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He added that the decision to scrap Article 370 is in line with the ruling BJP's ‘racist ideology’, that puts Hindus above all other religions and seeks to establish a state that represses all other religious groups. (Photo: File)

Another Pulwama type incident will happen: Imran Khan on abrogation of Article 370

He claimed that they had nothing to do with the Pulwama incident, and if such an attack happens again, Pakistan would again be blamed.

06 Aug 2019 9:04 PM

According to the agenda issued on Monday by the National Assembly Secretariat for the joint sitting, the House may discuss the "surge in "unprovoked firing and shelling on civilian population", use of "cluster bombs" by Indian forces in PoK, deployment of additional troops and "atrocities" in Kashmir and recent developments. (Photo: File)

Pakistan holds joint session of Parliament to discuss Kashmir issue

The joint sitting is also expected to pass a resolution to condemn the Indian government's action on Jammu and Kashmir at the conclusion.

06 Aug 2019 2:41 PM

Quoting the UN Secretary-General's Spokesman Stephane Dujarric, Radio Pakistan said the appeal has been made to both the neighbouring countries. He also said that the UN Military Observer Group in India and Pakistan has reported an increase in military activity at the LoC recently. (Photo: File)

UN appeals for maximum restraint along LoC

UN Secretary-General's Spokesman Stephane Dujarric said the appeal has been made to both the neighbouring countries.

05 Aug 2019 1:08 PM

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan chaired the meeting. (Photo: Twitter)

Pakistan: Imran Khan presides over National Security Committee meeting

The Prime Minister also urged the United Nations Security Council to 'take note of international threat to peace and security'.

04 Aug 2019 9:18 PM

Pakistan faces disappointment at WTO

The country lost the chairmanship of WTO's Committee on Trade and Environment (CTE) and Advisory Centre on WTO Law (ACWL).

04 Aug 2019 4:36 PM

Pak Army denies Indian claim of cross-LoC incursion

The Foreign Office also issued a statement at about mid-night to reject the claims by India.

04 Aug 2019 4:08 PM

The evidence against the owners of the sugar mills came to the fore during the investigation against Shehbaz Sharif and his sons Hamza and Salman in money laundering and income beyond means case. (Photo: AP)

Pakistan accountability court turns down NAB request to probe Nawaz

Accountability judge Mohammad Bashir returned the application by the NAB, saying the court lacked jurisdiction to entertain it.

03 Aug 2019 1:05 PM

The NAB has purportedly traced numerous telegraphic transfers (TTs) worth millions of rupees by the Sharif family including Maryam. (Photo: ANI)

Maryam Nawaz to appear before NAB today in Chaudhry Sugar Mills case

Moreover, the accountability watchdog has also ordered Abbas Sharif's son Abdul Aziz to appear before the investigation team.

31 Jul 2019 1:21 PM

Wasim Khan added that the board takes these type of matters very seriously, saying centrally contracted players are expected to be more responsible. (Photo: Twitter)

Imam-ul-Haq apologises to PCB after being accused of having multiple affairs

Earlier, Imam-ul-Haq landed himself in a controversy after a Twitter user accused him of having affairs with many girls, cheating on them.

30 Jul 2019 10:10 AM

The website of newspaper The News carried footage showing a building engulfed in flames. (Photo: AFP)

17 killed as Pakistani military aircraft crashes on training flight

There was no immediate word on the cause of the crash or the type of aircraft involved.

30 Jul 2019 8:32 AM

Zardari was first arrested by the NAB in June, this year, after the Islamabad High Court (IHC) recalled the pre-arrest bail granted to him and his sister in the fake accounts case. (Photo: AFP)

Fake accounts case: Zardari's remand extended till August 8

The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) had sought a 10-day physical remand of Zardari and that of five-day of Talpur.

29 Jul 2019 8:51 PM

Shah said that Khan's visit made the US realise that Kashmir is a flashpoint which requires an early resolution. (Photo: ANI)

Trump's mediation offer on Kashmir more than Pak's expectation: Shah Mehmood Qureshi

Shah added that India's adamant attitude on Kashmir issue can cost it heavily as the situation in the region is deteriorating.

28 Jul 2019 4:50 PM

Sharing the video online about their reporter, identified as Azadar Hussain, the channel wrote, ‘Pakistani Reporter in Flood Water, risks his life in danger to perform his duties.’ (Photo: video screengrab)

Immersive journalism: Pak reporter in neck-deep water reports on flood situation

Talking about rising water levels of Sind River in Punjab region, he shows how agricultural lands have been submerged.

28 Jul 2019 2:07 PM

Fawad Chaudhry, Minister for Science and Technology, said the selection process of the astronaut for the space mission would start from February 2020. (Photo: Twitter I @fawadchaudhry)

Pakistan to send its first astronaut to space in 2022: Minister

Last year, Pakistan launched two indigenously-built satellites into the orbit, using a Chinese launch vehicle.

25 Jul 2019 5:17 PM

Khan, who is on a three-day visit to the US, underlined in his talks with Trump that, ‘Pakistan would continue to pursue dialogue and diplomacy to resolve longstanding disputes, including the core dispute of Jammu and Kashmir,’ it said. (Photo: AFP)

'Peaceful neighbourhood' a priority of Pakistan's foreign policy: Imran tells Trump

Pakistani media gave prominent coverage to Trump's offer. Readiness to intervene was given coverage, making front pages of newspapers.

23 Jul 2019 3:15 PM

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan, who is on a visit to the United States, on Sunday addressed the Pakistani diaspora in Washington. (Photo: File)

Will make sure no air conditioning, TV for Nawaz Sharif in jail: Imran Khan

The 69-year-old former Prime Minister has been convicted in the Al Azizia Steel Mills case and sentenced to seven years in jail.

22 Jul 2019 9:05 AM

According to the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP), polling began at 8:00 a.m. local time in all the seven tribal districts amid heightened security. (Photo: File)

Pakistan holds first-ever provincial polls in northwest tribal areas

Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) comprising seven districts was merged with the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) province in May 2018.

20 Jul 2019 6:18 PM

The 11th president of Pakistan from 2008 to 2013 has denied any link with the fake accounts. (Photo: File)

Fresh graft case against former Pakistan President Zardari

A new case of corruption against Zardari is registered for transferring billions of rupees to a company co-owned by him and his son.

19 Jul 2019 8:46 PM

The former prime minister has refused to avail of the service of a lawyer, saying he would fight his case himself. (Photo: AP)

NAB gets 13-day remand of former prime minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi

The NAB is probing alleged corruption in the award of a contract to import LNG from Qatar by Abbasi

19 Jul 2019 8:26 PM

Maryam, who was accompanied by her husband, former army captain, Mohmmad Safdar and senior party leaders, was wearing a shirt with a picture of Sharif that read- ‘Free Nawaz Sharif’ when she arrived for the hearing. (Photo: ANI)

Pak Anti-Corruption Court dismisses case against Nawaz Sharif's daughter

Maryam, 45, vice president of Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) was accused of providing fake trust deed during hearing of case.

19 Jul 2019 6:46 PM

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