k Draft of new counter-terror law triggers old fears in Sri Lanka By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Thu, 27 Oct 2016 00:03:03 +0530 The draft of the new legislation will be submitted to an oversight committee on National Security. Full Article World
k Pakistan bans protests ahead of Imran strike plan By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Thu, 27 Oct 2016 22:45:04 +0530 Nawaz Sharif is under growing pressure from opposition parties over Panama Papers revelations Full Article World
k ADB declines to fund big dam project in PoK By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Fri, 28 Oct 2016 02:39:01 +0530 Full Article World
k National Geographic's ‘Afghan girl’ denies getting fake Pakistan citizenship card By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Fri, 28 Oct 2016 16:59:08 +0530 Sharbat Gula gained worldwide fame in 1984 after her photo, with piercing green eyes, was published on the cover of “National Geographic” magazine Full Article World
k Pakistan cracks down on Opposition ahead of protest By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Fri, 28 Oct 2016 22:48:11 +0530 Full Article World
k Sharif pursuing Modi’s interests in Pakistan: Imran By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Sun, 30 Oct 2016 17:20:31 +0530 "When Nawaz Sharif went to London for whatever kind of surgery, he on the hospital bed first telephoned Modi instead of his mother or children," Mr. Imran told a press conference outside his Bani Gala residence. Full Article World
k 19 LeT militants killed in airstrikes in Afghanistan By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Sun, 30 Oct 2016 17:50:38 +0530 The statement, however, did not provide the details of the air strikes and was silent on whether international coalition was involved in the operation. Full Article World
k Rashid did not make any attempt to stop ‘false’ story: Nisar By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Sun, 30 Oct 2016 18:43:37 +0530 "He should have spoken to [Dawn Editor] Zaffar Abbas, Dawn’s management or the government. So there is a lapse. He had a duty as Information Minister when these decisions [his resignation] were made... He should have understood the implications of the story and stopped it." Full Article World
k Pakistan risks isolation by supporting terror: activists By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Sun, 30 Oct 2016 19:33:12 +0530 In the ‘London Declaration for Pakistani Pluralism’, the participants agreed that, "Pakistan faces the risk of global isolation because of widespread obscurantism, official support for extremism and general disregard for human rights". Full Article World
k Gunmen try to enter Pakistani school, open fire By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Mon, 31 Oct 2016 11:29:50 +0530 According to reports, the men opened fire as they tried to enter the school. However, heavy contingents of police reached the site and the gunmen fled. Full Article World
k Pakistani police detain 1,500 Imran Khan supporters By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Mon, 31 Oct 2016 14:43:56 +0530 The government has already enforced a two-month ban on street rallies in the capital Full Article South Asia
k Pakistan’s top court blocks execution of mentally-ill murder convict By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Mon, 31 Oct 2016 14:56:26 +0530 Final call after review of the ruling that schizophrenia is not a permanent mental disorder: lawyers Full Article World
k Pakistan contemplating pulling out 4 embassy officials: report By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Tue, 01 Nov 2016 12:16:00 +0530 Full Article World
k 14 killed, 50 injured in explosions at Pak shipbreaking yard By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Tue, 01 Nov 2016 19:24:40 +0530 Gadani is world’s third—largest shipbreaking centres — after Alang and Mumbai — where more than 15,000 workers are directly employed while another two million indirectly earn their livelihoods from it. Full Article World
k Imran calls off planned ‘lockdown’ By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Wed, 02 Nov 2016 01:43:37 +0530 Full Article World
k Pak. suspends Nickelodeon over ‘Hindi content’ By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Wed, 02 Nov 2016 01:48:56 +0530 Licence suspended for airing cartoons dubbed in Hindi in violation of ban on ‘Indian content’ Full Article World
k Top Pakistan court orders probe against Nawaz Sharif By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Wed, 02 Nov 2016 01:52:16 +0530 Full Article World
