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Pakistan again denies consular access to Kulbhushan Jadhav, says not civilian
July 2, 2017 20:58 IST
"The Indian attempt to equate Commander Jadhav's case with civilian prisoners and fishermen is a travesty of logic," Pakistan's Foreign Office said
Pakistan officials concerned about militants returning from Syria
July 1, 2017 20:39 IST
"We are concerned because these returning militants from Syria are battle-hardened and well-trained and they could launch major terrorist attacks in parts of the country", a Pakistan counter terrorism department (CTD) source said.
Pakistan says climbers missing on ‘Killer Mountain’ presumed deadSubscriber Only
July 1, 2017 20:24 IST
The two climbers, Alberto Zerain, a Spanish alpinist, and Mariano Galvan, an Argentinian national, went missing while attempting to summit the 8,125 metre peak, Nanga Parbat
Hizbul Mujahideen chief Syed Salahuddin vows to fight on
July 1, 2017 20:08 IST
"We are not terrorists...Our struggle is for freedom from India and it will continue till liberation of Kashmir," Salahuddin said
Oil tanker catches fire in Pakistan’s Nawabshah
July 1, 2017 18:16 IST
No casualties have been reported so far. The vehicle's driver and his helper were safe, as per Geo News
Pakistan bans JuD front amid international pressure to curb terror funding
July 1, 2017 13:33 IST
The ban on TAJK on June 8 happened a day before the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Kazakh capital Astana. India had pushed the SCO members at the summit to curb the financing of terrorist organisations and their fronts.
Inquiry ordered against Pakistan military for firing on civilians
July 1, 2017 10:20 IST
In a meeting with a delegation of protesters, Army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa promised to ramp up the security of the Khurram tribal region and announced several measures to this end.
Pakistani journalist arrested under cyber crime law
June 30, 2017 18:45 IST
Zafarullah Achakzai posted a comment on Facebook after a suicide bombing killed 13 in Quetta this month, in which he questioned why the Frontier Corps had responsibility for policing the city.
Google honours Sadequain on 87th birth anniversary with doodle
June 30, 2017 13:34 IST
Sadequain’s prolific works still adorn walls of public buildings in Pakistan and India.
Indo-Pak tension: Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif chairs high-level meeting
June 30, 2017 21:13 IST
The meeting was held amid tensions between India and Pakistan after a number of ceasefire violations in Kashmir for which both sides blame each other. It comes days after the US declared Pakistan-based Hizbul Mujahideen leader Syed Salahuddin a global terrorist.
India may think of “military adventurism” after Modi-Trump statement: Pak
June 29, 2017 19:51 IST
"By failing to address key sources of tension and instability in the region, the joint statement by India and US aggravates an already tense situation," a statement issued by the Pakistan Foreign Ministry in Islamabad on Wednesday night said.
Pakistan’s version of #NotInMyName in Karachi today, but their reasons are somewhat different
June 29, 2017 17:21 IST
If India now has beef, Pakistan has long had blasphemy and a vigorous, overt threat of state-endorsed intolerance.
Death toll rises to 175 in Pakistan oil tanker fire
June 29, 2017 13:56 IST
At least 120 people including women and children were killed on the spot and 140 injured last week a day before Eid when they rushed to collect leaking fuel from a crashed oil tanker in Bhawalpur, some 400 km from Lahore.
Pakistan issues its first transgender passport, includes ‘X’ as gender category
June 28, 2017 22:04 IST
In 2009, the court ruled that hijras could get national identity cards as a "third sex." Since then it has also declared equal rights for transgender people, including the right to inherit property and assets, the right to vote and to be counted as a separate category in the country's national census.
China defends Pakistan, says Islamabad was at frontlines of fight against terrorism
June 28, 2017 16:55 IST
"China thinks that the international cooperation against terrorism should be enhanced and stepped up. The international community should give full recognition and affirmation to Pakistan's efforts in this regard," said Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lu Kang.
Pakistan faces challenges in building economic corridor with China-Planning Minister
June 28, 2017 10:06 IST
"There are a number of challenges which have to be addressed," Iqbal, the Islamabad lead on the project, told the World Economic Forum in the northeastern city of Dalian.
Terming Syed Salahuddin global terrorist completely unjustified: Pakistan
June 27, 2017 20:29 IST
Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs Spokesperson Nafees Zakaria said that “the designation of individuals supporting the Kashmiri right to self-determination as terrorists is completely unjustified”
Oil tanker fire overshadows Eid celebration in Pakistan, death toll rises to 157
June 26, 2017 14:27 IST
The charred wreckage of the motorcycles and cars could be seen scattered on the highway, along with kitchen utensils, pots, water coolers, jerrycans and buckets which victims had brought to collect the petrol.
Pak has done ‘best and maximum’ in fight against terrorism: Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa
June 25, 2017 14:19 IST
"Pakistan has done its best and maximum in the fight against terrorism. It is time now for other stakeholders, especially Afghanistan, to do more,” Bajwa, who chaired a high- level meeting in Rawalpindi last night to review the security situation, said.
China urges Pakistan and Afghanistan to enhance cooperation
June 25, 2017 13:35 IST
China has urged Pakistan and Afghanistan to normalise ties and enhance cooperation for the political settlement of the Afghan conflict. China also proposed a trilateral mechanism for cooperation for peace and reconciliation in Afghanistan.
Pakistan oil tanker fire: At least 149 killed, 117 injured in Bahawalpur
June 25, 2017 17:05 IST
The tanker overturned and spilled oil on the road while trying to navigate a turn in Bahawalpur. A huge crowd gathered to collect the oil from the spillage before the tanker caught fire. Several vehicles were damaged including six cars and 12 motorcycles.
For Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Jr, grandson of former Pakistan PM, masculinity is softness and effeminate
June 24, 2017 11:21 IST
"There is this stereotype that the representative of the nation is a strong man." Bhutto said the idea of masculinity and strength is "ridiculous". He added that masculinity for him is "softness", "effeminate" and "gentle".
Pakistan court allows Hindu teen to live with Muslim husband
June 23, 2017 21:30 IST
The Hindu community along with the girl's family had reported to the police that Gulnaz Shah, 16, had been kidnapped and forced to undergo a religious conversion.
Quetta blast: At least 11 dead, 20 injured near IGP office on Gulistan Road
June 23, 2017 12:05 IST
Quetta blast: "Security officials tried to stop a car near Shuhada Chowk and the blast occurred moments later, however, we are still not sure if the car was the source of the blast," Deputy Inspector General Police, Abdul Razzaq Cheema said.
UN has a ‘responsibility’ to resolve Kashmir issue: Pakistan
June 22, 2017 19:32 IST
Foreign Office spokesperson Nafees Zakaria, at his weekly briefing, said Kashmir is an "internationally recognised" dispute and is outstanding on the UN Security Council agenda.
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