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Pakistan-China jointly developed JF-17 fighter jets perform during Pakistan Day celebrations in Islamabad, Pakistan, 23 March 2016. Photo: EPA
June 11, 2016
The Thailand-based Kachin National Organization (KNO) urged the Pakistan government on June 8 not to sell military equipment including JF-17 fighter...
June 10, 2016
The meeting which took place from June 7th to 8th, was held mainly to discuss issues relating to the Panglong Agreement in 1947 and the proposed...
June 10, 2016
At least seven people were detained by an unknown group while travelling on the Namkham to Mandalay highway last Sunday, according to a...
June 10, 2016
The New Mon State Party (NMSP) is planning to hold a conference for all Mon nationals with both Mon political parties and Mon civil society...
June 10, 2016
Results from the nationwide 2015-16 matriculation exam will be announced this Saturday, June 11, according to the Ministry of Education and Mon State...
Japan’s Ambassador to Myanmar Mr Tateshi Higuchi. Photo: Hong Sar/Mizzima
June 10, 2016
In a wide-ranging interview, Japan’s Ambassador to Myanmar Mr Tateshi Higuchi discussed bilateral relations, the peace process, and the challenges of...
A muddy road near Tedim winds through the hills of Chin State. Photo: Mizzima
June 10, 2016
Chin State Industrial Inspection Department Deputy Director Tin Nyo has told Mizzima that a master plan would be drawn up for the development of...
June 10, 2016
Residents in northern Shan State’s Muse Township have complained that they did not receive compensation for damage their homes and shops have...
Government representatives at meeting in Chiang Mai. (l to r retired General Khin Zaw Oo, Dr Tin Myo Win and U Hla Maung Shwe)
June 9, 2016
Leaders of ethnic armed organisations (EAOs) that have not signed the nationwide ceasefire agreement (NCA) have agreed to attend the 21st Century...
June 8, 2016
School officials in the Win Yaw area of Kyain Seikgyi Township in Karen State want official government permission to allow their students to wear...
June 8, 2016
The Mon National Party, one of two primary ethnic Mon political parties, has appointed Nai Tin Aung as its vice-chairman (1). The decision came after...
June 8, 2016
The United Nationalities Federal Council (UNFC) will have its representatives meet with leaders of the Union Peace Dialogue Joint Committee (UPDJC)...