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Pakistan blocks visa requests of UN officials from interviewing JuD chief Hafiz Saeed

Pakistan blocks visa requests of UN officials from interviewing JuD chief Hafiz Saeed

Reportedly, Pakistan was fearful that Saeed would reveal incriminating evidence against it and their support to terror organisations operating from its soil.

Mar 07, 2019, 18:22 PM IST
Pakistan diplomatic sources quote agreement with US, say F-16 can be used for self-defence

Pakistan diplomatic sources quote agreement with US, say F-16 can be used for self-defence

Pakistan on Wednesday had categorically said that no F-16 fighter jets were used in combat against India.

Mar 07, 2019, 14:04 PM IST
Pakistan confiscates seminaries, assets of Hafiz Saeed's JuD, FIF

Pakistan confiscates seminaries, assets of Hafiz Saeed's JuD, FIF

Pakistan on Wednesday intensified its ongoing crackdown against the banned organisations and took control of several seminaries and assets belonging to Mumbai terror attack mastermind Hafiz Saeed-

Mar 06, 2019, 13:41 PM IST
North Korea 'rebuilding' main satellite launch site, photos show

North Korea 'rebuilding' main satellite launch site, photos show

Sohae is also the site Pyongyang used as a test stand to fire some of its rocket engines on the ground.

Mar 06, 2019, 08:24 AM IST
Pakistan Minister Fawad Chaudhary seeks Nobel Peace Prize for PM Imran Khan

Pakistan Minister Fawad Chaudhary seeks Nobel Peace Prize for PM Imran Khan

A motion has been submitted in Pakistan’s National Assembly Secretariat seeking the Nobel Peace Prize for PM Imran Khan 

Mar 02, 2019, 18:19 PM IST
Ready to return IAF pilot to ease tension with India: Pakistan FM Shah Mahmood Qureshi

Ready to return IAF pilot to ease tension with India: Pakistan FM Shah Mahmood Qureshi

Shah Mehmood Qureshi told Geo TV that Pakistan is ready to do everything to de-escalate tension with India.

Feb 28, 2019, 15:51 PM IST
Our air force was ready but it was night and dark: Pakistan Defence Minister on IAF airstrikes

Our air force was ready but it was night and dark: Pakistan Defence Minister on IAF airstrikes

Army spokesman Maj Gen Asif Ghafoor also said that Pakistan will "surprise" India with its response.

Feb 26, 2019, 23:00 PM IST
Pakistan PM Imran Khan, Foreign Minister hold high-level emergency meeting in Islamabad after IAF strikes in PoK

Pakistan PM Imran Khan, Foreign Minister hold high-level emergency meeting in Islamabad after IAF strikes in PoK

Pakistan's Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi summoned a high-level emergency meeting in Islamabad immediately after Indian Air Force (IAF) fighter jets crossed the Line of Control (LoC) and

Feb 26, 2019, 11:35 AM IST
Pakistan PM, Foreign Minister hold high-level emergency meeting in Islamabad after IAF strikes in PoK

Pakistan PM, Foreign Minister hold high-level emergency meeting in Islamabad after IAF strikes in PoK

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan and the country's Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi summoned separate high-level emergency meetings in Islamabad immediately after Indian Air Force (IAF)

Feb 26, 2019, 11:35 AM IST
'Not concerned', says Pakistan over reports of New Delhi mulling to cut water supply to Islamabad

'Not concerned', says Pakistan over reports of New Delhi mulling to cut water supply to Islamabad

Pakistan says it has no concern if India diverts water of eastern rivers, but will definitely object to any use or diversion to western rivers.

Feb 22, 2019, 14:38 PM IST
Pulwama attack: Former Pakistan president Asif Ali Zardari slams 'immature' Imran Khan, calls him 'back seat driver'

Pulwama attack: Former Pakistan president Asif Ali Zardari slams 'immature' Imran Khan, calls him 'back seat driver'

Zardari said Pakistan PM Imran Khan has no ideo of international politics.

Feb 21, 2019, 08:31 AM IST
Pulwama attack fallout? Saudi Crown Prince's visit to Pakistan delayed

Pulwama attack fallout? Saudi Crown Prince's visit to Pakistan delayed

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman will now arrive in Pakistan for a two-day visit starting from February 17.

Feb 16, 2019, 08:47 AM IST
Nine Indians arrested in Sri Lanka for staying without visa

Nine Indians arrested in Sri Lanka for staying without visa

The suspects will be produced before the Nuwara Eliya Magistrate's Court today.

Feb 08, 2019, 16:11 PM IST
In unprecedented move, Thai King's sister nominated for PM in March polls

In unprecedented move, Thai King's sister nominated for PM in March polls

Princess Ubolratana Rajakanya Sirivadhana Barnavadi, 67, is the elder sister of Thailand King Maha Vajiralongkorn.

Feb 08, 2019, 10:59 AM IST
Kazakhstan president dismisses talk of snap election

Kazakhstan president dismisses talk of snap election

Kazakhstan is scheduled to hold both presidential and parliamentary elections next year.

Feb 05, 2019, 17:13 PM IST
Sightings of rare deep sea oarfish triggers earthquake, tsunami fears in Japan

Sightings of rare deep sea oarfish triggers earthquake, tsunami fears in Japan

According to the legend, oarfish are considered to be the ''harbinger of destruction'' in Japan.

Feb 04, 2019, 10:15 AM IST
Singapore most liveable for Asian expats: Survey

Singapore most liveable for Asian expats: Survey

Other cities in Asian countries like Malaysia and Thailand have also seen higher ratings largely due to infrastructure improvement.

Jan 30, 2019, 13:19 PM IST
Gunmen storm police station in southwest Pakistan, kill 5

Gunmen storm police station in southwest Pakistan, kill 5

 A group of four gunmen detonated a grenade at the entrance of the deputy police inspector`s office in Loralai district in Balochistan and killed five people.

Jan 29, 2019, 18:46 PM IST
Gunmen kill five in attack on Pakistan police station

Gunmen kill five in attack on Pakistan police station

Earlier this month, at least four members of the security forces were killed in an attack on a Frontier Corps training base in Loralai.

Jan 29, 2019, 18:09 PM IST
Pakistan court upholds acquittal of Christian woman accused of blasphemy

Pakistan court upholds acquittal of Christian woman accused of blasphemy

Asia Bibi, a farm worker, was convicted in 2010 of making derogatory remarks about Islam.

Jan 29, 2019, 16:57 PM IST