Pakistan

Pakistan cashing in on Qatar blockade as new trade routes thrive

The state-run conglomerate Milaha said the first vessel will arrive at the newly-inaugurated Hamad Port outside the Qatari capital on September 11.

Sep 6, 2017

Deadly floods around the world amid Hurricane Harveys devastation in US

Texas is not the only place hit by deadly flooding after Hurricane Harveys brutal beatdown. Countries in South Asia, including Nepal, India and Bangladesh, as well as Nigeria and Sierra Leone in Africa were victims of historic flooding after heavy rains lashed the regions during the monsoon season, killing as many as 1,200 in South Asia and leaving many displaced in Africa.

Sep 2, 2017

China abandons BRICS expansion: What other platforms will it explore to increase influence?

The core members raised an alarm when China announced the expansion plan.

Aug 31, 2017

Sharjeel Khan, PSL 2017, corruption, PSL scandal, spot-fixing

Pakistan cricketer Sharjeel Khan banned from cricket for 5 years

Sharjeel was found guilty of five major charges of breaches of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB's) anti-corruption code.

Aug 30, 2017

Abdul Basit: Pakistan should end apologetic stance on Kashmir and revive issue on global platforms

The former ambassador felt India, though wanted to start a dialogue with Pakistan, was not ready to talk about Kashmir.

Aug 29, 2017

BSF chief's open challenge: Walk into any post, anytime and check quality of food

Border Security Force Director General KK Sharma blames ISI for using the jawan's video to demoralise troops.

Aug 28, 2017

Pakistan is using India as 'excuse' to support terrorism, says US

Anton's comments came soon after US President Donald Trump had laid out his policy for Afghanistan and the South Asian region. While seeking involvement from India, Trump criticised Pakistan for supporting terrorist activities.

Aug 23, 2017

Donald Trump's Afghanistan strategy: US has no other option but to stay in war-ravaged country

The Afghanistan issue is so complicated and involves so many stakeholders today that for the US, military strategy is the best possible option to put to use.

Aug 22, 2017

Partition 1947 apparently banned in Pakistan and Twitterati can't stop slamming the nation for it

People have been slamming Pakistan saying it promotes terrorism but banned a movie like Partition 1947.

Aug 20, 2017

Whose pole will touch moon first? Now, Pakistan hoists national flag higher than India's Tricolour on its Independence Day

India hoisted a massive flag at the Attari border earlier this year and now the Pakistanis have come up with an even taller flag. What will this crossing the poles of nationalism bring?

Aug 14, 2017

At least 15 killed in bomb blast in Pakistani city of Quetta

A bomb exploded near a crowded market in the Pakistani city of Quetta on Saturday, killing at least 15 people, officials said, the latest attack to hit the restive southwestern province of Baluchistan.

Aug 13, 2017

India, US conspiring to sabotage Indus Waters Treaty, says Pak Foreign Minister

Stating that India was also supporting the conspiracies hatched by Afghanistan against Pakistan, the new Pak Foreign Minister further said that India did not respond to their 'peace initiatives'.

Aug 7, 2017

As Pakistan's civilian govt falters, opportunist wolves like Musharraf are active again

Pervez Musharraf has been impressed by Nawaz Sharif's ouster and he has openly questioned in favour of military rule. But he should remember that it is democracy which gave his rival Sharif opportunities to return while he remains forgotten.

Aug 3, 2017

Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf not safe for women, says MNA Ayesha Gulalai

Ayesha Gulalai, a Member of National Assembly from Federally Administered Tribal Areas, was once an ardent and vocal supporter of Imran Khan and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf.

Aug 2, 2017

Nawaz Sharif's brother Shehbaz likely to be next Pakistan PM; all you need to know

Shehbaz Sharif, the chief minister of Punjab in Pakistan, is known to be a strict disciplinarian and powerful administrator.

Jul 29, 2017

Panama Papers verdict: Nawaz Sharif disqualified by SC, steps down as Pakistan PM

A report submitted by a six-member joint investigation team on July 10 had stated that Sharif's family was guilty of perjury, tampering documents and concealing sources of income.

Jul 28, 2017

CCTV footage shows moment suicide bomber hit Lahore, Pakistan

CCTV footage shows the moment a suicide bomber killed 26 people and injured 54 others in Lahore, Pakistan, on July 24.

Jul 25, 2017

Lahore Blast: At least 26, including 8 policemen, dead in explosion near Arfa Karim IT Tower

At least 26 people, including eight policemen, were killed and over 50 others were injured in a suicide blast near Arfa Karim IT Tower on Ferozepur Road in Lahore.

Jul 24, 2017

Pakistan PM line of succession put in place after Fontgate threatens Nawaz Sharif

If Panamagate and Fontgate do manage to bring down Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, his successor is already chosen. Read to find out who it is.

Jul 22, 2017

Young Hindu girl in Pakistan 'kidnapped', forcibly converted; is it just the tip of the iceberg?

Every year, the Tharparkar and Umerkot districts of Pakistan witness more than 100 conversions on an average.

Jul 17, 2017

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