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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

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

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

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

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

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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

Bilateral ties above religious sentiments: Qureshi on UAE giving highest award to Modi

Qureshi's comments came after Pak official cancelled official trip to UAE, a day after Modi was honoured with UAE's highest civilian award.

26 Aug 2019 1:57 PM

'Ready to open Kartarpur Corridor,' says Pak's Shah Mehmood Qureshi

Qureshi said: 'Despite our tensions with India, we have decided go ahead with the Kartarpur Corridor.'

23 Aug 2019 2:01 PM

Sri Lanka ends emergency four months after Easter attacks

President Maithripala Sirisena has been extending the emergency on 22nd of each month since April 21 attacks on 3 hotels and 3 churches.

23 Aug 2019 1:22 PM

Pakistan plans to raise Kashmir issue at UN Human Rights Council forum

Foreign Office spokesperson said another platform available was to raise issue in Organisation of Islamic Cooperation's meeting.

22 Aug 2019 1:27 PM

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Pakistan runs to UN again, this time over Priyanka Chopra

Pak minister Mazari wrote: 'Chopra has publicly endorsed Indian govt position on Kashmir and supported nuclear threat issued to Pak.'

21 Aug 2019 3:51 PM

Branded ‘witch’, Nepal woman force-fed human excreta: Police

The practice of accusing women of being witches and assaulting or killing them is still common is some parts of Nepal.

19 Aug 2019 12:23 PM

Pakistan govt to hold meeting to chalk out future course of action on Kashmir

Shah Mehmood Qureshi said: 'I have called for a meeting tomorrow at 11 am in which various Pakistani institutions would take part.'

17 Aug 2019 10:33 AM

Only China backed Pakistan at UNSC meeting on Kashmir: report

UNSC held a rare meeting on Kashmir on Friday after India revoked the special status to J&K, sparking a fresh row with Pakistan.

17 Aug 2019 9:06 AM

Pakistan to give top military awards to two pilots for downing Indian jet

The investiture ceremony will be held on March 23 next year after Pakistan Day parade in the capital, Paistan Army said in a statement.

15 Aug 2019 10:59 AM

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UNSC not 'waiting with garlands' for you: Shah Mehmood Qureshi tell Pakistanis

'Any members out of the P-5 nations can be a hurdle... Do not live in the fool paradise,' said Qureshi.

13 Aug 2019 8:56 AM

Hafiz Saeed's JuD joins hands with fringe group to carry out terror activities

Intelligence inputs suggested that JuD, a front group of LeT, is using the fringe groups for terror financing and money laundering.

12 Aug 2019 2:39 PM

Gotabaya Rajapaksa named SLPP's presidential candidate

Gotabaya was named the presidential candidate by his elder brother Mahinda Rajapaksa.

11 Aug 2019 9:15 PM

After trains, Pakistan now suspends Lahore-Delhi 'dosti' bus service

The bus service was first started in February 1999 but suspended after the 2001 Parliament attack in India. It was restarted in July 2003.

10 Aug 2019 11:14 AM

Pak court to take up terror financing charges against Hafiz Saeed on Sept 2

Saeed is being kept at Lahore's high security Kot Lakhpat jail amid high security.

10 Aug 2019 10:35 AM

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