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In a telephonic conversation with Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi, Mogherini also said that the European Union has been keeping an eye on the situation in South Asia. (Photo: Representational)

EU asks India, Pak to hold dialogues to resolve disputes

Islamabad has announced to cut trade and downgrade diplomatic relations with India.

08 Aug 2019 5:46 PM

The JuD chief was charged with gathering funds for banned outfits. (Photo: File)

JuD chief Hafiz Saeed not released: Pakistan dismisses media reports

Last month, the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) officials arrested Saeed in Gujranwala, Punjab.

08 Aug 2019 5:18 PM

The move to stop Samjhauta Express comes in the aftermath of the abrogation of Article 370 and Article 35 (A) by the BJP-led Central government that provided special rights and status to Jammu and Kashmir. (Photo: ANI)

Pak suspends Samjhauta Express, Kartarpur work to continue: reports

'No Indian movie to be screened in Pakistani cinemas,' said Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan, Special Assistant to Pak PM on I&B.

08 Aug 2019 3:16 PM

Maryam Nawaz was taken into custody by the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) on Thursday. (Photo: ANI)

PML-N leader Maryam Nawaz taken into NAB custody: Pakistan

She was taken into custody before meeting her father at Lahore's Kot Lakhpat jail, according to Geo News.

08 Aug 2019 2:56 PM

India asked to withdraw its High Commissioner to Pak

The decision was taken during the National Security Committee meeting held here, a statement by Pakistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said.

08 Aug 2019 12:30 PM

Pakistan Minister Fawad Chaudhry. (Photo: ANI)

Cut diplomatic ties with India: Pak minister Fawad Chaudhry

The minister further called Indian High Commissioner to Pakistan Ajay Bisaria the representative of a 'fascist government'.

07 Aug 2019 7:37 PM

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has formed a seven-member committee in connection with the status of Jammu and Kashmir. (Photo: ANI)

Imran Khan forms 7-member committee for Kashmir deliberations

The development came after the ruling BJP government on Monday scrapped Article 370 of the Indian Constitution.

07 Aug 2019 4:32 PM

Polio cases are presently reported from two countries, Pakistan and Afghanistan. (Photo: Representative Image/File)

Polio cases on the rise in Pakistan, 5 more victims confirmed

The youngest victim to polio is merely 22-months-old. While polio is highly infectious, it is easily preventable by the polio vaccine.

07 Aug 2019 3:59 PM

Rehman allegedly raped the first year MSCS student in Multan and shot a video of the crime. (Representational Image)

Rape accused PML-N lawmaker flees Pakistan fearing arrest

The Member of the Provincial Assembly (MPA) left for Dubai, UAE on Monday night.

07 Aug 2019 3:00 PM

The banners carried a map envisioning 'Akhand Bharat' (undivided India) showing parts of the present-day states of Pakistan, Afghanistan and Bangladesh and warnings about Balochistan. They carried a message of Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut. (Photo: Twitter | @Farrukh_Abbas12)

Pakistan police removes pro-India banners, one arrested

The banners, which appeared on roads in front of Press Club, Sector F-6 and Abpara Chowk on Tuesday, went unnoticed for a long time.

07 Aug 2019 2:28 PM

Hafiz Saeed held guilty by Gujranwala court: Pak media

The case has now been shifted to Gujrat (in Pakistan), according to local media reports.

07 Aug 2019 2:01 PM

While addressing the joint session of Parliament, Khan on Tuesday said that the decision to scrap Article 370 is in line with the ruling BJP's 'racist ideology'. (Photo: File)

Pak PM to chair NSC meet, says abrogation of Article 370 shows BJP's racist ideology

Rattled by India's decisions, Pakistan said it will exercise 'all possible options' to counter the steps.

07 Aug 2019 7:58 AM

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

Pakistan summoned Indian High Commissioner Ajay Bisaria to the Foreign Office on Monday. (Photo: Representative Image)

Pakistan summons Indian envoy over scrapping of Article 370

Pak summoned Indian High Commissioner to the Foreign Office and conveyed a 'strong demarche on the announcements made and actions taken'.

06 Aug 2019 3:37 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

Qureshi in the letter highlighted the "deteriorating" human rights situation in Kashmir, alleged violation of ceasefire along the Line of Control (LoC) and India ending Kashmir's special constitutional status. (Photo: File)

‘India preparing ground for Article 370’: Pak FM told UN last week on Kashmir issue

The Foreign Office on Monday night issued the text of the letter Qureshi sent on August 1 to UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres.

06 Aug 2019 12:43 PM

The remarks were made by Firdous Ashiq Awan, the Special Assistant to Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan on Information and Broadcasting. (Photo: File)

Will continue to extend 'diplomatic, political support' to Kashmiris: Pakistan

Islamabad has for long aided anti-India activities on its soil, many times aimed at perpetrating violence in Kashmir.

05 Aug 2019 2:58 PM

Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi said that India's decision to revoke Article 35A, which gave special status to Jammu and Kashmir, has resurrected Kashmir problem. (Representational Image)

India has resurrected Kashmir problem by scrapping Article 370: Pakistan

Pakistan released a statement stating that it would exercise all possible options to counter the illegal steps.

05 Aug 2019 2:33 PM

On Sunday, Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan chaired the meeting of the National Security Committee (NSC), which had been called to discuss issues pertaining to national security in the wake of allegations against India using cluster ammunition to target civilians along the Line of Control (LoC). (Photo: File)

Pak's Parliamentary Committee on Kashmir Affairs to discuss security situation today

The meeting will be held at the Parliament House in Islamabad at 2 pm (local time), and chaired by Syed Fakhar Imam.

05 Aug 2019 1:45 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

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