Pakistan

PAK violated ceasefire agreement six times after pact; highest in 2020 [details]

Till June this year, a total of 664 ceasefire violations were done by Pakistan. In the last four-and-a-half years, the year 2020 has seen the highest ceasefire violations.

Aug 4, 2021

Renwoned mountaineer Ali Sadpara's son discovers father's body on K2 [details inside]

Late Ali Sadpara, a prominent mountaineer who went missing with two others on their winter summit attempt on the mighty K2, was discovered dead by his son Sajid Ali Sadpara.

Jul 30, 2021

Taliban inches closer to Kabul: Afghan Army Chief postpones official visit to India [details]

It is to be noted that General MM Naravane, Ahmadzai's Indian equivalent, was set to meet with him, as well as National Security Adviser Ajit Doval including other top security brass.

Jul 26, 2021

Sania Mirza, husband Shoaib granted Golden Visa by UAE govt

Sania Mirza, an Indian tennis star, and her husband, Pakistan cricketer Shoaib Malik, have been granted a 10-year UAE Golden Visa. The UAE government introduced the Golden Visa in 2019 as a new mechanism for long-term residency visas.

Jul 20, 2021

Afghan Ambassador to Pakistan recalled after his daughter's abduction in Islamabad

Afghanistan on Sunday called back its ambassador and senior diplomats from Pakistan after the brief "kidnapping" of the Afghan envoy's daughter in Islamabad.

Jul 19, 2021

Kalim Bahadur, RIP: End of an era of Pakistan specialists in India

With the passing away of Prof Kalim Bahadur, an era seems to have come to an end, writes Amitabh Mattoo. His tribute is being republished on the occasion of the first death anniversary of Prof Bahadur on July 20.

Jul 18, 2021

Caste, ethnic divide prevails over emotive issues in PoJK elections [details]

Instead of giving importance to emotional issues, the first choice of a majority of voters in PoJK is candidates of their own 'Biradari'.

Jul 18, 2021

Daughter of Afghan envoy to Pakistan abducted and tortured, alleges Afghanistan

The medical report of Silsila Alikhil also indicates torture with multiple injuries including swelling in the wrist joints, bleeding from the nose and ankle area.

Jul 17, 2021

T20 World Cup match between India and Pakistan in UAE to set rivals on fire

In the United Arab Emirates, India and Pakistan will meet once again. In October-November, the two teams will compete in the T20 World Cup.

Jul 17, 2021

Governments across the globe demanding Twitter to remove content of reporters, news outlets

From July 1 to December 31, it received over 14,500 requests for information worldwide, with 30 percent of those requests resulting in the production of part or all of the requested information

Jul 15, 2021

Six Chinese killed in a blast in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province; Beijing demands probe

Chinese authorities referred to the cause of the explosion as an "attack" and called for a full investigation by Pakistani law enforcement authorities

Jul 14, 2021

Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) inflicts heavy casualty upon Pakistani Army; kills 11 soldiers [details]

TTP is responsible for a series of terrorist operations in Pakistan, including a recent bombing near the Serena Hotel in Quetta, where the Chinese envoy to Pakistan was staying.

Jul 13, 2021

UN chief expresses his sympathies to Dilip Kumar's family

The death of Bollywood icon Dilip Kumar, who had a global following, has been mourned by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. Kumar, who was born in pre-independence Peshawar, Pakistan, featured in over 60 films and also produced films over his 54-year career.

Jul 8, 2021

Sexist, chauvinistic, violation of constitutional rights — PAK's flawed educational system

As reports of SNC books including religious content in non-religious books of those studying in class 1-5 have come to light, the plight of minorities in primary school has come to the fore.

Jul 4, 2021

Pakistan's Interior Minister admits country hosting Taliban families, providing fighters medical treatment

Pakistan has for long completely rejected assertions of having Taliban footprints on its soil. However, incumbent Interior Minister Sheikh Rasheed Ahmed has admitted that Islamabad not only hosts families of the Taliban, but it also is aware of fighters getting medical treatment in the country.

Jun 29, 2021

Pakistan remains in FATF grey list, hit by $38B loss; under "increased monitoring" [details]

Albania, Barbados, Botswana, Cambodia, Cayman Islands, Ghana, Jamaica, Mauritius, Morocco, Myanmar, Nicaragua, Pakistan, Panama, Uganda, and Zimbabwe have had their progress reviewed by the FATF since February 2021.

Jun 27, 2021

North-Kashmir residents heave a sigh of relief after killing of dreaded terrorist [Details]

Three terrorists including LeT commander Mudasir Pandit were killed in a fierce encounter in Sopore

Jun 22, 2021

Getting basic amenities is still a distant dream for PoJK residents [Details]

Tales of two regions: J&K witnessing unprecedented developmental activities, PoJK remains vastly under-developed, ignored.

Jun 19, 2021

Six Filipino workers accuse Pakistani diplomats in Geneva of human rights abuse

Employees have petitioned Switzerland's Justice Minister Karin Keller-Sutter and Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis through SIT.

Jun 12, 2021

US withdrawal from Afghanistan may increase terrorist activities in Kashmir, here's why

Sponsoring terrorism is a part of Pakistan's foreign policy and it encourages 'Jihadist' outfits who feel 'victorious' after the withdrawal of US troops

Jun 11, 2021