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Musharraf's absence has complicated the ongoing treason trial being conducted against him in a special court, media reports said. (Photo: File)

Musharraf can record statement through Skype in treason case: Pak court

The former army chief left for Dubai in March 2016 for medical treatment and has not returned since, citing security and health reasons.

10 Oct 2018 11:57 AM

The launch was conducted by Army Strategic Forces Command and was aimed at testing the operational and technical readiness of Army Strategic Forces Command, said the Inter Services Public Relations, the media wing of the army. (Representational Image)

Pak successfully test-fires nuclear-capable Ghauri ballistic missile

The Ghauri Ballistic missile can carry both conventional and nuclear warheads up to a distance of 1,300 kms.

09 Oct 2018 11:42 AM

The CPEC is the flagship project of the multi-billion dollar Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), a pet project of President Xi Jinping aimed at enhancing China's influence around the world through China-funded infrastructure projects. (Photo: AP | File)

Pakistan takes U-turn; says Saudi won't be part of CPEC

India has opposed the CPEC project and protested to China as it is being laid through Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.

03 Oct 2018 12:17 PM

Hafiz Saeed (right) and Pakistan’s religious affairs minister Noor-Ul-Haq Qadri were seen together at an event in Islamabad.(Photo: Twitter | @NadeemAwan_)

After Qureshi's assurance against terrorism, minister attends event with Hafiz Saeed

A banner in the background said the conference was in 'defence of Pakistan', and mentioned 'Kashmir' as well as 'threats from India'.

02 Oct 2018 2:00 PM

Khan had written the letter in response to PM Modi’s letter to him on August 18 in which the Indian leader had conveyed commitment to pursue 'meaningful' and 'constructive' engagement with Pakistan and emphasising the need to work for a terror-free South Asia. (Photo: File)

Imran Khan criticised by Oppn for offering to hold talks with India: report

Pakistan Senate’s former chairman Mian Raza Rabbani of PPP said that Imran Khan’s offer for talks to India was incomprehensible.

25 Sep 2018 3:51 PM

Qureshi said India's 'stubbornness' is also adversely affecting future of the SAARC countries, the Radio Pakistan report said. (Photo: File | PTI)

India calling off foreign ministers' meet in New York 'unfortunate': FM Qureshi

'It is unfortunate that India has not given positive response. Indian has once again wasted an opportunity for peace,' Qureshi said.

22 Sep 2018 8:56 AM

Nawaz Sharif, his daughter and presumed political heir, was sentenced to seven years in prison on related charges. (Photo: File)

Pak court orders release of Nawaz Sharif, daughter; suspends jail term

Justice Athar Minallah read judgment and suspended sentences handed to them by accountability court judge Mohammad Bashir on July 6.

19 Sep 2018 3:58 PM

Pakistan does not allow India to use the land route for trading with Afghanistan, arguing that 'technical and strategic' issues connected to transit trade should be resolved first. (Photo: PTI)

Pakistan denies opening Afghan trade route for India

'Pakistan has not agreed to consider Afghanistan-India trade through our land,' Qureshi was quoted as saying by the Express Tribune.

17 Sep 2018 5:41 PM

Bajwa, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), regularly holds meetings with world leaders due to the Pakistan armed forces' outsize influence in the nuclear-armed nation, where the military controls security and dictates major foreign policy decisions. (Photo: File)

Pakistan's Army Chief on 3-day visit to China over 'silk road' tension

Bajwa is the most senior Pakistani figure to visit staunch ally China since the new government of PM Imran Khan took office in August.

17 Sep 2018 1:54 PM

Kulsoom was diagnosed with lymphoma last year, barely a month after Nawaz was removed from office by the Supreme Court, which ordered him to face trial in an anti-corruption court. (Photo: AFP)

Parole of Nawaz Sharif, Maryam, son-in-law extended by 3 days

The Sharif family had requested that a five-day parole be granted to the three.

13 Sep 2018 3:42 PM

The chief justice said the court would issue notice to NGOs and the government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa while it hears the case related to basic rights of transgenders. (Photo: AFP)

Pakistan Supreme Court to provide jobs to transgenders

Chief Justice of Pakistan Saqib Nisar on Tuesday said two transgenders would be provided jobs in the Supreme Court.

12 Sep 2018 3:28 PM

The statement came amid reports that the newly elected government, led by Imran Khan, is reviewing the deals in the Belt and Road Initiative seeking renegotiation on the trade pact with China. (Photo: File)

CPEC is Pak’s economic future, security not to be compromised: Army chief

It was reported on Tuesday that the Imran Khan-led Pakistan government was reviewing the agreements under the CPEC project.

12 Sep 2018 3:20 PM

The official, who spoke to The Associated Press from Qatar, where the Taliban maintain a political office, said they are waiting on Washington for a second meeting date. (Representational Image)

Taliban say they're ready for second round of talks

One of the officials said the meeting ended with a plan to meet again in September. The US has refused to confirm or deny that meeting.

12 Sep 2018 1:55 PM

Pakistan has invited a team of IMF experts to visit the country by the end of this month as its economy faced a balance-of-payments crisis, a media report said Tuesday.

Cash-strapped Pakistan eyeing IMF bailout?

Pakistan needed USD 11.7 billion to service its external debt in current fiscal year 2018-19.

11 Sep 2018 7:08 PM

Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa confirmed death sentences awarded to 13 hardcore terrorists, who were involved in heinous offences related to terrorism, the Pakistan Army said. (Photo: AP)

Pak military court has sentenced 13 terrorists to death, says army

The military said 13 convicted militants were involved in attacks on armed forces, destruction of schools, and killing of civilians.

11 Sep 2018 2:44 PM

In this picture released by Press Information Department, visiting Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi, left, meets with his Pakistani counterpart Shah Mahmood Qureshi, in Islamabad. (Photo: AP)

China, Pak pledge to complete CPEC as Chinese Foreign Minister meets Imran Khan

Wang, who arrived on a three-day visit on Friday, met Khan in Islamabad with a high-level delegation.

10 Sep 2018 2:06 PM

Imran Khan has criticised a culture of dependency and his party's officials have expressed concerns that the reforms and austerity the IMF might demand would strangle promised government spending. (Photo: File)

Ban cheese imports? Pak discusses outside-the-box ideas to avoid IMF bailout

The EAC held its first session last week, chaired by Finance Minister Asad Umar, who took office last month.

10 Sep 2018 8:45 AM

Pompeo held meetings with Khan, Pakistan’s foreign minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi and the powerful Army Chief Gen. Qamar Javed Bajwa. (Photo: AP)

Pakistan PM Imran Khan ‘optimistic’ after brief talks with Mike Pompeo

Pompeo said, 'I’m hopeful that the foundation that we laid today will set the conditions for continued success as we start to move forward.'

06 Sep 2018 2:01 PM

The current estimate of 140 to 150 nuclear weapons exceeds the projection made by the US Defence Intelligence Agency in 1999 that Pakistan would have 60 to 80 warheads by 2020. (Representational Image)

Pakistan could soon emerge as World's 5th largest nuclear state: report

Pak continues to expand its nuclear arsenal with more warheads, more delivery systems and a growing fissile materials production industry.

06 Sep 2018 8:24 AM

External affairs minister Sushma Swaraj greets US secretary of state Mike Pompeo on his arrival at Palam Air Force Station on Wednesday evening. (Photo:PTI)

US to Imran Khan: Do more to halt terror from Pak soil

The meeting came on the eve of Indo-US 2+2 dialogue in New Delhi on Thursday.

06 Sep 2018 6:14 AM

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