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May 21, 2017 11:34 AM

Two Indian peacekeepers to be honored posthumously with UN medal

Two Indian peacekeepers will be among 117 military, police and civilian personnel to be honored with a prestigious UN medal awarded posthumously for their courage and sacrifice in the line of duty. <br/><br/>Rifleman Brijesh Thapa who served with the UN Organisation Stabilization Mission...

May 21, 2017 11:33 AM

ITwo Indian peacekeepers to be honored posthumously with UN medal

Two Indian peacekeepers will be among 117 military, police and civilian personnel to be honored with a prestigious UN medal awarded posthumously for their courage and sacrifice in the line of duty. <br/><br/>Rifleman Brijesh Thapa who served with the UN Organisation Stabilization Mission...

May 21, 2017 11:32 AM

Panama Papers issue raises political risks in Pakistan: World Bank

The World Bank has warned that the Panama Papers issue has enhanced political risks in Pakis&apos;tan and created some policy uncertainty. In its report titled &apos;Pakistan Development Update&apos;, launched yesterday, the bank cautioned that the country was exposed to political uncertainty, terro...

May 21, 2017 8:15 AM

Nepal: Counting for 1st phase of local body elections nears completion

In Nepal counting of votes for the first phase of local elections is nearing its completion. Almost 90 percent results have been so far declared. Out of 281 local bodies, results of Mayor and Chairperson in 265 have been declared. Communist Party of Nepal (UML) has emerged as the largest party.<b...

May 21, 2017 8:03 AM

US President and Saudi Arabia King sign defense deals

US President Donald Trump and King Salman of Saudi Arabia have signed today 110 billion dollar defense deals to support the long term security of Saudi Arabia and the Gulf region in the face of the Iranian influence and Iran related threats.<br/><br/>A White House statement said that thi...

May 21, 2017 7:33 AM

Pakistan lawyers give 7-day deadline to PM Nawaz Sharif to quit

Pakistani lawyers have given a seven-day deadline to Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif to resign on the Panama Papers scandal otherwise they will launch a nationwide movement against him. Supreme Court Bar Association and Lahore High Court Bar Association yesterday announced their joint stance.<br/>...

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