Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan claimed that the prices of vegetables in the country had declined significantly and warned that those involved in the artificial price hike would be dealt with an iron hand.
'Amphan' intensifies into super cyclone over eastern India, Bangladesh
The India Meteorological Department on Monday said that extremely severe cyclonic storm Amphan over the west and central parts of Bay of Bengal has intensified into a "super cyclone" with wind speed above 200 km per hour
India says no plan to extend coronavirus lockdown
India has no plans to extend a 21-day lockdown to contain the spread of the deadly COVID-19 virus in the country. The announcement came on Monday from the government's top bureaucrat
Bhutan’s bureaucrats to contribute 5 to 10% of salary for COVID-19 fund
Bureaucrats in Bhutan will be contributing five to 10 percent of their salaries for the COVID-19 relief fund set up by the government, the Royal Civil Servant Commission (RCSC) has said
Bhutan announces physical distancing measures for public transport
The Bhutanese government has announced several physical distancing measures to be followed in all public transport facilities, including taxis, in the wake of COVID-19 pandemic
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Afghanistan reports first coronavirus case
Afghanistan's Public Health Ministry on Monday confirmed the first case of COVID-19 in the country.
'Minorities have complete freedom in Pakistan'
Members of minority groups in Pakistan can practice their religion openly and move about with complete freedom in the Muslim-majority country, a minister has claimed.
Five suspects booked in journalist murder case in Pakistan
Police booked five suspects in the murder case of journalist Aziz Memon in Pakistan, Rural Media Network Pakistan reported.
PIA plane's door opens during landing
Passengers on board a Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) flight from Islamabad to Sukkur were shocked when the aircrafts door opened during landing, it was reported on Monday.
Bangladesh PM seeks more Japanese investment in power, energy
Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina sought more Japanese investment in power and energy sector of the country to meet the growing demand of electricity.
Trump, family visit Taj Mahal
US President Donald Trump along with First Lady Melania Trump, daughter Ivanka and son-in-law Jared Kushner and top US officials visited the Taj Mahal in Agra.
India, US to sign defence deals worth $3 bn: Trump
India and the United States will sign two defence deals worth $3 billion in Delhi on Tuesday, US President Donald Trump said on Monday.
Hearing on former PM Khaleda’s bail plea today in Bangladesh
High Court division of Supreme Court of Bangladesh is scheduled to hear a fresh bail plea filed by Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) chief Khaleda Zia in Zia Charitable Trust graft case on Monday. Khaleda Zia’s lawyers filed the plea with the HC last Tuesday, citing her illness.
Pakistan closes border with Iran over virus fears
In view of deaths caused by novel coronavirus in Iran, Pakistan has temporarily closed its border with the neighbouring country and decided not to allow anyone to cross into Pakistan without strict screening at the entry points in Balochistan province.
Speak up for Kashmiri women, Pakistan PM to world
Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Sunday urged the world community, especially women, to become voice of resilient Kashmiri women for peace in Jammu and Kashmir.
Taliban clashes on first day of reduced violence pact
There were eight clashes between the Taliban and Afghan security forces reported on the first day after the week-long seven-day "reduction in violence" pact came into effect in the war-torn country, the media reported.
MiG-29K crashes off Goa, pilot safe: Indian Navy
A MiG-29K aircraft crashed off Goa during a routine training sortie on Sunday morning, the Indian Navy said in a statement.
Pakistan Army capable of thwarting all threats: Gen Bajwa
Pakistan's Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa said that the army was aware of all the threats to security and sovereignty of Pakistan and capable of thwarting such threats, irrespective of the cost.
Indian actor Shatrughan Sinha meets Pakistan president
Veteran Indian film actor Shatrughan Sinha met President Arif Alvi at the Governor House in Islamabad.
