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Maryam, who was accompanied by her husband, former army captain, Mohmmad Safdar and senior party leaders, was wearing a shirt with a picture of Sharif that read- ‘Free Nawaz Sharif’ when she arrived for the hearing. (Photo: ANI)

Pak Anti-Corruption Court dismisses case against Nawaz Sharif's daughter

Maryam, 45, vice president of Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) was accused of providing fake trust deed during hearing of case.

19 Jul 2019 6:46 PM

Japan last month unveiled tough restrictions on exports crucial to South Korean tech titans like Samsung Electronics. (Photo: AFP)

South Korean man dies after self-immolation in front of Japanese Embassy

The incident comes as relations between Seoul and Tokyo feel the strain over the labour issue.

19 Jul 2019 6:37 PM

He was sent to seven-day judicial custody on July 17 after being arrested on charges of terror financing by Pakistan. (Photo: Twitter screengrab)

'#ISupportHafizSaeed' trends on Pakistani Twitter

The trend was supported by Pakistani citizens, amongst whom was a prominent Pakistani actor, Hamza Ali Abbasi.

19 Jul 2019 6:27 PM

India has submitted the final detailed project report of the proposed 18.5 km cross-border railway line between India's Rupaidiya and Nepal's Kohalpur, according to a media report. (Photo: Representational Image/ File)

India submits final DPR for cross-border rail project to Nepal: report

According to the DPR, the railway line will be constructed two to three kilometres away from the East-West Highway.

19 Jul 2019 4:22 PM

The explosion had claimed the life of a suspect from the group while four others, including an Indian national, are still undergoing treatment. (Photo: Representative Image/ File)

Nepal Communist Party claims responsibility for Dhangadhi blast

The deceased, Ram Bahadur Singh, a part of the NCP, is suspected by police to have carried out the explosion.

19 Jul 2019 4:22 PM

The attack appeared to be among the worst violent crimes in decades in famously safe Japan. (Photo: AFP)

Japan fire: Bodies found in stairwell suggest they were trying to escape

At least 33 feared dead after suspected arson attack on Japanese animation studio.

19 Jul 2019 2:57 PM

The blaze started in the three-story building in Japan's ancient capital after the attacker sprayed an unidentified liquid accelerant, police and fire officials said. (Photo: File)

Man came in yelling 'you die' before setting Japan animation studio on fire

Japanese media reported the fire might have been set near the front door, forcing people to find other ways out.

19 Jul 2019 2:54 PM

The investigation into the deadly fire was being complicated by thea fact that the chief suspect, a 41-year-old man detained on Thursday, suffered serious burns in the blaze and was in hospital. (Photo: AFP)

Japan in shock after suspected arson kills 33

there were questions over how so many people could have died in a country where fire safety is taken very seriously.

19 Jul 2019 2:45 PM

Police investigator Nelson Saquibal says several of the injured, including the driver, were brought to a hospital after the accident in Boljoon town in central Cebu province. (Photo: Representative Image/File)

At least 9 children dead, 16 hurt in Philippines truck crash

The students from two village schools were to attend a cultural, health and sports festival in the town center.

19 Jul 2019 2:35 PM

‘But this restriction hit India harder than Pakistan. The loss of India is almost double. But at this juncture détente and harmony are required from both sides,’ added Khan. (Photo: File | Representative))

Pakistan lost over Rs 8 billion due to airspace closure: Report

‘It’s a huge loss for our overall (aviation) industry,’ Pakistan Federal Minister for Aviation Ghulam Sarwar Khan said on Thursday.

19 Jul 2019 1:50 PM

The blast took place in Police District 3 (PD3) area in the city. (Photo: ANI)

2 killed, 10 injured in Kabul University blast

The casualties were confirmed by Afghanistan's Public Health Ministry's spokesperson Wahidullah Mayar.

19 Jul 2019 10:04 AM

In an embarrassing situation for the flight, the vlog showed that the flight's crew was handing out food menus which were handwritten. (Photo: Youtube I Rius Vernandes)

Watch: Indonesian Flight bans photography after customer mocks handwritten menu

A disgruntled passenger travelling in the airlines posted his vlog which went viral.

18 Jul 2019 7:48 PM

'Shahid Khaqan Abbasi... is accused of commission of the offence of corruption and corrupt practices under section 9(a) of National Accountability Offence, 1999,' an order by NAB said.(Photo: ANI)

Former Pak PM Shahid Khaqan Abbasi arrested: Pak media

Abbasi was arrested by the National Accountability Bureau.

18 Jul 2019 3:18 PM

The fire department dispatched 35 fire engines and other fire-fighting vehicles to the site. (Photo: AFP)

13 dead in suspected arson attack on Japan animation studio

Police said the fierce blaze appeared to have been started deliberately but there was no immediate information on a possible motive.

18 Jul 2019 1:25 PM

Eyewitnesses reported saying it sounded like a blast, after which plumes of smoke was seen billowing out from the building. (Photo: ANI)

24 killed, 35 injured in Japan animation studio fire

Police said that a 41-year-old man poured what appeared to be petrol around the studio and set it on fire.

18 Jul 2019 1:21 PM

Torrential downpour since Thursday has affected nearly 31 of the 70 districts across Nepal and injured 41 people. (Photo: ANI)

Death toll rises to 88: Nepal floods

The rescue and relief efforts are currently underway in the districts of Rautahat, Dhanusha, Mahottri, and Dolpa.

18 Jul 2019 1:06 PM

Saeed, the chief of Jamaat-ud-Dawa (JuD) and co-founder of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), was first arrested in 2001 after India accused him of his role in the Parliament attack. (Photo: File)

Relentless international pressure forces Pakistan to arrest Hafiz Saeed

Acting on India's insistence, the UN declared Jamaat-ud-Dawa as the funding arm of the LeT in December 2008.

17 Jul 2019 4:54 PM

Journalists and press freedom advocates say that the Pakistani military is pressuring media outlets to quash critical coverage. (Photo: FIle)

Pakistani journalists hold protests to oppose censorship

The rallies, dubbed Day of Protests, were spearheaded by the Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists.

16 Jul 2019 10:08 PM

Reportedly, these secessionists working at the commands of Islamabad are the same people, who are managing the anti-India social media propaganda in different western countries. (Photo: ANI)

Pro-Khalistani leaders continue to hold key positions in PSGPC

It has been revealed that Ameer Singh, brother of known Khalistani Bishen Singh, has been put on the Sikh's religious body.

15 Jul 2019 5:47 PM

Last week, a flood hit several villages in Golen Gol area of Chitral district after a glacial lake burst its banks overnight, toppling electricity poles and inundating roads and farmlands. (Photo: ANI)

23 killed as cloud burst causes flood in Pok's Neelum Valley

Landslides were also reported and officials said many structures in Laswa's main market, including two mosques, were completely destroyed.

15 Jul 2019 5:00 PM

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