Sheikh Hasina had banned the Jamaat-e-Islami party last month for stoking violence through the student-led protests that culminated in her ouster. Jamaat was effectively banned from contesting elections by a 2013 court decision that revoked its registration as a political party.
At least 278 attacks on Bangladesh's minorities, particularly Hindus, have been reported since Sheikh Hasina's ouster on August 5. Bangladesh's Home Affairs Adviser has promised legal action against such incidents and assured full support in providing safety for minorities.
Pakistan is facing a rising threat of attacks by militant outfits in the tun-up to the general elections on Thursday, with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan being rocked by a series of explosions. Jailed ex-PM Imran Khan's party is also battling a military-backed crackdown that has attracted scorn.
The case pertains to allegations against PTI chairman Imran Khan and his wife for allegedly obtaining billions and land worth hundreds of kanals for legalising Rs 50 billion given to a Pakistani citizen in the UK. Imran was arrested in the case earlier this year but was released later.
Pakistan's crackdown on illegal immigrants has been criticised by many UN agencies and rights groups, with Human Rights Watch accusing Islamabad of using 'threats'. Despite criticism, Pakistan insists that it only seeks to expel undocumented migrants and promised to handle the matter with leniency.
Pakistan's Finance Ministry on Friday announced a price hike of petrol by Rs 26.02 and diesel by Rs 17.34 per litre following clearance from the interim PM.
Shehbaz Sharif informed Pakistani lawmakers that he will send the summary for the dissolution of the National Assembly to President Arif Alvi tonight.
The ECP official’s statement about the date of the election comes as political parties, particularly those part of the ruling coalition, increasingly engage in consultations.
There have been seven caretaker governments in Pakistan so far. They are tasked with overseeing routine, non-controversial and urgent matters and are expected to be unbiased towards any person or political party.
Dhaka: Noted Bangladeshi author and educationist Zillur Rahman Siddiqui has died aged 86.The former adviser to the caretaker government was rushed to the Samorita Hospital in Dhaka Tuesday, which confirmed that he had already passed
Islamabad, Oct 30: A caretaker government would take over in Pakistan in March next year ahead of the parliamentary elections, a cabinet minister said Tuesday.Information Minister Qamar Zaman Kaira told reporters that the caretaker government
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