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Lokendra Bahudar Chand sworn in as Nepal PM
Kathmandu: Lokendra Bahadur Chand was on October 11 sworn in as the Prime Minister of Nepal by King Gyanendra.
Bhutto sees fraud in counting, seeks fresh polls
Islamabad: Ex-Premier Benazir Bhutto called for new elections in Pakistan on October 11 and alleged fraud in the counting of votes, as a slow count showed a massive swing to Islamic parties, a huge lead by a pro-government party, and fewer seats for her party than anticipated.
3 dead, 30 hurt as Tamil protests lead to clashes
Colombo: Three persons were killed and more than 30 injured in a grenade attack in Sri Lanka's Eastern Trincomalee district on October 11 as authorities imposed curfew after Tamil organisations held protests against the recent killing of seven people in police firing, police sources said.
Pro-Taleban parties make big gains in Pak polls
Islamabad: Counting in Pakistan's general elections on October 11 showed breathtaking gains by Islamic fundamentalist parties, with a massive swing in the country's Western border areas leaving them poised to hold the balance of power in the future Parliament.
Hindus celebrate fest after fresh temple attack
Dhaka: Another Hindu temple was vandalised in Bangladesh as troops were deployed in force to protect the minority community during its holiest festival that began on October 11, officials said.
King Gyanendra appoints Chand as Prime Minister
Kathmandu: Nepal King Gyanendra has appointed Lokendra Bahadur Chand, leader of Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) as Prime Minister, according to highly placed party sources.
'Restoration of Democracy crucial for Islamabad'
Washington: Stressing that deepening US-Pakistan relations have contributed to overall stability in the region, US Assistant Secretary of state for South Asia Christina Rocca has said restoration of Democracy and civilian rule was crucial for Islamabad.
Imran wins seat in Pakistan national Assembly
Islamabad: Cricket hero Imran Khan has won a seat in Pakistan's national Assembly, the Election Commission announced on October 11.
Bhutto, Sharief question credibility of Pak polls
Islamabad: Attributing the strong showing by Pakistan's hardline religious parties in general elections to "fraudulent" poll process of President Pervez Musharraf's government, exiled former Prime Ministers Benazir Bhutto and Nawaz Sharif questioned the credibility of the polls.
Pak Islamic parties gain margin in early results
Islamabad: Early results in Pakistan's general elections on October 11 showed a huge swing of support to Islamic fundamentalist parties in the country's Western border areas.
Nepal King Gyanendra likely to announce PM today
Kathmandu: Nepal King Gyanendra is likely to announce a Prime Minister on October 11, after having separate meetings with leaders of six political parties of the dissolved House of Representatives.
US asks King Gyanendra to respect Constitution
Washington: A senior US official urged King Gyanendra to respect Nepal's Constitution, after he delayed a deadline to cede the power he assumed after accusing his government of incompetence.
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