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Scores of protesters, mostly Hindus from Sindh who have made Canada their home, on Saturday gathered at the Mississauga Celebration Square here, demanding Pakistan to stop forced religious conversion of minor Hindu girls and justice for those who have been forcibly converted. (Photo: ANI)

Protesters in Canada demand Pak to stop forced conversion of minor Hindu girls

The protests were held to pressurise Pak govt to take action against those who are using religion as tool to kidnap and rape innocent girls.

08 Jul 2019 9:39 AM

‘PML-N, Nawaz's family, tried to bribe me during the trial and when I did not cooperate, they threatened,’ Arshad Malik said. (Photo: File)

Judge says Nawaz Sharif's daughter Maryam tried to bribe, threaten him

Nawaz Sharif is currently serving a seven-year prison term in Lahore's Kot Lakhpat jail in connection with the steel mills corruption case.

07 Jul 2019 6:34 PM

Maryam said after the revelation of the video her father should not be kept behind the bars any more. She also hinted to use this video in the bail case of Sharif in Islamabad High Court. (Photo: File)

‘Blackmailed, forced’: Maryam on Pakistan judge's verdict against Nawaz Sharif

Sharif and his family have denied any wrongdoing and allege that the corruption cases against them were politically motivated.

07 Jul 2019 12:43 PM

This unfortunate but hilarious incident has caused the anchor to get trolled on social media. (Photo: Twitter)

Watch: Pakistani news anchor hilariously confuses Apple Inc with fruit

A Pakistani news anchor made a forgivable gaffe when she mistakenly confused Apple Inc business with the fruit.

06 Jul 2019 12:02 PM

'These people are also in touch with the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) of Pakistan. They are trying to create a sort of movement within the United Kingdom, so basically the foreign funding or the foreign support comes from the two countries,' Major General (Retd.) Dhruv C. Katoch said. (Photo: ANI)

Khalistan movement getting support from ISI-backed Muslim community in UK: Expert

The Khalistan separatist movement was completely squashed by the Indian security forces in the 90s.

06 Jul 2019 9:28 AM

Minister of State (MoS) for Home Affairs G Kishan Reddy on Thursday said that Pakistan is not sincere and it is only its show off to show the world that they want to combat terrorism. (Photo: File)

Pakistan is not sincere in tackling terror: Reddy

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has come down heavily against Pakistan for failing to reach its milestones in fighting terrorism.

04 Jul 2019 6:25 PM

'Let us not get fooled by cosmetic steps against terror groups by Pakistan,' MEA spokesperson Raveesh Kumar told reporters here. (Photo: Twitter/ ANI)

India calls Pak’s move to arrest 26/11 mastermind Hafiz Saeed 'cosmetic'

Pakistan is trying to hoodwink the international community with its 'cosmetic' steps against terror, External Affairs Ministry said.

04 Jul 2019 4:53 PM

Mumbai attacks mastermind and JuD chief Hafiz Saeed and 12 of his close aides will be arrested 'very soon', police said on Thursday. (Photo: File)

'Very soon': Police on arrest of Hafiz Saeed, his aides

Police arrested several members of the banned organisations on terror financing, who were handed imprisonment by the anti-terrorism courts.

04 Jul 2019 3:45 PM

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Wednesday approved a USD 6 billion loan for Pakistan. (Photo: AFP)

IMF approves USD 6 billion loan for Pakistan

The USD 6 billion financial aid includes an immediate disbursement of USD 1 billion to help Pakistan address its balance of payment crisis.

04 Jul 2019 1:49 PM

Board approval will allow immediate disbursement of around USD 1 billion, with the remainder to be phased in over the period of the programme.

IMF board approves USD 6 billion loan package for Pakistan

Approval will also unlock an additional USD 38 billion from Pakistan’s international partners over the programme period.

