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Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif (Photo: AP)

Nawaz Sharif allies back out over military courts

Key allies Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam and Baloch nationalist parties are denying support to their senior partner.

16 Jan 2017 7:03 AM IST

Security officials and residents gather at the site of a powerful explosion at a market in Parachinar, capital of the Kurram tribal district (Photo: AFP)

Taliban claims responsibility for blast in Pakistan; 25 killed, 65...

Security forces cordoned off the area while emergency services were dispatched to the site.

31 March 2017 12:32 PM IST

CRPF jawans return to their camp after duty in Srinagar. ( Photo: PTI)

Opinion: What to do on Pak? Options are limited

These are among the questions our policy planners should be giving attention to.

24 Nov 2016 6:35 AM IST

An army jawan was on Saturday killed in a ceasefire violation in Jammu & Kashmirs Kupwara district. (Photo: PTI)

India, Pak DGMOs meet after latter's request for talks

India told the Pakistani DGMO to prevent his troops from indulging in 'nefarious acts' across the border.

23 Nov 2016 8:47 PM IST

Sharif said he decided on reopening the border because of shared cultural and religious ties between the two nations, as well as the economic losses incurred by the closure. (Photo: AP)

Pakistani PM orders the reopening of border with Afghanistan

Pakistan and Afghanistan often accuse the other of harbouring militants.

20 March 2017 6:10 PM IST

Former Pakistan military ruler Pervez Musharraf. (Photo: AP)

Trump is golden opportunity to counter India in US: Musharraf

India wants to isolate Pakistan not only economically but also diplomatically, former Pak military ruler said.

21 Nov 2016 3:27 PM IST

Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif (Photo: AP)

Pakistan bill seeks right of appeal against Supreme Court decisions

Mr Sharif's family has been accused of running off-shore companies with corruption money in the Panama leaks scandal.

20 Nov 2016 6:46 AM IST

Pakistan could get first female foreign secretary

Tehmina Janjua, country's permanent representative to UN Geneva office, set to replace Aizaz Chaudhry.

30 Jan 2017 5:51 AM IST

Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif (Photo: AP)

Pakistan lifts ban on Indian films after 3 months

A committee was formed by the Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif which recommended to exhibit Indian films in Pakistan.

30 Jan 2017 1:26 AM IST

Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif leaves the premises of the JIT with son Hussain Nawaz in Islamabad. (Photo: AP)

Why Nawaz is really targeted: The boys' see him as a threat

The name Nawaz may mean votes in the bank, but there is no awe, great love or terrible fear. Nothing that approaches...

3 July 2017 12:28 AM IST

Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif (Photo: AP)

Pakistan PM Sharif slams silence' on Kashmir

Says Indo-US joint statement overlooked atrocities' in Valley.

1 July 2017 1:25 AM IST

Pakistan and India flag (Representational image)

Indo-Pak talks must resume: Peace should get a chance

Pakistan and India have every reason to be proud of their achievements in many fields of endeavour.

14 May 2017 12:10 AM IST