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The ruling party named Sharifs younger brother Shahbaz as his successor over the weekend, but he must first enter parliament by contesting the seat left vacant by Sharif. (Photo: Representational/AFP)

Pakistan parliament to meet on Tuesday, elect new prime minister

In the meantime, the PML-N which enjoys a majority in parliament, has nominated ex-oil minister Shahid Abbasi as interim...

30 July 2017 6:13 PM IST

One police officer was reportedly injured in the exchange of fire with the suspect. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Germany: 2 killed, 3 injured in nightclub shooting in Konstanz

The 34-year-old suspect suffered life-threatening injuries in a gunfight with police officers and died in hospital.

30 July 2017 4:46 PM IST

Farzana Jan, president of the Alliance, has become the first transgender person in the Khyber Pakhtunkhaw province to be issued a passport encompassing the third gender category. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

British passports of over 150 UK-born extremist suspects suspended:...

Under UK law, the government cannot take away the citizenship of individuals if it would leave them stateless.

30 July 2017 4:25 PM IST

Chinese President Xi Jinping (Photo: PTI)

Chinese army can defeat all invading enemies: Xi Jinping

President Xi also said that the People's Liberation Army should strictly follow the absolute leadership of the Communist...

30 July 2017 3:09 PM IST

Expressing grief over loss of lives, Punjab Chief Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed the concerned authorities to submit a report on the incident. (Photo: AP/Representational)

16 passengers burnt alive as van hits gas pipeline in Pak

The passenger van travelling from Rawalpindi to Peshawar collided with a truck coming at Abbottabad chowk and hit a gas...

30 July 2017 2:54 PM IST

Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif. (Photo: AP/File)

Is everyone in Pakistan honest, righteous: Nawaz Sharif after SC...

The apex court on Friday disqualified Sharif for dishonesty and ruled that corruption cases be filed against him and his...

30 July 2017 1:32 PM IST

Qatars government says it is forming a committee to pursue compensation for damages stemming from its isolation by four Arab countries. (Photo: AP)

More sanctions in line after Qatar turns down Gulf nations' demand:...

The four Arab states cut ties with Qatar on June 5, accusing it of backing terrorist groups and cozying up to their...

30 July 2017 1:16 PM IST

Representational Image. (Photo: russianhelicopters.aero)

Indo-Russia deal for supply of 48 Mi-17 choppers likely by year end

Russian arms supplier Rosoboronexport said India has more than 300 helicopters belonging to the Mi-8 and Mi-17 family.

30 July 2017 1:05 PM IST

Representational Image. (Photo: File)

Australia foils Islamist terror plot to bring down airplane, 4...

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull said the plot appeared to be 'elaborate' rather than planned by a lone wolf.

30 July 2017 12:25 PM IST

Chinese President Xi Jinping (Photo: PTI)

China's military has ability to defeat invading enemies: Xi Jinping

His remarks came in the midst of the month-long India-China military standoff in Sikkim's Doklam section.

30 July 2017 11:37 AM IST

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. (Photo: AFP)

US bombers fly over Korean peninsula after North Korean missile test

US B-1B bombers along with fighter jets from the South Korean and Japanese air forces participated in the 10-hour...

30 July 2017 11:33 AM IST

India and Pakistan flag. (Representational Image)

Possibility of Indo-Pak talks has receded further

Apparently, Shehbaz, 65, cannot immediately replace his brother as he is not an MP.

30 July 2017 7:03 AM IST