Pakistan

United Nations declares Jaish-e-Mohammad chief Masood Azhar as a global terrorist

Pakistan eyes Jaish chief Masood Azhar's assets, imposes ban on overseas travel

Pakistani government issued an order to freeze the assets and impose a travel ban on Jaish-e-Mohammed chief Masood Azhar after the United Nations declared him a global terrorist.

May 3, 2019

To combat terrorism, Pakistan plans to bring 30,000 madrasas under govt control

Major General Asif Ghafoor said all madrasas in Pakistan will be brought under the Ministry of Education so that contemporary subjects can be taught.

Apr 30, 2019

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Baloch militia claims it shot dead 14 people with Pakistan Navy, Coast guard IDs

It's not clear which militant group carried out the ambush. Both insurgent groups and Islamic militants are active in strife torn Balochistan.

Apr 18, 2019

Ahead of India's general elections, Pakistan takes media and foreign diplomats to Balakot

The permission to visit Balakot at Khyber Pakhtunkhwa state was granted to the international media along with defence personnel of various countries 43 days after the IAF retaliated for the Pulwama terror attack.

Apr 11, 2019

Imran Khan backs PM Modi, says greater chance of peace talks between India-Pakistan if BJP wins

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan said that if the next Indian government were led by the Congress party, it might be too scared to seek a settlement with Pakistan over Kashmir issue.

Apr 10, 2019

Pakistan released 100 Indian fishermen as 'goodwill gesture'

The Indian fishermen crossed over to India on the basis of 'emergency travel certificate' issued by the Indian High Commission in Islamabad.

Apr 9, 2019

India rejects Pakistan's allegation of planning attack, vows counter-terror actions

Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said that India rejected the irresponsible and preposterous statement by the Foreign Minister of Pakistan with a clear objective of whipping up war hysteria in the region.

Apr 8, 2019

We will not accept repealing of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir: Pakistan

The abrogation of Article 370 of the Indian constitution is a violation of UN resolutions, claims Pakistan.

Apr 7, 2019

BJP trying to win election through war hysteria, false F-16 claims: Pak PM Imran Khan

US-based Foreign Policy magazine had earlier said all of Pakistan's F-16 combat jets had been accounted for, contradicting an Indian Air Force assessment that it had shot down one of the jets.

Apr 6, 2019

Pakistan to release 360 Indian prisoners this month as 'goodwill gesture'

Pakistan will release 360 Indian prisoners this month, the foreign office said on Friday, as the nuclear-armed neighbours scale back from a confrontation that prompted world powers to urge restraint.

Apr 6, 2019

Alia Bhatt's mother Soni Razdan faces heat after she says she will be happier in Pakistan

Soni Razdan said that she feels sometimes that she should go to Pakistan and she will be happier there as the food there is good.

Apr 2, 2019

Here's all you need to know about IAF's game-changing Chinook helicopters [VIDEO]

India had to shell out close to 1.5 billion dollars for 15 of the Chinook choppers which would be also used for deploying troops and machinery at high altitude locations with India and Pakistan.

Mar 25, 2019

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Abduction of 2 Hindu girls triggers Twitter spat between Sushma Swaraj and Pakistani minister

It has been reported that Hindu girls Raveena (13) and Reena (15) from Pakistan's Sindh province were forcefully converted to Islam and married off to Muslim men on the eve of Holi on March 23.

Mar 25, 2019

Is Hasan Minhaj a threat to India? Did he show the country in poor light?

Hasan Minhaj has been discussed a lot in the past few weeks and has been branded as someone who has shown the country in poor light. But has he?

Mar 24, 2019

Pak activist says IAF airstrike killed terrorists at Balakot, army shifted 200 bodies

A United States-based activist from Gilgit has reportedly claimed that after the IAF air strikes, bodies of more than 200 militants were shifted to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa from Balakot sector of Pakistan.

Mar 13, 2019

Pakistan writes to FATF, requests removal of India from review body

Last few months have witnessed Pakistan leaving no stone unturned to avoid being added to a list of countries deemed non-compliant with anti-money laundering and terrorist financing.

Mar 10, 2019

Pakistani drone shot down by Border Security Force in Rajasthan; 4th intrusion attempt in 11 days

Security agencies also arrested a suspected spy, identified as Fataan Khan, a resident of Rajasthan's Jaisalmer district.

Mar 10, 2019

Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Raveesh Kumar

India replies to Pak claim of 'Naya Pakistan with Nayi Soch'; demands action instead

India responds back to Pakistan's claim of "Naya Pakistan with Nayi Soch" with a strong message, saying they should show credible actions instead of words to end cross-border terrorism.

Mar 9, 2019

Pakistan to upgrade group of banned outfits to 'high risk' category

These decisions were taken at a meeting of the general council on FATF led by Finance Secretary Arif Ahmed Khan as part of a series of meetings to comply with the watchdog's obligations.