Pakistan

Twin explosions rock Pakistan: Over 57 dead on Prophet Muhammad's birthday, no terror group has claimed responsibility so far [details]

Not only has no terror group come forward to claim responsibility for the suicide blasts, but armed group Tehreek-e-Taliban denied being behind them

3 days ago

PAK, China dealt a dirty hand to Myanmar; gave "unfit" fighter jets

The Myanmar military junta has sought intervention from Beijing, with the Myanmar Chinese envoy delivering a message from the Chinese Communist Party's leadership to Gen Min Aung Hlaing.

Sep 1, 2023

"Kala namak, bhayanak, maid": Pakistani actor's racist remark against Priyanka Chopra leaves fans furious [Watch]

In the clip, Nadir Ali asked Moammar who is 'bhayanak' in the industry in Pakistan, to which the actor said that no one is there as such. Nadir further probed him, "India me bhi aapne dekha hai? (Have you anyone like that in India)"

Aug 25, 2023

"Zindagi Gulzar Hai": Fawad Khan, Mahira Khan, Sanam Saeed reunite for Netflix's first PAK-themed original

The show will be shot in Pakistan, UK and Italy among other places. Jo Bachay Hain Sang Samait Lo will be released on Netflix in Italy, the UK and Pakistan.

Aug 24, 2023

Imran Khan handed 3-year jail term in Toshakhana case by Islamabad High Court

In a major development, the Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Saturday issued its verdict in the Toshakhana case against former Prime Minister Imran Khan, sentencing him to at least three-years imprisonment and imposing a fine of 100,000 PKR.

Aug 5, 2023

'Akhand Bharat' map in new parliament beyond Pakistan's capability to understand: Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday brushed aside the controversy over the purported 'Akhand Bharat' map in the new Parliament building, saying that it's not a political issue and Pakistan does not have the capability to understand it.

Jun 8, 2023

PAK using ISI, propaganda units & terror networks to disrupt G20 meeting in Kashmir: Intelligence report

A report by the intelligence agencies has revealed that Pakistan-based terrorist outfits, ISI, and their agents in India have been pressed into action to defame the country on international platforms and disrupt the G20 meeting in Jammu and Kashmir.

May 22, 2023

Pak's vicious campaign fizzles out, Srinagar G20 summit to witness highest participation [details]

Pakistani government along with a number of Pakistani handles under fake names have been busy promoting anti-G20 propaganda against India. Some anti-India groups across the world are also busy disrupting the summit.

May 22, 2023

Islamabad High Court grants two-week bail to Imran Khan

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Friday granted protective bail to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan in Al-Qadir Trust case, hours after he warned of countrywide unrest if he was re-arrested in any other case, local media reported.

May 12, 2023

PAK Supreme Court terms Imran's arrest as illegal; orders immediate release [details]

The Supreme Court of Pakistan on Thursday termed former Prime Minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khans arrest in the Al-Qadir Trust case as illegal, media reports said.

May 11, 2023

12 killed in earthquake in Afghanistan, tremors felt in Delhi, Dehradun

A powerful 6.5-magnitude quake that struck the Afghanistan and Pakistan jolted even parts of north India with tremors

Mar 22, 2023

Is India a 'friend'? Pakistan Foreign Minister Bilawal chokes on the word

Is India a "friend" for Pakistan? Pakistan Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari choked on the word "friend" while trying to refer to India and with the word stuck in his craw twice, he finally settled on "our neighbouring countries".

Mar 11, 2023

Imran Khan's arrest likely today; non-bailable warrant issued [details]

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Chairman Imran Khan is likely to be arrested in Toshakhana case on Sunday as the Islamabad police reached Lahore with the deposed premier's arrest warrant, local media reported.

Mar 5, 2023

Pakistan unhappy as IMF 'shifts goalposts'

The Pakistan government has been trying to put on a brave face in its struggle to unlock critical funding from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), but finds it increasingly difficult to convince the Fund to release a loan instalment.

Mar 1, 2023

No way to run a country; PAK has gone to IMF for bailouts 23 times in 75 years

Pakistan keeps going to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) again and again. A whopping number of 23 programmes clearly suggests that Pakistan is addicted to the Fund's tough love.

Feb 26, 2023

Salaries cut, restriction on trips, meals as PAK PM announces austerity measures [read now]

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday unveiled a host of austerity measures to save Rs 200 billion - aimed to keep the country afloat as the nation buckles up to meet the International Monetary Fund's (IMF) conditions, media reports said.

Feb 23, 2023

Apocalypse that Pakistan's default may cause; assessment of impending situation

If the situation does not improve, the state of Pakistan might collapse, especially due to social tension and closure of many of its industrial establishments aggravating already a grave unemployment situation.

Feb 21, 2023

Leadership failures drive Shehbaz's India move

Shehbaz Sharif, on the backfoot for long because of his elder brother's love-hate relationship with the Generals, wants to retrieve the lost glory of his political career.

Jan 20, 2023

Could have used harsher words to describe Pakistan: Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar who has often described Pakistan as the "epicentre of terrorism", has said that considering the neighbouring country's role in promoting cross-border terrorism, he could have used "much harsher words than epicentre" for it.

Jan 3, 2023

PAK's forex reserves fall to critically low level; seems $3 billion cash injection from Saudi [details]

Pakistan has requested Saudi Arabia to urgently provide $3 billion in cash after its foreign exchange reserves fell to a critically low level, as the new army chief was also expected to play a role in bagging the bailout during his upcoming maiden visit to the kingdom.

Dec 8, 2022