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India demolishes PM Abbasi's 'human rights' argument at UN, says Pakistan is now 'terroristan'

New York (U.S.A.), Sep 22 (ANI): In a strong reply to Pakistan Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi's emphasis that Islamabad was not prepared to be anyone's scapegoat, India's First Secretary to the United Nations Eenam Gambhir said that Pakistan has now become 'terroristan'. Gambhir said that the quest for a 'land of pure' has actually produced the land of pure terror. Further slamming Pakistan PM's statement, Eenam echoed that the world doesn't need lessons on democracy and human rights from a failed state. She also said that Pakistan must understand that the state of Jammu and Kashmir is and will always remain an integral part of India. However much it scales up the cross border terrorism, it will never succeed in undermining India's territorial integrity.

Pakistan is not prepared to be anyone's scapegoat: PM Shahid Abbasi

New York, Sep 22 (ANI): While addressing the 72nd session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, Pakistan Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi insisted that Pakistan 'is not prepared to be anyone's scapegoat'. Abbasi said that Pakistan has been consistently active in the war against terrorism and added that its counter-terrorism credentials cannot be questioned. He stated that Pakistan has lost 2,700 lives and sustained 50,000 injuries in countering terrorism.

Watch: Ed Sheeran performs for global refugee concert series

Washington D.C, Sep 22 (ANI): British Singer Ed Sheeran led the way for the 'Give a Home for Human Rights' day set up by Amnesty International and Sofar Sounds on Wednesday. The British singer played an intimate gig in Washington D.C.. The global refugee concert series saw 1000 artists perform 300 shows across 60 countries on the same day. 'Give a Home For Human Rights' is part of Amnesty's 'I Welcome' campaign, which invites a better international response from governments to the global refugee crisis.

Baloch, Sindhi activists protest against Pakistan outside UN General Assembly

New York, Sep 22 (ANI): Activists of Baloch and Sindhi groups staged a demonstration over the killing and enforced disappearances being carried out in Pakistan. The demonstration was staged outside the United Nations General Assembly in New York. Holding placards with humanitarian slogans, the activists demanded Pakistan to stop its genocide against the Sindh and Baloch people. A similar protest was held by the Leaders and supporters of the World Sindhi Congress (WSC) in front of the iconic 'Broken chair' in Geneva in a bid to reflect the plight of Sindh residents in Pakistan.

Pyeongchang unveils 2018 Olympic medals

Seoul (South Korea), Sep 21 (ANI): The South Korea on Thursday unveiled the bronze, silver and gold medals for which the world's top athletes will compete in 2018, Pyeongchang will host Asia's first Winter Games outside Japan and kick off an Asian Olympic cycle that reflects the region's growing influence on world sport. Taking place 30 years after Seoul claimed its place on the global sporting stage with the 1988 Summer Games, the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics will see South Korea join an elite group of countries to complete the 'hosting grand slam'. The designs of the glittering medals were inspired by Korean alphabet called "Hangeul".

4 youth seeking job in PoK assaulted by Pakistani Army

Neelam Valley (PoK), Sep 21 (ANI): In yet another incident of Pakistan's inhumane behaviour in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK), 4 youth were illegally detained and brutally thrashed by the Pakistani security officials. The unemployed youth were seeking job at one of the worksite when Pakistani security personals illegally detained and brutally tortured them at the behest of a Pakistani contractor.This is not the first incident which highlights the inhumane behaviour of Pakistani forces. Earlier representatives of Baloch Republican Party at United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in Geneva are highlighting the atrocities faced by their community.

Activists come out in strong against Pakistan for targeting minorities

Geneva, Sep 21 (ANI): A group of activists from Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK), Sindh and Pakhtunistan immensely criticised Pakistan for its anti-people policies. Debating on the 'Freedom of Expression' on the sidelines of 36th session of Human Rights Council in Geneva, the activists and other attendees blamed Pakistan for crushing voices of dissent and harbouring terrorists. The persecution of religious minorities, including Christians and Hindus, in Pakistan, was also highlighted during the conference.

Key issue like unemployment needs to be addressed: Rahul Gandhi

New York (U.S.A), Sep 21 (ANI): Congress Vice-President Rahul Gandhi on Thursday said unemployment is the biggest challenge, which is posing threat to its national security and integrity. Rahul Gandhi said that 30,000 youngsters are coming to job market everyday in India, in which only 450 are getting jobs which is a serious concern for the country. He further added that the unemployment leads to other serious ill effects in the country, which need to be addressed.

India's global reputation challenged by divisive forces in the country: Rahul Gandhi

New York (U.S.A), Sep 21 (ANI): Congress Vice-President Rahul Gandhi on Thursday said the divisive forces in India are danger to its reputation as a country of peace and harmony in the world. Rahul Gandhi, while addressing a gathering of NRIs in New York's Times Square,said various countries are facing violence but they are looking at India for the peaceful co-existence in the 21st century. He said that India's harmony and peace is being challenged, which is a threat to its people.

After human rights violation, Pakistan attempting to suppress Baloch struggle: Baloch activist

Geneva, Sep 21 (ANI): Baloch National Movement (BNM) leader Hammal Haider said that after torturing Baloch residents, Pakistan is attempting to silence their voices at the international level. Haider reiterated the demand for international attention to the burning issue of violation of Baloch residents by Pakistan. Dr. Paul Stott, Scholar, University of Leicester, reiterated similar sentiments and said that United Nations (UN) and Switzerland Government to focus on the matter.

