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The CPEC, which connects Gwadar Port in Balochistan with China's Xinjiang province, is the flagship project of Chinese President Xi Jinping's ambitious Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).

China plans to invest USD 1 bn in Pak development projects

The pace of development projects under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor is satisfactory, says Yao Jing.

09 Sep 2019 10:17 AM

The country has found itself completely isolated on the international forums, after being snubbed at the United Nations Security Council, as well as by countries like Russia, France, and the US. (Photo: File)

Pakistan summons India's Deputy High Commissioner over Kashmir issue

Earlier in the day, Pakistan Foreign Ministry said that it ‘categorically rejected’ India's ‘portrayal of normalcy in Jammu and Kashmir.’

08 Sep 2019 8:37 PM

The envoy also commented that Chinese businesswomen would be invited to participate in the fifth Islamabad Expo scheduled in November to explore the market and promote networking. (Photo: File)

China plans investment of USD 1 bn in development projects in Pakistan: reports

Yao Jing made announcement while addressing the Islamabad Women's Chamber of Commerce and Industry (IWCCI) on Saturday.

08 Sep 2019 1:38 PM

Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi said that the decision was approved by Prime Minister Imran Khan in response to India's decision to revoke special status of Jammu and Kashmir, reported Dawn news. (Photo: File)

India regrets Pak's decision to not allow its air space for President Kovind's flight

President Kovind is scheduled to embark on an official nine-day visit to Iceland, Switzerland, and Slovenia from Sep 9.

07 Sep 2019 4:04 PM

Chinese nationals would get an extension in their visas here instead of going back after the expiry of their visas and returning on work visas. (Photo: Representational image)

Visa fees of Chinese nationals working on development projects to be waived off by Pak

According to the policy, visas issued by missions cannot be changed for any reason in Pakistan.

07 Sep 2019 3:42 PM

Qadir was known as the dancing bowler due to his peculiar bowling style. (Photo: ICC/Twitter)

Former Pakistan spinner Abdul Qadir dies of cardiac arrest at 63

Qadir's son Salman Qadir confirmed the demise of the iconic cricketer.

07 Sep 2019 8:36 AM

The new law makes talaq-e-biddat or any other similar form of talaq having the effect of instantaneous and irrevocable divorce pronounced by a Muslim husband void and illegal. (Photo: Representational)

Make triple talaq a punishable crime in Pakistan: Islamic advisory body

It comes weeks after India made the practice of instant divorce among Muslims a punishable offence.

06 Sep 2019 5:42 PM

Foreign Ministers of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Saudi Arabia, Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan and Adel bin Ahmed Al-Jubeir respectively arrived to discuss the Kashmir issue that has been persistently internalised by Pakistan since India changed the constitutional status of the region. (Photo: ANI)

Kashmir issue does not concern Muslim community: UAE snubs Pak

UAE Foreign Minister also urged that Pakistan and India should resolve the matter through talks between themselves.

05 Sep 2019 9:02 PM

The corridor will connect Darbar Sahib in Kartarpur with Dera Baba Nanak shrine in Gurdaspur district of Punjab. (Photo: File)

Pakistan hopes Attari meeting would finalise draft agreement of Kartarpor corridor

'Prime Minister Imran Khan has taken the initiative for the minority community,' Mohammad Faisal said.

04 Sep 2019 12:11 PM

The move is not a favour, it was Pakistan's obligation, the Saama TV quoted Khan as saying. (Photo: ANI)

'Kartarpur your Madina, Nankana Sahib is Makkah': Imran Khan's assurance to Sikhs

Pak has decided to issue visas to Sikh pilgrims to facilitate participation at the 550th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev.

03 Sep 2019 7:30 PM

The lawyer said that Pakistan can approach the ICJ under the Genocide Convention of 1948 to which both the south Asian nations are signatories. (Photo: AFP)

Pakistan lacks evidence to prove 'genocide' in Kashmir, says its ICJ lawyer

Qureshi's statement comes at a time when Pakistan is blatantly threatening to approach the ICJ against India over Kashmir.

03 Sep 2019 7:01 PM

The boy said that Pakistan cannot solve the Kashmir issue unless it is able to match India’s economic strength in order to be taken seriously globally. (Photo: Twitter | video screengrab)

Watch: Pak boy's prescription for PM Imran Khan to fix economy instead of Kashmir

‘The world will never advocate for Pakistan at the cost of affecting their relationship with India,’ the boy said.

03 Sep 2019 4:48 PM

The 26-year-old also targeted Khan over his past promises. (Photo: File)

Imran Khan has had more failures than successes: Benazir Bhutto’s daughter

Bhutto's daughter said she saw a lot of similarities between Khan's government and the dictatorship of former President Pervez Musharraf.

03 Sep 2019 2:48 PM

Despite that Qureshi claimed that Kashmiri people have been disconnected from the outer world by Indian forces as there is still a blockage of communication networks in the valley. (Photo: File)

Pak wants peaceful resolution of Kashmir through negotiations: Shah Mehmood Qureshi

The minister added that Pakistan's foreign policy was prepared keeping in view the internal and external issues.

03 Sep 2019 2:31 PM

Khan said, “I assure that you will be issued multiple visas... This is our responsibility. We will facilitate you rather will give you visas at airport.' (Photo: File)

Imran Khan promises to Sikh pilgrims, says 'will give visas at airport'

Khan also said that Pakistan would provide them maximum possible facilities during their visit to the holy sites.

03 Sep 2019 12:53 PM

Pakistani High Commissioner to India, Abdul Basit on Monday retweeted a photo of an adult filmstar while passing it off as a Kashmiri man who lost his vision due to pellet injury. (Photo: ANI)

Ex-Pak envoy mistakes photo of adult filmstar as Kashmiri man who lost vision

This is not the first time Pakistanis have indulged in such goof-ups.

03 Sep 2019 12:05 PM

“We both are nuclear-armed countries. If these tensions increase, the world could be in danger,” Khan said addressing members of the Sikh religious community in the eastern city of Lahore. (Photo: File)

'Won't use nukes first': Pakistan PM on tensions with India

Khan was addressing members of the Sikh religious community in the eastern city of Lahore.

02 Sep 2019 9:01 PM

Jadhav has been under Pakistan's arrest since March 3, 2016 on the alleged charges of spying and espionage, a claim which India has vehemently denied. (Photo: File)

Pakistan to grant consular access to Kulbhushan Jadhav tomorrow

ICJ endorsed India's stand that Pakistan had violated the Vienna convention by denying consular access to Jadhav.

01 Sep 2019 8:11 PM

Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi on Sunday said that there will be no talks with India until restrictions in Kashmir was suspended, report news agency IANS. (Photo: File)

No talks with India until restrictions will be lifted in Kashmir: Shah Mehmood Qureshi

Ruling out war, the Foreign Minister stressed that Pakistan has never adopted an aggressive policy and always prioritised peace.

01 Sep 2019 2:56 PM

Dismissing India’s assertion that Kashmir is just a bilateral matter between India and Pakistan, Qureshi said it is an international issue. (Photo: File)

Kashmir issue cannot be dealt with war: Pakistan EAM Qureshi

His comments contradict Pakistan’s PM Imran Khan warning that a 'direct military confrontation' with India 'will get ever closer'.

31 Aug 2019 8:46 PM

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