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Reacting to the Kashmir issue again, Khan on Thursday claimed that 58 countries had joined Pakistan in the Human Rights Council 'reinforcing' the demand of the international community on India to lift the restrictions and 'protect Kashmiris' rights'. (Photo; File)

In solidarity with Kashmir, Imran Khan to hold rally in PoK’s Muzaffarabad today

Faisal said Prime Minister Khan in his public address in Muzaffarabad would make a 'policy statement on Kashmir.'

13 Sep 2019 10:22 AM

'She should visit both places and report as objectively as she can so that the world knows what the true... situation is,' Qureshi added. (Photo: File)

Kashmir risks sparking an ‘accidental war’ with India, says Pakistan Foreign Minister

Qureshi also said UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet 'was keen to visit' the region.

13 Sep 2019 9:45 AM

Police officials on Thursday said the marriage appeared to be part of an effort to prevent the suspects from being prosecuted. (Representational Image)

Bangladesh police force gangrape victim to marry suspect

The mother-of-three had accused five men of confining her to a room and sexually assaulting her multiple times between Aug 29 and 31.

13 Sep 2019 8:47 AM

Official said out of the UNHRC’s members, only China and Pakistan had mentioned the Kashmir issue in their national statements while others made no reference to it at all. (Photo: PTI)

Pakistan claims backing of 60 countries on Kashmir statement in UNHRC: report

The text of the statement was posted on the website of the Foreign Office after it was delivered to the UNHRC on Tuesday.

12 Sep 2019 2:01 PM

During Muharram, stalls were set up in different parts of the city to offer milk, juices and cold water to the participants of the holy month’s processions. (Photo: AFP)

Milk at Rs 140 per litre, costlier than petrol in Pakistan

Petrol was sold Rs 113 per litre, while diesel was Rs 91 per litre in Pakistan.

11 Sep 2019 1:31 PM

Kumar (43), along with his wife and two children, came to India last month. (Photo: ANI)

Baldev Kumar free to live wherever he wants: Pakistan minister

Yusafzai dismissed Kumar's comments made in India about injustices meted out to minority groups in Pakistan.

11 Sep 2019 1:15 PM

As Yousafzai spoke, the comical filter superimposed pink ears and whiskers on his face, and that of other officials sitting beside him. (Photo: Screengrab)

Accidental 'cat filter' appears on Pakistan official's briefing

Screen grabs of the live stream have been shared widely on social media, much to the humiliation of Yousafzai and his colleagues.

09 Sep 2019 3:07 PM

Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi said that the decision was approved by Prime Minister Imran Khan in response to India's decision to revoke special status of Jammu and Kashmir, reported Dawn news. (Photo: File)

India regrets Pak's decision to not allow its air space for President Kovind's flight

President Kovind is scheduled to embark on an official nine-day visit to Iceland, Switzerland, and Slovenia from Sep 9.

07 Sep 2019 4:04 PM

Prime Minister Khan in his message on Pakistan's Defence and Martyrs Day said his government has launched a proactive diplomatic campaign in the world capitals and at the United Nations to apprise the world community about Kashmir after India revoked Jammu and Kashmir's special status on August 5. (Photo: File)

Kashmir Pak's 'jugular vein', India's decision challenges our security: Imran Khan

President Alvi said Pakistan will continue to support the people of Kashmir and will raise the issue at all levels and platforms.

06 Sep 2019 3:10 PM

The island nation was put under a state of emergency for a period of four months from April to August. (Photo: File)

293 suspects arrested in connection with Lanka's Easter Sunday attacks

'Moves were also underway to freeze 6 billion Sri Lankan rupees worth of assets belonging to the suspects,' the police spokesman said.

06 Sep 2019 10:14 AM

The corridor will connect Darbar Sahib in Kartarpur with Dera Baba Nanak shrine in Gurdaspur district of Punjab. (Photo: File)

Pakistan hopes Attari meeting would finalise draft agreement of Kartarpor corridor

'Prime Minister Imran Khan has taken the initiative for the minority community,' Mohammad Faisal said.

04 Sep 2019 12:11 PM

The 26-year-old also targeted Khan over his past promises. (Photo: File)

Imran Khan has had more failures than successes: Benazir Bhutto’s daughter

Bhutto's daughter said she saw a lot of similarities between Khan's government and the dictatorship of former President Pervez Musharraf.

03 Sep 2019 2:48 PM

Despite that Qureshi claimed that Kashmiri people have been disconnected from the outer world by Indian forces as there is still a blockage of communication networks in the valley. (Photo: File)

Pak wants peaceful resolution of Kashmir through negotiations: Shah Mehmood Qureshi

The minister added that Pakistan's foreign policy was prepared keeping in view the internal and external issues.

03 Sep 2019 2:31 PM

Khan said, “I assure that you will be issued multiple visas... This is our responsibility. We will facilitate you rather will give you visas at airport.' (Photo: File)

Imran Khan promises to Sikh pilgrims, says 'will give visas at airport'

Khan also said that Pakistan would provide them maximum possible facilities during their visit to the holy sites.

03 Sep 2019 12:53 PM

Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh Singh “strongly objected” to statements made by Qasim Khan Suri, Deputy Speaker of the Pakistani National Assembly, and also took on Senator Quratulain Marri. (Photo: Screengrab)

Pakistan’s claims on Kashmir rejected by South Asian Speakers’ Summit

The House of Male witnessed heated exchange of words between representatives of India and Pakistan after Pak raised the Kashmir issue.

02 Sep 2019 8:17 PM

In a brief verdict on Sunday, the court ordered the government to remove the term and replace it with 'unmarried', deputy attorney general Amit Talukder told AFP. (Representational Image)

Drop 'virgin' from Muslim marriage certificates: Bangladesh court

Under law, a bride has to select one of three options on the certificate -- whether she is Kumari (virgin), widow or divorced.

28 Aug 2019 2:15 PM

Imran Khan rose to power with the promise to improve the economic situation of the country. (Photo: File)

As Imran completes a yr in power, Pak's fiscal deficit on 3-decade high

The deficit increased to 8.9 per cent of Pakistan's gross domestic product in the year that ended in June.

28 Aug 2019 10:50 AM

China's Central Military Commission Vice-Chairman Xu Qiliang visited the Pakistan Army's General Headquarters in Rawalpindi with a high-level delegation on Monday and held a one-on-one meeting with Pakistan's Army chief Qamar Javed Bajwa. (Photo: File)

Pak army chief meets top chinese general, discusses Kashmir situation

Pakistan and China have signed an MoU for the enhancement of defence cooperation and capacity building of the Pakistani army.

27 Aug 2019 3:01 PM

Khan spoke to the Crown Prince on Monday about the situation in the Valley after India revoked the special status given to Jammu and Kashmir and bifurcated it into two union territories. (Photo: File)

Pak PM calls Saudi Prince for 2nd time; discusses Kashmir

Khan, during an address to the nation on Monday, also said that he will raise Kashmir issue at every international forum, including at UNGA.

27 Aug 2019 2:55 PM

Pakistan has been rattled by the Indian government's move to strip the special status to Jammu and Kashmir and has found itself completely isolated. (Photo: File)

Pakistan PM Imran Khan to address nation on Kashmir issue today

This was announced by Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Information Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan.

26 Aug 2019 3:36 PM