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Protests intensify in PoK against Pakistan government's plans to amend Con
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Muzaffarabad [PoK], August 13 (ANI): Districts of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) are witnessing massive protests against the Pakistan government's plan to bring in the 15th Constitutional Amendment that will transfer the financial and administrative powers of the local government to Islamab
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China benefiting its private companies in Africa via developmental project
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Beijing [China], August 13 (ANI): China has been undertaking large-scale infrastructure projects in Africa to benefit Chinese Private-Sector Companies consequently exploiting the continent and its inhabitants thus pushing the local entrepreneurs to the margins.
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US new chips law will undermine global supply chains: China
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Beijing [China], August 12 (ANI): China has strongly opposed the new Chips and Science Act adopted by the United States to support the local producers of semiconductors that it says will disrupt global supply chains and hamper international trade.
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Tamil Nadu's chief secretary writes to district collectors to ensure hoist
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], August 12 (ANI): Amid the ongoing "Har Ghar Tiranga" campaign, Tamil Nadu Chief Secretary V Irai Anbu wrote to all district collectors directing them to ensure the hoisting of the Tricolour on 75th Independence Day in all local bodies.
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It's part of SOP: MEA on India calling on Canada for security during I-Day
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], August 12 (ANI): India always works with local officials regarding security for its missions abroad in case of public events or otherwise, as it is a part of the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), MEA spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said on reports of India calling upon
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Suicide of Mandeep Kaur very tragic, Indian embassy in touch with family,
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], August 12 (ANI): The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday expressed grief over the suicide of Indian woman Mandeep Kaur in New York and assured that the Indian embassy and consulate are in touch with the family and local authorities.
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Pak: TTP sets up check-post in Swat; panic among locals
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Swat [Pakistan], August 12 (ANI): The return of the Taliban to the Swat region of Pakistan has created panic among the local residents in the region who are demanding the government take action against the organization.
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Afghan women raise concern over Taliban's new rule to limit entry in "ladi
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Kabul [Afghanistan], August 12 (ANI): Ever since the Taliban took over control of Afghanistan, large-scale and systematic gender-based discrimination and violence against women and girls has been ongoing in the country, which has apparently witnessed a downfall trend. Local women have expres
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Lahore HC dismisses plea against Imran Khan contesting elections on 9 NA s
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Lahore [Pakistan], August 12 (ANI): The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Thursday dismissed a plea against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief and former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan's decision to contest elections on all nine vacant seats of the National Assembly (NA), local media reported
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Pakistan: Imran Khan to meet Punjab CM Elahi ahead of his Lahore rally
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], August 12 (ANI): Ahead of "Haqeeqi Azadi Jalsa" rally in Lahore on August 13, former Pakistan Prime Minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan on Friday will meet Punjab province Chief Minister Pervaiz Elahi in Lahore, local media reported.
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Pakistan: Saleem Baig to be re-appointed as Media regulatory Chief
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], August 12 (ANI): Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has approved the appointment of Saleem Baig as the chairman of the Pakistan Electronic and Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra), local media reported.
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Powerloom workers protest in Pak over hike in wages
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Faisalabad [Pakistan], August 11 (ANI): Powerloom workers of the Sadhar industrial sector continued their protest in Pakistan's Faisalabad over an increment in wages, local media reported.
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