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Shireen Mazari outraged at the snub to Pakistan PM Imran Khan from a foreign envoy in another country. (Photo: Shireen Mazari | Twitter)

'Little pygmy': Pakistan minister brands US envoy to Kabul in Twitter row

Furore underscores delicate balance of regional tensions as US steps up a push to find way out of Afghan, more than 17 yrs after invasion.

28 Mar 2019 1:40 PM

It said that in consistent with its commitment to cooperate, Pakistan on Wednesday shared 'preliminary findings' of its investigations with India along with a set of questions. (Photo: PTI)

Pulwama attack: No terror camps exist on 22 locations shared by India, says Pak

'While 54 detained individuals are being investigated, no details linking them to Pulwama have been found so far,' it said.

28 Mar 2019 11:47 AM

The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) supremo, who denies wrongdoing, has suffered four angina attacks in recent weeks, according to his daughter Maryam Nawaz. (Photo: File)

Nawaz Sharif walks out of prison after 3 months on medical grounds

Sharif, 69, was lodged in Lahore's Kot Lakhpat jail since Dec last year, serving 7-yr imprisonment in Al-Azizia Steel Mills graft case.

27 Mar 2019 9:57 AM

He was sentenced to 10 years in prison in the Avenfiled corruption case in July 2018. (File Photo)

Pakistan supreme court grants bail to former PM Nawaz Sharif for treatment

In a relief to Nawaz Sharif, Pakistan's Supreme Court on Tuesday granted bail to the jailed former prime minister for six weeks.

26 Mar 2019 4:47 PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's administration could go for 'another misadventure' before the general elections. (Photo:AP)

Tensions with India will remain until the elections: Imran Khan

Prime Minister Imran Khan has said Indo-Pak relations would remain tense till the general elections in India are over.

26 Mar 2019 4:38 PM

The Islamabad High Court issued the order on Tuesday after the petition was filed by the girls. (Representational Image)

After nationwide pressure Pakistan places 2 Hindu girls in protection

A Pakistani high court on Tuesday ordered official protection for the two Hindu girls due to concern about their safety.

26 Mar 2019 2:42 PM

Achieving 27 targets under an action plan is top priority for Imran Khan, say officials. (Photo:AP)

FATF to review Pakistan's progress against financial violations

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) will review whether Pakistan has made enough progress on global standards against financial crimes.

25 Mar 2019 2:51 PM

In a separate video, the minor girls can be seen saying that they accepted Islam of their own free will. (File Photo)

Imran Khan orders probe into forced conversion, marriages of 2 Hindu girls

The two girls, Raveena (13) and Reena (15), were allegedly kidnapped by a group of 'influential' men from their home.

24 Mar 2019 1:14 PM

He also added that this 'desire for peace should not be considered as weakness.' (Photo: Twitter)

Pak President Alvi says 'desire for dialogue' should not be considered as weakness

Pakistan's President Arif Alvi said that his country wants to resolve all issues with India through a comprehensive dialogue.

23 Mar 2019 12:38 PM

Ailing Nawaz is currently serving imprisonment at Kot Lakhpat jail in Lahore in connection with graft cases. (Photo:Twitter)

Nawaz's daughter thanks Punjab govt for addressing fathers health

Maryam Sharif thanked the Punjab government for addressing her ailing father's 'deteriorating health'.

23 Mar 2019 12:11 PM

Mr Qureshi who returned from Beijing on Thursday after attending the first strategic bilateral dialogue between the two all-weather allies. (File Photo)

'We discussed Masood Azhar with China,' says Pakistan Foreign Minister

Pakistan FM Shah Mehmood Qureshi said he discussed the issue of Masood Azhar with close ally China.

23 Mar 2019 10:33 AM

The minister said many of these offshore account holders did not have legitimate, documented business. (File Photo)

Pak govt believes as much as USD 11 billion stashed abroad by Pakistanis

Pakistani nationals having more than 152,500 offshore bank accounts could have stashed away USD 11 billion.

19 Mar 2019 12:57 PM

'Pakistan will have better relations with its neighbours - including India after the end of their elections.' (Photo:AP)

Imran Khan confident Pakistan-India ties will improve after polls

Announcing visa reforms, Imran said Pakistan is confident that it has taken the first step on a new path to peace and progress.

15 Mar 2019 11:31 AM

A tea stall somewhere in the country has put up a banner with an image of Wing Commander Varthaman, sipping tea, and the text on the banner in Urdu reads: 'Aisi Chai Ki Dushman Ko Bhi Dost Banaye.' (Photo: ANI)

Tea stall in Pakistan depicts IAF pilot Abhinandan as harbinger of friendship

The image of Wing Commander Varthaman visibly shows him as calm, confident and determined.

12 Mar 2019 5:49 PM

Mehmood Qureshi made the remark while speaking to the media at an event on Sunday. (File Photo)

Washington-Islamabad ties will take new route: Pakistan Foreign Minister

Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi has said that Islamabad's ties with Washington are set to take a new turn.

11 Mar 2019 2:56 PM

New biography says Omar was in fact living just three miles from a major US Forward Operating Base. (Photo:Youtube)

Taliban leader Omar lived next to US Afghan base: Biography

Taliban founder Mullah Omar lived within walking distance of US bases in Afghanistan for years.

11 Mar 2019 11:19 AM

The proscribed organisations will be examined under heightened security checks at all layers. (Photo:AP)

Pakistan to monitor shady activities of banned outfits in high risk category

Pakistan has decided to upgrade a group of banned outfits, including the Jaish-e-Mohammad, to a high risk category.

09 Mar 2019 3:58 PM

Pulwama attack was claimed by Pakistan-based terror group Jaish-e-Mohammed. (File Photo)

No terror group will be allowed to operate on Pakistan soil: Imran Khan

Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan today said no terror group would be allowed to operate on Pakistani soil and carry out attacks abroad.

09 Mar 2019 9:25 AM

Krishna, 40, was elected as senator in March 2018. (Photo:FIle)

Paks first hindu female lawmaker addresses Parliament on Women's Day

Krishna Kumari Kohli, Pakistan's first female senator from the Hindu Dalit community, on Friday chaired the session.

08 Mar 2019 5:25 PM

Azhar started his speech with his fake death story and said he is alive and doing well. He asked his followers to start a jihad against India for oppressing Kashmiris. (Photo: File)

'I'm alive, doing well': Masood Azhar quashes death rumours in audio clip

In 11-minute audio clip released on Wednesday evening, Azhar talked about India, Pulwama attack and liberals in Pak.

07 Mar 2019 4:40 PM

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