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Lahore anti-terror court begins Hafiz Saeed's trial in terror financing case
Since his indictment, the day to day hearing of the case was halted because of the country-wide strike of lawyers.
21 Dec 2019 8:59 AM
Pakistan Bar Council condemns DG ISPR's criticism of detailed verdict against Musharraf
Ghafoor's statement was a clear cut violation of the legal and constitutional provisions and thus amounts to contempt of the court.
20 Dec 2019 11:51 AM
Musharraf's body to be hanged for 3 days if dies before execution: Pak court verdict
For the first time in Pakistan's recent history, a special court handed death sentence to former military general in a high treason court.
19 Dec 2019 6:08 PM
‘Personal vendetta against me’: Pervez Musharraf on his death sentence
It was Pervez Musharraf’s first reaction to Tuesday’s court verdict, which had already been denounced by the country’s powerful military.
19 Dec 2019 8:29 AM
Here is why Pervez Musharraf was sentenced to death in high treason case
The treason case against Pervez Musharraf was initiated by former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif in 2013.
18 Dec 2019 3:03 PM
In high treason case, ex-Pak Prez Pervez Musharraf sentenced to death
He was one of the Pakistan’s longest-serving rulers. He served as the President from 2001 to 2008.
17 Dec 2019 12:43 PM
Post ICJ hearing, Myanmar has 'softened' stance, says Bangladesh Foreign Minister
Bangladesh and Myanmar signed a repatriation deal two years ago, but virtually no refugees have been returned to date.
16 Dec 2019 1:48 PM
Ex-Pakistan Prez Asif Ali Zardari gets bail on medical grounds
His bail plea was filed over a month after former premier Nawaz Sharif was given a similar relief.
12 Dec 2019 10:42 AM
Mumbai 26/11 attack mastermind Hafiz Saeed charged by Pak court with terror financing
The charges were read as Saeed was present in the court, Abdur Rauf told Reuters.
11 Dec 2019 2:25 PM
'India's attempt to interfere in neighbouring nations': Pakistan, condemns CAB
The Foreign Office said India's action in Kashmir has affected 8 million people and it further displayed the government's policies.
10 Dec 2019 1:12 PM
Nawaz Sharif likely to be shifted to US for better treatment
The Sharif family has denied all corruption charges and termed them as politically motivated.
09 Dec 2019 3:42 PM
Lanka firmly committed to SAARC, says Gotabaya Rajapaksa
SAARC is regional intergovernmental organisation and geopolitical union of states in South Asia, including, India and Pakistan.
09 Dec 2019 3:03 PM
Hafiz Saeed gets brief breather in terror financing trial, next hearing on Dec 11
The Anti-Terrorism Court has now fixed Dec 11 as date for framing charges against founder of LeT and other co-accused Malik Zafar Iqbal.
07 Dec 2019 2:13 PM
Pakistan minister blames suspension of trade with India for food price hike
Minister for Economic Affairs Azhar's remarks came when senior members of economic team were briefing media about latest economic situation.
04 Dec 2019 2:44 PM
Pakistan submits compliance report to Financial Action Task Force
There will be a response from them and then (there will be) face-to-face meeting.
04 Dec 2019 12:29 PM
Mob attacks Dawn newspaper's office for saying London attacker was of 'Pak origin'
They were apparently angered by the headline of newspaper last week in which it identified Khan as a man of Pakistani origin.
03 Dec 2019 2:27 PM
Pakistani cleric threatens Sikh pilgrims from visiting Kartarpur Gurdwara
In video that has surfaced on social media, cleric was seen stressing that Pak had been formed to not allow any Sikh to enter the country.
03 Dec 2019 2:21 PM
Pervez Musharraf admitted to hospital in Dubai after 'heart-related complications'
In May, Musharraf's health deteriorated and he was rushed to a hospital in Dubai.
03 Dec 2019 11:55 AM
Invest in Sri Lanka to keep China at bay, says Prez Gotabaya Rajapaksa
Sri Lanka has traditionally been allied to India but became close to China, securing about USD 7 billion in loans and investment.
02 Dec 2019 12:37 PM
Pak SC grants 6 months conditional extension to Army chief Gen Bajwa
Khan held an emergency Cabinet meeting to deal with the precarious situation, with Gen Bajwa himself attending the deliberations.
28 Nov 2019 4:48 PM
Columns
The move has created a gap of six years between parallel ranks in the IAS and IPS, and IPS officers are upset at this 'unprecedented' order
The Tokyo summit was the second in-person meeting of the four leaders
Bandi Sanjay was able to bring Central funds to the extent of Rs 5,458 crore for various developmental projects in his constituency
Like the 1770 famine which heralded the West’s arrival on Indian soil, the British departure from the East too saw the worst of all famines