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Imran Khan declared his victory on Thursday and dismissed the allegations of fraud calling it the most transparent election in Pakistans history. (Photo: AP)

Don't confront State: Pak PM warns people protesting Bibi verdict

Prime minister Khan addressed the nation through a video message and his address was solely focused on the Asia Bibi...

1 Nov 2018 2:04 PM IST

Rajapaksa assumed the duties in the prime ministers secretariat which was not used by the ousted prime minister Wickremesinghe, officials from his Sri Lanka Peoples Party (SLPP) said. (Photo: PTI)

Sirisena to reconvene Parl on Nov 5: Sri Lanka's new PM Rajapaksa

Sri Lanka's president Sirisena named Mahinda Rajapaksa as PM on Friday after abruptly dismissing the government of Ranil...

1 Nov 2018 12:01 PM IST

Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa (Photo: AP)

India worried as Sri Lanka's 'Lord of the rings', pro-China, is back...

Rajapaksa has been accused by diplomats of serious human rights abuses in the war against rebels from the Tamil...

1 Nov 2018 11:42 AM IST

The emotional and sexual abuse that some children endure can lead them to commit crimes later in life. (Photo: Pixabay )

Pakistan school principal gets 105 years in prison for child abuse,...

Attaullah Marwat was arrested after police registered a case against him on July 14, 2017, on the complaint of a boy...

31 Oct 2018 2:41 PM IST

Bibi was set to be released immediately according to the court, although there was no word if any security arrangements were being made for her protection. (Photo: Facebook)

Pakistan court overturns christian woman's death sentence in Blasphemy...

'Appeal is allowed. She has been acquitted. Judgement of high court as well as trial court is reversed,' said Pak's...

31 Oct 2018 1:06 PM IST

Sri Lankas sacked Prime Minister Ranil Wickeremesinghe attends a media briefing in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018. (Photo | AP)

Sri Lanka braces for protest over PM Wickeremesinghe's sacking

He also suspended parliament in an apparent bid to shore up support for newly appointed Prime Minister Mahinda...

30 Oct 2018 12:43 PM IST

As the girl resisted the rape attempt, the accused poured kerosene on her and set her ablaze. He fled the spot after the incident. (Photo: Representational)

Minor Sikh girl raped by two men in ambulance in Pakistan's Punjab

Ahsan Ali and Sameen Haider, both govt employees of Rescue 1122 emergency service have been arrested and FIR has been...

29 Oct 2018 1:54 PM IST

Nepal Prime Minister KP Oli also said he would revive the China-backed USD 2.5 billion hydropower project which was scrapped by the previous government. (Photo: PTI)

Nepal PM KP Oli admitted to ICU over worsening health condition

Oli was rushed to the hospital on late Sunday evening after he complained about difficulty in breathing.

29 Oct 2018 10:34 AM IST

The speaker also questioned Sirisenas decision to withdraw the security of Wickremesinghe. (Photo: AP)

US calls on Sri Lankan President Sirisena to immediately reconvene...

UN chief Guterres called on the Sri Lanka govt to respect democratic values, constitutional provisions and process and...

29 Oct 2018 9:27 AM IST

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khans former wife and British-Pakistani journalist Reham Khan asserted that there is no democracy in the country at the moment and it is more of martial law that is governing the nation. (Photo: ANI)

No democracy in Pakistan currently, situation like martial law: Reham...

What democracy is this where without asking people or taking suggestions, without confiding in parliament, decisions are...

28 Oct 2018 7:09 PM IST

The speaker also questioned Sirisenas decision to withdraw the security of Wickremesinghe. (Photo: AP)

Sri Lanka Parliament speaker recognises Ranil Wickremesinghe as PM

It came as a major relief to the embattled UNP leader, who was sacked last week by President Maithripala Sirisena.

28 Oct 2018 3:56 PM IST

Maithripala Sirisena said he had ordered Finance Minister Mangala Samaraweera to revoke his decision last week to overturn the 1979 law prohibiting the sale of any type of alcohol to women. (Photo: AP)

Sirisena suspends parliament as political crisis deepens in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka's President has suspended parliament until November 16, even as the Prime Minister he fired claims he has...

27 Oct 2018 2:18 PM IST