Pakistan

Imran Khan’s children allege Pakistan govt denied visa to meet him

Lahore: Sons of Pakistan’s incarcerated former prime minister Imran Khan have accused the Shehbaz Sharif government of “deliberately” refusing visas to them, saying democracy in the country is “hollow” and basic human…
We have been invited to join Iran-US talks to ease tension: Pakistan

Islamabad: Pakistan on Tuesday, February 3, said it has been invited to participate in the Iran-US talks aiming to reduce tension by arranging a deal between the two estranged nations. The talks…

No India-Pakistan T20 match may cost USD 250 million to stakeholders

New Delhi: An India-Pakistan fixture in an International Cricket Council (ICC) event generates revenue to the tune of a staggering “USD 250 million (over Rs 2200 crore),” as per some estimates, and…
ICC warns PCB of “serious implications” over boycott of T20 World Cup tie against India

Dubai: The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Sunday, February 1, warned the Pakistan Cricket Board’s reported position of “selective participation” in the Men’s T20 World Cup could have far-reaching consequences for the…
Pakistan has not targeted BCCI, it has taken issue to ICC: Rashid Latif

New Delhi: Former captain Rashif Latif, while reflecting on Pakistan decison to boycott the T20 World Cup match against India, said that they could face sanctions, and they must be aware of…
T20 World Cup: Pakistan decides to boycott India

Lahore: Pakistan on Sunday, February 1, formally announced its decision to boycott its marquee ICC T20 World Cup group league match against India, even as the government cleared the national team’s participation…
U19 World Cup: Kanishk-Khilan duo’s power hitting takes India to 252 against Pakistan

Bulawayo: All-rounders Kanishk Chouhan and Khilan Patel’s quickfire 50-run stand was the only silver lining in India’s par score of 252 against arch rivals Pakistan in a Super Six match of the…

India dismisses Pakistan’s allegations of role in Balochistan unrest

New Delhi: India on Sunday, February 1, categorically rejected as baseless Pakistan’s allegations of an Indian hand in attempts to disturb peace in Balochistan, and said it is Islamabad’s usual tactic to…
Pakistan: 145 terrorists, 17 security personnel killed in last 40 hours

Islamabad: At least 145 terrorists and 17 security personnel have been killed in the last 40 hours in multiple counter-terrorism operations in the restive Balochistan province, Chief Minister Sarfaraz Bugti said on…
57 terrorists, 10 security personnel killed in Pakistan’s Balochistan

Karachi: A total of 57 terrorists were killed after they carried out attacks on security forces, law enforcement agencies and civilians at 12 different locations in Pakistan‘s Balochistan province, officials said Saturday,…
Pakistan security forces kill 5 TTP terrorists in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Peshawar: Pakistan’s security forces killed five terrorists belonging to the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) in a joint operation in northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, police said. Three civilians, including two women, were also…
Flight from Bangladesh lands in Pakistan for first time in 14 years

Lahore/Karachi: A flight from Bangladesh capital Dhaka landed at the Jinnah International Airport in Pakistan’s Karachi on Thursday, restoring non-stop air connectivity between the two countries after 14 years. According to the…
Pakistan’s military undergoing major transformation: Asim Munir

Islamabad: Pakistan’s military is undergoing a major transformation in multiple domains, Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Asim Munir said on Thursday, January 29, reaffirming that they remain fully prepared to defend…
Hamas links in Pakistan, Bangladesh should concern all nations: Israel Envoy to India

New Delhi: Israel’s Ambassador to India, Reuven Azar, on Wednesday, January 28, expressed serious concern over Hamas leaders’ interactions in Pakistan and Bangladesh, saying such engagements should worry all nations. “We think…
Rethinking Partition: Who among Jinnah and Nehru was more responsible?

Hyderabad: As India marked another Republic Day recently, it is worth revisiting the events that led to its birth in 1947 – and the accompanying trauma of Partition. The division of the subcontinent…