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Pakistan
Pakistan got USD 6.5 billion loan from China in April: Report
SAFE is an acronym for the State Administration of Foreign Exchange managed by the Chinese central bank.
24 May 2019 8:31 AM
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
Moin-ul-Haque appointed by Pakistan as High Commissioner to India
Haque, 56, presently serves as Pakistan's ambassador to France, additionally handling UNESCO and Monaco since 2017.
21 May 2019 9:35 AM
Aggressive diplomacy needed for Pak to exit FATF grey list: official
The official's remarks came after a 10-member Pakistani delegation attended a two-day meeting of the Asia-Pacific Group.
20 May 2019 3:48 PM
ICC World Cup 2019: Amir and Wahab recalled to Pakistan's squad
Selectors have axed all-rounder Faheem Ashraf and pacer Junaid Khan from their initial WC squad to make way for the two senior players.
20 May 2019 3:06 PM
Will move int'l forums against acquittal of Samjhauta train blast suspects: Pak
Pakistan has been regularly raising this issue with India, especially 'after the acquittal to which India has no reply'.
17 May 2019 1:22 PM
Nearly 500 people test positive for HIV in Pakistani district
A local physician who has AIDS has since been arrested and is being investigated for possibly intentionally infecting patients.
17 May 2019 9:09 AM
Mohammad Aamir included in Pakistan's World Cup 2019 squad
The thrashing by English batsmen in a T20 International and two ODIs has alarmed the selectors, who were initially not keen on picking Aamir
16 May 2019 8:42 PM
At least 400 Pakistanis infected with HIV after doctor used contaminated syringes
Authorities investigating the outbreak in Sindh said the accused doctor has also tested positive for HIV.
16 May 2019 2:59 PM
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
Shadab Khan fit for World Cup
The PCB said Shadab would leave for England on May 16 and will consult Dr Kennedy the next day.
15 May 2019 12:02 PM
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
Pak expects to resume talks on Kartarpur Corridor after elections in India
A senior Pakistani official said there was no delay on Pakistan's part.
13 May 2019 1:16 PM
Pakistan reaches agreement with IMF for 6 billion dollar bailout package
PM Imran Khan’s government came to power last year reluctant to seek what is now expected to be its 13th IMF bailout since the late 1980s.
13 May 2019 12:47 PM
5 persons, 3 militants killed in Gwadar hotel attack in Pakistan
All three attackers were killed by the security forces.
12 May 2019 8:41 PM
To curb social media, Pakistan's ISI spy on its own citizens
In the past few moths, a slew of journalists, activists, and government opponents have faced threat of legal action for their online posts.
11 May 2019 12:54 PM
Akhtar backs Afridi, says he was treated harshly by senior players
In his autobiography 'Game Changer', Afridi has claimed that he was at the receiving end of harsh treatment by seniors.
09 May 2019 5:34 PM
Asia Bibi, cleared of blasphemy, leaves Pakistan
A Pakistani Christian woman who spent eight years on death row over false blasphemy charges, Asia Bibi, has left the country.
08 May 2019 3:15 PM
8 killed, 25 injured in an explosion near Data Darbar in Pak's Lahore
The blast took place close to a police van near Gate 2 of the Data Darbar shrine, one of Lahore’s most popular shrines.
08 May 2019 10:09 AM
Ex Pak PM Nawaz Sharif to return to jail as bail expires
Pakistan's ousted PM Nawaz Sharif will return to Kot Lakhpat Jail following the expiry of his six-week bail in a corruption case.
07 May 2019 2:21 PM
Columns
Rahul Gandhi and the OBC parties offered the protection and continuation of an evolving liberal vision.
It's now apparent that the disenchantment with the Modi government on these issues was exaggerated.
In the communal politics of the 1990s, a searing slogan was “Garv se kaho hum Hindu hain”, or “let us proclaim with pride that we are Hindu”.
The BJP’s share of the percentage of votes has gone up sharply, its seat share has moved up only modestly.