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Nepalese man `sets pregnant wife on fire in dowry demand`

Last Updated: Tuesday, May 6, 2014, 14:19

Nepalese police were searching for a husband and his parents after they allegedly set his pregnant wife on fire in a demand for dowry, an officer said Tuesday.

Pak Army wants dialogue with India but with all options open: Book

Last Updated: Tuesday, May 6, 2014, 13:26

As part of its change in strategy, a major section of Pakistan`s Army wants to give dialogue with India a chance, but wants to retain all other options including sub-conventional warfare, according to a new book.

Pakistan government objects lifting of travel ban on Pervez Musharraf

Last Updated: Tuesday, May 6, 2014, 08:29

The Pakistan government on Monday opposed the lifting of travel ban on former president General Pervez Musharraf who is being tried on high treason charges.

Pakistan forces kill 10 separatist militants in Baluchistan

Last Updated: Monday, May 5, 2014, 20:27

Pakistani forces killed at least 10 separatist militants in the volatile province of Baluchistan on Monday, paramilitary officials said.

Pakistan allows airlifting of equipment for Afghan troops

Last Updated: Monday, May 5, 2014, 20:01

Pakistan Monday allowed military equipment to be airlifted from its airports for Afghan security forces, officials said.

Five police, two civilians killed in Afghan attack

Last Updated: Monday, May 5, 2014, 18:36

Militants attacked a police checkpoint in northern Afghanistan on Monday, killing five policemen and two civilians during a two-hour-long shootout with security forces, officials said.

Afghan authorities seek new homes for landslide refugees

Last Updated: Monday, May 5, 2014, 18:06

Afghan officials on Monday said they were seeking to build new homes for hundreds of families displaced by a landslide that entombed a village, killing at least 300 people.

Nepal lawmaker arrested over deadly blast: Police

Last Updated: Monday, May 5, 2014, 16:54

Nepalese police have arrested a lawmaker for allegedly masterminding a bomb attack that killed four people and injured dozens of others in 2012, an officer told AFP on Monday.

Hindu household, temple attacked in Bangladesh

Last Updated: Monday, May 5, 2014, 16:05

An around 3,000-strong mob attacked Hindu households and a temple in Bangladesh`s Comilla district, media reported Monday.

Sri Lanka Buddhist monks in court accused of insulting Quran

Last Updated: Monday, May 5, 2014, 16:57

Four of Sri Lanka`s most senior hardline Buddhist monks appeared in court Monday accused of insulting the Quran, in the first such case following a spate of religious hate attacks.