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International community representatives visit Rohingya camps, reiterate support for Bangladesh

Representatives of the international community in Bangladesh concluded a two-day visit in Cox’s Bazar and the Rohingya camps on Thursday, during which they reiterated their support for the country on this issue

Foreign diplomats in Pakistan visit LoC, meet victims of 'Indian shelling'

Ambassadors, diplomats, defence attachés and the representatives of various countries and international organisations visited Jura Sector along the Line of Control (LoC) on Thursday, Radio Pakistan reported

PM Imran Khan lauds President Erdogan for supporting Kashmiris

Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday expressed 'deep  appreciation' for Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan for once again speaking in support of the rights of the Kashmiri people during his address at United Nations General Assembly (UNGA)

Maldives president appoints to India, Pakistan, UAE

President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih on Wednesday accredited Dr. Hussain Niyaz, Farzana Zahir and Aminath Shabeena to serve as High Commissioner to the Republic of India, High Commissioner to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and Ambassador to United Arab Emirates respectively

Nepal's cabbage exports to India booms

Nepal's eastern hill districts have been exporting cabbage in the thousands of tonnes to India as demand for organic vegetables sees a steep rise. The cabbage harvest season has started in the hills of Sankhuwasabha, Tehrathum and Dhankuta

Pakistan Hindu Council demands justice for 11 Pakistanis killed in India

In a meeting with Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi, Pakistan Hindu Council (PHC) patron-in-chief Dr Ramesh Kumar Vankwani discussed on Tuesday the tragic killings of 11 Pakistani Hindus in India last month

Indo-Bangla rail link project: India begins installing rail lines at Haldibari

The Indian Railways has begun to install rail lines at No Man’s Land between Nilphamari’s Chilahati and Jalpaiguri’s Haldibari, promoting connectivity between Bangladesh and India with these two passenger train routes

Sri Lanka, India PMs to hold virtual summit on September 26

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be meeting his Sri Lankan counterpart Mahinda Rajapaksa on a virtual platform on September 26 to discuss bilateral and regional issues

COVID-19: Bangladesh provides protective items to Nepal

Bangladesh has handed over health-protective items to Nepal as a gesture of friendship and in the spirit of solidarity with the people of Nepal in their fight against coronavirus under the Saarc COVID-19 Emergency Cooperation

Nepal, India collaboration in education sector

Chief Executive Officer of  Nepal's National Reconstruction Authority Sushil Gyewali and Ambassador of India to Nepal Vinay Mohan Kwatra on Tuesday jointly launched the CBRI project website on Post-Earthquake reconstruction initiatives in the education sector

Nepal-India boundary study panel to submit report this month

A team of experts commissioned by the government to collect evidence, historic facts, and documents to support Nepal’s claim to the disputed territories of Kalapani, Lipulekh and Limpiyadhura, is to submit its report within this month

Progress made on water sharing between Bangladesh, India

Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader yesterday said positive progress was made in discussions on sharing the water of common rivers between Bangladesh and India, including the Teesta

India threatening military aggression, Pakistan tells OIC group

Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi has alerted the OIC Contact Group on Kashmir that India has intensified its belligerent rhetoric against Pakistan, including threats of military aggression

Pakistan seeks to boost trade with Sri Lanka to US$ 2 billion

The High Commission of Pakistan in Colombo held the first virtual business forum in collaboration with Sri Lanka Export Development Board (SLEDB) to enhance awareness regarding trade and investment opportunities between the two friendly countries on 18th September, 2020

India remains the country's most generous benefactor, says Maldives finance minister

Maldives’ Finance Minister Ibrahim Ameer on Sunday stated that the country most generous towards the Maldives in extending financial aid is India