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The suspects, identified as Arshad and Shan, have been taken into custody by the airport security personnel, it said. (Photo: Facebook | @lahoreairport)

Passengers panic as 2 shot dead in Lahore airport arrival lounge: Report

2 Pakistanis returning after performing Umrah in Saudi Arabia were shot dead due to personal enmity at Lahore international airport.

03 Jul 2019 6:10 PM

Two persons were shot dead and another was injured at Pakistan's international airport in Lahore city by unidentified attackers on Wednesday, police said, causing panic among passengers within the lounge. (Representational Image)

2 shot dead, one injured at Lahore airport in Pakistan

The incident occurred around 10 am (local time) when the victims were returning from Saudi Arabia after performing Umrah.

03 Jul 2019 1:30 PM

Such acts of harassment won’t stop the opposition from exposing the ‘disastrous and despotic rule’ of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) regime,” Shahbaz Sharif said. (Photo: AFP | Representational)

Pakistan authorities arrest senior Opposition leader for possessing drugs

‘A huge amount of drugs was recovered from Sanaullah car,’ officials said, adding that the leader would be produced before court on Tuesday.

02 Jul 2019 1:59 PM

Pakistan is currently placed at the ninth position in the tournament standings with just three points. (Photo: AFP)

ICC CWC’19: PCB to review Pakistan's dismal performance at World Cup

This decision was taken by the PCB during the 54th meeting of the PCB's Board of Governors (BoG) in Lahore.

20 Jun 2019 11:12 AM

In the high-voltage clash against India, Pakistan suffered an 89-run loss which did not go down well with the Pakistani fans. (Photo: AFP)

ICC CWC'19: PCB to review Pakistan's performance after World Cup

This decision was taken by the PCB during the 54th meeting of the PCB's Board of Governors (BoG) in Lahore.

19 Jun 2019 8:57 PM

With just three points from five games, Pakistan are at the ninth position (Photo: AFP)

Man files petition to ban Pakistan cricket team after embarrassing defeat to India

Pakistani cricketers are facing strong criticism from both fans and former players after the 89-run defeat to India

18 Jun 2019 7:56 PM

Pakistan on Thursday extended its airspace ban along its eastern border with India for the third time till June 28, according to a notice issued by the country's Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). (Representational Image)

Pak extends airspace ban along its eastern border with India till June 28

As a result of ban, foreign carriers using Indian airspace have been forced to take costly detours because they cannot fly over Pakistan.

14 Jun 2019 9:47 AM

Expensive diyar wood beams of various sizes were used in the roofs of the temple. (Representational Image)

Historical Guru Nanak palace bulldozed in Pakistan’s Punjab province

The walls of the four-storey building had pictures of Sikhism founder Guru Nanak as well as of various Hindu rulers and princes.

27 May 2019 2:49 PM

Fellow left-arm quick bowler Amir was also initially omitted from Pakistan’s World Cup squad before being pencilled in on Monday. (Photo: AFP)

Shahid Afridi wants no excuse from balanced Pakistan's side for World Cup 2019

Pakistan posted 340-plus scores in three of the four matches in this month’s ODI series in England, even though the hosts prevailed 4-0.

23 May 2019 8:44 PM

Pakistan lies in the middle of a vital aviation corridor. Flights to India often pass directly over Pakistan. (Representational Image)

Indian flights in Pakistan airspace to remain shut till May 30

However, Pakistan opened its airspace for all flights except for New Delhi, Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur on March 27.

16 May 2019 10:14 AM

Sana, who completed her Bachelors in Science, captained Pakistan from 2009 to 2017. (Photo: Sana Mir/Twitter)

The journey of Sana Mir: From street cricketer to most successful ODI spinner

Recalling her early days, she said, 'The journey started by proving at every street where I played, that girls could play this sport.'

13 May 2019 8:16 PM

Popcorn to plane, a Pakistani boy's dream takes flight

Fayyaz has been visited by people from his family as well as Pakistan Air Force to witness his creation.

06 May 2019 6:50 PM

Following Sethi's 'revelations', Khan issued a statement saying that he was living happily with his wife, Bushra Bibi, and will live with her till his last breath.

PEMRA slaps Rs 1 mn fine on tv channel for airing prog on Pak PM's marital life

PEMRA also directed the channel to air an apology within 7 days through its prime time programme.

27 Apr 2019 5:37 PM

At the time, 30 different types of tigers and lions, including their cubs, were present in the Lahore Safari Zoo. (Representational Photo:Pixabay)

UAE gifts 18 big cats to zoo in Pakistan

UAE has gifted 18 big cats, including four white tigers, six Bengal tigers and eight African lions to a zoo in Pakistan.

18 Apr 2019 2:32 PM

Earlier, India postponed the Kartarpur Corridor meeting between the two countries at the Wagah border scheduled for April 2. (Photo:AP)

India, Pakistan officials hold technical meeting on Kartarpur corridor

Pakistan and India held a technical meeting to discuss the modalities for the corridor linking Gurudwara Darbar Sahib in Kartarpur.

16 Apr 2019 4:21 PM

The two girls, Raveena (13) and Reena (15), were allegedly kidnapped by a group of 'influential' men from their home in Ghotki district in Sindh on the eve of Holi. Soon after the kidnapping, a video went viral in which a cleric was purportedly shown solemnising the Nikah (marriage) of the two girls, triggering nationwide outrage. (Photo: File/ Representational Image)

Pak Hindu minor girls move court; man assisted in wedding arrested

However, it is not confirmed whether the arrested man is the cleric who performed their marriage.

25 Mar 2019 12:35 PM

Earlier in the day, Chohan apologised for his remarks following intense criticism from senior members. (Photo:Facebook)

Pakistan's minister asked to quit over his anti-Hindu remarks

Pakistan's Punjab province Information and Culture Minister Fayyazul Hassan Chohan was asked to resign over his anti-Hindu remarks.

05 Mar 2019 5:24 PM

Court cases against the Sharif family were also discussed during the meeting. (Photo: AP)

Pak's opposition leader briefs Nawaz Sharif on Indo-Pak tensions

Sharif, 69, is serving seven-year imprisonment in the Al-Azizia Steel Mills corruption case in Lahore's Jail.

03 Mar 2019 1:38 PM

Qureshi added that Pakistan will take action against Azhar if India provides 'solid, inalienable evidence' against him. (Photo: File)

‘Masood Azhar is in Pak’, admits foreign minister, then says ‘he is very unwell’

'According to my info, he is very unwell to the extent that he cannot leave his house because he is really unwell,' Qureshi said.

01 Mar 2019 10:48 AM

The Samjhauta Express, named after the Hindi word for 'agreement', comprises six sleeper coaches and an AC 3-tier coach. (Photo: AFP/Representational)

Pakistan suspends Samjhauta Express train service

In the wake of the Pulwama terror attack by Pak-based JeM, tensions have escalated between India and Pakistan.

28 Feb 2019 12:22 PM

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