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Missing Jalandhar man detained by Pakistan Rangers, family appeals to govt to bring him back

December 25, 2025 6:05 pm

Sharandeep Singh's father said he had previously struggled with depression and drug addiction after a wrestling injury and may have crossed the border under the influence of drugs.

Conflict in Bangladesh is between those wanting to move forward and those wanting to move backward, says Taslima Nasrin

December 24, 2025 10:50 pm

The country has long been burning in the fire of discontent, but this is not because of the conflict between the Awami League and the BNP, not because of the conflict between Hasina and Yunus.

Families of 200 fishermen from Gujarat, Diu and Maharashtra meet Jaishankar, seek their release from prison in Pakistan

December 23, 2025 3:54 pm

The delegation consisted of some leading activists working for the fishermen community such as Jatin Desai, Jivan Jungi and Chhagan Bamania, apart from three women from the fishermen families.

Heavy police deployment in Rawalpindi after Imran Khan calls for protests against 17-yr jail term

December 21, 2025 11:36 pm

Khan, 73, and his wife Bushra Bibi were sentenced to 17 years each in jail by a court on Saturday in the Toshakhana 2 corruption case.

Asim Munir meets Libya’s Field Marshal: Why different Pakistani regimes have wooed African country over the years

December 23, 2025 1:03 pm

Pakistani Field Marshal Asim Munir recently visited Tripoli. Despite the Muslim nations’ geographical distance, Pakistan and Libya once sought to develop close ties, with some common strategic goals.

From International Border to LoC, sweep begins to check infiltration from Pakistan

December 20, 2025 10:22 pm

The areas where searches are going on include Pansar, Maniyari, Paharpur, Tappan, Mareed, Tarnah nallah, Bain nallah, Kishanpur Kandi, Rukh-e-Sarkar, Chak Chabbey and Dolka Samyal.

Toshakhana corruption case: Ex-Pak PM Imran Khan, wife Bushra Bibi sentenced to 17 years in prison

December 20, 2025 12:09 pm

Khan has also been implicated in dozens of cases since his government was toppled through a no-confidence vote in April 2022.

‘Mystery’ in the air? Himachal Police probe case of the appearing ‘Pak’ balloons

December 16, 2025 8:46 pm

Calls have been placed to neighbouring states that have seen similar seizures, to IAF to rule out “spying” bids, to villagers to watch out for “outsiders”, and to units to track manufacturing

At least 2 killed in attack on polio vaccination team in Pakistan

December 16, 2025 7:20 pm

The assailants opened fire at polio eradication drive workers in the Tangi area of Salarzai tehsil of Bajaur district bordering Afghanistan.

Exclusive: In NIA’s Pahalgam chargesheet, 2 Android phones are crucial link to Pak hand

December 16, 2025 11:22 am

The chargesheet was filed before the Special NIA Court in Jammu on Monday.

PAKISTAN PHOTOS

In pictures | Thousands defy lockdown in Pakistan, demand Imran Khan’s release

November 25, 2024 10:59 pm

Protesters also reported injuries, alleging the use of expired tear gas shells and rubber bullets by security forces.

In Pics | Pakistan seals capital Islamabad ahead of PTI protest

November 24, 2024 2:30 am

This marks the second time in as many months that authorities have taken such measures to prevent tens of thousands of people from gathering in the city to demand Khan's release.

Pervez Musharraf's journey in pictures: From Pakistan president to convict for treason

February 05, 2023 2:44 pm

Pakistan’s former president General (retired) Pervez Musharraf passed away Sunday after a prolonged illness at the age of 79 at a hospital in Dubai. He was undergoing treatment for an ailment at a hospital there.

Quetta tense as Pakistan Taliban targets police officers in suicide blast

November 30, 2022 2:34 pm

At least three people were killed and over 30 wounded after a Pakistani Taliban suicide bomber targeted a police officer on polio vaccination duty near the city of Quetta, the provincial capital of Balochistan. In pic, security officials inspect the site of a suicide bombing.

Pakistan floods: Country stares at food shortage, disease outbreaks

September 01, 2022 7:57 pm

More than 33 million people -- or one in seven Pakistanis -- have been affected by the catastrophic flooding, which has devastated a country already trying to revive a struggling economy.

Pakistan: Flash floods following unprecedented rains claim over 1,000 lives

August 28, 2022 2:06 pm

The unprecedented rainfall has affected all four of the country's provinces, destroying nearly 3,00,000 and causing widespread electricity outages.

Death and destruction as rain batters Pakistan; at least 777 killed in 2 months

August 23, 2022 11:53 am

According to the National Disaster Management Authority of Pakistan, as many as 777 people were killed due to flash floods caused by heavy monsoon rains in the last two months. Of these 300 were reported since August 1.

PAKISTAN VIDEOS

After 6 years in Pakistan jail, Mumbai resident Hamid Ansari returns home

June 22, 2020 6:07 pm

It’s been six years since Hamid Nehal Ansari crossed the border into Pakistan and was arrested. On Thursday, he returned to his home in Mumbai days after being released from a Pakistan jail.

Eye for Detail 15: The importance of Kartarpur corridor, Implant Files and the Maratha reservation

June 22, 2020 6:09 pm

This week we look at the importance of the Kartarpur corridor between India and Pakistan, why you should pay attention to the revelations from Implant Files and what the Maratha reservation could lead to.

The significance of Kartarpur corridor: News in Numbers

June 22, 2020 6:09 pm

A look at what the Kartarpur corridor means to Indian Sikh pilgrims, on the day Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan is scheduled to do a groundbreaking ceremony.

Who are the contenders this election in Pakistan and what it means to India

June 22, 2020 6:21 pm

Every election in Pakistan is crucial for India. So as Pakistan votes for a new prime minister, this is what India should know about the contenders and their parties’ stand vis-a-vis India.

Modi says Congress' made a mess of Andhra bifurcation, just the way it did during Partition

June 22, 2020 6:21 pm

Looking back into history, Modi said, "three states were created even under former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee but they are functioning smoothly. Congress' handling of Andhra Pradesh bifurcation is a mess, just like the Partition of India and Pakistan".

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