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The delegation-level talks come as Pakistan continues to battle a ballooning balance-of-payment crisis. (Photo: AP)

Chinese firms pledge to invest USD 5 billion in Pak after meeting Imran Khan

The Chinese delegation represented key sectors including construction, power, transportation, IT, and technological research.

14 Jul 2019 3:58 PM

Meteorological Forecasting Division has said rainfall will continue for two to three days in most places across the country. (Photo: ANI)

43 dead, over 24 missing, says police: Nepal floods

It has also said, high chances of flash floods in rivers flowing in the mid-hilly regions in Province 1, 2, 3 and Gandaki Province.

14 Jul 2019 11:00 AM

The accountability court judge in Islamabad, Justice Arshad Malik, sentenced Sharif to seven years of imprisonment in Al-Azizia steel mills case on December 24 last year. (Photo: File)

‘Hidden hand’ behind Nawaz Sharif’s conviction: Pak judge who sent him jail

Maryam tweeted, 'I request the top judiciary to revoke the judgment against Nawaz Sharif and set him free without any further delay.'

13 Jul 2019 8:30 AM

Last week, the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) of Pakistan's Punjab province registered multiple cases against Saeed and 12 of his aides, including his brother-in-law Abdul Rehman Makki. (Photo: File)

Hafiz Saeed challenges terror financing cases filed against him

In the petition, the Jamaat-ud-Dawa chief said that he has no relation with the banned LeT, Al-Qaeda or any other similar organisations.

12 Jul 2019 3:24 PM

Following the verdict, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and senior ministers came down heavily on Sinha, with many of them calling for his resignation. (Representational Image)

Bangladesh's first Hindu Chief Justice booked in money laundering case

Sinha, who was appointed 21st chief justice of the country in January 2015, was charged by ACC on Wednesday along with 10 others.

12 Jul 2019 2:55 PM

The attack took place in Pachirwa Agham district of Nangarhar province. (Photo: Representative Image/AP)

13-year-old suicide bomber kills five at a wedding in Afghanistan: Official

The explosion comes just days after historic talks between Afghan representatives and the Taliba, as part of a US-led effort to end the war.

12 Jul 2019 2:20 PM

The news channel also posted a statement on its Twitter handle shortly after the blackout. (photo: ANI)

Maryam Nawaz's interview 'forcefully' taken off air within minutes

This comes after 3 Pakistani channels -- Channel-24, Abb Takk and Capital TV -- were taken off air for showing press conference of Maryam.

12 Jul 2019 10:15 AM

The engine of the Akbar Express was completely destroyed in the accident while three compartments were also damaged, police said. (Representational Image)

At least 14 killed, 79 injured in Pakistan train collision

Authorities said the Pakistan Army was also taking part in the rescue efforts.

11 Jul 2019 2:19 PM

Post easter attacks, Sri Lanka to slash airline charges to help boost tourism

Tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka sharply declined in June, dealing a severe blow to the tourism industry.

10 Jul 2019 6:36 PM

An accountability court summoned Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Vice-President Maryam to appear in a case related to the fake trust deed in the Avenfield Apartments case. (Photo: File)

Maryam Nawaz summoned by anti-graft court in fake trust deed case

Judge Muhammad Bashir issued the notice to Maryam asking the 45-year-old political leader to appear in court on July 19.

10 Jul 2019 2:10 PM

Thomas Joscelyn, in his article for the journal, wrote that Al Qaeda has been grooming an upstart group to wage jihad against the Indian forces in Kashmir. (Photo: AP)

Al-Qaeda chief threatens India over Kashmir, says Pak Army can't be trusted

Zawahiri also told his terrorists not to target 'mosques, markets, and gathering places of Muslims' in Kashmir during his message.

10 Jul 2019 12:59 PM

Weak law enforcement has made Nepal notorious for sexual predators, with several arrests and convictions in recent years. (Photo: ANI)

Former UN official jailed for child abuse in Nepal

Peter John Dalglish, a formerly high-profile humanitarian worker, was sentenced to two terms of nine and six years in two cases.

09 Jul 2019 6:43 PM

Khan will make his maiden trip to the United States on the invitation of President Trump, Foreign Office Spokesperson Muhammad Faisal announced during his weekly press conference here on Thursday. (Photo: AFP | File)

Imran Khan, Donald Trump to hold maiden meet on July 22: Pak Foreign Office

Faisal said 'agenda of the meeting is being developed through diplomatic channels' but focus will be to 'refreshing bilateral relations.'

05 Jul 2019 9:13 AM

Bajwa ddressing the 222nd Corps Commaanders' Conference at General Headquarters in Rawalpindi. (Photo: AFP)

Country on positive path of peace, development: Pak army chief

Bajwa apprised the forum about the difficult but extremely essential long term beneficial measures taken by the government.

04 Jul 2019 1:47 PM

'Hafiz Saeed of JuD and other leaders were booked in cases of terrorism financing,' the counter-terrorism department statement said. (Photo: File)

Pak books 26/11 Mumbai attack mastermind Hafiz Saeed for 'terror financing'

Pakistan's counter-terrorism department (CTD) said the JuD chief and his aides used five trusts to 'raise funds for terrorism financing'.

04 Jul 2019 8:40 AM

Khan also spoke about the economy and said that it would improve as the difficult time was over. (Photo: File)

Pay back ‘looted’ money, leave Pakistan: PM Imran Khan to Zardari, Sharif

Khan revealed that Sharif’s sons tried to secure the release of their father with the help of 'two friendly countries.'

03 Jul 2019 9:40 AM

In addition to killing his wife and their two children, Ajmal also killed his three sisters-in-law, two of their children, and his mother-in-law. (Representational Image)

Suspecting affair, Pak man kills wife, 2 children, 6 others of her family

Mehmood said Ajmal has not been assigned an attorney yet and Reuters was unable to contact any of his family members for a comment.

01 Jul 2019 7:01 PM

Several religious sites in Punjab are frequented by Sikhs from several countries including India. (Photo: AP)

500-yr-old gurdwara in Pak's Punjab province opens doors for Indian Sikh pilgrims

Earlier, Indians were not allowed to visit the Babe-de-Ber gurdwara which is situated in Sialkot city.

01 Jul 2019 2:18 PM

Hassan, who underwent the surgery on Friday, will remain under observation at the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) till Tuesday. (Representational Image)

Pakistan's heaviest man undergoes successful liposuction surgery

Personnel from Rescue 1122 had to break the wall of his house to take him outside as he was too big to pass through main gate of his house.

01 Jul 2019 11:53 AM

'Prime Minister Modi came to Sri Lanka and it is the proof that Sri Lanka is safe. He visited churches there. He was cordial and comfortable and what is a better proof of safety than that,' Amaratunga told ANI. (Photo: ANI)

Modi's visit to island is proof that the country is safe: Sri Lanka Tourism Minister

Modi paid a stopover visit to the island nation earlier this month on his way back to India from the Maldives.

26 Jun 2019 8:59 AM

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