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Dozens injured after earthquake in Afghanistan, Pakistan and India
A strong earthquake has shaken Afghanistan and Pakistan, as well as northern India. Dozens have been injured across the region, although no fatalities have been reported as of yet.
Pakistan hosts Afghanistan conference amid IS threat
Pakistan is set to host the Heart of Asia conference, which aims to strengthen the peace process in Afghanistan. Experts say the countries participating in the dialogue have conflicting interests in the war-torn country. The Heart of Asia Istanbul Ministerial Process was established in November 2011 to provide a platform to discuss regional issues, particularly …
Careem acquires funding worth $60m
Abraaj Group is a lead investor in the new deal for the application-based car service provider
UN: Assessing full quake impact ‘will take days’
As rescuers hunt for survivors of a massive earthquake that hit parts of Afghanistan and Pakistan, DW spoke to OCHA in Kabul about how the remoteness of the area and poor communications are hampering relief efforts. The 7.5 magnitude quake which struck northern Afghanistan and a large part of Pakistan on Monday, October 26, claimed …
What to expect from Sharif-Obama talks
Pakistani PM Sharif and US President Obama are set to hold talks on Wednesday amid Washington’s concerns over Pakistan’s support for Islamists in Afghanistan and its nuclear safety. But will Islamabad accept US demands? Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif will kickoff his three-day official visit to the US on the night of October 20. The …
The voices not heard at the UN
In the corridors at the UN summit in New York, it is evident that everyone wants different things out of the next set of global development goals
Our cooperation and exchange of views cover all aspects: Pakistani Ambassador to Egypt
Commenting on domestic developments can cause more frictions than positives, says Mushtaq Ali Shah
Germany’s Steinmeier urges Pakistan and Afghanistan to ease tensions
German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier has called on Pakistan and Afghanistan to work together to ease tensions. His request follows several rounds of peace talks between Islamabad, Kabul and the Taliban. Steinmeier (pictured above, left) arrived in the Pakistani capital on Monday to hold talks with President Nawaz Sharif, army chief Raheel Sharif, and National …
Why are the Afghans wary of Pakistan?
Many Afghans associate the Taliban with neighboring Pakistan and blame Islamabad for their misery and decades-long armed conflict in their country. DW analyzes the reasons behind the Afghans’ wariness with Pakistan. Many Afghans were euphoric when they heard the news of the death of Pakistan’s former intelligence chief, Hamid Gul, earlier this month. Scores of …
Egypt eighth amongst 10 highest smartphone sales in developing markets
By Mohamed Alaa El-Din A recent report issued by GFK Institution ranked Egypt as having one of the highestĀ smartphone sales in developing markets in 2015. According to the report, Egypt occupied eighth place in the list of countries that included India, Pakistan, Nigeria, Brazil, China and Indonesia. The report said Egypt’s sales of smartphones …
Opinion: Pakistan clearing its death row backlog
Despite rights group protests, Pakistan has hanged ‘teenage’ convict Shafqat Hussain. But the resumption of executions as a tool in the fight against terror is just a populist excuse, says DW’s Florian Weigand. To put it bluntly, I am against the death penalty. The punishment is, in essence, inhumane. It is often forgotten that it …
The ‘War on Terror’ after Mullah Omar and Bin Laden
Taliban leader Mullah Omar provided sanctuary to Osama bin Laden. Both men are now dead. But with the rise of Islamic State, there’s no end in sight to America’s 14-year-running “War on Terror.” He had a $10 million bounty on his head for more than a decade. But the justice of the Old American West …
Why Pakistani Islamist Malik Ishaq became an ‘obstacle’
In a DW interview, Islamism expert Arif Jamal says that slain Lashkar-e-Jhangvi leader Malik Ishaq had become a threat to the Pakistani military establishment, which “got rid” of him in a “fake police encounter.” Malik Ishaq, former head of Pakistan’s banned militant Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ) group, and his thirteen associates were killed by police on July …
Ćzdemir warns of ‘Mini-Pakistan’ in Turkey as Germany sharpens travel advisory
German politician Cem Ćzdemir has slammed Turkey’s president, saying the country was turning into a “mini-Pakistan.” The German foreign office has warned of possible terror attacks on transport systems in Istanbul. The co-chair of the Green party in Germany’s Bundestag, Cem Ćzdemir, issued strong words Wednesday against President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, saying Turkey would be …
Al-Sisi meets 11 new ambassadors to Cairo
The diplomats represent Brazil, Panama, and Colombia, in addition to Australia, the Vatican City, the Ukraine and Cyprus.
