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The spokesman said that speed boats were deployed to intercept the boats of Indian fishermen, who were arrested as they were fishing illegally in Pakistan's territorial waters. (Photo: Representational/File)

Pak captures 55 Indian fishermen, seizes 9 boats in Arabian Sea

A police official said that the fishermen would now be produced before a judicial magistrate.

12 Nov 2017 4:07 PM

The fishermen were taken in covered police vans in full security to the railway station where volunteers of the Edhi Foundation distributed cash and gifts among the fishermen who were overjoyed to be returning home. (Representational Image | Photo: AFP)

Pakistan realeases 68 Indian fisherman in a goodwill gesture

Fishermen from Pakistan and India are frequently detained for illegally fishing in each other's territorial waters.

29 Oct 2017 4:53 PM

In March, 2005, at least 35 people were killed when a suicide bomber exploded himself at the shrine. (Photo: AFP/Representational)

Death toll rises to 22 in Pak's Jhal Masgi shrine blast; ISIS claims attack

The attack, claimed by the Islamic State group, took place when there was a heavy rush of devotees who had gathered at the shrine.

06 Oct 2017 8:18 PM

The explosion took place at the shrine at a time when hundreds of people had gathered to pay their respect. (Photo: AFP/Representational)

13 killed in suicide blast at Jhal Magsi shrine in Pakistan's Balochistan

The attacker tried to enter the Dargah Fatehpur in Jhal Magsi district of Balochistan and blew himself up when he was stopped by police.

05 Oct 2017 7:49 PM

More than 500 people -- almost all women -- die in Pakistan each year in such killings (File Photo)

Pakistan: Teenage couple tied to cot, electrocuted to death in alleged honour killing

The teenagers in the port city of Karachi were said by the Pashtun council of elders, or jirga, to have brought dishonour on the community.

12 Sep 2017 12:16 PM

United States President Trump also left the door open to an eventual political deal with the Taliban. (Photo: AP)

Don’t make us a scapegoat for your failures: Pakistan on Trump’s Afghan strategy

The relationship between Pakistan and the United States has endured periods of extreme strain during the past decade.

23 Aug 2017 5:02 PM

Army troops and others load the casket wrapped in Pakistani flag, of Ruth Pfau, a German physician and nun, into a vehicle to transport it for her funeral in Karachi, Pakistan. (Photo: AP)

Pakistan's 'Mother Teresa' gets state funeral

Pfau, who died at the age of 87 on August 10 was known locally as Pakistan's Mother Teresa.

20 Aug 2017 1:10 PM

Relations between Umar and Arthur have not been ideal since last year when Pakistan toured Australia and the coach complained about the batsman's fitness levels. (Photo: AP)

Coach Mickey Arthur abused me at national cricket academy, claims Umar Akmal

The altercation took place between the two after Umar Akmalreturned from England following a rehabilitation program for a knee problem.

17 Aug 2017 11:45 AM

Pakistan's army says 'terrorists' have targeted a military truck with a bomb killing many soldiers and civilians and several injured. (Photo: AP)

Bomb blast kills 17, injures 30 in Balochistan’s Quetta

The high intensity blast occurred in a parking lot near Pishin bus stop which is in a high security area.

13 Aug 2017 9:04 AM

"I did my best this time too and also faced a lot of criticism for it as critics termed it 'begging'. But it was not begging, we were just trying to force the BCCI to fulfill the commitment it had made with us through the MoUs signed with Najam Sethi in 2014," said Shaharyar Khan. (Photo: AFP)

Shaharyar Khan regrets failure to restore Indo-Pak bilateral cricket ties

In 2014, both boards signed a MoU which stated that the arch-rivals will play 6 bilateral series between 2015-2023.

07 Aug 2017 12:34 PM

Lasbella district and Hub, which are close to Karachi, have been worst affected by the flash floods, the spokesperson said. (Photo: AP/Representational)

Floods kill 15 in Pakistan’s Balochistan: officials

Around 25 mud houses were swept away as rains intensified since Friday night, a Balochistan govt spokesperson said.

03 Jul 2017 12:56 PM

Satram Das Meghwar, through Advocate Bhagwandas, filed a case in the Sindh High Court against conversion and marriage of his 16-year-old daughter Ravita Meghwar. (Photo: Representational/File)

Pakistan: Court orders police to produce converted Hindu girl

The girl's father said that his daughter had been illegally married off to Syed Nawaz Ali Shah after being kidnapped from her village.

21 Jun 2017 3:27 PM

The victory also saw Pakistan leapfrog Sri Lanka and Bangladesh to surge into the sixth spot and move closer to direct qualification for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019. (Photo: AP)

Pakistan cricket team players to receive Rs 10 million each for winning Champions Trophy

Pakistan delivered an all-round performance against India, winning finals by massive 180 runs to lift their maiden Champions Trophy title.

21 Jun 2017 12:26 PM

It was not an isolated incident as several people were reported to have been injured in celebratory aerial firing. (Photo: Twitter)

15-yr-old Pak boy killed in celebratory gunfire after team's CT win

The country-wide jubilation turned into a day of mourning for Syed Qazim Raza Zaidi's family.

20 Jun 2017 6:46 PM

7 people injured by bullets during Champions Trophy celebration in Pak

According to a report, police will conduct raids to arrest the suspects involved in jubilation firing.

19 Jun 2017 3:43 PM

Chinese Navy warships dock at Karachi port. (Photo: Representational/AFP)

Chinese Navy warships dock in Pakistan on four-day visit

The Pakistani naval chief Muhammad Zakaullah interacted with the ship's crew and appreciated their operational competence, ISPR said.

11 Jun 2017 3:49 PM

The women, selected after various tests, interviews and medical examination, would be trained by the Pakistan army, officials said. (Photo: AFP/Representational)

In a first, Pak's Sindh govt recruits 46 women for anti-terror ops

According to the National Police Bureau (NPB), out of 391,364 police personnel in the country, only 5,731 are women.

04 Jun 2017 2:58 PM

Pakistan's leading lawyer Sharifuddin Pirzada. (Photo: AFP)

Pak's leading lawyer Sharifuddin Pirzada passes away at 93

All legal proceedings at the Sindh High Court were temporarily suspended as a mark of respect for the eminent Pak legal luminary Pirzada.

02 Jun 2017 1:53 PM

The fishermen along with their 60 boats after finding them fishing inside Pakistani territorial waters in the Arabian Sea. (Photo: Representational/File)

Indian fishermen convicted by Pakistan court, to be sent back

The Maritime Security Agency had detained the fishermen with their 60 boats after finding them fishing inside Pakistani territorial waters.

24 May 2017 9:23 PM

Pak: Senate deputy chairman among 35 injured in blast, 25 dead

ISIS group said on its Aamaq news agency that it carried out the attack.

12 May 2017 3:57 PM

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