Pakistan

World Bank pauses dam arbitration to protect Indus Waters Treaty

The pause also means that World Bank is holding off on appointing the chairman for the Court of Arbitration or the neutral expert.

Dec 13, 2016

Why is India not allowing in-flight Wi-Fi when Pakistan, China and others allow?

The US Federal Aviation Administration and other regulatory bodies have certified in-flight Wi-Fi as safe.

Dec 12, 2016

Global Terrorism Index: India ranks 7th among countries most hit by terror attacks

The country most affected by terrorism last year was Iraq, followed by Afghanistan and Nigeria.

Dec 9, 2016

Pakistan plane disaster: Here's why the PIA passenger aircraft crashed

All the passengers, including pop singer-turned-Islamic preacher Junaid Jamshed, were killed in the incident.

Dec 9, 2016

Nigeria gets delivery of 4 Super Mushshak trainer aircraft from Pakistan

Nigeria initially wanted to acquire Embraer A-29 Super Tucano light attack aircraft from Brazil but the deal was blocked by the US.

Dec 8, 2016

Terror screws tighten on Pakistan: US Congressman Ted Poe threatens to halt aid until Haqqani Network is prosecuted

Poe has said Pakistan "does not deserve a single dollar of American taxpayer money" if it does nothing to dismantle the Haqqani Network.

Dec 6, 2016

British report wants migrants to take an oath of integration before they get citizenship

Casey Review says many institutions have ignored regressive, divisive and harmful cultural and religious practices for fear of being branded racist.

Dec 5, 2016

Russia reassures India on Pakistan, says its relations with Islamabad won't be at the cost of New Delhi

India has made known its displeasure over Russian overtures to Pakistan in defence sector.

Dec 5, 2016

Pakistan: 11 dead, 45 injured in fire at Karachi's Regent Plaza Hotel

The fire broke out in the kitchen that is located on the ground floor of the four-star hotel at the city's Shahrah-i-Faisal area.

Dec 5, 2016

Read the full text of PM Modi's address at the inauguration of the Heart of Asia conference

Modi assured Afghanistan of all help it would need from India and other countries, and also brought up the issue of terrorism.

Dec 4, 2016

Heart of Asia Conference 2016: Here is what India will look to gain by isolating Pakistan on terrorism

India will look to leverage the welfare of Afghanistan to gain some support from world powers to force Pakistan to dismantle its terror setup.

Dec 3, 2016

Demonetisation causes diplomatic war between India and Pakistan

The mission in India states that the bank in which their salaries are deposited -- in dollars – has brought in new conditions.

Dec 3, 2016

Real reason why India is building 14 strategic rail lines

Strategic rail lines help in movement of troops, tanks and necessary supplies to border areas that are normally cut off from the rest of the country.

Dec 1, 2016

Pakistan is a 'fantastic country of fantastic people: Donald Trump

In 2012, Trump stated that 'Pakistan is not our friend'. Has his stance changed after a phone call with Nawaz Sharif on November 30?

Dec 1, 2016

Russia denies reports of secret talks on CPEC; did Pak media jump the gun?

Russia has clarified that it is not joining the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor that has left New Delhi "irked."

Nov 30, 2016

Evening wrap: J&K terror attack in Nagrota, Sonia Gandhi in hospital, Radhika Apte to play nude MMS victim, and more

Read about the Lok Sabha passing the income tax amendment bill, and scientists saying aliens are already on Earth.

Nov 29, 2016

Evening wrap: Bharat Bandh details, Indo-Pak talks, Victoria's Secret models sizzle, and more

Read about I-T Department seizing Rs 40 crore from Delhi bank, and reindeer to deliver Dominos pizzas in Japan.

Nov 28, 2016

Pakistan wants talks with India, but why does it want New Delhi to propose the dialogue?

The talks could take place next week, when Pakistan's Foreign Affairs Advisor Sartaj Aziz visits India for the Heart of Asia conference.

Nov 28, 2016

Pakistan may procure 250 JF-17 fighters; is Azerbaijan interested in the aircraft?

Azerbaijan and Pakistan signed a bilateral defence cooperation agreement earlier this month.

Nov 28, 2016

India defies pro-Pakistan groups, gives Afghanistan fourth Mi-25 gunship; ready to setup spares and repair centre

With the fourth Mi-24 helicopter arriving in Kabul, India completes its commitment to deliver four such gunships.

Nov 28, 2016