Jun 04, 2026, at 04:53 pm
Islamabad/IBNS: The Lahore High Court has upheld the death sentences of two men convicted of gang-raping a French-Pakistani woman in front of her three children after her vehicle ran out of fuel on a motorway near Lahore in 2020.
Embarrassment for Pakistan Embassy as Japan flags illegal mosque construction in Kawagoe
Jun 04, 2026, at 12:16 am
Pakistan’s Embassy in Japan has clarified that it has no involvement in a mosque construction project in Kawagoe, Saitama Prefecture, after local authorities raised concerns that the structure was built without the necessary approvals under Japanese planning laws.
Mosque opened by Pakistani ambassador lands in legal trouble in Japan
Jun 03, 2026, at 10:18 am
A mosque inaugurated by Pakistan's envoy to Japan has sparked a diplomatic controversy after Japanese authorities declared that the structure was built illegally without the required permissions.
Marvel-style algorithm? Chinese firm's AI could flag critics before they speak
Jun 01, 2026, at 11:30 pm
A Chinese technology company that markets surveillance and censorship software is developing an artificial intelligence-powered system designed to predict which citizens may criticise the government in the future, according to leaked company documents reviewed by The New York Times.
May 27, 2026, at 06:06 pm
Penpa Tsering, the Sikyong (political leader) of the 16th Kashag (Cabinet) of the Central Tibetan Administration, was sworn in on Wednesday for a second consecutive term in the presence of spiritual leader Dalai Lama.
Pakistan bows to extremists? Lahore’s Hindu-Sikh heritage restoration on hold after backlash
May 27, 2026, at 11:44 am
Islamabad/IBNS: Extremist groups appear to have once again influenced decision-making in Pakistan as the Punjab government has reportedly deferred its plan to restore the original historical names of roads and streets in Lahore.
24 killed in deadly blast targeting train carrying military personnel in Pakistan’s Balochistan
May 24, 2026, at 01:02 pm
At least 24 people were killed on Sunday after a powerful blast targeted a train carrying military personnel in Pakistan’s southwestern province of Balochistan, according to AFP, quoting a senior official.
Horror in China: Deadly coal mine blast leaves 90 dead, dozens still feared trapped
May 23, 2026, at 03:12 pm
At least 90 people were killed after a gas explosion ripped through China’s Liushenyu coal mine in Qinyuan County on Friday, in one of the country’s deadliest mining disasters in decades.
‘Cockroach’ politics crosses border, Pakistan gets its own viral versions of Cockroach Janata Party
May 22, 2026, at 11:10 pm
The viral “cockroach movement” that began in India as an online political satire has now crossed the border into Pakistan, spawning multiple parody political groups inspired by the rapidly growing Cockroach Janta Party (CJP).
Bangladesh police arrest Hindu youth over alleged desecration of Holy Quran in Mymensingh
May 21, 2026, at 06:19 pm
Dhaka/IBNS: Bangladesh Police arrested a 23-year-old Hindu youth in connection with an alleged incident involving desecration of the Holy Quran in Bangladesh’s Mymensingh district, officials said on Wednesday.
Bangladesh tightens crackdown in Dipu Das lynching case, 3 more arrested
May 20, 2026, at 03:47 pm
Bangladesh police have arrested three more people in connection with the brutal killing of Hindu man Dipu Chandra Das last year, an incident that drew widespread international condemnation.
Pakistan to restore pre-partition street names in Lahore; Islampura is now Krishan Nagar
May 19, 2026, at 01:31 pm
Pakistan’s Punjab government has approved a plan to restore several pre-Partition street and locality names in Lahore, including the historic Krishan Nagar, which was renamed Islampura after the creation of Pakistan.
Meet Bangladesh’s ‘Donald Trump’ buffalo: This 700-kg pink giant is going viral
May 18, 2026, at 05:44 pm
A pink-coloured, 700-kilogram albino buffalo nicknamed “Donald Trump” has become an unlikely attraction at an ongoing Eid al-Adha cattle market in Bangladesh, drawing crowds of curious visitors eager to snap selfies with the animal.
Bangladesh ex-Army man held over Neo-JMB links, major terror plot foiled
May 17, 2026, at 01:49 pm
Bangladesh police have arrested a former member of the country's Army in Moulvibazar on suspicion of being influenced by the ideology of the banned outfit Neo Jama’atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (Neo-JMB), media reports said.
