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Suman with her father Pawan Kumar Bodani.

Suman Bodani is Pak's first Hindu woman judge

Bodani's elder sister is a software engineer and another sister is a chartered accountant.

30 Jan 2019 1:36 AM IST

According to Pawan Kumar Bodan, her father, Suman Kumari wants to provide free legal assistance to the poor in Qambar-Shahdadkot. (Photo:Twitter)

Suman Kumari becomes Pakistan's first Hindu woman judge

Suman Kumari has become the first Hindu woman in Pakistan to be appointed as a civil judge, according to a media report.

29 Jan 2019 12:56 PM IST

Imran Khan declared his victory on Thursday and dismissed the allegations of fraud calling it the most transparent election in Pakistans history. (Photo: AP)

Pakistan to complete fencing of 2,600-km-long Afghan border by next...

The Pakistan Army has said that the fencing of a substantial portion of the over 2,600-km-long Afghan border has been...

28 Jan 2019 3:17 PM IST

Since 2013, there have been seven rounds of talks between India and Pakistan to resolve the thorny water disputes.

Pakistan team in India, to visit Chenab basin in J&K

A three-member Pakistani delegation arrived in India on Sunday to inspect the Indian construction projects, including...

28 Jan 2019 12:55 AM IST

Lee Hsien Loong

Singapore President, PM congratulate Indians on Republic Day

The longstanding friendship between Singapore and India continues to expand with each passing year.

27 Jan 2019 11:16 AM IST

Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak. (Photo: AP)

Malaysia scraps multi-billion dollar China-backed project

Economics minister Azmin Ali said Malaysia made the decision two days ago on the 19.6 billion dollars east coast rail...

26 Jan 2019 2:23 PM IST

US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un (Photo: AFP)

Kim expresses 'great satisfaction' over Trump letter: KCNA

North Korea's Kim Jong Un has expressed "great satisfaction" after receiving a letter from US President Donald Trump.

24 Jan 2019 12:14 PM IST

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif (Photo: AP)

Nawaz Sharif's condition very serious, says doctor

However, Mr Sharif's cardiologist Adnan Khan termed his condition as very serious and said he should be shifted to...

24 Jan 2019 5:24 AM IST

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif (Photo: AP)

Nawaz Sharif 'needs aggressive medication' to avoid heart trouble

Nawaz Sharif, who is serving a seven-year sentence in a Lahore jail, was rushed to a hospital on Tuesday.

23 Jan 2019 3:58 PM IST

Those series of 12 coordinated shooting and bombing attacks by ten terrorists affiliated to the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), which lasted over four days across Mumbai, claimed the lives of 164 people, including one Briton, six Americans and 12 Europeans, and left another 308 injured. (Photo: AFP)

Pak court temporarily halts Mumbai attack case hearing

A Pakistani has temporarily halted the hearing of the 2008 Mumbai attack case to let the prosecutor produce more...

23 Jan 2019 3:07 PM IST

The UAE in December last year had announced to provide USD 3 billion financial assistance to Pakistan. (Photo:Twitter)

UAE, Pakistan sign USD 3 billion bailout package to shore up economy

The UAE in December last year had announced to provide USD 3 billion financial assistance to Pakistan.

23 Jan 2019 10:41 AM IST

Former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif (Photo: AP)

Nawaz Sharif shifted to hospital from jail

Pakistan's former prime minister Nawaz Sharif, who is serving a seven-year imprisonment in a Lahore jail, was rushed to...

22 Jan 2019 4:06 PM IST