04 Jul 2019 10:32 AM

'Hafiz Saeed of JuD and other leaders were booked in cases of terrorism financing,' the counter-terrorism department statement said. (Photo: File)

Pak books 26/11 Mumbai attack mastermind Hafiz Saeed for 'terror financing'

Pakistan's counter-terrorism department (CTD) said the JuD chief and his aides used five trusts to 'raise funds for terrorism financing'.

04 Jul 2019 8:40 AM

The suspects, identified as Arshad and Shan, have been taken into custody by the airport security personnel, it said. (Photo: Facebook | @lahoreairport)

Passengers panic as 2 shot dead in Lahore airport arrival lounge: Report

2 Pakistanis returning after performing Umrah in Saudi Arabia were shot dead due to personal enmity at Lahore international airport.

03 Jul 2019 6:10 PM

One of the primary problems this has given rise to is the falling revenues for the CAA from route navigation and airport charges that were usually levied on any aircraft flying over or landing in Pakistan. (Photo: AFP)

Pakistan airspace closure affects 400 flights daily, costs Islamabad USD 100 million

Pak closed airspace following aerial engagement along LoC on February 27 in wake of the suicide attack by JeM that killed 40 Indian troops.

03 Jul 2019 2:38 PM

Two persons were shot dead and another was injured at Pakistan's international airport in Lahore city by unidentified attackers on Wednesday, police said, causing panic among passengers within the lounge. (Representational Image)

2 shot dead, one injured at Lahore airport in Pakistan

The incident occurred around 10 am (local time) when the victims were returning from Saudi Arabia after performing Umrah.

03 Jul 2019 1:30 PM

Khan also spoke about the economy and said that it would improve as the difficult time was over. (Photo: File)

Pay back ‘looted’ money, leave Pakistan: PM Imran Khan to Zardari, Sharif

Khan revealed that Sharif’s sons tried to secure the release of their father with the help of 'two friendly countries.'

03 Jul 2019 9:40 AM

‘Pakistan remains committed to expediting progress on the matter to ensure that the Corridor is operationalized in time for the 550th birth anniversary celebrations of Baba Guru Nanak in November 2019,’ a press release said. (Photo: ANI)

India-Pak to hold second meet on Kartarpur corridor on July 14

Second round of talks was postponed by India after reports on appointment of ‘controversial elements’ by Pak in committee for Kartarpur.

02 Jul 2019 7:34 PM

Such acts of harassment won’t stop the opposition from exposing the ‘disastrous and despotic rule’ of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) regime,” Shahbaz Sharif said. (Photo: AFP | Representational)

Pakistan authorities arrest senior Opposition leader for possessing drugs

‘A huge amount of drugs was recovered from Sanaullah car,’ officials said, adding that the leader would be produced before court on Tuesday.

02 Jul 2019 1:59 PM

Zardari, who is already in the custody of the anti-corruption watchdog, is set to appear in front of the Accountability Court on Tuesday with regards to the allegations on him. (Photo: AFP)

Former Pak president Asif Ali Zardari arrested in Park Lane Properties case

Asif Ali Zardari was allegedly running a fake front company by the name of Parathon as a shareholder in Park Lane properties.

01 Jul 2019 10:33 PM

In addition to killing his wife and their two children, Ajmal also killed his three sisters-in-law, two of their children, and his mother-in-law. (Representational Image)

Suspecting affair, Pak man kills wife, 2 children, 6 others of her family

Mehmood said Ajmal has not been assigned an attorney yet and Reuters was unable to contact any of his family members for a comment.

01 Jul 2019 7:01 PM

Prime Minister Imran Khan's Adviser on Finance, Abdul Hafeez Shaikh, announced on Sunday that the deadline for the amnesty scheme, also known as the Assets Declaration Scheme 2019, has been extended until July 3. (Photo: File)

Pakistan govt extends deadline for declaring undisclosed assets

The tax amnesty scheme, launched on May 15, was scheduled to end on June 30, but there has been immense pressure on the govt.

01 Jul 2019 5:13 PM

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