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Most of the Twitter users teased Khan for his poor knowledge and asked him to confirm things before going public. (Photo: File)

Pak PM Imran Khan trolled on Twitter for posting Tagore's quote as Khalil Gibran's

During a visit to Iran in April, Khan had made a similar faux pas when he said that Japan and Germany shared borders.

20 Jun 2019 9:39 AM

Pakistan last month reached an agreement with the Washington-headquartered International Monetary Fund (IMF) for a USD 6 billion bailout package aimed at shoring up its finances and strengthening a slowing economy as tries to overcome a ballooning balance-of-payments crisis. (Representational Image)

US expresses 'strong views' on IMF loan to Pakistan, pushes for 'conditionality'

The US has serious reservations over global lenders like the IMF providing a bailout to Pakistan to pay off Chinese debts.

19 Jun 2019 3:44 PM

Under CPEC, nine SEZs are slated to be established across Pakistan, including one in PoK's Mirpur. He alleged that 1,185 acres of land have been identified for the project in the region, the acquisition of which will take place in two phases. (Photo: File)

CPEC will be a boon to Pakistan suggests former diplomat

Pakistan regime in PoK has offered incentives for investment in the Mirpur SEZ, the Pakistani official said.

19 Jun 2019 10:42 AM

His office said in a statement that the Prime Minister underlined the importance of mutual support by China and Pakistan to each other on their respective issues of core interest. (Photo: File)

Close cooperation between Pak, China factor of peace, stability in region: Imran Khan

Khan recalled wide-ranging exchange of views with Jinping in their two recent meetings in Beijing in April 2019 and Bishkek in June 2019.

19 Jun 2019 9:25 AM

Ranveer Singh consoles Pakistani fan. (Video Courstesy: Viral Bhayani/Instagram)

Ranveer Singh consoles disheartened Pakistani fan after Ind-Pak match; watch

Ranveer watched India vs Pakistan live World Cup match at the Old Trafford Cricket ground in Manchester, England.

18 Jun 2019 2:49 PM

The four Italian climbers involved are expedition leader Tarcisio Bellò, Luca Morellato, David Bergamin and Tino Toldo. (Representational Image)

Avalanche in Ishkoman Valley leaves Pakistani climber dead, 2 injured

Italian Ambassador Stefano Pontecorvo confirmed the incident happened in northern district of Ghizar in Pak, but gave no further details.

18 Jun 2019 1:40 PM

'That incident shouldn't have happened but it did, unfortunately,' Chaudry told Neo News. (Photo: Facebook)

'Called me Indian spy': Pakistan minister defends attack on journalist

Police in Faisalabad confirmed receiving the complaint.

18 Jun 2019 1:14 PM

Former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir Mehbooba Mufti (Photo: ANI)

Mehbooba Mufti gets trolled over her controversial tweet

Her tweet drew criticism from many twitter users as she didn’t take a clear stand for India.

17 Jun 2019 3:35 PM

Apart from being a social media activist, Khan was also a freelance journalist. (Photo: YouTube Screengrab)

22-yr-old Pakistani blogger, journalist known for criticising Army hacked to death

The suspect used a dagger to kill him, Superintendent of Police Naeem said, adding that some people heard gunshot firing as well.

17 Jun 2019 3:28 PM

ICC CWC'19: Taimur Ali Khan celebrates India's victory over Pakistan; fans say 'cute'

India defeated Pakistan by 89 runs on Sunday at Manchester in the ongoing ICC Cricket World Cup.

17 Jun 2019 3:24 PM

The police's apt reaction came soon after Virat Kohli-led team thrashed Pakistan by 89 runs in an ICC World Cup match at the Old Trafford in Manchester, England, on Sunday. (Photo: PTI)

Mumbai Police congratulates Team India using signals; warns people of traffic rules

Mumbai police is quite active on social media and put posts, often witty in nature, aimed at spreading awareness.

17 Jun 2019 9:49 AM

PM Narendra Modi addressing the SCO summit in Bishkek. (Photo: PTI)

India plays down China's Belt and Road Initiative at SCO

India has been opposing the project as one of its key components—China Pakistan Economic Corridor—passes through Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.

16 Jun 2019 4:33 PM

The NIA had registered a case in May, 2017 against terrorists belonging to Jammat ud Dawah, Duktaran-e-Millat, Lashkar-e-Taiba, Hizb-ul-Mujahideen and other separatist leaders in the state for raising, receiving and collecting funds to fuel separatist and terrorist activities and entering into a larger conspiracy for causing disruption in Kashmir Valley and for waging war against India. (Photo: Representational)

Kashmiri separatist leaders used foreign funds for personal gains: NIA

The agency has interrogated several top leaders of Hurriyat Conference and other organisations.

16 Jun 2019 3:36 PM

The FATF continuing Pakistan in the ‘Gray’ list means its downgrading by IMF, World Bank, ADB, EU and also a reduction in risk rating by Moody’s, S&P and Fitch. (Photo: AP)

Pakistan fails to fulfil 25 of 27 action points given by terror finance watchdog

With this, multilateral lenders like IMF, World Bank and EU may continue downgrading Pak, making its financial situation more precarious.

16 Jun 2019 3:31 PM

Last month, Pakistan reached an accord in principle with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for a three-year, USD 6 billion bailout package aimed at shoring up its fragile public finances and strengthening a slowing economy. (Photo: File)

Pakistan to get USD 3.4 billion in budgetary aid from Asian Development Bank

The ADB financing would come on top of the IMF loan, with most of the funds to be disbursed in the current fiscal year.

16 Jun 2019 9:41 AM

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has reiterated the need to resolve all outstanding issues with India through dialogue. (Photo: File)

Imran Khan reiterates need for dialogue with India amid spiralling tensions

According to sources, Khan and Modi did not exchange pleasantries during the dinner hosted on the sidelines of the two-day summit.

14 Jun 2019 10:23 AM

Pakistan on Thursday extended its airspace ban along its eastern border with India for the third time till June 28, according to a notice issued by the country's Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). (Representational Image)

Pak extends airspace ban along its eastern border with India till June 28

As a result of ban, foreign carriers using Indian airspace have been forced to take costly detours because they cannot fly over Pakistan.

14 Jun 2019 9:47 AM

'The surplus water is being discharged as a precautionary measure to prevent flooding in the areas along the Sutlej and the Beas rivers,' Singh said. (Photo: File)

Excess water being released to Pakistan to prevent floods: Amarinder

The water being released to Pakistan will be controlled in the coming days, he said.

13 Jun 2019 8:16 PM

‘Under President Trump, we have taken our defence cooperation to new heights solidifying our common vision in Indo Pacific and has taken a far tougher stand on Pakistan unacceptable support for terrorism,’ said Pompeo during India Ideas Summit in Washington on Wednesday. (Photo:AP)

Trump took tough stand against Pak's unacceptable support for terrorism: Pompeo

Last year, Trump suspended USD 1.3 billion annual security aid given to Pakistan, condemning it over its inaction on the terrorism front.

13 Jun 2019 1:40 PM

Hussain regularly makes television addresses or telephone speeches to his supporters, where he heavily criticises the Pakistan Army and ISI for alleged ‘military oppression’ of Muhajirs. (Photo: ANI)

London Police seek additional 12-hour detention of MQM chief Altaf Hussain

Hussain was detained at Southwark Police Station, and request has been submitted for additional detention after expiry of 24-hour deadline.

12 Jun 2019 5:26 PM

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