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Taliban release two Afghan news journalists: Report
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
Kabul [Afghanistan], February 2 (ANI): The Taliban have released two journalists of Afghan broadcaster Ariana News, who had recently been detained, media report citing Ariana News chief Sharif Hassanyar said on Wednesday.
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Tibetan monk being watched by Chinese police despite years after his relea
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
Beijing [China], February 2 (ANI): A Tibetan monk, who was jailed for six years for taking part in a peaceful protest against China's rule, is still being watched years after his release by Chinese police, said a media report.
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MGNREGA allocation not slashed, clarifies Finance Secretary
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], February 2 (ANI): The government has not slashed the allocation for the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee (MGNREGA) scheme, Finance Secretary TV Somanathan told ANI on Wednesday, rubbishing media reports.
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Pak: Mobile phone traders protest against heavy taxes
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
Kohat [Pakistan], February 2 (ANI): The traders selling mobile phones in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Kohat took to the streets on Tuesday against the imposition of heavy sales tax on both the imported and locally-manufactured handsets, local media reported.
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Pakistan: Marble industries association holds shutter-down strike to prote
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
Mardan [Pakistan], February 2 (ANI): Marble and Mines Industries Development Association on Tuesday organised a protest camp at Mardan industrial state in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and started a shutter down strike against fuel price adjustment and other taxes, local media reported.
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Two killed, several injured in Myanmar explosions
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
Naypyidaw [Myanmar], February 2 (ANI): At least two people were killed and several injured after multiple explosions hit several places in Myanmar, including Yangon, Bago, and Myitkyina, local media reported on Tuesday, said CGTN News.
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Medical report submitted in Lahore court advises Nawaz Sharif against trav
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], February 2 (ANI): A fresh medical report of former Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif was submitted to the Lahore High Court on Tuesday, which advised the former premier against travelling to Pakistan over possible health risks posed to him amid the ongoing COVID-19,
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China's plans for artificial snowfall at Beijing Winter Olympics venues po
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
London [UK], February 2 (ANI): China's plans of artificial snowfall at venues of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics pose a threat to the environment and could result in environmental damage, according to a media report.
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CPEC Authority asks Pakistan's power company to pay overdue
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], February 1 (ANI): The China Pakistan Economic Corridor Authority (CPECA) has urged the Central Power Purchasing Agency-Guaranteed (CPPA-G) to pay overdue receivables of IPPs established under CPEC, warning that the plants may go into default because of rising prices of
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Portuguese PM tests positive for COVID-19
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
Lisbon [Portugal], February 1 (ANI): Portugal's Prime Minister Antonio Costa has tested positive for COVID-19, a media report said.
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Taiwan agrees to send delegation to Beijing Olympics ceremonies
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
Taipei [Taiwan], February 1 (ANI): Going away from its earlier move, Taiwan decided to participate in the opening and closing ceremonies of the Winter Olympics in Beijing this month after the request of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), a media report said on Tuesday.
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Two killed following armed clashes in South of Philippines: Report
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
Manila [Philippines], February 1 (ANI/Sputnik): A militant and a soldier were killed when armed clashes broke out in the province of Sulu, south of the Philippines, between the military and terrorists from the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG), state media reported on Tuesday.
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