatives rejected the move, stressing their right to live and work with dignity.

2025-09-14T10:04:47.952283+00:00 IST

Imran Khan’s legal team appeals to UN

The international legal team representing former Pakistan PM Imran Khan has filed an appeal with the UN Special Rapporteur on Torture, after citing severe human rights violations taking place during his ongoing detention, Geo TV reported.

2025-09-14T10:04:11.964521+00:00 IST

Taiwan coast guard intercepts Chinese vessels near Dongsha Island

Taiwan's Coast Guard Administration (CGA) confirmed Saturday that it had dispatched vessels to repel both a Chinese coast guard ship and a Chinese fishing boat operating near Dongsha Island, heightening maritime tensions in the South China Sea, as reported by Focus Taiwan.

2025-09-14T09:11:26.242215+00:00 IST

Pakistan: Flood threat recedes in south Punjab

The flood situation in Pakistan's South Punjab is gradually improving, with water levels significantly dropping in many areas as authorities declared Jalalpur Pirwala and Alipur tehsils of Multan district safe after a massive flood wave passed through Head Panjnad, easing fears of further devastation, Dawn reported on Sunday.

2025-09-14T09:09:40.100212+00:00 IST