Pakistan News
30 Sep 2018
TalibanPakistan: Boys' primary school blown up by Taliban
A boys' primary school was blown up today by the Taliban in Pakistan's restive northwest tribal region bordering Afghanistan.
30 Sep 2018
Sushma SwarajJ&K: Pakistan chopper violates Indian airspace, Army shoots at it
A chopper of Pakistan violated Indian airspace in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday.
28 Sep 2018
Imran Khan (Pakistan PM)Pak PM Khan wants Pakistanis to crowdfund $14bn for dams!
In what could become the largest crowdfunding effort in history, newly-elected Pakistan PM Imran Khan wants Pakistanis to crowdfund a whopping $14bn for urgently needed dams in the country.
28 Sep 2018
Pakistan ArmyPakistan Army Chief confirms death sentences to 11 'hardcore terrorists'
Pakistan Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa today confirmed the death sentences to 11 "hardcore terrorists", nearly three weeks after he had approved the execution of 13 others.
28 Sep 2018
Pakistan Cricket TeamI haven't slept for 6 nights, claims Pakistan skipper Sarfraz
Pakistan skipper, Sarfraz Ahmed, is blaming himself for his side's woeful show in the Asia Cup 2018.
28 Sep 2018
IndiaSushma Swaraj leaves SAARC foreign ministers' session midway
In a huge snub to Pakistan, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj left a meeting of the SAARC foreign ministers early. It was also attended by her Pakistani counterpart Shah Mehmood Qureshi.
27 Sep 2018
Indian ArmyNew video of 2016 surgical strikes released ahead of anniversary
With just two days remaining for the anniversary of the Indian Army's surgical strikes against terrorist launchpads in Pakistan, a second video has been released showing never-before-seen footage of the major Army operation.
26 Sep 2018
Ministry Of External AffairsPakistan court summons all witnesses in Sarabjit's murder case
A court in Pakistan today summoned all the witnesses next month in the murder case of Indian national Sarabjit Singh, who was killed by his fellow prisoners in 2013.
25 Sep 2018
IndiaPakistan won't abandon peace efforts despite India's reluctance, says Qureshi
India's reluctance to hold talks with Pakistan doesn't mean Islamabad will close doors on its efforts to promote peace in the region, Pakistani Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi said, days after Delhi canceled the Foreign Minister-level meeting in New York.
24 Sep 2018
AfghanistanPakistani TV anchor shows 'middle-finger' on air, Twitter loses it!
Asia Cup 2018 is not only about cricket, it seems. During a bulletin on Pakistan v/s Afghanistan match, a Pakistani news anchor was caught off-guard "flipping the bird and guffawing" as the camera rolled a few seconds before he was ready.
24 Sep 2018
Nawaz SharifPakistan and Congress want to 'remove Modi', claims BJP
Launching a fresh salvo on Congress and its President Rahul Gandhi, BJP on Monday claimed the party shared a common goal with Pakistan- removing Prime Minister Modi from Indian politics.
21 Sep 2018
IndiaIndia calls off Sushma-Qureshi meeting over policemen's killing in J&K
India today called off the meeting between External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj and her Pakistani counterpart Shah Mehmood Qureshi in New York, citing the "brutal" killing of three policemen in Jammu and Kashmir as well as the release of postal stamps glorifying Kashmiri militant Burhan Wani.
20 Sep 2018
Imran Khan (Pakistan PM)Imran Khan writes to Modi seeking resumption of bilateral talks
Pakistan's new Prime Minister Imran Khan has written a letter to his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi seeking to restart bilateral talks on key issues "challenging the relationship" including on terrorism and Kashmir, Pakistan's Foreign Office said.
20 Sep 2018
Pakistan Cricket TeamAsia Cup 2018: Yuzvendra Chahal's on-field gesture wins hearts
The gesture by Yuzvendra Chahal, on-field, in the Asia Cup 2018 match against Pakistan didn't go unnoticed by fans.
20 Sep 2018
India59% of terrorist attacks in 2017 happened in 5 countries
Almost 59% of all terrorist attacks in 2017 took place in five Asian countries, including India and Pakistan, according to US report.
20 Sep 2018
IndiaImran Khan seeks resumption of peace in letter to Modi
Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has written to PM Narendra Modi, seeking resumption of peaceful dialogue between the two neighboring countries.
19 Sep 2018
Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI)BSF jawan arrested on charges of sharing information with ISI
Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) has arrested a BSF jawan from Noida on the charges of sharing vital information with Pakistan ISI agents, DGP OP Singh said today.
19 Sep 2018
Nawaz SharifIslamabad High-Court suspends Sharif, daughter's sentence, to be released soon
The Islamabad High Court on Wednesday suspended the sentence of ousted Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and his daughter Maryam Nawaz, and ordered their release, reports Reuters.
17 Sep 2018
DehradunDehradun: 23 Pakistan citizens found with Voter IDs, Ration Cards
In a covert drive, the local intelligence unit (LIU) of Dehradun police found Indian voter IDs and ration cards from at least 23 Pakistan nationals on Friday, following which a probe was ordered.
17 Sep 2018
Imran Khan (Pakistan PM)Pakistan austerity drive: Govt. starts selling cars, helicopters, buffaloes
As part of newly-elected PM Imran Khan's austerity drive, the cash-strapped Pakistan government has started auctioning 102 luxury vehicles of the PM House at "above market price".