Egypt continues to defend courts despite ongoing criticisms
International rights organisation FIDH welcomed the acquittal of 17 Al-Sabbagh witnesses, but say that ājudicial harassmentā is ongoing
Foreign ministry denounces Pakistani condemnation of Morsiās death sentence
Shoukry met with Pakistanās ambassador to Cairo to voice rejection of Pakistanās statements
No troops on the ground in Yemen: Military spokesperson
UN says 364 civilians dead have died so far in conflict
Cricket World Cup 2015
Fourteen teams are participating in the 11th Cricket World Cup hosted by Australia and New Zealand, which began on 14 February and will continue until 29 March.Ā The teams will play a total of 49 matches in 14 different cities. Australian playing fields will host 26 matches in seven cities: Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra, Hobart, Melbourne, …
Egypt’s Foreign Ministry and UN strongly condemn school attack in Pakistan
Attack, carried out by Taliban gunmen, leave over 125 dead
Egypt may experience increase in terrorism: Think tank
The country was ranked 13th in the new Global Terrorism Index report
More than 50 killed as Pakistan bombs militant hideouts
AFP – Pakistani fighter jets launched air strikes early Sunday against militant hideouts in the country’s troubled northwest, killing more than 50 insurgents, the Pakistan military said. However local security officials put the death toll far higher, saying that about 150 militants died in the air strikes, which primarily targeted Uzbek fighters in a remote …
Pakistan repels second Taliban attack on Karachi airport
The attack on the security post targeted an entry point to an Airport Security Force (ASF) camp 500 metres (yards) from the airportās main premises, and around a kilometre from the passenger terminal.
Pakistan airport cleared of militants after attack kills 28
The attack at Karachi’s Jinnah International Airport began just before midnight Sunday and around dawn, the military said that all 10 attackers had been killed.
Pakistanās sorcerers promise the world, for a price
A cure-all to some and for others a scam that preys on peopleās superstitions, the sorcerers continue to thrive despite the disapproval of some hardline schools of Islam.
Pakistanās Sharif set to visit Iran amid strained ties
Relations between the neighbours hit a low following the kidnapping by Pakistani Sunni extremists of five Iranian border guards from Iranās Sistan-Baluchestan province in February.
UAEās Air Arabia bets on Ras Al Khaimah hub
The Sharjah-based budget carrier, which currently operates out of three hubs in the Gulf and North Africa region, signed an agreement with the RAK government in February declaring it the official carrier for the emirate and RAK airport as its new hub.
Saudi Arabia imposes fines, jail terms for visa lapses
Punishment ranging from fines and jail terms to confiscation of assets and deportation may be imposed, escalating a year-long crackdown on visa irregularities that have been overlooked for decades.
Saudi āseeking Pakistan arms for Syrian rebelsā
Pakistan makes its own version of Chinese shoulder-launched anti-aircraft missiles, known as Anza, and anti-tank rocketsā both of which Riyadh is trying to get for the rebels
Bus bombing kills 22 pilgrims in southwest Pakistan
AFP ā At least 22 Shiāa pilgrims returning from Iran were killed and 20 others wounded when a bomb hit a bus in the southwest Pakistan province of Baluchistan Tuesday, officials said. The attack took place at Dringhar village on the Pakistan-Iran highway some 60 kilometres (37 miles) west of Quetta, Baluchistanās capital. āAt least …