Afghan army defuses 65 bombs in Kandahar
Kabul – The Afghan army specialists have recovered and defused 65 bombs in the country’s Kandahar province, the defence ministry said Monday. “Up to 65 improvised explosive devices (IEDs) and roadside bombs were found and defused by army personnel in Panjwai district of Kandahar... read more »
Sri Lanka to evacuate its nationals from South Sudan
Colombo – Sri Lanka has decided to evacuate some 75 migrant workers from South Sudan and said no new workers will be deployed in the politically troubled country. “At the moment we are working with the Sri Lankan embassy in Egypt to tr! ack down and return Sri Lankans working in South... read more »
High treason case: Musharraf challenges judges appointment
Pakistan’s former military ruler Pervez Musharraf on Monday challenged the appointment of judges and a prosecutor to try him for high treason, just hours before appearing in a special court here. Mr Musharraf’s advocate Khalid Ranjha filed the challenge in the Islamabad High Court. The... read more »
Musharraf challenges treason trial in special civilian court
Islamabad – Former Pakistan president military ruler General (retd) Pervez Musharraf has challenged his trial for treason in a civilian court. Musharraf said he could only be prosecuted under the Army Act. According to Dawn News, the 70-year-old is due to appear before a special court on... read more »
