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Mamnoon says nation united in fight against terrorism

ISLAMABAD: President Mamnoon Hussain said on Friday that all institutions were on the same page on various issues, including fight against terrorism and China-Pakistan...

China says it’s in touch with India over JeM issue

NEW DELHI: China said on Friday it was in “close communication” with India over its decision to block New Delhi’s bid to have Jaish-e-Mohammed’s...

US says it’s aware of Indian spy’s arrest but cannot comment

WASHINGTON: The US State Department has said that while the United State was aware of the reports of an Indian spy’s arrest in Pakistan,...

Air forces of China, Pakistan launch joint training exercise

China's air force on Saturday began joint training exercises with that of Pakistan, China's defense ministry said, as the two nations' militaries strengthen operational...

Pakistan, India peace talks ‘suspended’

Pakistan's ambassador to India has said the peace process between India and Pakistan is currently suspended. Abdul Basit said no meetings were currently scheduled between...

Delhi urged not to put Kashmir on back-burner

NEW DELHI: There is a national consensus in Pakistan for seeking normal and peaceful relationship with India, but this could not be achieved by...

India in talks to buy U.S. Predator drones, has eye on China, Pakistan

India is in talks with the United States to purchase 40 Predator surveillance drones, officials said, a possible first step towards acquiring the armed...

Pakistan ready to work with India to prevent arms race: FO

ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office said on Thursday that Pakistan was ready to work with India to prevent an arms race in the region, stressing...

Talks on Afghan peace likely this month

ISLAMABAD: Representatives of Pakistan, Afghanistan, the United States and China are expected to convene later this month to re-examine the blueprint for starting Afghan...

Hope Fades for Afghan Peace Talks Before Spring Spike in Violence

ISLAMABAD — Hopes for resumption of Afghan peace talks ahead of the so-called Taliban spring offensive seem to have diminished, prompting Afghanistan to increasingly...

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