Pakistan: Gwadar varsity vice chancellor, pro-VC ‘go missing’
May 15, 2026, at 05:35 pm
The vice chancellor and pro-vice chancellor of Pakistan's University of Gwadar, who had left the port city for Quetta, have gone missing, media reports said.
Xi Jinping woos Trump, says ‘make America great again’ can go hand-in-hand with China’s rise
May 14, 2026, at 09:04 pm
In a strikingly warm message on Thursday at the Great Hall of the People, Xi Jinping described ties between China and the United States as the most important bilateral relationship in the world, urging both sides to preserve and strengthen it.
May 13, 2026, at 07:02 pm
Beijing/IBNS: US President Donald Trump arrived in Beijing on Wednesday for a high-stakes summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping, as both sides prepare to address growing geopolitical and economic tensions.
Shock move! flydubai suspends flights to 3 major Pakistan cities till October
May 13, 2026, at 05:54 pm
flydubai has suspended flight operations to and from Islamabad, Lahore and Peshawar until October 26 due to “operational reasons,” according to local media reports.
Deadly blast rips through Pakistan’s Lakki Marwat, 9 killed, including two cops
May 12, 2026, at 06:44 pm
At least nine people, including two traffic police personnel, were killed in a powerful blast that rocked Serai Naurang tehsil in Pakistan’s Lakki Marwat district on Tuesday.
Pakistan breaks silence on secret Iranian aircraft claims, slams US report as ‘misleading’
May 12, 2026, at 02:55 pm
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pakistan has dismissed a report by US media outlet CBS News claiming that Islamabad allowed Iranian military aircraft to use its airbases during its role as a mediator in the Middle East conflict.
Did Pakistan quietly shield Iranian planes from America? Report sparks questions
May 12, 2026, at 09:12 am
Pakistan quietly allowed Iranian military aircraft to park at its airfields during the ongoing conflict between Tehran and Washington, reportedly shielding them from possible American airstrikes, according to media reports.
May 11, 2026, at 05:27 pm
Pakistan's Chief of Defence Staff, Field Marshal Asim Munir has threatened India, saying any future “misadventure” against Pakistan will result in “extremely far-reaching and painful” consequences for the enemy.
Pakistan rail chaos as all train services from Quetta abruptly suspended
May 10, 2026, at 07:20 pm
Train services from the Quetta region to various parts of Pakistan have been suspended due to “unavoidable circumstances,” according to media reports on Sunday.
Terrifying night in Pakistan: Suicide attack destroys police station, kills 15
May 10, 2026, at 06:27 pm
At least 15 Pakistani police personnel were killed on Saturday after a suicide attack rocked the Fateh Khel police post in Bannu district, according to media reports.
May 10, 2026, at 05:28 pm
Videos showing renowned Pakistani Hindu Bharatanatyam dancer and social activist Sheema Kirmani allegedly being manhandled by veiled Karachi policewomen have gone viral, sparking outrage and raising fresh concerns over the silencing of women’s activism in Pakistan.
Bangladesh Jamaat chief urges India to protect minorities after BJP forms govt in Bengal
May 09, 2026, at 06:32 pm
Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman on Saturday said he will urge the Indian government to ensure that no individual or community is targeted or harmed on the basis of religion, caste, or ethnicity.
Pakistan cracks down as 8 TikTokers arrested over gun videos
May 09, 2026, at 06:09 pm
Pakistani police have arrested eight TikTokers from different parts of Swabi district this week for allegedly displaying weapons on social media, according to media reports.
Major scandal rocks Sri Lanka: Senior Buddhist monk arrested over child abuse allegations
May 09, 2026, at 05:09 pm
Sri Lankan authorities have arrested a senior Buddhist monk for allegedly sexually abusing a minor girl, according to media reports.
US to close Peshawar consulate—What’s behind the sudden move?
May 06, 2026, at 02:49 pm
The U.S. Department of State on Tuesday announced the phased closure of its consulate in Peshawar, citing concerns over the safety of diplomatic personnel and the need for efficient resource management.
Pakistan: Delayed temple reconstruction prevents Hindu mass festival gatherings in Rawalpindi
May 03, 2026, at 08:50 pm
The reconstruction work of a Krishna Temple in Pakistan’s Rawalpindi—considered a key place of worship for the local Hindu community—has remained incomplete even after 10 months, preventing devotees from holding large congregational prayers during festivals such as Holi and Diwali.