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Absence of political rights fuelling unrest in Gilgit

Gilgit Baltistan, January 28: The call of the people of Gilgit Baltistan has been going unheard for decades now... The continued denial of political rights by Pakistan in the region is fuelling dissatisfaction by the day...

First phase of global Islamic congregation ends in Bangladesh

Dhaka, Jan 27 (ANI): The first phase of Biswa Ijtema has concluded following the final prayer on the banks of the river Turag in Tongi, 20 kilometres off the capital city Dhaka in Bangladesh. Devout Muslims across the globe assembled in Bangladesh to participate in the Biswa Ijtema -- the world Islamic congregation -- billed as the second largest annual gathering of Muslims after the Hajj.

Kashmiris victims of target killings in Pakistan

Muzaffarabad / London, Jan 27: The people of Aabai village in Azad Kashmir are mourning the death of 25-year-old Farhan Butt, who was killed in Pakistan's port city, Karachi, where he had gone for higher education. His family claims he was targeted by Pakistan's secret agencies. Many youths and professionals, who lack opportunities in Azad Kashmir, head for big cities across Pakistan in search of better prospects. However, they are picked, tortured and killed by unknown miscreants, allegedly secret agents. Professionals like professors and doctors from Azad Kashmir, who are working in other Pakistani cities, are also being targeted. A part of the erstwhile princely state of Jammu and Kashmir, Azad Kashmir has been under Pakistani rule for over six decades now.

Bangladesh: Khaleda Zia calls for anti-government march

Dhaka, Jan 21 (ANI): Bangladesh's opposition leader, Khaleda Zia, called on supporters to join a black-flag march to condemn the ruling Awami League government. BNP Chief Khaleda Zia dubbed the ruling government as illegitimate and unconstitutional. Addressing a sea of supporters, Khaleda Zia said that she was hopeful that the ruling party would not obstruct the rally on January 29. Meanwhile, Khaleda Zia also demanded the release of her party supporters and others jailed for allegedly committing war crimes.

Bangladeshi Hindus under attack as BNP-Jamaat cadre unleash violence

New Delhi/ Kolkata, Jan 20 (ANI): The violence let loose against the Hindus this time, before and after the January 5 elections has been worst in recent times. Areas of Jessore, Dinajpur and Satkhira, Gaibandha, Rajshahi and Chittagong have been particularly affected. There are violent attacks on villages, business establishments and places of worship of Hindus. Young men are now sitting on night vigils, trying to protect the women and children. There have even been reports of women being raped. Many Hindus say that the atrocities are reminding them of what their community faced in 1971 at the hands of Pakistani army and the local collaborators.

Pak border trade suspended after contraband haul in Kashmir

India suspended border trade with Pakistan after police recovered a truck containing 114 packets of suspected brown sugar in Kashmir. The police recovered the packets from a truck said to be containing bags of almonds which was coming from Pakistan occupied Kashmir.

BNP and Jamaat make Bangladesh 'unsafe' for minorities

Dhaka, Jan 20 (ANI): Poll-related unrest in Bangladesh shows no sign of easing. The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and its Islamist allies, especially Jamaat-e-Islami, continue to hold the country to ransom. Activists of BNP targeted the minority Hindus and torched Chapotala and Malopara villages in Jassore. They attacked their houses and shops with crude weapons and sticks, displacing around 600 villagers. Attacks against minorities were also carried out in Rajshahi, Dinajpur, Thakurgaon, Panchagarh and Gaibandha. The Hindus, under the aegis of Acharya Vivekananda Goswami International group, came out on the streets to raise their voice against the crimes committed by BNP and Jamaat activists.

Khaleda Zia dubs new government in Bangladesh as unconstitutional, urges for talks

Dhaka, Jan 16 (ANI): Bangladesh's opposition leader, Khaleda Zia, urged the ruling Awami League party to renew talks for forming a democratic government, dubbing the present government as 'unconstitutional'. Bangladesh's new government was sworn in on January 12, a week after the ruling party won a violence-plagued election that the opposition boycotted and amid growing international calls for fresh and inclusive polls. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's Awami League ended with more than two-thirds of seats in a contest that was shunned by international observers, terming them as flawed and derided as a farce by the opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP). BNP leader and Hasina's bitter rival, Khaleda Zia, said the new government was not legitimate and unconstitutional, devoid of the representation of the people. Khaleda Zia also urged the ruling party to initiate talks for setting up a fair and democratic government in the country.

Hate crimes against people of PoK, yet no redressal by authorities

Muzaffarabad, POK, January 15: Not too long ago PoK's resident Raja Munir's son was assassinated in Bagh, yet recently another innocent citizen of PoK has been targeted... a young boy from a small town of Khuiratta who went to Karachi for better education, and never returned home, who was killed by the hate mongers and religious zealots of Pakistan in the heart of business capital Karachi.

