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86 Indian fishermen released from Karachi
Pakistan has released 86 Indian fishermen from a Karachi jail, with another 87 to be released soon.
They will travel to Wagah border and...
Abdul Basit stresses on need for ‘uninterrupted talks’ between India, Pakistan
JAIPUR: Pakistan's High Commissioner to India Abdul Basit stressed the need for uninterrupted talks between Pakistan and India for peace and regional stability, Radio...
Ghani: IS Loyalists Uprooted in Afghanistan
ISLAMABAD, PAKISTAN—Afghan President Ashraf Ghani said his security forces have uprooted loyalists of the Islamic State group in Afghanistan.
Addressing lawmakers at the...
Taliban refusal puts talks in jeopardy
ISLAMABAD: Efforts for reviving the reconciliation dialogue between the Afghan government and the Taliban ran into trouble on Saturday with the main faction of...
Kuwait to develop Pakistan oil fields: KPC
State-run Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) said on Sunday that its international arm has signed a memorandum of understanding to develop oil fields in Pakistan....
26/11 Mumbai attack trial: Pakistan asks India to send witnesses to record statement
The Pakistan government today asked India to send all the 24 witnesses of the Mumbai 26/11 attack to Pakistan to record their statements in...
US moves to finalise F-16 deal with Pakistan
WASHINGTON: The US government has formally notified the intended sale of eight F-16 fighter jets to Pakistan, taking a major step towards finalising the...
PM to attend summit of Saudi-led military bloc
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif is scheduled to pay a three-day visit to Saudi Arabia from March 9 for underscoring the importance of the...
PM approves launching of ‘Green Pakistan Programme’ to add 100 million plants over next...
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has approved launching of the ‘Green Pakistan Programme’ whereby over 100 million trees will be planted in the country.<br
The...
Taliban Militants Cast Doubt on Peace Talks With Afghan Government
ISLAMABAD—Afghanistan's Taliban militants are casting further doubt on prospects for peace talks with the Kabul government.
In a Pashto language statement given Saturday to...