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India issues yet another medical visa to Pakistani patient

India on Sunday issued yet another medical visa to a Pakistani woman seeking an urgent liver transplant.

Oct 15, 2017, 19:40 PM IST

UK army chief Gen Nicholas Patrick Carter on Pakistan visit

The UK army chief will also address participants of the National Security and War Course at the National Defence University. 

Oct 13, 2017, 18:42 PM IST

Trump says he believes Pakistan starting to respect U.S. again

President Donald Trump said on Thursday that Pakistan`s cooperation in securing the release of a U.S.-Canadian couple and their children who had been held by the Taliban-linked Haqqani network signaled a new respect for the United States by Islamabad.

Oct 12, 2017, 23:11 PM IST

Days of depending on US are over, says Pakistan PM

Pakistan Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi has said the days of Islamabad's dependence on Washington to meet its military requirements have ended.

Oct 09, 2017, 16:24 PM IST

Don't target our nuclear sites, Pakistan warns India

Pakistan has warned India against striking at its nuclear installations and said Islamabad won`t hold back if this happened, Pakistani media reported on Friday.

Oct 06, 2017, 20:46 PM IST

Senior Pakistan cops convicted in Benazir Bhutto assassination case set to walk free

On September 29, the Federal Investigative Agency (FIA) filed a petition in the LHC's Rawalpindi Bench challenging the anti-terrorism court's (ATC) decision in the murder case.

Oct 06, 2017, 20:29 PM IST

IAF chief says India has power to strike Pakistan nukes, Islamabad says 'expect no restraint'

Indian Air Force chief Marshal BS Dhanoa’s statement on the force's capability evoked sharp reactions from Pakistan on Thursday. After Dhanoa's response to a question on Pakistan's nuclear arsenal, the neighbour warned that any move by India would result in loss of its restraint.

Oct 05, 2017, 23:47 PM IST

Nawaz Sharif's indictment in graft cases postponed

The NAB has filed cases of corruption and money laundering against Sharif, his family members and Finance Minister Ishaq Dar in the Accountability Court in Islamabad and Rawalpindi.

Oct 02, 2017, 16:00 PM IST

Hafiz Saeed house arrest extended, Pakistan says he plans to 'spread chaos'

On January 31, Saeed and four others were put under house arrest by the Punjab government for 90 days under the Anti- Terrorism Act 1997.

Sep 27, 2017, 18:41 PM IST

Saudi Arabia to join 'brotherly' Pakistan in CPEC project

Saudi Ambassador to Pakistan Nawaf Saeed Ahmed Al-Malkiy said his country will invest in Gwadar Port for the progress and prosperity of Pakistanis.

Sep 24, 2017, 16:45 PM IST

Pakistan election body asks police to arrest, produce Imran Khan before it on Sep 25

The 64-year-old cricketer-turned-politician was issued a show-cause notice to appear before the commission on September 14, but he did not turn up.

Sep 16, 2017, 19:29 PM IST

Pakistan reassessing ties with United States: Defence Minister

Pakistan is "reassessing" ties with the US, Defence Minister Khurram Dastgir Khan has said and accused Washington of ignoring the "threats" to his country from India.

Sep 14, 2017, 14:02 PM IST

Pakistan Army chief confirms death sentence to 4 terrorists

The terrorists killed 16 innocent people and injured eight others during the terror activities.

Sep 09, 2017, 10:06 AM IST

Pakistan has to quickly adjust to changing geopolitical situation

Asif said that there is a 50 to 60-year-long history behind the Washington policy and the regional situation "which is gradually unfolding".

Sep 07, 2017, 20:26 PM IST

Pakistan's anti-corruption agency starts criminal investigation into ex-PM, finance minister

The NAB`s conviction rates are notoriously low and Sharif has multiple investigations by the agency pending against him, including one dating back to 1999.

Sep 07, 2017, 20:23 PM IST

Officer sentenced in Benazir Bhutto case was head of judge's security

Senior Superintendent of Police Khurrum Shehzad was working as head of "Special Branch" and was responsible for the security of anti-terrorism court Judge Asghar Khan.

Sep 01, 2017, 16:24 PM IST

After Donald Trump's tough talk on Pakistan over terrorism, US says 'value our ties with Islamabad'

Days after Pakistan rejected the criticism of the United States of providing safe havens to terrorists, the Donald Trump administration on Wednesday said that it values it relationship and partnership with Islamabad. 

Aug 30, 2017, 12:33 PM IST

Nawaz Sharif files review petition challenging Panamagate verdict

Pakistan's ousted prime minister Nawaz Sharif on Saturday submitted another review petition in the Supreme Court challenging his disqualification in the Panamagate case.

Aug 26, 2017, 23:09 PM IST

Angry Pakistanis lash out after US condemnation

Pakistani officials contend that the Trump administration has crossed the red line by making India a part of its Afghan strategy.

Aug 23, 2017, 18:28 PM IST

Nawaz Sharif's wife Kulsoom Nawaz diagnosed with throat cancer: Aide

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's wife Kulsoom Nawaz has been diagnosed with throat cancer, PTI quoted an aide saying on Tuesday. 

Aug 22, 2017, 23:16 PM IST