US urges India, Pakistan to stay engaged
WASHINGTON: Reacting to an attack on Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi, the United States has once again urged India and Pakistan to engage in further dialogue for reducing tensions.“We understand...
View ArticleNation unites to celebrate Eid today
KARACHI: The Shawwal moon was sighted in different parts of the country on Wednesday marking the end of the month of Ramazan and advent of Eidul Fitr.Mufti Munibur Rehman, the Chairman of the Central...
View ArticleNA panels may start work this month
ISLAMABAD: The standing committees of the National Assembly are expected to start functioning by the end of this month as the government is set to announce the names of members of the committees during...
View ArticleSuicide attack on Quetta funeral kills at least 30
QUETTA: A suicide blast at the funeral of a slain police officer in Quetta killed 30 members of the police force, including a DIG and SP, and 60 others injured. on Thursday."So far we can confirm 21...
View ArticleTen killed in Quetta during Eidul Fitr prayers
QUETTA: At least 10 people were killed and many others injured on Friday in an attack that targetted a mosque the Eidul Fitr prayers near Quetta’s eastern bypass, DawnNews reported.The shooting came a...
View ArticleUS pulls staff from Lahore consulate over 'threats'
LAHORE: The United States on Thursday evacuated all non-emergency staff from its consulate in the Pakistani city of Lahore, citing “specific threats” amid a worldwide alert over Al Qaeda intercepts.The...
View ArticleSuicide attack at Islamabad mosque foiled; bomber gunned down
ISLAMABAD: A major terrorism attempt was foiled Friday afternoon when a suicide bomber was gunned down at a Shia mosque in the federal capital Islamabad. According to initial reports, the suspected...
View ArticleUS to reopen Mideast embassies except Pakistan and Yemen
WASHINGTON: The US State Department spokeswoman Jen Psaki said Washington would keep its consulate in the Pakistani city of Lahore closed, after pulling out staff on Thursday due to a credible threat...
View ArticleObama says regional Al-Qaeda networks still pose threat
WASHINGTON: The US President Barack Obama said on Friday that Al Qaeda's regional units still posed a threat but that the network was weaker overall, after the United States shut embassies due to...
View ArticleGovernment to overcome all issues: PM Nawaz Sharif
LAHORE: Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif reiterated his firms resolve to overcome the issues faced by the country, including energy crisis, terrorism and poor economy, through effective measures.Addressing...
View ArticleClashes with security forces claim eight lives in Balochistan
QUETTA: At least six suspected militants were killed on Saturday during a security forces' operation in Bolan district's Mach area in Balochistan whereas another two were killed in an attack on a FC...
View ArticleAl Qaeda bringing Pakistani explosive experts to Yemen, claims official
SANAA: Senior Yemeni intelligence officials said on Friday that intelligence suggested that foreign fighters, including explosive experts from Pakistan, had crossed into Yemen to either ferry in money...
View ArticlePakistan asks India to ensure protection of Dosti Bus: FO
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Friday called upon Indian authorities to ensure protection of "Dosti" bus passengers.Foreign Office Spokesman Aizaz Ahmed Chaudhry in a statement said, “It is essential for both...
View ArticleGovt not to bow down before terrorists, says Baloch
QUETTA: Balochistan Chief Minister Dr Abdul Malik Baloch Saturday vowed that the government would not bow down before the terrorists and continue fight against them till their elimination.He was...
View ArticleCJ takes suo motu notice of recent Balochistan violence
QUETTA: Pakistan’s top judge on Saturday took a suo motu notice of the recent wave of violence in the troubled Balochistan province, directing the concerned officials to appear before the court on...
View ArticlePak Army enters Chilas to conduct targeted operation
GILGIT: Pakistan Army on Saturday, for the first time entered into the remote northern town of Chilas, headquarters of Diamer District, 128 KM off Gilgit, to conduct an operation to arrest miscreants...
View ArticleFive, including one policeman, killed in Karachi violence
KARACHI: At least five people, including one policeman, were killed in different incidents of violence in Karachi.Unknown gunmen opened fire near Chawla Market in Nazimabad, killing police official...
View ArticleFour policemen arrested for negligence in DI Khan jailbreak
DERA ISMAIL KHAN: Four policemen were arrested for their negligent behaviour during an attack by the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) on the central jail in Dera Ismail Khan. According to police...
View ArticleOne killed from Indian firing in Rawalakot
RAWALAKOT: Indian Border Security Forces (BSF) personnel were firing across the Line of Control (LoC) in Rawalakot’s Battal sector in the early hours of Monday morning. Moreover, a mortar shell fired...
View ArticleToxic liquor consumption kills eight in Karachi
KARACHI: Pakistani police say at least eight people in the port city of Karachi have died after consuming homemade liquor. Police officer Mohammad Sarwar said Sunday that 14 people from...
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