World Sindhi Congress demands justice for suppressed Sindh natives in Pakistan

Geneva , Sep 21 (ANI): Leaders and supporters of the World Sindhi Congress (WSC) demonstrated in front of the iconic 'Broken chair' in Geneva in a bid to reflect the plight of Sindh residents in Pakistan. The protesting supporters attempted to draw the international attention towards Pakistan-led enforced disappearances, extrajudicial killings and targeted killings of political activists from Sindh province. Holding placards that read numerous humanitarian slogans, the activists demanded release of innocent lives from Pakistan's detention.

Watch: Pak. FM Khawaja Asif evades question on terrorism

New York (USA), Sep 21 (ANI): In yet another incident which proves Pakistan's unending support to terrorist activities, its Foreign Minister Khawaja Asif refrained to answer any question on his nation being accused of sponsoring terrorism. The Pakistan Minister dodged a question on terror asked by an ANI Journalist and went away. Asif is in New York to attend the 72nd session of the United Nations General Assembly.

Sushma Swaraj holds talks with Indonesian, Saudi Arabian counterparts

New York (USA), Sep 21 (ANI): Union External Affairs Minister (EAM) Sushma Swaraj held meeting with a number of world leaders on the sidelines of 72nd annual session of the UN General Assembly in New York. The EAM met her Indonesian counterpart Retno Marsudi, Afghanistan President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani, Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir, Brazilian Foreign Minister Aloysio Nunes Ferreira and San Marino's FM Nicola Renzi. During her incumbent visit, Union Minister Swaraj also attended the ad hoc Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Meeting of Foreign Ministers and G-4 Foreign Minister's Meeting.

Baloch Republican Party takes out protest rally against Pakistani atrocities

Geneva, Sep 21 (ANI): The Baloch Republican Party (BRP) carried out a rally from Rive to the United Nations office, to highlight the gross human rights violations taking place in Balochistan. They shouted anti-Pakistan and anti-China slogans during the march on the streets of Geneva. The activists accused Pakistan of harboring terror and terror manufacturing outfits. The rally comes amid a series of protests and events held in the past several days.

Nepal polls: Vote counting underway at 135 local level units

Kathmandu (Nepal), Sep 20 (ANI): The counting of the votes in 135 local bodies out of the 136 that went to polls on Monday is underway in Nepal. Nepal saw a high turnout of nearly 73 percent in the final phase of the local-level elections. After the successful conclusion of the second phase of local elections, the vote counting of the final rounds of local polls is underway. But the major concern over the invalid votes is raised with it is expected to rise over. The tendency of invalid votes is rising simultaneously though the Election Commission has succeeded to reduce it in the 2nd Constituent Assembly election. In Rajdevi Municipality of Rautahat, 46 votes were termed invalid out of the counted 101.

Gilgit-Baltistan leader writes to UN Secretary General, asks him to look at Pakistan's terror on people of Gilgit

New Delhi, Sep 20 (ANI): Chairman of Balawaristan National Front (BNF) Abdul Hamid Khan wrote a letter to United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres over illegal occupation of Pakistan in Gilgit-Baltistan. In his letter, Khan said atrocities committed by Pakistan in Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan (PoGB) and the plight of people should be heard. Political activists, students, religious leaders who don't comply on with occupation regime's dictation and oppose against China-Pakistan Economic Corridor or CPEC project have been framed under controversial Anti-Terrorist Act and Schedule 4. He also said that this attempt by Pakistan's state agencies is to demolish the peaceful political and social struggle for basic human rights in Gilgit Baltistan.

Had no discussion with Pakistan on 'counter-terrorism': Aung San Suu Kyi

Myanmar, Sep 20 (ANI): Commenting upon the menace of counter-terrorism, Myanmar State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi said that her nation has not had any discussions with Islamabad on the burning issue of 'counter-terrorism'. She also called on the need to avoid collateral damage and any action that would hurt innocents. "Well, counter-terrorism is something that we have to take very seriously. And I have to confess that our country has not had experiments with regard to counter-terrorism. But, in India, you have had a lot of experiments and you know that it is a very delicate matter because counter-terrorism must be carried out in such a way that the innocent are not affected. Whatever we do, we should try to avoid all collateral damage and any action that would hurt innocents. Counter-terrorism is very difficult because terrorism by its nature means that some of the members are embedded in the ordinary population and how we distinguish one from the other is very important. We don't wan

'Myanmar doing best to help people in distress': Suu Kyi on Dalai Lama's concern over Rohingya issue

Myanmar, Sep 20 (ANI): Responding to the concern raised by Tibetan spiritual guru, the Dalai Lama, over the prevailing 'Rohingya' crisis, Myanmar State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi said that the government is doing its best to help all those in distress without distinction between any community. While speaking in an exclusive interview to ANI, Suu Kyi said the most 'amicable' solution to the issue would be to promote love and compassion throughout the community.

Here's why Aung San Suu Kyi didn't use 'Rohingya' term in state address

Myanmar, Sep 20 (ANI): Throwing light on why she refrains from using the term 'Rohingya', State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi, in an exclusive interview to ANI, asserted that she intended to not use 'emotive' terms for an already affected population. In her Tuesday's address, the de-facto leader mentioned the Rohingyas by name only once, in reference to the armed militant group - the Arakan Rohingya Salvation Army.

'Humanitarian' problem was inherent over centuries: Aung San Suu Kyi on Rohingya controversy

Myanmar, Sep 20 (ANI): Commenting upon the ongoing Rohingya controversy, Myanmar State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi said that the problem is 'inherited' over the centuries. She added that long-term socio-economic and political problems gave rise to humanitarian issues, which are visible amid the present situation. Asserting that Muslims do exist cordially in some regions, Suu Kyi called on the need to spot why this is possible in some areas while not in the others.