k National Geographic Afghan girl denied bail in Pakistan By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Wed, 02 Nov 2016 14:44:20 +0530 Sharbat Gula has denied the charges, insisting she didn’t fraudulently obtain Pakistani nationality. Full Article World
k Pakistan may ask two Indian diplomats to leave: report By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Wed, 02 Nov 2016 17:46:33 +0530 Geo TV reported that commercial counsellor Rajesh Agnihotri and press counsellor Balbir Singh may be expelled. Full Article World
k ‘Hindu temples attacked to grab land in Bangaldesh’ By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Thu, 03 Nov 2016 02:04:09 +0530 Full Article World
k 17 killed, 50 injured as trains collide in Pakistan By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Thu, 03 Nov 2016 10:48:54 +0530 The incident took place when Fareed Express collided with Zakaria Express due to wrong signal given to the latter, Geo News quoted rescue sources as saying. Full Article World
k 19 killed, 50 injured as trains collide in Pakistan By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Thu, 03 Nov 2016 15:07:15 +0530 Initial probe reveals the driver of one of the trains ignored the signal and rammed into a stationary train. Full Article World
k Pakistan media accuses 8 Indian mission staffers of ‘anti-Pakistan activities’ By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Thu, 03 Nov 2016 16:05:08 +0530 The media leak claimed that the officials were working for either RAW or for Intelligence Bureau. Full Article World
k Sri Lankan music legend Pandit Amaradeva passes away By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Thu, 03 Nov 2016 17:52:24 +0530 A recipient of global honours, including India’s Padma Shri, his music blended Indian classical ragas with Lankan folk tunes. Full Article South Asia
k Pakistan’s polity doesn’t have capacity to sustain normal ties with India: Menon By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Fri, 04 Nov 2016 10:21:54 +0530 "I would characterize [India—Pakistan relations] today as managed hostility, which I hope it stays managed," Mr. Menon said in response to a question. Full Article World
k Pakistan, India may temporarily recall their envoys: media report By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Fri, 04 Nov 2016 12:40:06 +0530 The fresh slide in ties may also lead to a ‘scaling down’ of the strength of diplomatic staff by the two neighbours, The Express Tribune said. Full Article World
k Pakistan to deport National Geographic's ‘Afghan girl’ By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Fri, 04 Nov 2016 16:20:49 +0530 Sharbat Gula was arrested 10 days ago for allegedly having forged identity papers and staying in the country illegally. Full Article World
k Call to amend personal law sparks debate in Sri Lanka By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Sat, 05 Nov 2016 02:32:07 +0530 Full Article World
k Hindu villages come under attack again By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Sat, 05 Nov 2016 02:33:47 +0530 Seven houses in Bangladesh’s Upazila were torched, four days after temples were destroyed Full Article World
k Opposition asks Theresa May to clarify Britain’s role in Operation Blue Star By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Sat, 05 Nov 2016 10:55:20 +0530 "Before her visit to India, Theresa May must come clean about the role played by the UK in the attack on the Golden Temple in 1984 and subsequent events," Mr. Watson said Full Article World
k Pakistan not to deport National Geographic’s ‘Afghan girl’ By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Sun, 06 Nov 2016 12:28:44 +0530 The decision was taken on humanitarian grounds and as a goodwill gesture towards Afghanistan. Full Article World
k Banners exhort Pakistan army chief to contest polls By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Sun, 06 Nov 2016 13:22:50 +0530 It is not for the time the banners have appeared in favour of the army chief. Previously also banners addressing him had urged him to "stay on" and asked the government to extend his tenure. Full Article World
k Sri Lanka to summon Chinese envoy over controversial remarks By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Sun, 06 Nov 2016 23:13:47 +0530 Full Article World
k Pakistan detains Shia, Sunni leader in Karachi attacks By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Mon, 07 Nov 2016 14:48:48 +0530 Junaid Sheikh said on Monday that Faisal Raza Abidi, a former outspoken anti-Taliban Shia lawmaker from Pakistan’s liberal People’s Party, is among those facing questioning. Full Article World
