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UN chief condemns terror attacks in Pakistan

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 10, 2014, 09:18

UN chief Ban Ki-moon has asked Pakistan to step up its efforts to tackle terrorism, as he condemned the terror attacks on an airport in Karachi and killing of Shia pilgrims in that country.

No reason to think about Pak nukes` safety: US

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 10, 2014, 08:42

In the aftermath of the terrorist attack at the Karachi airport the US has said that there is "no reason" to worry about the security of the Pakistan nuclear weapons.

Thousands flee Pakistan tribal district fearing operation

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 10, 2014, 01:17

Tens of thousands of people from Pakistan`s most troubled tribal district have fled their homes fearing a long-awaited military operation is imminent, officials and residents said today.

Karachi`s Jinnah International Airport back on track as terror siege ends, at least 30 dead

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 10, 2014, 00:28

After an all-night gun battle between the Taliban gunmen and Pakistan`s military that left at least 30 people dead, including 10 militants, at the VIP terminal (1) of country`s busiest Jinnah International Airport in Karachi which is also the financial hub, was reopened for business on Monday evening.

Lankan panel records testimonies about 1990 LTTE massacre

Last Updated: Monday, June 9, 2014, 22:20

A Sri Lankan panel probing the cases of thousands of missing people during the war with LTTE has recorded evidence in connection with the 1990 massacre of over 100 Muslims allegedly by the Tamil Tigers.

Car bombing at military post in Pakistan kills three soldiers

Last Updated: Monday, June 9, 2014, 20:37

At least three soldiers were killed on Monday when an explosive-laden car driven by a suicide bomber hit a security forces check post in Pakistan`s troubled tribal region.

Sri Lankan Prez Mahinda Rajapaksa orders release of 78 Indian fishermen

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 10, 2014, 00:41

President Mahinda Rajapaksa on Monday ordered the release of 78 Indian fishermen held by the navy for allegedly poaching into Sri Lankan waters as a goodwill gesture to mark the joint session of the Indian Parliament.

Afghanistan rolls out security plan for presidential poll

Last Updated: Monday, June 9, 2014, 23:57

A senior Afghan security official Monday said the country`s security forces have rolled out a security plan for the upcoming presidential runoff polls.

Bombers hit police base in eastern Afghanistan, kill guard

Last Updated: Monday, June 9, 2014, 15:09

Three suicide bombers attacked a parking lot at a police base in eastern Afghanistan, killing a guard and setting 25 trucks ablaze, an Afghan provincial official said today.

Terror attack on NATO complex in Afghanistan

Last Updated: Monday, June 9, 2014, 11:20

At least four people were killed when militants mounted an audacious attack on a NATO complex in Afghanistan, an official said Monday.