A year after banning most teenage girls from attending school, the Taliban-led government in Afghanistan are now imposing sweeping restrictions on which courses women can enrol in public universities. Kabul, Oct 15,2022: A year after banning most teenage girls from...
The Taliban-led government in Afghanistan has ordered male teachers and high-school students in Kandahar province to sign a written pledge that they will adhere to the militant group's extremist interpretation of Islamic Sharia law. Kabul , Oct 14,2022: The...
Inflation in Bangladesh accelerated to 9.52 per cent in August, the highest in 10 years, mainly driven by higher food prices, according to official data. Dhaka, Oct 12,2022: Inflation in Bangladesh accelerated to 9.52 per cent in August, the highest in 10 years,...
In recent weeks, the Taliban have carried out inspections of girls' schools in the Kandahar province and expelled hundreds of pubescent female students, media reported. Kandahar, Oct 8,2022: In recent weeks, the Taliban have carried out inspections of girls' schools...
Pakistan's volatile rupee (PKR) became the "worlds best performing currency" in the week that ended on October 7, as it made the largest gain of 3.9 per cent over five working days to 219.92 PKR to a dollar on expectation of significant foreign currency inflows....
A fire erupted in the business mall Ahmadi Market on the western edge of Afghanistan's capital city Kabul on Wednesday, local media reported. Kabul, Oct 5,2022: A fire erupted in the business mall Ahmadi Market on the western edge of Afghanistan's capital city Kabul...
The Pakistan government's Twitter account has been withheld in India due to a "legal demand", the media reported on Saturday. Islamabad, Oct 1,2022: The Pakistan government's Twitter account has been withheld in India due to a "legal demand", the media reported on...
The overall death toll in Pakistan from the devastating floods has increased to 1,693 after 15 new fatalities were reported in the last 24 hours, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) said. Islamabad, Oct 1,2022: The overall death toll in Pakistan from the...
At least 19 people were killed and 27 others injured on Friday in a suicide blast at an education centre in Kabul, a police spokesman in the Afghan capital confirmed. Kabul, Sep 30,2022: At least 19 people were killed and 27 others injured on Friday in a suicide...
Bangladesh has embarked on a high growth path with an aim to double its export earnings in just four years, country's Commerce Minister Tipu Munshi said. Dhaka, Sep 18,2022: Bangladesh has embarked on a high growth path with an aim to double its export earnings in...