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US backs action against terrorist groups
WASHINGTON: Taking action against terrorist groups is fundamental to addressing the scourge of terrorism, says the US State Department while commenting on Pakistan’s decision...
Senate demands making Palestine foreign policy priority
ISLAMABAD: Members of Senate on Thursday demanded the government push Palestine’s independence to the top of its foreign policy agenda instead of “exploiting Palestinians’...
‘Indian plots against CPEC part of strategy to contain China’
ISLAMABAD: Mohammad Sadiq, Secretary of the National Security Division, said on Thursday that Indian plots against the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) were part of...
Pakistan condemns crackdown on Hurriyat leaders
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Thursday condemned the crackdown against Hurriyat leaders in Indian-administered Kashmir ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Srinagar.
“These actions...
Rally against Modi’s visit to Srinagar planned
MUZAFFARABAD: People in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) capital will take to the streets on Saturday to express their solidarity with people of occupied...
Afghan Taliban dissidents formally name their chief
ISLAMABAD: Afghan Taliban leaders, who have refused to accept Mullah Akhtar Mansoor as the movement’s new chief, have formally announced Mullah Mohammad Rasool as...
Afghanistan to acquire military helicopters from India
KABUL/NEW DELHI: Afghanistan is poised to acquire four attack helicopters from India to help it fight a growing Taliban insurgency, a small but significant...
Pakistan reconnecting with world, says Dastgir
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has almost overcome the challenges of extremism and energy crisis and is stabilising economically, said Minister for Commerce Khurram Dastgir.
“All international...
Nation’s future lies in democratic, liberal Pakistan, says Nawaz
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Wednesday said the nation’s future lies in a democratic and liberal Pakistan where the private sector thrives and...
Any threat to Pak security unacceptable: Saudi Arabia
RAWALPINDI: Saudi Arabia on Wednesday said that any threat to Pakistan’s security and stability was unacceptable as the Saudi leadership reiterated its commitment to...