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The future of China is not rosy, but perhaps the most surprising aspect is that Muslim nations around the world are keeping mum about the fate of the Uyghurs; nobody has so far dared to question China about its Muslim policy.

No stand against Pakistan's support of terrorism as China bats for...

Taking no stand against Pakistans support of terrorism, China on Friday said it had played a "constructive role" in...

8 March 2019 12:53 PM IST

Hafiz Saeed had also challenged the presidential ordinance under which his group has been banned for being on the watch-list of the UN in the Islamabad High Court. (Photo: AP)

Hafiz Saeed barred from delivering Friday sermon in Pakistan:â€‰Report

Saeed was never stopped from delivering Friday sermons even during the years when Masjid Qadsia's control was under the...

8 March 2019 12:09 PM IST

'I'm alive, doing well': Masood Azhar quashes death rumours in audio...

In 11-minute audio clip released on Wednesday evening, Azhar talked about India, Pulwama attack and liberals in Pak.

7 March 2019 4:40 PM IST

The American Consul General was responding to a query regarding concerns over changes in the H-1B visa programme. (Representational image: file)

US revises visa rules for Pak; validity slashed from 5 years to 1 year

The US has revised its visa policy for the Pakistani citizens by slashing the visa validity from five years to 1 year.

6 March 2019 4:19 PM IST

Taliban militants ambushed a checkpoint in western Afghanistan, killing at least nine policemen, officials said on Friday. (Photo: AP)

Pak places Hafiz Saeed-led JuD, FIF in list of banned organisations

Mumbai terror attack mastermind Hafiz Saeed-led Jamaat-ud-Dawa and one other were placed in the list of banned...

6 March 2019 10:41 AM IST

JeM's Masood Azhar's brother, son, 42 others of banned outfits...

'These actions will continue, as per decisions taken in NSC, while reviewing National Action Plan,' statement said.

6 March 2019 9:19 AM IST

Earlier in the day, Chohan apologised for his remarks following intense criticism from senior members. (Photo:Facebook)

Pakistan's minister asked to quit over his anti-Hindu remarks

Pakistan's Punjab province Information and Culture Minister Fayyazul Hassan Chohan was asked to resign over his...

5 March 2019 5:24 PM IST

The Pakistani navy spokesman also said that their navy de-escalated a possible maritime confrontation with India. (Photo:ANI)

Claims made by Pakistan of downing Sukhoi jets, chasing submarines...

Pakistan's claims of shooting down an Indian Air Force Sukhoi Jet were rubbished by sources in the know here on Tuesday.

5 March 2019 4:27 PM IST

The minister was quoted by Samaa news agency, during a press conference last month, where he referred to the Hindus as cow urine-drinking people. (Photo: ANI)

Pak PM slams his minister for calling Hindus 'cow urine drinking...

Imran Khan's party PTI said that derogatory anti-Hindu remarks by minister won't be tolerated.

5 March 2019 9:37 AM IST

No private airline flies to the city. Shortly after this government took over, a buffalo walked into the Surat airport and an airplane crashed into it, damaging its jet engine. (Representational image)

Pakistan airspace fully reopened, says aviation authority

Pakistan fully reopened its airspace on Monday, authorities said, days after it closed its skies to all air travel.

4 March 2019 4:53 PM IST

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan (Photo: AP)

Pakistan set to take serious action against JeM, JuD

Islamabad has spun into action and decided to launch a crackdown on terrorist groups.

4 March 2019 11:12 AM IST

Pakistan cannot credibly claim to be fighting terrorism while failing its most basic security obligation to UNSC designations, former State Department official said. (Photo: AP)

Pakistan may not oppose move to list Azhar in UNSC terror list: report

US, UK and France on Wednesday moved a fresh proposal in UNSC to designate Pakistan-based chief Azhar as a global...

4 March 2019 8:54 AM IST