Two police officers killed in northwest Pakistan shooting
Gunmen on a motorcycle opened fire in a market area; no group has claimed responsibility.
South Asia
Art & Culture, South Asia
Asha Bhosle, Indian playback singing icon, passes away at 92
Her seven-decade career helped define the sound of Indian cinema and reached audiences worldwide.
Security, South Asia
Two killed in attack on Hazaras in Quetta, Pakistan
Sources say assailants opened fire on a group traveling by rickshaw, wounding three others.
Politics, South Asia
No one from Afghanistan attended Peshawar peace jirga, sources say
Participants at a meeting in Pakistan called for a ceasefire and renewed dialogue after weeks of border violence.
Politics, South Asia
US to permanently close consulate in Pakistan’s Peshawar
The State Department said the move would save about $7.5 million annually.
Politics, South Asia
Pakistan PM says country facing terrorism along western border
“At this tense time for the region, Pakistan continues to pursue solutions through wisdom and diplomacy,” Sharif said.
Security, South Asia
Pakistan summons Taliban diplomat over Bajaur bombing
Islamabad blames a Pakistan Taliban faction it says operates from Afghanistan’s territory and warns of its right to respond.
South Asia
Pakistani police officer killed in TTP attack in KP
According to Pakistani media reports, the attack targeted a police checkpoint in the Wara Mamond area of Bajaur district.
South Asia
Imran Khan has 15% vision in right eye, lawyer says
According to the report, Khan experienced rapid and significant vision loss over the past three months while in custody.
South Asia
Exiled leader Tarique Rahman claims landslide victory in Bangladesh election
Jamuna TV, citing provisional results, reported that the BNP and its allies had won 211 of 299 constituency seats.