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Five security men shot dead in Pakistan by bank robbers

Last Updated: Tuesday, April 29, 2014, 19:33

At least five security personnel and a robber were killed in an exchange of fire Tuesday in Pakistan, a media report said. Four others were injured in the firing.

HRCP express concern at disappearnce of Zahid Baloch

Last Updated: Tuesday, April 29, 2014, 19:26

The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan today expressed serious concern at the disappearance of Baloch Student Organisation-Azad chairman Zahid Baloch, who was picked up by plainclothesmen in Quetta last month.

Petition filed in Pak court to prove Bhagat Singh`s innocence

Last Updated: Tuesday, April 29, 2014, 18:41

A copy of the FIR registered against Bhagat Singh in the then Lahore SSP`s murder case in 1928 has been sought here to prove the innocence of the legendary freedom fighter.

Pak court seeks help from Bishop on Christian Divorce Act

Last Updated: Tuesday, April 29, 2014, 15:36

A Pakistani court has sought help from the Bishop of Lahore on a petition challenging the century-old Christian Divorce Act which says that a Christian man can divorce his wife only on the grounds of adultery.

Sri Lanka`s special police unit receives nearly 300 complaints

Last Updated: Tuesday, April 29, 2014, 14:23

A special police unit set up by the Sri Lankan government to investigate religious hate crimes after attacks by Buddhist monks on churches and mosques has received nearly 300 complaints on its first day of operations.

Sri Lanka police form religious hate crimes unit after attacks

Last Updated: Tuesday, April 29, 2014, 01:58

Sri Lanka police today announced a new unit to investigate religious hate crimes after attacks by Buddhist monks on churches and mosques last year raised concerns about religious freedom.

Dialogue with Taliban should have a concise agenda: Pakistan

Last Updated: Tuesday, April 29, 2014, 00:53

Pakistan today said there is "unanimous consensus" that the dialogue process with the Taliban should have a concise agenda and talks should take place under well defined parameters.

India, China hold 6th round of working mechanism border talks

Last Updated: Tuesday, April 29, 2014, 00:46

India and China today held the sixth round of working mechanism border talks amid reports that Beijing has proposed a code of conduct between armies in border areas in addition to the boundary pact signed last year.

Newspaper editor indicted in Bangladesh

Last Updated: Monday, April 28, 2014, 22:36

A senior journalist in Bangladesh has been indicted in a case filed over non-submission of his wealth statement to the the country`s anti-corruption commission.

Amidst controversy of Tv anchor Hamid Mir, Pakistan PM praises ISI

Last Updated: Monday, April 28, 2014, 22:15

Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif today praised the ISI for "ensuring protection and defence of the country" amid a raging controversy over the recent assassination attempt on senior TV anchor Hamid Mir.