Pakistan

Remembering APS attack 2014 – and Pakistan's continued struggle against terrorism

The morning of December 16, 2014, is etched in Pakistan's history as one of the goriest and gloomiest. A terrorist attack on Army Public School (APS) in Peshawar butchered about 150 students and teachers.

Dec 16, 2024

After 'love jihad', 'land jihad' started in K'taka: BJP on Waqf row

The Karnataka BJP said on Friday that after 'land jihad', 'love jihad' has been started in the state as part of appeasement for the Muslims regarding the Waqf Board.

Dec 13, 2024

EAM Jaishankar assures TN CM to release Indian fishermen from Pakistan's custody

Union External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar has assured Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Thursday that his Ministry would continue to make all necessary efforts to secure the early release and repatriation of Indian fishermen detained by Pakistan.

Dec 12, 2024

Protest wins over power: PoJK drops controversial protest ban; key autonomy issues linger

The government of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoJK) repealed a controversial law prohibiting unauthorized public gatherings due to widespread protests.

Dec 11, 2024

'We play with passion and pride': Captain Durga Rao after India pulls out of Blind T20 World Cup

After India's withdrawal from the 4th T20 Blind Cricket World Cup due to government clearance issues, which is scheduled to take place in Pakistan from November 22 to December 3, 2024, captain Durga Rao Tompaki expressed the team's spirit, emphasising their passion, pride, and commitment to future opportunities.

Nov 20, 2024

ICC is all set to announce Champions Trophy 2025 schedule this week: Sources

With fewer than 100 days left until the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, scheduled to be hosted in Pakistan, the tournament's dates and fixtures remain unannounced, adding to the mounting uncertainty surrounding the event.

Nov 18, 2024

These seven major nations witness leadership changes since 2014; PM Modi still at helm

A total of seven major countries across the globe, including the US and UK, as well as the neighbouring nation of Pakistan have witnessed several leadership changes since 2014 -- the year Prime Minister Narendra Modi came to power.

Nov 7, 2024

India and Pakistan extend validity of agreement on Sri Kartarpur Sahib Corridor

India and Pakistan on Tuesday decided, through diplomatic channels, to extend the validity of the agreement on Sri Kartarpur Sahib Corridor for a further period of five years.

Oct 23, 2024

Bangladesh Islamist leader's plan of implementing Sharia spells trouble for region

Fearing Bangladesh could well be the next Pakistan in the making in India's troubled neighbourhood, several scholars and experts on Wednesday severely condemned the recent statements given by Shafiqur Rahman, the radical leader who currently heads Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami (BJI), in which he has openly backed implementation of Sharia law in the country.

Aug 22, 2024

"They are blushing, couple goals": Jasprit Bumrah's post-match interview with wife-anchor Sanjana leaves internet gushing

Jasprit Bumrah chatted with presenter Sanjana Ganesan, who is his wife, on Sunday following India's thrilling win against Pakistan at the T20 World Cup in New York.

Jun 10, 2024

T20 World Cup: Disappointing, says Pakistan coach Kirsten after India win

After a six-run defeat to India left Pakistan on the brink of early elimination in the Men's T20 World Cup, head coach Gary Kirsten said it is "disappointing not to get across the line" and now it's up to the players to decide how they should perform well in their remaining two Group A fixtures.

Jun 10, 2024

"Replace Sharmin after first season thrash; why again?": Netizens unhappy as Sanjay Leela Bhansali confirms Heeramandi 2

Confirming season 2, Sanjay said, "In Heeramandi 2, the women now come from Lahore to the film world. They leave Lahore after the Partition and most of them settle in the Mumbai film industry or Kolkata film industry. So that journey in the bazaar remains the same. They still have to dance and sing, but this time for the producers and not for the nawabs. So that's the second season we are planning.."

Jun 5, 2024

"Aditi is school girl": SLB's niece Sharmin Segal mocks Aditi Rao Hydari for her punctuality, calls it "vile"

Heeramandi also features Manisha Koirala, Sonakshi Sinha, Richa Chadha, Fardeen Khan, Taha Shah Badussha, Shekhar Suman, and Adhyayan Suman. The series, through the stories of courtesans and their patrons, delves deep into the cultural reality of Heeramandi.

May 29, 2024

"Received lot of love from Pakistan": Sanjay Leela Bhansali on Pakistan's reception of Heeramandi [details]

In the interview, when Bhansali was asked about the setting of the series, he said, "It's a piece that somehow brings us all together when all India was one, it was undivided." In an earlier interview, SLB said that he wanted to cast Pakistani actors such as Mahira Khan, Fawad Khan and Imran Abbas.

May 4, 2024

"Sakal Ban was impromptu, took less time": Heeramandi choreographer Vijayshree Chaudhary [Exclusive]

In an exclusive interview with International Business Times, India, the effervescent choreographer spoke about her working with Sanjay Leela Bhansali, her journey while filming Heeramandi, celebs she would love to choreograph and more. Vijayshree Chaudhary is a disciple of Pt. Birju Maharaj.

May 3, 2024

Pakistan court suspends Imran Khan's sentence in Toshakhana case

In a major positive development for former Pakistan Premier Imran Khan and his wife, the Islamabad High Court (IHC) has suspended the 14-year sentence of the former Prime Minister and his wife Bushra Bibi in the Toshakhana case.

Apr 1, 2024

'Country has no locus standi to comment on our internal matters': India on Pakistan raising Kashmir issue at UN council

Responding to Pakistan's allegations about Jammu and Kashmir at the UN Human Rights Council, India, exercising its right to reply, said that Islamabad has no locus standi to comment on our internal matters.

Feb 29, 2024

Pakistan headed towards an inevitable debt default, warns think tank [details]

The quantum of debt Pakistan requires is growing faster than the net output of the economy (GDP). This means that the economy's ability to grow or increase output is constrained. This is unsustainable, Tabadlab, an Islamabad think tank said in a report.

Feb 18, 2024

'Served holy water instead of alcohol': PAK singer Rahat Fateh Ali khan hits his disciple with slippers; issues clarification

A Twitter user named Ghulam Abbas Shah shared the clip on X, and wrote, "Famous singer Rahat Fateh Ali Khan beating his servant for bottle of Alcohol.."

Jan 28, 2024

Shocking! Shoaib Malik CHEATED on Sania Mirza, involved with Sana for 3 years [Details]

A podcast on the news channel Samaa TV claimed that Malik and Sana had been having an affair and intimate relations since last three years despite being married. The podcast added that Sana had been divorced merely for three months from her former husband Umair Jaswal when she tied the knot with Malik.

Jan 27, 2024