Lahore

JuD's Hafiz Saeed holds prayer meet for Burhan Wani in Lahore, urges Muslims to unite for 'jihad' against India

The prayer meet was held in Pakistan's Lahore city during which Saeed addressed a large gathering of his supporters who shouted anti-India slogans.

Jul 13, 2016, 18:39 PM IST

Al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden's son Hamza vows to avenge father's killing, warns Americans

Hamza bin Laden, the son of former Al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden, has threatened to take revenge on the United States for the killing of his father and warned the Americans that they are accountable for the decisions of their leaders.

Jul 10, 2016, 20:30 PM IST

Pakistan court maintains acquittal of Lashkar-e-Jhangvi chief Akram Lahori, suspends death sentence of 20 others

A Pakistani court has maintained the acquittal of sectarian outfit Lashkar-e-Jhangvi's chief and suspended death sentence awarded to 20 other convicts tried by anti-terrorism courts and sessions courts.

Jul 09, 2016, 20:29 PM IST

Pakistan's own 'Mother Teresa', who helped Indian girl 'Geeta' to return home, dies - Know more about him

Celebrated Pakistani philanthropist Abdul Sattar Edhi, founder of the non-profit Edhi Foundation that provided succour to millions of poor and destitute over the years, has died at a hospital in Karachi. He was 88.

Jul 09, 2016, 17:27 PM IST

Modi the most effective leader India has had: US Senator McCain

US diplomacy wants improvement in relations between Pakistan and India.

Jul 09, 2016, 11:27 AM IST

US cooperation with India should not increase strategic gap between India and Pakistan: Sartaj Aziz

Pakistan`s Advisor to the Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs, Sartaj Aziz has said that the strengthening US-India relations were not a matter of concern for Islamabad, as long as the co-operation between the two did not increase the strategic and conventional gap between the nuclear-armed rivals of the subcontinent.

Jul 03, 2016, 10:15 AM IST

Doors open for negotiation with United States on F-16 deal: Pakistan

Pakistan on Thursday hinted that negotiations on the funding of F-16 fighter jets for Islamabad may still be possible with Washington.

Jun 30, 2016, 19:42 PM IST

India, Pakistan must decide scope of dialogue on Kashmir issue: United States

The United States on Thursday said that both India and Pakistan should engage in direct dialogue to reduce tensions and added that it is for the two countries to determine the pace, scope, and character of talks on the Kashmir issue.

Jun 30, 2016, 14:21 PM IST

Pakistan looks for paid lobbyist in US after recent diplomatic disasters

 Pakistan is looking for a paid lobbyist in the US following Washington's refusal to subsidise an F-16 deal and its support to induct India into the NSG.

Jun 27, 2016, 16:46 PM IST

Clerics issue fatwa, make transgender marriage lawful in Pakistan

At least 50 clerics have issued a fatwa (religious decree) that marriage with a transgender person is now lawful in Pakistan, a media report said on Monday.

Jun 27, 2016, 09:48 AM IST

Jamiat Ulema-e-Pakistan leader Aqeel Anjum narowly escapes assassination attempt

A leader of a Pakistani religious party had a lucky escape when several shots were fired at his car here, days after renowned Qawwal Amjad Sabri was killed by Taliban militants in the country's largest city and economic hub.

Jun 26, 2016, 16:22 PM IST

'Over 400 Indians lodged in Pakistani jails till July'15'

Over 400 Indians, of whom 355 are fishermen and five women, are lodged in Pakistani jails, according to a new list released today in the public domain.

Jun 23, 2016, 18:30 PM IST

Pakistan continuing to sell nuclear materials to North Korea, reveal US sources

Pakistan is continuing to sell nuclear materials to North Korea, while at the same time urging the international community to accept its membership to the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG), according to highly placed U.S. sources who are involved with the tracking of nuclear commerce.

Jun 22, 2016, 17:12 PM IST

Pakistan's concerns on Indian role in Afghanistan overestimated: Obama Administration official

Pakistan's concerns on India's role in Afghanistan are "overestimated", a top Obama Administration official said on Wednesday and warned that the country will not have a "bright future" unless it takes action against terror groups like Afghan Taliban and the Haqqani network.

Jun 21, 2016, 21:02 PM IST

Ever heard of male honour killing? Family disapproves daughter's marriage, kills son-in-law in Pakistan

In latest spate of honour killing, the family members of a woman in Pakistan's Multan city slit the throat of her husband after they disapproved their marriage.

Jun 19, 2016, 13:52 PM IST

Bomb Taliban hideouts in Afghanistan, Pakistan army chief asks US

Pakistan's powerful army chief General Raheel Sharif has asked the US to target the hideouts of Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan militants and their chief Mullah Fazlullah in Afghanistan.

Jun 11, 2016, 12:32 PM IST

Pakistan ups efforts for NSG membership

Pakistan on Wednesday asked NSG member states to be "objective and non-discriminatory" while deciding on expanding the grouping's membership as Islamabad stepped up diplomatic efforts to raise support for its inclusion in the elite 48-nation bloc whose membership India is also eyeing.

Jun 08, 2016, 20:26 PM IST

Pakistani teen burnt alive by her mother for choosing own husband: Officials

A Pakistani teenager was burnt alive by her mother on Wednesday after marrying a man of her own choice, police said, the latest in a string of so-called "honour killings" in the country.

Jun 08, 2016, 16:54 PM IST

STOP THIS SHAME: Woman set on fire in Pakistan for marrying man of her choice

In an apparent honour killing, a Pakistani woman who married a man of her choice was allegedly set on fire on Wednesday in Lahore, a media report said.

Jun 08, 2016, 16:31 PM IST

Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif discharged from hospital after open-heart surgery, to stay at London residence

Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif was on Tuesday discharged from hospital in London after successfully undergoing a open heart surgery. 

Jun 07, 2016, 10:59 AM IST