16 ministers from Pakistan PM Imran Khan's Cabinet sworn in
Three women ministers including Fehmida Mirza minister for inter-provincial coordination, Zubaida Jala defence production and Shireen Mazari human rights minister also took the oath.
Aug 20, 2018, 12:18 PM IST
Pakistan to elect next president on September 4: EC
Pakistan's president is elected indirectly by the members of Parliament and the four provincial assemblies.
Aug 16, 2018, 14:34 PM IST
After handshake with Pakistan President Mamnoon Hussain, PM Narendra Modi talks tough on terror and Afghanistan
Soon after the handshake, PM Modi in an apparent attack on Pakistan, slammed the attempts being made to "threaten" peace in Afghanistan and appealed for a regional front against terrorism.
Jun 10, 2018, 14:05 PM IST
Pakistan announces general elections on July 25
Pakistan's upcoming general elections for parliament and provincial assemblies will be held on July 25, according to a decree signed by President Mamnoon Hussain on Saturday. The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) in a formal letter last week had proposed the president to grant permission to hold the election between July 25 and 27.
May 27, 2018, 06:51 AM IST
Pakistan tightens ban on Hafiz Saeed-led JuD, other terrorist outfits; matches its ban list to UNSC
The move spells bad news for several terror entities such as LeT, FIF, etc
Feb 13, 2018, 08:49 AM IST
Twitter account of Indian ambassador to UN hacked, image of Pakistan flag posted
The pictures were posted during the wee hours of Sunday, and interestingly, the "blue tick" that marks a verified account also disappeared at the time.
Jan 14, 2018, 12:02 PM IST
First-ever Hindu in Pak Cabinet in over two decades
Pakistan's new Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi's recently formed cabinet on Friday included the first Hindu in the government in over two decades.
Aug 05, 2017, 14:32 PM IST
Shahid Khaqan Abbasi - a bizman-turned-politician: All you need to know
Pakistani lawmakers on Tuesday elected former petroleum minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi as the country's 18th Prime Minister, replacing veteran leader Nawaz Sharif over the Panama Papers scandal.
Aug 01, 2017, 19:03 PM IST
No threat of imminent execution to Kulbhushan Jadhav: SC lawyer
India had then moved the International Court of Justice (ICJ) against the death penalty and in its verdict on May 18 had restrained Pakistan from executing Jadhav.
Jul 17, 2017, 22:43 PM IST
Pakistan trying to solve Kulbhushan Jadhav case on its own: Defence Experts
Jadhav has been awarded death sentence by a Pakistani military court on the charges of espionage.In a major blow to Pakistan, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in May stayed the death sentence of Jadhav.
Jul 17, 2017, 09:40 AM IST
China, Pakistan vow to strengthen cooperation on science, technology
The agreement was made on Saturday during a meeting between Pakistani President Mamnoon Hussain and visiting Chinese Minister of Science and Technology Wan Gang who is here for the 18th Session of the Pakistan-China Joint Committee on Science and Technology Cooperation, reports Xinhua news agency.
Jul 09, 2017, 11:09 AM IST
Jammu & Kashmir issue must be resolved as per Kashmiris' aspirations: Pakistan
Pakistan today asserted that the Jammu and Kashmir issue must be resolved as per the "aspirations of Kashmiris", saying it can be suppressed but not quelled.
Mar 23, 2017, 13:33 PM IST
Pakistani President Mamnoon Hussain offers dialogue to India
Pakistani President Mamnoon Hussain on Thursday offered a dialogue with India to peacefully resolve the Kashmir dispute.
Mar 23, 2017, 12:05 PM IST
'Hindu Marriage Bill' becomes law in Pakistan after president's nod
The law aims to protect marriages, families, mothers and their children while safeguarding the legitimate rights and interests of Hindu families.
Mar 19, 2017, 23:20 PM IST
Islamabad HC bans Valentine's Day celebrations in Pakistan
Last year, Pakistan President Mamnoon Hussain had also urged the nation not to celebrate Valentine`s Day.
Feb 13, 2017, 15:36 PM IST
Palestine President visits Pakistan
Palestine President Mahmoud Abbas on Tuesday began a three-day visit to Pakistan, officials said.
Jan 31, 2017, 13:05 PM IST
These men born in India went on to become leaders of Pakistan
There is a long list of personalities who were born in India but represented Pakistan at various high positions.
Jan 13, 2017, 17:09 PM IST
Outgoing Pakistan Army chief pays farewell visits to President, PM
Raheel Sharif is set to retire on Tuesday and new army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa will take over.
British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson in Pakistan for bilateral talks
British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson on Thursday arrived on a two-day official visit to Pakistan for talks on bilateral and regional issues, officials said.
Nov 24, 2016, 14:05 PM IST
Pakistan will continue to highlight Kashmir issue: President Mamnoon Hussain
Pakistan President Mamnoon Hussain on Monday said Islamabad will continue to highlight at international levels the issue of Jammu and Kashmir and "atrocities being committed by Indian security forces" against Kashmiris.
Aug 29, 2016, 19:01 PM IST
