Asia
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Voting for Pakistan’s general elections concludes, counting starts
The voting process in Pakistan's parliamentary elections concluded Thursday evening and the counting of ballots has started, said a statement…
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Violence mars Pakistan polls, five cops killed
At least five policemen were killed, and six others injured in militant attacks in Pakistan, where polling for general elections…
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4 injured in blast in SW Pakistan
At least four people were injured in a blast in Pakistan's southwest Balochistan province on Thursday, police said.
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Political parties decry suspension of mobile services in Pakistan
Political parties, including the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, have decried suspension of mobile services when the polling for the 12th general elections…
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Pakistan polls: security officer killed in Khyber province’s Tank district
A security officer was killed in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province's Tank district in Pakistan on Thursday where polling is underway to…
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Pakistan closes border with Iran, Afghanistan for security on polling day
Pakistan has closed its border with neighbouring Iran and Afghanistan for ensuring security during the national elections.
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Pak polls: Imran Khan casts ballot from Adiala jail
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf founder Imran Khan on Thursday cast his vote for the general elections by a postal ballot from Adiala…
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Voting begins for Pakistan general elections; mobile services temporarily suspended
Polling for Pakistan general elections began on Thursday at 90,000 polling stations across the country amid tight security.
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12 killed, over 30 injured as blast hits election office in Pakistan
A powerful explosion hit an election office in Pakistan's southwest Pishin district of Balochistan province on Wednesday, killing at least…
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Campaigning draws to a close in Pakistan after ECP’s advisory
Poll campaigning in Pakistan has concluded after country's election commission issued an advisory restraining political parties from electioneering for the…
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Blasts rock Balochistan ahead of Feb 8 elections
Two separate blasts shook the districts of Kech and Panjgur in Balochistan on Tuesday, sparking concerns about security as Pakistan…
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Iran waives visa requirement for Indian tourists
Indian tourists do not need a visa for visiting Iran with a new policy coming into effect from February 4,…
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Pak officials rescue nine Indians stranded in Arabian Sea
Officials from the Pakistani navy and Maritime Security Agency rescued nine Indian nationals stranded in the open sea in the…
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Sri Lanka arrests over 56,000 suspects in 50-day police operation
Over 56,000 individuals suspected to be involved in criminal activities have been arrested in 50 days during a national anti-crime…
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10 policemen killed, 6 injured in terrorist attack in NW Pakistan
At least 10 policemen were killed, and six others injured in a terrorist attack at a police station in the…
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China accepts credentials of Taliban-appointed Ambassador
Chinese President Xi Jinping on January 30 formally accepted the credentials of the Taliban-appointed Ambassador, becoming the first head of…
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Sukhbir Badal Advocates for the Reopening of Borders with Pakistan
Attari (Punjab): Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) President Sukhbir Singh Badal on Thursday launched the party’s ‘Punjab Bachao Yatra’ from near…
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Sultan Ibrahim Takes Oath as Malaysia’s New King (video)
Kuala Lumpur: Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar was sworn in as Malaysia’s 17th king in a ceremony at the national palace…
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Nikhil Chandwani Rescues Pakistani Hindu Family, Hansraj, and His Daughters, Forced to Hide in a Pit Every Night from Potential Threats
New Delhi: In an absolutely the greatest act of humanitarianism and bravery, Nikhil Chandwani, a renowned social activist, entrepreneur and…
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Imran Khan, Bushra Bibi sentenced to 14-year imprisonment in Toshakhana case
An accountability court on Wednesday sentenced former Pakistan premier Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi to 14 years imprisonment…
