Pakistan

UAE suspends visit visas for people from Pakistan, 11 other countries | Details inside

The United Arab Emirates temporarily suspended the issuance of new visas to visitors from Pakistan and 11 other countries until further notice reportedly due to the second wave of COVID. However, the suspension would not apply on already issued visas.

Nov 19, 2020

Accused of sexual assault, Lord Ahmed retires from House of Lords to escape due expulsion

In 2019, Lord Ahmed was accused of exploiting his position to "pursue sex" with Tahira Zaman, two years ago, who asked him for help".

Nov 18, 2020

'Futile anti-India propaganda exercise': India slams Pak for deliberate attempt to shift focus from internal failures

India has slammed a recent press conference by Pakistan's Foreign Ministry and the Establishment calling it, "Yet another futile anti-India propaganda exercise".

Nov 16, 2020

Internet services snapped in J&K's Kupwara amid LoC tension; PAK infiltration bid foiled

Internet services have been snapped in Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara after the Indian Army foiled an infiltration bid across the Line of Control in the Keran sector on Friday, November 13.

Nov 13, 2020

India demands justice after PAK updates list of terrorists involved in 26/11 attack | Details inside

Ahead of the 12th anniversary of the Mumbai attack, Pakistan issued a list of 1,210 most-wanted terrorists including some of those involved in the Mumbai terror attack.

Nov 13, 2020

UN watchdog says Pakistan doesn't deserve to be in UNHRC

In an unprecedented move, the UN Watch took a scathing dig at Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan for his intolerant views and Islamabad's inclusion in the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC).

Nov 8, 2020

PAK minor Christian girl kidnapped, converted, married to 44-yr-old Karachi man [Updated]

Human rights organisations worldwide demanded justice for a 13-year-old Christian girl forcibly abducted by a 44-year-old man in Karachi, Pakistan. She was converted to Islam and reportedly married to her abductor.

Nov 1, 2020

Pak zoom meeting hacked; Indians played songs on Lord Ram, Hanuman

Pakistan's live Zoom meeting was hacked with songs on Lord Ram and Hanuman. The meeting was to discuss the so-called '72 Years of Indian Occupation of Kashmir'. The hackers played pro-Hindu and nationalistic songs on the video conference

Oct 29, 2020

Pakistan decides to recall Ambassador from France. Problem: it doesn't have one

Pakistan's parliament passed a resolution urging the government to recall its envoy from Paris over the publication of images of the Prophet Mohammad in France, accusing President Emmanuel Macron of Islamophobia. But Pakistan does not have an ambassador posted in the French capital.

Oct 27, 2020

Breaking: Five killed, 50 injured after major explosion near madrassa in Pakistan's Peshawar

A major explosion has reportedly rocked a colony in Pakistan's Peshawar. Local reports say at least five people have died in the blast near a madrassa in Dir Colony of Peshawar.

Oct 27, 2020

Pakistan quadcopter shot down by Indian Army along LoC in J&K's Keran sector

The Pakistani quadcopter made by Chinese company DJI Mavic 2 Pro model was shot down while it was flying over Indian territory.

Oct 24, 2020

Fact-check: No, Indian tricolour was not waved during PAK's Karachi rally against Imran Khan govt

In the backdrop of Pakistan witnessing massive rallies and protests led by the opposition against Prime Minister Imran Khan, an image emerged on social media leaving people of both countries astonished. Scroll down to know the truth.

Oct 21, 2020

Three killed, 15 injured after massive explosion in Karachi's Maskan Chowrangi area

At least three people were killed and 15 others injured in a massive explosion in the upper portion of a multi-storey building located at Maskan Chowrangi in Karachi's Gulshan-e-Iqbal

Oct 21, 2020

TikTok gets a breather in Pakistan: PTA to lift ban after Chinese App vows to 'moderate' content

Pakistan has decided to lift a ban on popular social media app TikTok after the company vowed to block all accounts involved in spreading "obscenity and immorality", the country's telecom authority said in a tweet on Monday.

Oct 19, 2020

'Fallen soldier deserves honour': Indian Army restores damaged grave of Pakistani officer in J&K's Kupwara

The Srinagar-based Chinar Corps restored the old and damaged grave of a Pakistani officer who was killed in action in 1972 close to the LoC, saying a fallen soldier deserves respect and honour in death.

Oct 16, 2020

Pakistan bans Chinese App TikTok for 'immoral, indecent content'

Pakistan banned Chinese social media App TikTok for promoting immoral, objectionable content following the administration's failure to comply by Pakistan Telecommunication Authority's (PTA) suggestions to remove inappropriate content.

Oct 9, 2020

'PAK muzzling voice of people': Thousands hit streets of PoK Gilgit Baltistan, demand release of political prisoners

Massive protests broke out in Gilgit-Baltistan area in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) against the atrocities by Pakistan Army and government. The protestors have demanded the release of political prisoners.

Oct 9, 2020

Pakistan books Prime Minister of PoK in sedition case; let that sink in

This is the first time ever a Kashmiri leader has been booked in a treason case in Pakistan.

Oct 7, 2020

Long live mother India, says Pakistani couple blessed with first child after treatment

Naresh Chawla and Arsh Chawla, Sindh province residents who underwent several treatments for years in Pakistan, were finally blessed with a baby boy in India. The couple returned to Pakistan with their newborn hailing India.

Oct 1, 2020

PAK cleric sexually abused 13-year-old boy, locked him up for 3 days; FIR lodged

There are many unregistered religious schools in Pakistan, typically started by some local cleric in a poor neighbourhood, attracting students with a promise of a meal and free lodging, but without any central body of clerics to govern them.

Sep 29, 2020