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Sri Lankan Astrologer who predicted President’s death is arrested.
An astrologer who made several predictions on Facebook, that the Sri Lankan president would die, has been arrested. Vijitha Rohana Wijemuni, a former navy sailor who was convicted of attempting to assassinate India’s then-Prime Minister Rajiv...2017-02-07 2585 0 -
Lord Mayor of London visits Pakistan to boost professional sector profile
The Lord Mayor of London has visited Pakistan to strengthen trade links between London, the world’s leading financial centre, and Pakistan, which has blossoming banking, legal, and services industries. Alderman Dr Andrew Parmley, the Lord Mayor,...2017-01-27 2821 0 -
Birmingham experts launch project to tackle Delhi air pollution health risks
Experts at the University of Birmingham are joining forces with partners in India and the UK on a project to help tackle health problems associated with air pollution in Delhi. With air pollution levels at times...2017-01-23 3353 0 -
Just A Thought – Family Values
During my placement in India, I had the great fortune of living with a host family in a village in rural Rajasthan. On one of our many midnight talks, my host sister asked me anxiously “It...2017-01-19 2792 0 -
14-year-old Indian boy develops anti-landmine drones
The child prodigy, who has already developed a prototype, says the idea came to him after learning in the media about the high army casualties caused by land mines. The zealous inventor, Harshwardhan Zala, is a...2017-01-19 3316 0 -
Statement from Rohingya Communities Worldwide: OIC Must Back UN Inquiry into Crisis
Campaign UK today called upon the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) to officially support the establishment of a UN Commission of Inquiry into the situation in Rakhine State, Burma, when it holds an emergency meeting on...2017-01-18 3314 0 -
BRITISH HIGH COMMISSION LAUNCHES ITS 70TH ANNIVERSARY CAMPAIGN AT THE FUTURE LEADERS CONFERENCE
The British High Commission launched its campaign to celebrate the 70th Anniversary of UK-Pakistan relations at the first ever Future Leaders Conference at the British High Commissioner’s residence in Islamabad. With the message of ‘Shared History,...2017-01-18 2920 0 -
31 Die after drinking home-made Alcohol during Christmas Period
By Zaima Khaliq A toxic homemade Christmas liquor killed over 30 people and left dozens sick in the town of Toba Tek Singh, police have said. 45 people, belonging to Pakistan’s Christian minority, have been treated...2017-01-11 3112 0 -
Minister Blames Western Clothing for Mass Molestation in India
By Zaima Khaliq India minister G Parameshwara, has sparked outrage after suggesting that a mass molestation, that took place in one of the country’s busiest nightlife spots on New Year’s Eve, was due to women wearing...2017-01-11 3056 0 -
App for women to report harassment launched in Pakistan
A smartphone application enabling women to report incidents of harassment to police in Pakistan’s Punjab province went live this week as authorities step up efforts to promote women’s safety in one of the worst provinces for...2017-01-11 3030 0




