Pakistan

Polio cases in Pakistan rise to 94 this year

So far, 68 cases have been reported from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, 14 from Sindh, seven from Balochistan and five from Punjab.

Dec 6, 2019

Infiltration attempts in J&K on rise post Article 370, terror incidents decline: Home Ministry

Union Minister of State for Home Affairs G Kishan Reddy said in Lok Sabha that there have been 88 incidents of terrorist violence after the abrogation of Article 370.

Dec 3, 2019

7 Pakistan-based terrorists enter India via Nepal; holed up in Uttar Pradesh

These terrorists are making attempts to enter Jammu and Kashmir and also trying to get in touch with their local contact in the Valley.

Nov 24, 2019

Pakistan again violates LoC ceasefire in Rajouri

Pakistan troops "initiated unprovoked ceasefire violation" at around 11.30 a.m. in Sunderbani sector of Rajouri.

Nov 23, 2019

This Pakistani bride wore jewellery made of tomatoes instead of gold. Internet dies laughing

A Pakistan-based journalist has shared a clip of the bride's interview with a news channel which went viral in no time.

Nov 20, 2019

Imran Khan says Nawaz Shariff's health more important than politics

The government had no issues if the Sharif family opted to approach the court instead of furnishing an indemnity bond for the removal of the former premier's name from the ECL.

Nov 16, 2019

Kashmiris trained in Pakistan to fight against Indian Army, Pervez Musharraf admits [Video]

Pakistan former president Gen Pervez Musharraf can be seen calling terrorists like Osama bin Laden and Jalaluddin Haqqani "Pakistani heroes" in an unverified video clip.

Nov 14, 2019

Kartarpur corridor: 500 Indian pilgrims enter Pakistan as PM Modi flags off first 'jatha'

PM Modi flagged off the first batch of over 500 Indian pilgrims that traveled to Gurdwara Darbar Sahib through the Kartarpur Corridor which is being thrown open on the occasion of 550th birth anniversary of Sikhism founder Guru Nanak Dev.

Nov 9, 2019

A Pakistani cricketer who possesses assets worth 170 million to be investigated; find out who

The tax authorities have issued a show-cause notice to this player while he has denied any wrongdoing.

Nov 8, 2019

Pakistan's U-turn: Pilgrims to pay $20 fee on opening day of Kartarpur corridor

On November 1, Imran Khan had said that Sikhs coming to Kartarpur from India need not carry passports but just need a valid ID card and that no fee will be charged on the day of the inauguration of the corridor to the Kartarpur gurdwara.

Nov 8, 2019

Citizenship status of author Aatish Taseer revoked; Opposition slams move

The author reacted saying that he was being punished for criticising PM Modi's government in his article titled, 'India's Divider in Chief' for Time Magazine, published ahead of the 2019 Lok Sabha elections.

Nov 8, 2019

Indian soldiers leak border inputs to Pakistan, 1 arrested another freed

The arrested soldier has been identified as Vichitra Behra, who hails from Odisha. He was arrested under Section 3 (spying) of the Official Secrets Act on Wednesday.

Nov 7, 2019

Passport must for Indian pilgrims to visit Kartarpur says Pakistan Army

Major General Asif Ghafoor said, "As we have a security link, the entry would be a legal one under a permit on a passport-based identity. There will be no compromise on security or sovereignty."

Nov 7, 2019

J&K: Thousands of bunkers constructed for safety of residents near LoC

Several border areas are exposed to danger during ceasefire violations from the Pakistan side, affecting their day to day activities.

Nov 4, 2019

What is Azadi March? Over 1 lakh Pakistanis to join protest against Imran Khan govt on Oct 31

An "Azaadi March" led by JUI-F chief Fazlur Rehman, will be held on October 31 against the current government which is accused of widespread corruption and rigged elections.

Oct 30, 2019

Kate Middleton and Prince William face 'shocking' insult in Pakistan by six ministers

Reportedly, Kate Middleton and Prince William are currently on their official royal visit of Pakistan.

Oct 18, 2019

Fact check: Did Xi Jinping sport Indian attire while meeting Pakistan PM Imran Khan?

The picture was shared during the backdrop of his visit to India for an informal summit with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Chennai. During the meeting between Xi and PM Modi, Modi sported a similar look.

Oct 16, 2019

US urges Pakistan to prosecute Hafiz Saeed along with arrested LeT terrorists

The arrests came ahead of a meeting next week of the FATF, which will review progress made by Pakistan in controlling terror financing and money laundering.

Oct 14, 2019

FATF sword put Pakistan under 'biggest pressure': NSA Ajit Doval at anti-terror meet

Stressing on the need to fight terrorism, NSA Ajit Doval said that media has a very important role to play in the fight against terrorism.

Oct 14, 2019

Pakistan in a fix as FATF meets in Paris to scrutinise terror funding

In June, FATF had warned Pakistan of severe action for failing to do enough to check terror financing and had asked to comply with the requirements by October 2019.

Oct 13, 2019