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Baloch rights organization attacks federal government for passing bill aga
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
The Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) has condemned Pakistan's newly passed 'Peaceful Assembly and Public Order Act, 2024,' which grants the military sweeping powers to arrest and imprison individuals for organizing or participating in public meetings. The BYC views this legislation as a me
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Senators condemn Pakistan's new anti-terrorism powers, warn of escalating
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
Pakistani senators have denounced the government's recent decision to grant security forces special powers under an amended Anti-Terrorism Act. The new regulations, endorsed by the federal cabinet, enable extensive detention authority for up to three months and warrantless home searches, spa
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Massive Islamabad protests demand reversal of decision endangering 11,000
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
The protest by Utility Store Corporation workers in Pakistan has lasted two weeks, following the government's announcement to close the store chain, affecting over 11,000 employees. Workers argue that the closure will not only harm them but also the public relying on subsidized goods. Protes
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Chinese regional banks sell mortgaged assets amid property sector bad loan
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
Amid a declining property market in China, regional banks are offloading non-performing real estate loans despite government pressure to support the housing sector. As of June 2024, non-performing industrial loans at local banks surged, prompting significant asset sales to manage bad debts.
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"Tough challenge whenever you play in these parts of world": Kane Williams
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
New Zealand player Kane Williamson is looking to familiarise himself with the Asian conditions once again as the Kiwis stand on the verge of playing six Tests on India's and Sri Lanka's soil over the next two months.
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Randhir Singh set to become first Indian President of Olympic Council of A
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
The all-important 44th Olympic Council of Asia General Assembly will take place at the Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan in New Delhi on Sunday, September 8. On the occasion, former Indian shooter Raja Randhir Singh will be officially named as the first Indian President of the Olympic Council
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Men's Asian Champions Trophy: Reigning Olympic bronze medalists India all-
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
The stage is set for the prestigious Men's Asian Champions Trophy which will begin on Sunday at the Moqi Hockey Training Base which overlooks the Nierji Dam in Hulunbuir, Inner Mongolia in China.
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"Did not want regret this time...": Paralympics gold medalist Praveen Kuma
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
Praveen Kumar secured the gold medal for the country at the ongoing Paris Paralympics in the men's high jump T64 final on Friday. In the medal round, Praveen performed a record-breaking jump of 2.08 metres. With this jump, he has established an all-new Asian record.
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Waqf Board Amendment Bill necessary, ASI tells Joint Parliamentary Committ
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
The fourth meeting of the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) to examine the Waqf Amendment Bill, 2024, was held on Friday
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Nepal formally ends ban on TikTok, ISPs ordered to lift embargo
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
The Nepal Telecommunications Authority (NTA) has ordered all Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to lift the ban on TikTok, the Chinese video-sharing app, following a directive from the Council of Ministers.
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Pakistan grapples with water contamination: 100 pc water in PoGB unfit for
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
A troubling report from Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan (PoGB) reveals that all water samples from the region are contaminated, rendering the water unsafe for consumption.
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Pune family receives closure after Siddhant Patil's remains return from US
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
A Pune family has finally found some solace after the remains of 26-year-old Siddhant Vitthal Patil, who tragically drowned in Glacier National Park's Avalanche Creek two months ago, were returned to his hometown on Thursday.
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