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Pak Foreign Minister Qureshi to visit Iran, Saudi, US in bid to defuse tensions
World | January 11, 2020 19:21 IST
Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi is scheduled to begin his three-nation trip to Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the US on Sunday, aimed at offering Islamabad's held in defusing the ongoing tensions in the Persian Gulf. He will first arrive in Tehran on Sunday, after which Qureshi will visit Riyadh on January 13 and then travel to Washington on January 17, Dawn news quoted a senior diplomatic source as saying here on Saturday.
Imran Khan to visit Kuala Lumpur to placate Malaysia
India | January 08, 2020 16:42 IST
Khan had confirmed Pakistan's participation in the December 19-21 summit hosted by Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad but skipped the event at the 11th hour due to pressure exerted by Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates - key financial backers of the cash-strapped country.
Imran to visit Malaysia soon for 'damage control exercise'
India | January 08, 2020 10:50 IST
The official sources said that it was believed Khan would use the visit to explain Mahathir as to why Pakistan pulled out of the summit. Islamabad is also making efforts to reach out to Turkey. The sources were confident that the scheduled visit of Turkish President Recep Tayab Erdogan to Pakistan next month would help remove any mistrust between the two countries.
Pakistan National Assembly passes bill to meet FATF requirement
World | January 07, 2020 12:17 IST
Qamar said presently the countries did not entertain any request from the Pakistan government to hand over any wanted person to it because of the perception that cases were filed on a political basis in Pakistan.
Sharif exempted from personal appearance in corruption case
World | January 04, 2020 15:39 IST
An accountability court has allowed former Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif exemption from personal appearance on medical grounds in the Chaudhry Sugar Mills corruption case till the next hearing.
US resumes military training programme for Pak, security assistance continue to remain suspended
India | January 04, 2020 10:04 IST
US has approved the resumption of its military training programme for Pakistani security personnel but the country's security assistance suspension for Pakistan still remains in effect.
UAE extends $200 million aid to Pakistan for economic projects
World | January 03, 2020 12:03 IST
Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, who is also deputy supreme commander of the United Arab Emirates' (UAE) Armed Forces, instructed the Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development to allocate the $200 million aid. Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed becomes the first foreign dignitary to visit Pakistan in 2020.
Drag Musharraf's body to central square in Islamabad, hang for 3 days: Pakistan court
World | December 19, 2019 18:52 IST
Pakistan's special court which sentenced former military ruler Pervez Musharraf to death in its detailed judgement on Thursday said that his body should be dragged to the central square in Islamabad and hanged for three days if he dies before his execution.
Pak submits report comprising answers to FATF's remaining 22 action plans
World | December 06, 2019 21:42 IST
Pakistan submitted a report comprising answers to 22 questions to the FATF, Geo News quoted officials as saying. The report details Pakistan's actions against the groups the United Nations has listed as terrorist organisations as well as sentences handed to them by the courts.
Polio cases in Pakistan rise to 94 this year
World | December 05, 2019 15:18 IST
According to the official, two of the three affected children had been given polio vaccine. So far, 68 cases have been reported from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, 14 from Sindh, seven from Balochistan and five from Punjab.
3 suffer heart attack on Pakistan International Airlines flight
World | December 03, 2019 8:03 IST
The PIA's PK-742 flight, which had around 225 passengers on board, made an emergency landing at Karachi Airport on Sunday after three passengers complained of severe chest pain, Pakistan Today said in a report.
Pak court stops special court from announcing verdict in Musharraf treason case on Thursday
World | November 27, 2019 17:03 IST
The Islamabad High Court on Wednesday stopped the special court from issuing the ruling in the case against Musharraf, Dawn News reported. The Pakistan government had filed a petition in the court on Monday to stop the special tribunal from issuing its verdict on November 28.
JUI-F chief seeks opinion on 'Plan B' of Azadi March
World | November 12, 2019 10:48 IST
amiat Ulema-i-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman has sought the opinion of provincial chapters regarding the party's 'Plan B' for the ongoing anti-government 'Azadi March' protest
Islamabad High Court may get 1st ever woman judge
World | November 12, 2019 9:21 IST
The CJP will consider the names of three lawyers for appointment as additional judges for a period of one year.
Protesters gather in Islamabad, demand PM Khan resignation
World | November 01, 2019 12:32 IST
An influential Pakistani cleric, who is leading a demonstration against Prime Minister Imran Khan, arrived here on Friday to hold a mammoth protest rally, demanding the premier to step down
Pak train inferno toll reaches 74
World | November 01, 2019 10:31 IST
Railway officials said there were more than 200 passengers travelling in the three carriages.
Claiming army's support, Imran vows not to resign
World | October 24, 2019 21:24 IST
The Azadi March in Islamabad on October 31 will be led by Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F) chief Fazlur Rehman. All major Opposition parties including the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz of jailed former prime minister Nawaz Sharif and the Pakistan Peoples Party of former president Asif Ali Zardari have announced their support
Remember breakup of Pak in 1971, mend your ways: Rajnath to Islamabad
India | September 25, 2019 22:55 IST
"Pakistan broke up in 1971 – Pakistan and Bangladesh were formed. I am saying do not repeat the mistake, or else understand clearly what will happen to PoK," he said.
Sheikh Rashid barred from Islambad Press Club for 'insulting' cancer patient
World | September 04, 2019 10:30 IST
The decision was taken on Tuesday after NPC President Shakeel Qarar met Geo TV video journalist Nasir, who is receiving treatment for cancer at Benazir Bhutto Hospital in Rawalpindi, said a press release issued by the press club.
Pakistan's U Turn: Jittery Imran Khan now says Islamabad won't use nuclear weapons first
India | September 02, 2019 21:06 IST
Pakistan will not use nuclear weapons first, Prime Minister Imran Khan said on Monday. This comes after several war mongering statements issued by the top Pakistani leadership threatening India with nuclear weapons.