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The Lankan government announced that all the damaged churches will be completely repaired by the government. (Photo: AP | File)

176 children lost parents in Sri Lanka Easter attacks: Report

A total of 7 suicide bombers carried out a series blasts that targeted three churches and luxury hotels in Sri Lanka on April 21.

25 Jun 2019 4:48 PM

The cause of the breakdown wasn't known. Ahmed said at least 15 passengers were in critical condition. (Representational Image)

Train crash kills 4, injures at least 65 in Bangladesh

He said the rail bridge broke down when the train was crossing it.

24 Jun 2019 9:31 AM

During such chaotic times, the only good news people are hearing comes from the courts of Pakistan, the chief justice said. (Photo: Twitter)

From economy to cricket, it is all ‘depressing’ news: Pakistan CJI

Cash-strapped govt of Khan is negotiating with IMF, World Bank and Asian Development Bank for bailout packages worth billions of dollars.

20 Jun 2019 10:32 AM

Most of the Twitter users teased Khan for his poor knowledge and asked him to confirm things before going public. (Photo: File)

Pak PM Imran Khan trolled on Twitter for posting Tagore's quote as Khalil Gibran's

During a visit to Iran in April, Khan had made a similar faux pas when he said that Japan and Germany shared borders.

20 Jun 2019 9:39 AM

Under CPEC, nine SEZs are slated to be established across Pakistan, including one in PoK's Mirpur. He alleged that 1,185 acres of land have been identified for the project in the region, the acquisition of which will take place in two phases. (Photo: File)

CPEC will be a boon to Pakistan suggests former diplomat

Pakistan regime in PoK has offered incentives for investment in the Mirpur SEZ, the Pakistani official said.

19 Jun 2019 10:42 AM

His office said in a statement that the Prime Minister underlined the importance of mutual support by China and Pakistan to each other on their respective issues of core interest. (Photo: File)

Close cooperation between Pak, China factor of peace, stability in region: Imran Khan

Khan recalled wide-ranging exchange of views with Jinping in their two recent meetings in Beijing in April 2019 and Bishkek in June 2019.

19 Jun 2019 9:25 AM

The four Italian climbers involved are expedition leader Tarcisio Bellò, Luca Morellato, David Bergamin and Tino Toldo. (Representational Image)

Avalanche in Ishkoman Valley leaves Pakistani climber dead, 2 injured

Italian Ambassador Stefano Pontecorvo confirmed the incident happened in northern district of Ghizar in Pak, but gave no further details.

18 Jun 2019 1:40 PM

'That incident shouldn't have happened but it did, unfortunately,' Chaudry told Neo News. (Photo: Facebook)

'Called me Indian spy': Pakistan minister defends attack on journalist

Police in Faisalabad confirmed receiving the complaint.

18 Jun 2019 1:14 PM

Natasha was one of hundreds of Pakistani girls who have been married off to Chinese men in return for cash payments to their families, most of them Christians, a community that is among the poorest of the poor in the country. (Photo: AP)

'Bought in Pakistan’: Pakistani woman endures rape in China

All the 19-year-old would say was that her new husband — a Chinese man her family sold her off to in marriage — was torturing her.

17 Jun 2019 3:55 PM

Apart from being a social media activist, Khan was also a freelance journalist. (Photo: YouTube Screengrab)

22-yr-old Pakistani blogger, journalist known for criticising Army hacked to death

The suspect used a dagger to kill him, Superintendent of Police Naeem said, adding that some people heard gunshot firing as well.

17 Jun 2019 3:28 PM

Traffic accidents are common in the Southeast Asian archipelago, where vehicles are often old and poorly maintained and road rules regularly flouted. (Photo: Representional)

12 killed, dozens injured in 'Indonesia traffic accident'

Some 43 people were injured in the multi-vehicle accident and rushed to hospital, police said.

17 Jun 2019 2:09 PM

At present, nearly one million Rohingyas are forced to take shelter in Bangladesh after Myanmar's army, responding to attacks by an armed group, launched a brutal campaign against the Muslim minorities in the Rakhine state in 2017. (Photo: ANI)

65 Rohingyas found stranded in southern Thailand

Rohingyas, who belong to the Rakhine state in Myanmar, have been facing extreme persecution by authorities and majority Buddhists.

12 Jun 2019 5:57 PM

On 28 November, the Pakistani Prime Minister laid the foundation stone for the 4-kilometre corridor which is expected to be completed before the end of 2019. (Photo: File)

Pak govt presents 2019-20 budget, grants Rs 100 Cr for Kartarpur corridor project

Minister of State for Revenue Hammad Azhar presented in Parliament the budget for fiscal year 2019-20, which starts from July 1.

12 Jun 2019 12:50 PM

Talking about the budget presented by his government, Khan said it reflected the "Naya (new) Pakistan" vision. (Photo: AP)

Pakistan to probe corruption; forms high-level commission

Sharpening his attack on the Opposition, Khan alleged that PML-N and PPP had plundered the country.

12 Jun 2019 10:13 AM

India requested Pakistan to let Prime Minister Modi’s aircraft fly over its airspace to Bishkek in Kyrgyzstan. (Photo: File)

Pak decides to let PM Modi’s plane fly over its airspace to Shanghai summit

'The Indian government will be conveyed about the decision once the procedural formalities are completed,' official said.

11 Jun 2019 9:27 AM

It also announced not to allow journalists and media persons to stay in the country for over three months without renewing the travel permit. (Representational Image)

Pakistan announces five-year, multiple-entry visas to American citizens

Ministry of Foreign Affairs advised Pakistani diplomatic missions in US to follow the new policy while issuing visas to American nationals.

10 Jun 2019 2:03 PM

while addressing the Maldivian Parliament, the Majlis, in a veiled attack on Pakistan, Modi said that state sponsorship of terrorism is the biggest threat the humanity is facing today as he urged the world leaders to unite for combating the menace. (Photo: ANI)

India, Maldives ink 6 pacts as PM Modi, Prez Solih hold talks

PM Modi's visit to Maldives is significant as its the only country in South Asia that he did not visit during his first term.

08 Jun 2019 4:38 PM

Maithripala Sirisena summoned an emergency meeting of his cabinet on Friday night to oppose the Parliamentary Select Committee (PSC) probing the April 21 attacks that killed 258 people and wounded nearly 500. (Photo: File)

Sri Lanka president Maithripala Sirisena vows to block Easter attacks probe: Report

A ministerial source told AFP Sirisena has refused to allow any police, military or intelligence personnel to testify before the committee.

08 Jun 2019 11:00 AM

Bajwa who spent Eid-ul-Fitr with troops along the Line of Control (LoC) said the best Eid for a soldier is to have pride for being on duty of defending the motherland even on such festive days away from the family. (Photo: File)

Voluntary cut in defence budget will not impact 'response potential': Pak Army chief

'The no pay raise decision is also only for the officers and not for the soldiers,' Bajwa said in a statement.

07 Jun 2019 1:36 PM

Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan said on Tuesday that he was very appreciative of the Pakistani military's 'unprecedented voluntary initiative of stringent cuts in their defence expenditures' especially in light of the country's poor financial situation. (Photo: File)

Pak military voluntarily cuts defence budget amid crisis, Imran Khan applauds move

Imran Khan said he was grateful for the move that came 'despite multiple security challenges' that Pakistan faces.

05 Jun 2019 12:48 PM

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