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Pakistan can't afford bullet trains, needs China's help, says Railway Minister

Pakistan Railway Minister Khawaja Saad Rafique has informed the National Assembly that the country cannot afford to have bullet trains.

Nov 30, 2016, 18:17 PM IST

Ohio State University: Terrorist with Pakistan link killed, 11 hospitalised after campus attack

A young terrorist with Pakistan links launched an attack at a US university using his car and a butcher`s knife injuring 11 people before being shot dead by a police officer.

Nov 29, 2016, 10:03 AM IST

'Pakistan desperate to revive terrorism, could be behind Nabha jailbreak'

Punjab Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal on Sunday voiced apprehension that Pakistan could be behind the sensational Nabha jailbreak, saying the neighbouring country was "desperate to revive terrorism" after Indian army conducted the surgical strike across the LoC.

Nov 27, 2016, 17:30 PM IST

General Qamar Bajwa appointed new Pakistan Army chief, Raheel Sharif to retire on Nov 29

Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Saturday appointed Lieutenant General Qamar Javed Bajwa as the 16th chief of Army staff of Pakistan armed forces.

Nov 26, 2016, 18:19 PM IST

Pakistan allows Russia use of Gwadar Port under CPEC

Pakistan on Saturday decided to accord approval to a Russian request for using the Gwadar Port for its exports as Moscow has also showed its willingness to be part of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).

Nov 26, 2016, 14:53 PM IST

`Another terrorist attack in US could lead to violent reaction against Pakistan`

South Asia expert Lisa Curtis and Pakistan`s former ambassador to the United States Hussain Haqqani described the worst possible scenario.

Nov 19, 2016, 12:28 PM IST

Our Muslims must raise issues of violations on Hindus in Pakistan, Bangladesh: Ghulam Nabi Azad

Muslims in India should speak out against any act of violence on Hindus committed by members of the majority population in Islamic countries like Pakistan and Bangladesh, Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad today said.

Nov 16, 2016, 00:52 AM IST

900 Pakistani families displaced during army operation return against terrorists

Over 900 families displaced due to military operations against terrorists in the restive tribal region in northwest Pakistan on Tuesday returned to their homes after nearly two years.

Nov 15, 2016, 20:27 PM IST

Panamagate: Pak PM, daughter claim Qatari Prince gave money for London flats

Submitting documentary evidence on the legitimacy of their assets hours before the Supreme Court resumed its hearing on the Panamagate scandal, Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and his daughter Maryam Nawaz on Tuesday claimed that a Qatari Prince paid for their London apartments.

Nov 15, 2016, 15:54 PM IST

Panamagate scandal: Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif, daughter claim Qatari Prince gave money for London flats

Submitting documentary evidence on legitimacy of their assets hours before the Supreme Court resumed its hearing on the Panamagate scandal, Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and his daughter Maryam Nawaz on Tuesday claimed that a Qatari Prince paid for their London apartments.

Nov 15, 2016, 14:12 PM IST

Indian aggression may lead to 'strategic miscalculation': Pakistan

Pakistan on Friday briefed Head of Missions of P5 countries on the alleged Indian aggression on the Line of Control (LoC) and Working Boundary, saying the use of "heavy weaponry" by the Indian Army threatens peace and stability and may lead to a "strategic miscalculation".

Nov 11, 2016, 20:14 PM IST

Pakistani High Court moved against demolition of Hindu temple

Two Pakistanis have moved the Peshawar High Court against the alleged ongoing demolition of a non-functional Hindu temple in Peshawar.

Nov 08, 2016, 16:25 PM IST

Spying case fallout: Three out of eight Indian High Commission officials leave Pakistan

Indian on Tuesday withdrew three staff members of the Indian High Commission in Islamabad, who were accused of being involved in 'subversive activities' in Pakistan.

Nov 08, 2016, 12:52 PM IST

Pakistan Peoples Party against formation of Panama commission by SC

Formation of an inquiry commission by the Pakistan Supreme Court on the Panamagate scam has been opposed the Leader of the Opposition in the Senate, Aitzaz Ahsan.

Nov 08, 2016, 09:40 AM IST

Pak Army takes over govt, says Subramanian Swamy after fresh ceasefire violations

Retorting to the loss of lives of jawans amid relentless ceasefire violations by Pakistan along the Line of Control (LoC), Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Subramanian Swamy on Sunday said the provocative regression from the side of Islamabad shows that it has been taken over by its army.

Nov 06, 2016, 16:49 PM IST

Mysterious banners appear in Islamabad calling Pak Army Chief to contest 2018 election

Several banners appeared in Rawalpindi on Saturday, urging Pakistan Army Chief General Raheel Sharif to contest the general elections in 2018.

Nov 05, 2016, 21:10 PM IST

Pakistan train collision: Death toll rises to 20

A long-distance train collided into stationary coaches in the Pakistani port city of Karachi on Thursday, killing at least 20 people, hospital officials said, in the country`s second major rail collision in less than two months.

Nov 03, 2016, 14:56 PM IST

Pakistan government criticised for allowing Hafiz Saeed's Islamabad rally

Facing flak for allowing a rally in Islamabad led by LeT founder Hafiz Sayeed despite prohibitory orders, Pakistan authorities on Thursday defended the move saying the rally had sought prior permission from the city administration.

Nov 03, 2016, 14:37 PM IST

Pakistan HORROR! Woman's eyes gouged out with knife, limb cut off by brothers

The victim's brothers suspected her of kidnapping one of their daughters in Pakistan's Punjab province.

Nov 03, 2016, 00:37 AM IST

Pakistan opposition leader Imran Khan backs down from threat to shut down capital

The celebratory rally is a step back from Imran Khan's threat to paralyse the city and the government.

Nov 01, 2016, 16:28 PM IST