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.
'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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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.
10 dead, 30 trapped in Pakistan marble quarry
At least 10 people were killed and some 30 others trapped after a rockslide hit a marble quarry in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, officials said.
Emergency in Pakistan-Iran border areas over COVID-19
The government in Pakistan's Balochistan have imposed emergency in all of the province's districts that share a border with Iran with immediate effect after the neighbouring country reported four coronavirus deaths.
Pakistan SC set to hear Musharraf's arguments
Supreme Court of Pakistan will take up on Monday an application filed by former Pakistan President Gen Pervez Musharraf against the decision of the apex court's registrar to return his appeal challenging his conviction in the high treason case.
Bangladesh PM vows to ensure economic upliftment of country
Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina vowed to build the country as a dignified nation with economic emancipation freeing it from hunger and poverty and ensuring tech-based knowledge.
Trump to encourage India-Pakistan 'bilateral dialogue'
President Donald Trump will encourage India and Pakistan to hold bilateral dialogue but for that Islamabad will have to crack down on terrorism, according to a senior US administration official
Trump to raise 'religious freedom issue' with Modi
The United States is concerned about the rights of minorities in India and President Donald Trump will raise these issues, especially religious freedom, when he meets with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, according to a senior administration official
Afghanistan's Council of Presidential Candidates calls to annul election result
The Council of Presidential Candidates has called for the final results of the presidential election to be disregarded
Bangladesh remembers Language Movement heroes
Bangladesh President M Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina paid their rich tributes to the martyrs of the historic Language Movement on the occasion of 'Amar Ekushey' and the International Mother Language Day at the Central Shaheed Minar here
Pakistan keeps views on Afghan election result to itself
Pakistan's Foreign Office avoided commenting on result of the Afghan presidential election.
All SCO members attend Defence and Security EWG meeting in Pakistan
The Expert Working Group (EWG) of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) completed its two-day discussions on international and regional security and efforts to preserve peace and stability, Dawn reported
Pakistani exporters criticise onion ban
Exporters have criticised the Pakistan government’s decision of banning onion exports till May 30, saying it will result in major financial losses due to the perishable nature of the produce
