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Solar panels stolen from Pak school
Islamabad, Oct 13 (IANS) Solar panels were stolen from a school located in an Afghan refugee camp in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, an official said, adding that it was the second theft incident within a week.Shafiq Khan, the head teacher…
Colombo’s Lotus Tower to remain closed for public
Colombo, Oct 13 (IANS) Colombo's Lotus Tower, which was inaugurated last month by President Maithripala Sirisena, would remain closed for public viewing until next year as it has not yet been fully completed, Project Director Shantha…
18 killed as super typhoon Hagibis lashes Japan (2nd Lead)
Tokyo, Oct 13 (IANS) At least 18 people have been killed and 13 were reported missing on Sunday after the powerful super typhoon Hagibis ravaged central and eastern Japan, with torrential rains causing a number of rivers to overflow into…
Xi pledges enhanced cooperation between Nepal, China
Kathmandu, Oct 13 (IANS) Visiting Chinese President Xi Jinping said here that the his country was ready to enhance communication and cooperation with Nepal and jointly consolidate the friendship between the two countries.Xi made the remarks…
Populist political wave now penetrates Canada
Ottawa, Oct 13 (IANS) A populist political wave has seemed to arrive in Canada, which goes to polls on October 21, as immigration has become one of the hot topics of debate, with conservative parties vowing to limit migrant numbers.…
Toll reaches 9 as typhoon Hagibis lashes Japan (Lead)
Tokyo, Oct 13 (IANS) Nine people were killed, and around 100 people injured as of Sunday as super typhoon Hagibis ripped through Japan, including the Tokyo metropolitan area, with many rivers overflowing into residential areas.Meanwhile, 14…
50,000 tested positive for dengue across Pakistan
Islamabad, Oct 13 (IANS) The number of dengue patients across Pakistan has crossed the 50,000 mark as health officials struggled to cope with the deadly epidemic on a mass scale which has also claimed 250 lives so far this year.According to…
Imran to discuss security issues with Khamenei, Rouhani
Islamabad, Oct 13 (IANS) Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan would visit Iran on Sunday as part of his initiative to promote peace in the region and discuss security concerns in the Gulf with Supreme Leader Ayatollah Sayyed Ali Khamenei and…
Pak model disappears in UK after ‘slavery’ claims
Islamabad, Oct 13 (IANS) A Pakistani model and stage dancer has disappeared in the UK after she arrived in the country on an entertainment visa reserved for performing artists, a media report said.
Rabica Sahar, based in Lahore but…
Pak Railways to operate special train for Sikh community
Islamabad, Oct 13 (IANS) The Pakistan Railways (PR) will on Sunday operate a special train from Nankana Sahib railway station to Karachi to facilitate members of the Sikh community on the 550th birth anniversary Guru Nanak Dev, the founder…
Japan hit by worst storm in decades
Tokyo, Oct 13 (IANS) Torrential rain and tornado-like winds are lashing large parts of Japan, as the country endures what could be its worst storm for 60 years.The eye of Typhoon Hagibis made landfall shortly before 7 p.m., on Saturday, in…
Dragon and Elephant Dance correct choice for China-India ties: Xi
Beijing, Oct 13 (IANS) To achieve a "Dragon and Elephant Dance" is the only correct choice for China and India relations, suggested Chinese President Xi Jinping during his talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the…
Ahead of FATF meet, Pak resorts to old trick of misleading world
New Delhi, Oct 13 (IANS) Facing the prospect of being blacklisted by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), a desperate Pakistan resorted to its old trick of pretending to act against terror groups recently, just to mislead the global…
Pak was warned by FATF in June to act against terror by Oct
New Delhi, Oct 13 (IANS) In June, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) had slammed Pakistan for failing to do enough to check terror financing and warned of action if it did not comply with the requirements by October.The FATF, which was…
FATF to meet, Pakistan’s fate hangs in balance
New Delhi, Oct 13 (IANS) Pakistans fate hangs in balance as the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) meets in Paris from Sunday to assess whether Islamabad has taken steps to curb terror financing and money laundering as mandated by the…
Iran hails efforts to mediate talks with Saudis: FM
Tehran, Oct 12 (IANS) Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has said that Tehran welcomed efforts by intermediaries to arrange mediation talks with Saudi Arabia, including those by Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan who is due to…
Iran can help settle Turkey-Syria crisis: Diplomat
Tehran, Oct 12 (IANS) Iran has the capacity to help settle the crisis between Turkey and Syria, Ramin Mehmanparast, an Iranian diplomat, said with reference to recent conflicts and military operation of Turkey in the northern Syria.On…
Poor dietary habits, increased stress linked with acne
Madrid, Oct 12 (IANS) Poor dietary habits, increased stress and harsh skincare routines were among the most significant factors associated with acne, according to a study.The research presented at the 28th European Academy of Dermatology…