17 Sep 2018
IndiaArmy rules Pakistan despite Imran's election as PM: VK Singh
Union Minister VK Singh said the army still rules Pakistan despite the election of Imran Khan as the new Prime Minister, adding that it remains to be seen whether he will be able to bring about a change.
17 Sep 2018
India#HappyBirthdayPMModi: To the man we love, politician not so much
The word 'Modi' invokes a whole gamut of emotions - from the most revered man to perhaps the most hated politician, Narendra Damodardas Modi is many things.
16 Sep 2018
Imran Khan (Pakistan PM)Pakistan Railways to sell land to clear PKR 37bn deficit
Pakistan's Railways Minister has proposed the sale of railway land to end nearly PKR 37bn deficit and requested PM Imran Khan to promulgate an ordinance for the purpose.
15 Sep 2018
Indian ArmyWestern Command of Indian Army celebrates its 71st Raising Day
The 71st Raising Day of the Western Command, the frontline operational command of the Indian Army, which played an active role in the wars against Pakistan, was celebrated at its headquarters at Chandimandir in Haryana's Panchkula district on Saturday.
15 Sep 2018
Virat Kohli#AsiaCup2018: Pakistani cricketer shows respect to MS Dhoni during training
Pakistan's Shoaib Malik showed he is a true gentleman with this heart-warming gesture towards Indian cricket legend MS Dhoni.
13 Sep 2018
Imran Khan (Pakistan PM)Decision to suspend aid to Pakistan wasn't taken lightly: US
The US decision to suspend military aid to nuclear-armed Pakistan wasn't taken lightly, as the Trump administration was concerned that the South Asian country's atomic weapons could fall into the hands of the terrorists, said John Bolton, National Security Adviser of the United States.
12 Sep 2018
Mohan BhagwatBarring Pakistan, RSS to invite 60 nations for lecture series
A three-day lecture series of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) will start in New Delhi from September 17, for which invitations are likely to be sent to 60 nations.
12 Sep 2018
Supreme Court Of IndiaPakistan Supreme Court to hire two transgenders: Chief Justice
For the first time, Pakistan's Supreme Court will hire two transgenders and provide them jobs in the court, said Chief Justice of Pakistan Saqib Nisar on Tuesday.
12 Sep 2018
ExplosionPakistan: Nine killed, three trapped in coal mine explosion
A methane gas explosion in a coal mine in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province today killed nine miners while three others were still trapped.
12 Sep 2018
Nawaz SharifSharif, daughter, son-in-law granted parole to attend Kulsoom's funeral
Pakistan's jailed former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, his daughter Maryam, and son-in-law Capt (Retd) Muhammad Safdar reached Lahore early Wednesday from Rawalpindi after they were released from Adiala Jail on a 12-hour parole to attend the funeral of Begum Kulsoom Nawaz.
11 Sep 2018
Donald TrumpUS wants Pakistan to fully cooperate in war against terrorism
The US has conveyed to Pakistan that it wants Islamabad to cooperate fully in the war against terrorism as it is a matter of "extraordinary importance" to America, US President Donald Trump's National Security Advisor John Bolton said.
09 Sep 2018
TransgendersPakistan: Transgender set on fire for resisting sexual assault
A transgender in Pakistan died on Saturday after he was set on fire allegedly by four persons when he resisted their attempt to sexually assault him.
09 Sep 2018
Imran Khan (Pakistan PM)Arif Alvi sworn in as 13th President of Pakistan
Arif Alvi, a close ally of Prime Minister Imran Khan and one of the founding members of the ruling Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party, was sworn in as Pakistan's new President on Sunday.
07 Sep 2018
Imran Khan (Pakistan PM)Congratulating Army for battling terrorism, Imran speaks about way forward
Pakistani PM Imran Khan, on Thursday, said Pakistan will not fight wars of other countries, and insisted the foreign policy of his government will be in national interest.
07 Sep 2018
Pakistan GovernmentUS urges new Pakistan govt to treat minorities with equality
Several US lawmakers have urged Pakistan's new government to treat its religious minorities with equality and dignity.
06 Sep 2018
Pakistan ArmyPakistan to become world's 5th largest nuclear weapons state: Report
Pakistan currently has 140 to 150 nuclear warheads and the stockpile is expected to increase to 220 to 250 by 2025 if the current trend continues, according to the latest report by authors keeping a track of the country's nukes.
06 Sep 2018
IndiaIf Pakistan stops terrorism, we'll shake hands: Army Chief Rawat
"If Pakistan stops terrorism, the Army would also be like Neeraj Chopra," Army Chief General Bipin Rawat has said, referring to the Asian Games javelin gold medallist's gesture of reaching out to his Pakistani competitor.
03 Sep 2018
Nawaz SharifOur money, not aid: Pakistan tells US after $300mn canceled
In a counter to the United States, Pakistan on Sunday said the $300 million (which was canceled) wasn't an aid but reimbursement that should be paid.
03 Sep 2018
Imran Khan (Pakistan PM)Imran ropes in foreign experts to rebuild Pakistan's debt-ridden economy
Pakistan PM Imran Khan has roped in some renowned foreign economists in the newly-constituted economic advisory panel to provide the best possible professional advice to his cash-strapped government on prudent economic policies.
02 Sep 2018
IndiaMaoists enjoy 'regular support from Pakistan, China': BJP training manual
A BJP training guidebook, which is meant to orient its workers and office-bearers to its ideology and views on key issues, says that Maoists in India enjoy "regular support from Pakistan and China", making them a big threat to country's internal security.
