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Pakistan's ousted Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif (R) and Kalsoom, his wife. (Photo:AFP)

Wife of former Pak PM Nawaz Sharif seeks parliament seat

Kulsoom Nawaz will contest the seat her husband was forced to vacate last month after getting involved in the Panama scandal.

12 Aug 2017 1:50 PM

The top court sacked him last month after an investigation into corruption allegations against him and his family. (Photo: AFP)

Convoy of former Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif kills boy at rally

Sharif said in his Gujrat speech he would personally visit the boy's home 'and try to help his family for life'.

12 Aug 2017 9:09 AM

Former Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif waving to the supporters during his Homecoming rally (Photo: Twitter)

12-year-old boy crushed to death by Nawaz Sharif’s ‘homecoming’ motorcade

Sharif’s convoy left from Jelhlum to Lahore where the incident took place at Lala Musa, some 225-km from Lahore.

11 Aug 2017 8:26 PM

Kanwal had obtained the medical visa, which he had earlier failed to procure due to ongoing India-Pakistan tensions, with the help of Indian External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj. (Photo: Twitter)

Pak baby dies of dehydration weeks after successful heart surgery in India

Four-month old Rohaan Sadiq's father, Kanwal Sadiq, took to Twitter to share the news about his son’s death.

08 Aug 2017 4:43 PM

Former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif with Punjab chief minister Shehbaz Sharif. (Photo: AFP)

Sharif’s ouster leaves Pak parliament seat vacant; wife, daughter nominated

A party quoted Nawaz Sharif as telling the consultative meeting that he would make a final decision on the issue after reaching Lahore.

08 Aug 2017 2:46 PM

Initial investigation shows the woman was killed by her husband Afraheem in the name of honour, said Maher Mumtaz, Superintendent of Police Saddar Division. (Photo: Pixabay/Representational)

Pakistan: Man decapitates wife with chopper at refusal to quit job

Nasreen, a mother of three and a resident of Shamke Bhattian, was found dead yesterday by her children and neighbours in her house.

07 Aug 2017 12:29 PM

Ayesha Ahad claims that Hamza Sharif, the son of Punjab Chief Minister Shehbaz Sharif, "secretly" contracted marriage with her in 2010 but later unceremoniously abandoned her. (Photo: Twitter)

Pak woman claims Punjab CM Shehbaz Sharif’s son married, abandoned her

Ayesha Ahad says, a committee, like the one that oversaw Ayesha Gulalai’s sexual harassment case, should look into her matter.

07 Aug 2017 10:24 AM

The ruling highlighted the role such councils -- known as panchayats, or jirgas -- play in the lives of many rural Pakistanis, who see the country’s courtrooms as a distant presence. (Photo: AFP)

Nothing more dishonourable: Women bear the brunt of Pakistan’s jirga justice

The councils, called jirgas, have enjoyed broad support, due to their ability to offer immediate justice.

06 Aug 2017 4:24 PM

In a July 19 meeting at the White House, President Trump berated his generals for not winning the war in Afghanistan and for allowing it to continue for more than 16 years. (Photo: AP)

Stop supporting Haqqani network, Taliban: Donald Trump to Pakistan

This marks the first time that the allegation of Pak supporting terrorism has been attributed to President Trump.

06 Aug 2017 2:29 PM

The recent ruling, which allowed a rape victim's brother to sexually assault another innocent girl, has unsettled Raja Ram, home to some 3,000 people. (Photo: File/Representational)

Rape accused's sister: Pak panchayat's order to rape victim's brother

Pak's new law to remedy slow-moving court system, promotes village councils as an alternative solution to small civil disputes.

06 Aug 2017 12:00 PM

Hafiz Saeed, the founder of Lashkar-e-Taiba, another banned organisation and a US declared terrorist group. (File Photo)

Hafiz Saeed to float political party, re-brand JuD as Milli Muslim League Pakistan

Saeed is likely to launch his political outfit on Pakistan's Independence Day at a function in Lahore.

05 Aug 2017 5:20 PM

Shehbaz Sharif likely to miss golden opportunity to become Pakistan PM

'The decision that Shehbaz Sharif will continue serving in Punjab is almost certain', said Punjab Law Minister Rana Sanaullah.

05 Aug 2017 1:48 PM

Former Prime Minister Sharif who was disqualified by Supreme Court in the Panama Papers case on July 28 had nominated Shehbaz to succeed him after winning a by-election on his vacant seat in Lahore. (Photo: AFP)

Shahid Abbasi likely to continue as Pak PM for 10-month PML-N tenure

Abbasi, 58, was endorsed by Sharif to hold the post for interim arrangement till mid-September until Shehbaz makes it to Islamabad.

03 Aug 2017 7:14 PM

The World Bank stated in its factsheet that Pakistan has asked it to facilitate the setting up of a Court of Arbitration to look into its concerns about the designs of the two hydroelectric power projects. (Photo: AP)

India, Pak to meet in US next month, discuss Indus water treaty

The World Bank hosted a 2-day secretary-level discussion between India and Pakistan on the technical issues over the Indus Waters talks.

03 Aug 2017 1:46 PM

This time Saeed’s house arrest has been extended under the Punjab Maintenance of Public Order. (Photo: File)

Pakistan extends Hafiz Saeed's house arrest by 2 more months

Hafiz Saeed and his four close aides were detained by the Punjab government for 90 days under the Anti-Terrorism Act 1997.

01 Aug 2017 12:43 PM

Pakistani rescue workers prepare to remove a body from the site of a deadly bombing in the eastern city of Lahore, Pakistan, Monday, July 24, 2017. (Photo: AP)

Suicide blast near CM's house in Lahore claims 26 lives, leaves 57 injured

Prime Minister Sharif strongly condemned the blast and directed officials to provide best possible medical treatment for the injured.

24 Jul 2017 6:03 PM

A ban on telecast of Indian teleplays, imposed by Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA), was lifted by the Lahore Court on Tuesday. (Representational Image)

Lahore High Court lifts ban on airing of Indian content on television

Granting permission to private television channels to screen Indian teleplays, the Lahore declared PEMRA's ban as null and void.

18 Jul 2017 9:20 PM

In this March 29, 2016 photo, journalists look a image of Indian naval officer Kulbhushan Jadhav. (Photo: AP)

Pakistan should grant visa to Jadhav’s mother on humanitarian grounds: Pak media

Jadhav on June 22 filed a mercy petition before Pakistan Army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa.

15 Jul 2017 5:44 PM

Soon after arresting the suspect the police shifted him to an undisclosed location. (Photo: Representational/ File)

Police arrest Christian man for alleged blasphemy case in Pakistan

The accused was moved to another place after rumours that religious groups intend to attack police station

15 Jul 2017 3:49 PM

A file photo of Taj Mahal hotel during a gun battle between security forces and militants inside the hotel in Mumbai in 2008. (Photo: AP)

26/11 terror attacks: Another LeT suspect released on bail in Pak

The prime suspect in the case, LeT operations commander Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi, is already out on bail since April 2015.

13 Jul 2017 9:22 PM

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