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'I ask these elements (protestors) to avoid confronting the State. But if they opted to do so, the State will fulfil its responsibilities,' Khan said. (Photo: File)

Don’t confront State: Pak PM warns people protesting Bibi verdict

Prime minister Khan addressed the nation through a video message and his address was solely focused on the Asia Bibi verdict.

01 Nov 2018 2:04 PM

One of the charges against the convict was that he had forced, persuaded, coerced and enticed girl students under the age of 18 to engage in sexual activities and was involved in explicit sexual conduct and abuse of minor schoolgirls. (Representational Image)

Pakistan school principal gets 105 years in prison for child abuse, rape

Attaullah Marwat was arrested after police registered a case against him on July 14, 2017, on the complaint of a boy student.

31 Oct 2018 2:41 PM

Bibi was set to be released immediately according to the court, although there was no word if any security arrangements were being made for her protection. (Photo: Facebook)

Pakistan court overturns christian woman's death sentence in Blasphemy case

'Appeal is allowed. She has been acquitted. Judgement of high court as well as trial court is reversed,' said Pak's Chief Justice in ruling.

31 Oct 2018 1:06 PM

Lijian said that the CPEC would create 700,000 jobs by 2030, while by 2022 Pakistan's energy needs will be met through various power generation initiatives by China.

China's envoy says aid to Pakistan not a burden on its economy

CPEC was a win-win project for both Pakistan and China and ultimately of huge benefit to Pakistan.

27 Oct 2018 11:28 AM

Gen Bajwa made the remarks during a visit to Sarpir and Pandu Sectors at the Line of Control where he interacted with the Pakistani troops, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) - the media wing of the army - said in a statement. (Photo: AP)

Kashmir continues to be 'core unresolved agenda': Pak Army chief

Gen Bajwa appreciated 'operational readiness and high morale' of troops and said Pak Army is 'fully invested in peace and stability'.

26 Oct 2018 12:03 PM

Baradar’s release comes after the recent election of Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan, who has long advocated talks with the Taliban and other Islamist insurgents in the region to bring an end to years of fighting. (Photo: AP)

Pak frees Taliban leader after US talks with militants: sources

Abdul Ghani Baradar as the most high-profile Afghan Taliban leader detained by Pakistan since the 9/11 attacks in 2001.

26 Oct 2018 11:58 AM

Pakistan's first space mission has been planned for 2022 and the federal Cabinet meeting chaired by Imran Khan approved the plan on Thursday, the minister was quoted as saying by Pakistani newspaper 'The News'. (Photo: File)

Pak plans to send 1st astronaut to space in 2022, same year as India

An agreement between Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) and a Chinese company has already been signed.

26 Oct 2018 11:13 AM

The confirmation of Khan’s first visit to China as premier comes days after Pakistan secured USD 6 billion dollars in funding from Saudi Arabia to help stave off a widening balance of payment crisis. (Photo: File)

After USD 6 billion funding from ‘friendly’ Saudis, Pak PM now looks to China

Foreign affairs ministry said Khan would meet with Xi Jinping and Premier Li Keqiang on the November 2-5 trip which will take in Beijing.

26 Oct 2018 10:47 AM

Urging the nation to not be dismayed by the economic difficulties, he said his government was cracking down against corruption and money laundering. (Photo: File)

All corrupt leaders in Pakistan will go to jail: PM Imran Khan

Prime Minister Khan lashed out at the previous governments for raising Pakistan's debt to Rs 30,00,000 crore.

25 Oct 2018 2:18 PM

Imran Khan attended a Saudi investment conference, boycotted by others over Khashoggi's killing. (Photo: AFP)

Saudi Arabia offers USD 6 billion to Pakistan amid economic crisis

The USD 6 billion total exceeds forecasts by analysts and will likely reduce the size of any bailout Pakistan receives from the IMF.

24 Oct 2018 8:16 AM

Pakistan's Commissioner on Permanent Indus Water Commission Syed Mehr Ali Shah said the Indian water commissioner had promised on the conclusion of the August 29-30 annual meeting to arrange a visit to the 1,000MW Pakal Dul and 48MW Lower Kalnai in Jammu and Kashmir in the last week of September. (Representational Image)

Pak to launch aggressive campaign against India over Indus Water Treaty: report

Pak alleged that Indian side did not honour its revised schedule as well, saying Panchayat polls were being held in the state after 20 yrs.

23 Oct 2018 12:54 PM

Islamabad has already asked the IMF to open negotiations for the country's second potential bailout in five years. (Photo: File)

Pakistan PM 'desperate' for loans, heads for Saudi meet boycotted by others

It is Khan's second visit to Saudi Arabia, but he has not succeeded in securing loans to stave off a looming balance of payment crisis.

22 Oct 2018 8:55 PM

'Strongly condemn the new cycle of killings of innocent Kashmiris....by Indian security forces,' Khan tweeted. (Photo: File)

Imran Khan calls for dialogue with India to resolve Kashmir dispute

Khan remarks came day after six civilians were killed after an explosive went off at an encounter site in Kulgam district of South Kashmir.

22 Oct 2018 4:55 PM

In a statement, the Foreign Office said the Indian purchase was part of its efforts to acquire a Ballistic Missile Defence (BMD) System through multiple sources. (Photo: File)

India's decision to buy S-400 missile system will further destabilise region: Pak

India and Russia concluded the USD 5 billion S-400 air defence system deal early this month.

19 Oct 2018 6:19 PM

Khan said his government was in touch with some 'friendly countries' and has sought cooperation to address the mounting balance of payments deficit and dwindling foreign currency reserves. (Photo: File)

Pak may not seek IMF bailout, seeking help from ‘friendly countries’: Khan

Though he did not name any countries, Pak media has reported that govt was consulting allies like China and Saudi Arabia for financial help.

19 Oct 2018 2:54 PM

The IMF team, Umar said, was scheduled to arrive in Pakistan on November 7 to negotiate the programme, likely to span over a three-year period. (Photo: File)

Ready to share details of CPEC debts with IMF for bailout: Pakistan

IMF MD Lagarde has made it clear that IMF would require transparency on Pak's debts, including those owned by China under CPEC.

14 Oct 2018 7:43 PM

'If India dares to launch a surgical strike inside Pakistan, it will face 10 surgical strikes in response,' Ghafoor was quoted as saying by Radio Pakistan. (Photo: Representational | AP)

Pakistan warns of '10 surgical strikes' if India carries out even one

Major Ghafoor said 'those who think of any misadventure against us should have no doubt in their minds on Pakistan's capabilities'.

14 Oct 2018 8:21 AM

Khan said Pakistan is burdened due to debts incurred by the previous government and his government is constrained to borrow more money to pay back those debts. (Photo: File)

Will approach both friendly countries, IMF: Pak PM

Khan said he will present a roadmap before the nation listing steps the government will take to stabilise the economy.

11 Oct 2018 3:09 PM

Pakistan began exploring the possibility of yet another loan package with the IMF while the Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz) PML-N was still in power and the exploratory talks continued under the interim government as well. (Representational Image)

Pak seeks largest loan package from IMF: report

IMF said that it would listen to Pak's request for financial support 'very, very attentively', as it did with any member with good standing.

11 Oct 2018 1:47 PM

Mukhtar assumed the office of the Inter-Services Intelligence director general in December, 2016. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Lt General Asim Munir appointed head of Pakistan's ISI

Munir has also served as the commander of the Force Command Northern Areas. He was conferred Hilal-i-Imtiaz in March 2018.

10 Oct 2018 3:12 PM

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