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The CPEC, a flagship project of Chinas prestigious One Belt One Road, links its restive Xinjiang region with Pakistans Balochistan province. (Photo: Representational Image | AFP)

China's envoy says aid to Pakistan not a burden on its economy

CPEC was a win-win project for both Pakistan and China and ultimately of huge benefit to Pakistan.

27 Oct 2018 11:28 AM IST

Gen Bajwa made the remarks during a visit to Sarpir and Pandu Sectors at the Line of Control where he interacted with the Pakistani troops, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) - the media wing of the army - said in a statement. (Photo: AP)

Kashmir continues to be 'core unresolved agenda': Pak Army chief

Gen Bajwa appreciated 'operational readiness and high morale' of troops and said Pak Army is 'fully invested in peace...

26 Oct 2018 12:03 PM IST

Baradars release comes after the recent election of Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan, who has long advocated talks with the Taliban and other Islamist insurgents in the region to bring an end to years of fighting. (Photo: AP)

Pak frees Taliban leader after US talks with militants:â€‰sources

Abdul Ghani Baradar as the most high-profile Afghan Taliban leader detained by Pakistan since the 9/11 attacks in 2001.

26 Oct 2018 11:58 AM IST

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan. (Photo: AP)

Pak plans to send 1st astronaut to space in 2022, same year as India

An agreement between Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) and a Chinese company has already...

26 Oct 2018 11:13 AM IST

Chief Hafiz Saeed

26/11 attacks mastermind Hafiz Saeed's JuD, FIF no longer banned...

Saeed's JuD, FIF are no longer mentioned in list of banned outfits after presidential ordinance prohibiting them under...

26 Oct 2018 11:05 AM IST

Addressing the press conference, Imran Khan said: I came into politics 22 years ago because I believed that the potential of our country was not being realised. The Pakistan that I saw growing up deteriorated in front of my very eyes. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

After USD 6 billion funding from friendly' Saudis, Pak PM now looks to...

Foreign affairs ministry said Khan would meet with Xi Jinping and Premier Li Keqiang on the November 2-5 trip which will...

26 Oct 2018 10:47 AM IST

Addressing the press conference, Imran Khan said: I came into politics 22 years ago because I believed that the potential of our country was not being realised. The Pakistan that I saw growing up deteriorated in front of my very eyes. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

All corrupt leaders in Pakistan will go to jail: PM Imran Khan

Prime Minister Khan lashed out at the previous governments for raising Pakistan's debt to Rs 30,00,000 crore.

25 Oct 2018 2:18 PM IST

The alleged plot briefly threatened to cause tension between Sri Lanka and India, after a report that Sirisena had accused Indias intelligence services of involvement - a claim New Delhi and Colombo have both denied. (Photo: File)

Sri Lanka wants Chinese help to recover evidence of 'assassination...

A man named as M. Thomas from Kerala was arrested in Sri Lanka on September 22 on suspicion of involvement in the plot.

24 Oct 2018 11:11 AM IST

Imran Khan attended a Saudi investment conference, boycotted by others over Khashoggis killing. (Photo: AFP)

Saudi Arabia offers USD 6 billion to Pakistan amid economic crisis

The USD 6 billion total exceeds forecasts by analysts and will likely reduce the size of any bailout Pakistan receives...

24 Oct 2018 8:16 AM IST

The treaty specifies that the waters of three eastern rivers namely Ravi, Beas and Sutlej, had been reserved for India while that of western rivers, namely Indus, Chenab and Jhelum, are for Pakistan. (Representational Image | PTI)

Pak to launch aggressive campaign against India over Indus Water...

Pak alleged that Indian side did not honour its revised schedule as well, saying Panchayat polls were being held in the...

23 Oct 2018 12:54 PM IST

Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan visits the Prophets Mosque in Medina, Saudi Arabia (Photo: AP)

Pakistan PM 'desperate' for loans, heads for Saudi meet boycotted by...

It is Khan's second visit to Saudi Arabia, but he has not succeeded in securing loans to stave off a looming balance of...

22 Oct 2018 8:55 PM IST

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan (Photo: AP)

Imran Khan calls for dialogue with India to resolve Kashmir dispute

Khan remarks came day after six civilians were killed after an explosive went off at an encounter site in Kulgam...

22 Oct 2018 4:55 PM IST