k Panama Papers: Pakistan court asks Sharif family to furnish more documents By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Mon, 07 Nov 2016 15:49:26 +0530 The five-member bench headed by Chief Justice Anwar Zaheer Jamali took up five identical petition by Imran Khan and other on November 1, demanding probe into the assets of those mentioned in the Panama Leaks. Full Article World
k Ex-Minister G.L. Peiris wants Rajapaksa to lead new party By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Mon, 07 Nov 2016 23:32:35 +0530 Full Article World
k India trying to fix hacked websites of seven of its embassies By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Tue, 08 Nov 2016 13:00:30 +0530 Full Article India
k Pakistan summons Indian official over ‘ceasefire violations’ By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Tue, 08 Nov 2016 13:48:36 +0530 On his part, Deputy High Commissioner J.P. Singh conveys India’s strong reaction over "unprovoked firing" by Pakistani troops along the LoC. Full Article World
k India recalls three diplomats from Pakistan By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Tue, 08 Nov 2016 17:19:34 +0530 According to officials, apart from Mr. Singh, Vijay Kumar Verma and Madhavan Nanda Kumar left Pakistan by air on Tuesday. Full Article World
k Pakistan court moved against ‘secret demolition’ of Hindu temple By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Tue, 08 Nov 2016 17:29:20 +0530 The petitioners added that different newspapers had reported, along with pictures, that the ancient Hindu temple located in Mohallah Wangrhi Garah was being secretly demolished so a commercial plaza could be constructed there. Full Article World
k Ex-Maoist child soldiers padlock office By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Wed, 09 Nov 2016 01:07:36 +0530 Full Article World
k Pakistan deports National Geographic's iconic 'Afghan Girl' By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Wed, 09 Nov 2016 12:05:03 +0530 Sharbat Gulla and her four children were handed over to Afghan authorities early on Wednesday at the Torkham border crossing, near Peshawar. Full Article World
k Pakistanis worry Trump may favour India By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Thu, 10 Nov 2016 11:17:12 +0530 Many feel his anti-Muslim rhetoric and business ties with India are signs that his administration could shift further toward New Delhi. Full Article World
k Taliban attack on German consulate kills 2, injures 100 in Afghanistan By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Fri, 11 Nov 2016 09:55:21 +0530 Militants say the major offensive was in reprisal for U.S. airstrikes in Kunduz earlier this month. Full Article South Asia
k Indian aggression may lead to strategic miscalculation: Pakistan By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Fri, 11 Nov 2016 19:54:38 +0530 He expressed apprehension that Indian actions, which constituted a threat for the maintenance of peace and security, may lead to a "strategic miscalculation". Full Article World
k ‘Important first step taken to resolve fisheries conflict’ By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Fri, 11 Nov 2016 22:36:04 +0530 Mr. Samaraweera, a top leader in Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe’s United National Party, which leads Sri Lanka’s unity government along with the Sri Lanka Freedom Party, has been at the helm of initiatives aimed at reconciliation. Full Article World
k Afghan parliament sacks three Ministers for poor performance By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Sat, 12 Nov 2016 16:50:41 +0530 Foreign Minister Salahuddin Rabbani, Public Works Minister Mahmood Baligh and Social Services Minister Nasreen Oryakhel failed to win confidence votes in parliament. Full Article World
k 52 killed in Balochistan shrine blast By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Sat, 12 Nov 2016 20:41:57 +0530 Teen attacks religious gathering; Islamic State claims responsibility Full Article World
k Chinese ship opens new trade route via Gwadar port in Pakistan By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Sun, 13 Nov 2016 11:35:33 +0530 The new route would give China access to the Persian Gulf region and West Asia. Full Article World
k Families ripped apart in Balochistan sufi shrine attack By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Sun, 13 Nov 2016 14:21:12 +0530 "Children were looking for the mothers and fathers. People looking for brothers and sisters but no one was able to listen to their cries". Full Article World