Asia

Pakistan to deport Afghan nationals as PoR cards expire

The Pakistani government has announced the resumption of deporting illegal foreign nationals, including Afghan citizens, ARY News reported, citing the Ministry of Interior.

2025-08-02T14:37:58.509178+00:00 IST

Indonesia releases hundreds of prisoners under unity plan

Indonesia has started freeing hundreds of prisoners, including those convicted of political offences, as part of President Prabowo Subianto's first stage of a broad clemency initiative aimed at fostering national unity, as reported by Al Jazeera on Saturday. This move follows parliamentary approval of the first phase of the plan.

2025-08-02T13:20:04.265202+00:00 IST

China’s new tool for environmental destruction

The local ecosystem in the region, among the richest in the Himalayas, could be irreversibly damaged.

2025-08-02T13:18:02.045077+00:00 IST

Iran's President Pezeshkian arrives in Pakistan on 2-day visit

Upon arrival in Lahore, Pezeshkian was warmly received by former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and his daughter, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz.

2025-08-02T13:11:16.637666+00:00 IST

China’s ‘unilateral world order’ slammed by Philippine Prez Marco

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr's recent visit to the White House has highlighted a shifting dynamic in US foreign policy, one that aims to confront the growing threat posed by an increasingly aggressive China, as reported by Asia Times.

2025-08-02T12:07:27.947582+00:00 IST

KP faces crisis as military action fuels civilian unrest

The situation in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province continues to spiral, as reports of intensified military operations, widespread displacement, and growing public unrest emerge from areas such as Bajaur, Waziristan, and Tirah.

2025-08-02T11:55:45.280259+00:00 IST

US tariff on Taiwan "temporary," says President William Lai

The United States has imposed a 20 per cent tariff rate on goods from Taiwan, which is considered "temporary" by Taiwanese President William Lai, who expects further negotiations to secure a lower rate.

2025-08-02T11:38:33.308328+00:00 IST

If India were to stop buying Russian oil global crude prices coul

Russian oil has never been sanctioned and is still not sanctioned by either the United States or the European Union.

2025-08-02T11:10:33.785350+00:00 IST

Bangladesh envoy's India visit sparks speculation on future ties

This is the first time since the collapse of the Sheikh Hasina govt in August last year that a top diplomat of Bangladesh has visited Tripura.

2025-08-02T10:45:40.661679+00:00 IST

Pak: Imran Khan party's worker gets life sentence in riots case

A Pakistani anti-terrorism court sentenced PTI worker Muhammad Ismail to life for the May 9 riots in Mianwali and declared 50 others, including senior leaders, as fugitives. Another court also issued arrest warrants for 18 PTI leaders over a 2024 protest, warning of action against absconders and their sureties.

2025-08-02T09:24:56.240072+00:00 IST

China’s Brahmaputra dam plan worries Tibetan experts

China's new mega dam on the Brahmaputra River has sparked concern among Tibetan experts, who warn it could harm the environment and threaten water security in India and Bangladesh due to lack of transparency and the region's seismic risks.

2025-08-02T09:09:00.250784+00:00 IST

Qambar Baloch exposes 2024 Balochistan killings

Speaking to ANI after the event, Baloch said, "When we led the foundation of the Baloch Advocacy and Studies Center in May 2025, our team committed to a research-driven advocacy approach to highlight and address the various human rights challenges faced by the Baloch people in Iran and Pakistan. This seminar was a direct reflection of that mission."

2025-08-02T08:55:13.609133+00:00 IST

Peace march crushed, terrorists consulted

On Friday, a peace march in Shewa tehsil of North Waziristan saw tribal elders, civil society representatives, political party members, and Pashtun Tahafuz Movement (PTM) activists uniting against what they described as a collapsing security environment.

2025-08-02T08:45:45.733338+00:00 IST

MEA launches 1st tranche of project

Heads of Missions of the countries where these projects are being launched, UN Resident Coordinator Shombi Sharp, Heads of various UN agencies in India and senior MEA officials were present during the launch.

2025-08-02T08:36:11.193350+00:00 IST

Pakistan to deport Afghan nationals after residency cards expire

Pakistan has resumed deporting illegal foreign nationals, including Afghans, after PoR cards expired on June 30, 2025. Authorities have directed Afghan residents without valid documents to leave, warning they will be treated as illegal migrants, ARY News reported.

2025-08-02T08:16:42.369183+00:00 IST

“Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is now a terror lab”: Usanas Foundation CEO

Abhinav Pandya, CEO of Usanas Foundation, called Pakistan's crackdown on Pashtuns "state terrorism," accusing the army of suppressing ethnic identities, supporting extremist groups, and committing cultural genocide. He criticised global silence and labelled Pakistan a "terrorist state" ruled by a military-jihadist ideology.

2025-08-02T08:07:33.247946+00:00 IST

Thailand returns wounded Cambodian troops before key border talks

Thailand released two wounded Cambodian soldiers after recent deadly border clashes. Eighteen others remain in custody. Both nations blame each other as they prepare for ceasefire talks next week in Malaysia. Cambodia urged Thailand to act under international law and plans to nominate Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize.

2025-08-02T07:34:15.794215+00:00 IST

Afghanistan still harbours terror groups, warns SIGAR report

Afghanistan remains a hub for terror groups like ISIS-K, TTP, and Al-Qaeda despite the Doha Agreement, says SIGAR. The Taliban's support for militants and harsh policies have worsened insecurity, stalled diplomacy, and deepened the humanitarian crisis, leaving the country and region at risk, Khaama Press reported.

2025-08-02T07:19:36.494890+00:00 IST

US Consulate in Karachi issues advisory for its citizens

A spokesperson for the US Consulate said that citizens should avoid visiting crowded places and making unnecessary trips.

2025-08-02T07:06:36.774369+00:00 IST

PoGB traders block China trade route over ‘‘illegal’’ federal tax

Traders in Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan have blocked the Karakoram Highway for 23 days, halting trade with China. They demand removal of federal taxes, calling them illegal due to the region's disputed status. The protest has gained wide support and severely affected the local economy and movement.

2025-08-02T06:44:11.906721+00:00 IST

Pak: 29 injured as Islamabad Express derails near Kala Shah Kaku

At least 29 people were injured after the Islamabad Express derailed near Kala Shah Kaku in Punjab. Rescue teams responded swiftly, and no deaths were reported. The incident came days after a separate train derailment of the Jaffar Express, which was later blamed on a technical fault.

2025-08-02T04:40:24.929406+00:00 IST