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Thai protesters demand treason trial of Yingluck Shinawatra

BANGKOK: The pressure is mounting on Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra as anti-government protesters have begun demanding treason trial of her. Yingluck Shinawatra had appointed...

APA session concludes with Islamabad Declaration; condemns drone attacks, foreign occupation

ISLAMABAD: The sixth plenary session of the Asian Parliamentary Assembly (APA) concluded in Islamabad on Tuesday with the adoption of Islamabad Declaration, condemning US...

Yingluck Shinawatra refuses to resign, urges demonstrators to stop protests

BANGKOK: Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra on Tuesday refused to step down as demanded by the anti-government protesters ahead of February elections, urging the...

PM Nawaz urges joint efforts to overcome challenges in Asia

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif said on Tuesday that Pakistan wants good relations with its neighbours including India and Afghanistan and desires peace‚ security...

Thailand to hold fresh elections on Feb 2 as PM dissolves parliament

BANGKOK: In an attempt to calm the deepening political crisis in Thailand, the country’s Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra on Monday announced the dissolution of...

Asian Parliamentary Assembly conference begins tomorrow

ISLAMABAD: The Senate of Pakistan will host the sixth plenary session of the Asian Parliamentary Assembly (APA), starting from December 8 in Islamabad. About 25...

US says China air defense zone is provocative, refuses to recognize it

WASHINGTON: The United States has refused to recognize China air defense zone over the East China Sea, saying the move is “provocative.” "We, the United...

Thailand riots: Thai king appeals to people to work for country’s stability, security

BANGKOK: The 86th birthday of King Bhumibol Adulyadej is being celebrated in Thailand amid a temporary truce between anti-government protesters and the government on...

Shinawatra returns to office, protesters agree to temporary truce to honor King’s birthday

BANGKOK: Thailand Prime Minister Yinlguck Shinawatra on Wednesday returned to her office amid her ongoing efforts to bring days of unrest and violence in...

Pakistan expresses concern over violence in Thailand

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Tuesday expressed concerned over the violent clashes in the friendly country of Thailand, hoping that the Thai people would be able...

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