Japan promotes women to play an active role in industry and sports

Japan, Jan 14 (ANI): Japan has been promoting women to play an active role in industry and sports. This is Hisamitsu Springs, a women's Volleyball team based in Japan's Kobe city. The winner of V. Premier League for the third time in 2013, Hisamitsu Springs has the longest history in women's volleyball league.

Influx of Pakistani migrants fuels anger in Gilgit

Gilgit, Jan 13: Rising unemployment, poverty and income disparity is fuelling dissatisfaction among the local people in Gilgit Baltistan. It's the outcome of a large influx of people from Pakistan in line with the country's deliberate expansionist policy in the region.Islamabad offers several perks to those settling here. Government employees from Pakistan get double salary and incentives to serve in Gilgit, while locals are prevented from getting any employment in the public sector. Gilgit Baltistan, a part of the erstwhile princely state of Jammu and Kashmir, has been illegally occupied by Pakistan for over six decades now.

India will have to leave Kashmir like US pulling out of Afghanistan: Hafiz Saeed

Islamabad, Jan 13 (ANI): Jamaat-ud-Dawah chief Hafiz Mohammad Saeed has said that India will have to leave Kashmir just like the United States has been compelled to pull out from Afghanistan. Saeed said this while addressing at a local media workshop in Islamabad. The workshop was organized by Defence of Pakistan Council, an alliance of about 40 religious and political parties.

Hindus in Bangladesh protest against attacks on minority community

Dhaka, Jan 12 (ANI): Hindus in Bangladesh protested against main opposition, Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and Jamaat-e-Islami over attacks on minority community across the nation. The minority community was facing attacks by members of BNP and the Islamist party in different districts of the country including Rajshahi, Dinajpur, Thakurgaon, Panchagarh and Jessore during pre and post national polls violence.

Newly elected Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina vows to end prevailing violence

Dhaka, Jan 11 (ANI): Following the victory of her party in the latest Parliamentary polls, Bangladesh Prime Minister, Sheikh Hasina, promised to take steps to end the violence prevailing in the country and to ensure the safety of the life and property of citizens. Bangladesh recently concluded elections that ended with Hasina's Awami League winning more than two-thirds of parliament seats. Addressing a rally in Dhaka, Hasina said that her ministers would take oath on January 12. Hasina also said that her government would end the culture of violence in the country. The polls were derided as a farce by the opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), who boycotted the vote.

New Bangladeshi lawmakers take oath

Dhaka, Jan 09 (ANI): The newly-elected lawmakers of the tenth parliament took oath of office in Dhaka on Thursday after Bangladesh's ruling Awami League won a violence-plagued parliamentary election as expected. Bangladesh recently concluded elections that ended with Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's Awami League winning more than two-thirds of parliament seats. Speaker Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury administered the oath to the 230 newly elected lawmakers of Awami League including party chief Sheikh Hasina. 31 lawmakers from HM Ershad-led Jatiya Party took oath in second phase.

Not making a deal about Musharraf: Saudi FM

Saudi Foreign Minister, Prince Saud al Faisal Bin Abdul Aziz al-Saud, who is on a two-day official visit to Pakistan, has denied media speculations about any Saudi deal regarding a safe passage to former Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf.

Not in Pakistan to make a deal about Musharraf: Saudi FM

Islamabad, Jan 8 (ANI): Saudi Foreign Minister, Prince Saud al Faisal Bin Abdul Aziz al-Saud, who is on a two-day official visit to Pakistan, has denied media speculations about any Saudi deal regarding a safe passage to former Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf. A special court in capital Islamabad is hearing a treason case against Musharraf, based on his imposition of a state of emergency in 2007, when he was manoeuvring to extend his rule in the face of growing opposition from the public and the judiciary.

Pakistan plans to usurp territory of Gilgit Baltistan, locals resist land grab by Pakistan

Gilgit Baltistan, January 7: Pakistan is hatching another conspiracy to usurp more land of Gilgit Baltistan to include it into Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Islamabad is consistently snatching the land of the occupied Kashmir by force, but this time people of Gilgit will not accept Pakistan notorious designs of land grabbing sitting down.

Japanese companies come up with solutions for traffic and water supply issues

Yokohama, Jan 7 (ANI): A smart scheme for a smart society! Nissan Motor Corporation and the city of Yokohama recently launched "Choimobi Yokohama" -Japan's first one-way sharing service. It's a new concept for mobility within urban areas. People can rent units of "NISSAN New Mobility Concept", an ultra convenient electric vehicle. They can drop off the vehicle at a different location from where they were hired, enabling one-way travel. The scheme aims at using ultra-compact vehicles to improve lifestyles of people in the urban areas. The small size of the electric vehicles holds out the prospect of easing traffic congestions, and improving access to tourist areas and communities. The ultra-compact electric vehicle produces no emission, making it ideal for use in crowded city streets.

Pakistan backs India on Devyani Khobragade row

Pakistan sided with India in the Indian diplomat Devyani Khobragade row and the Pakistani High Commissioner to India, Salman Bashir said that all countries need to respect the Vienna Convention.