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'Business as usual with Pakistan now over,' warns US National Security Council spokesman

The important takeaway for Pakistan is that they're on notice from President Trump and the US administration: Anton

Updated Aug 23, 2017 01:11am

After Trump's Afghan policy statement, China reaffirms support to Pakistan

Pak, Chinese officials emphasise importance of trilateral Afghanistan-China-Pakistan mechanism for mediation.

Updated Aug 22, 2017 09:48pm

Trump backs off Afghan withdrawal, lambasts Pakistan over terrorist 'safe havens'

“We can no longer be silent about Pakistan's safe havens for terrorist organisations,” says US president.

Updated Aug 22, 2017 01:38pm

Zilhaj moon not sighted, Eidul Azha on Sept 2

The Islamic month of Zilhaj will commence on August 24, the Ruet-i-Hilal Committee said on Tuesday.

Published Aug 22, 2017 08:14pm

Kulsoom Nawaz diagnosed with throat cancer: reports

Senior PML-N party leader says cancer detected in London where Kulsoom was undergoing a medical checkup.

Updated Aug 22, 2017 08:00pm

4 people die after contracting chikungunya, over 500 feared infected in Tharparkar

Alarming rise in mosquito-related virus despite fumigation in villages.

Updated Aug 22, 2017 09:20pm

7 dead, over 1,500 affected by dengue in Peshawar: officials

242 patients are still being treated at various hospitals across the city, Peshawar's deputy commissioner said Tuesday.

Published Aug 22, 2017 08:29pm

US ambassador briefs foreign minister on Trump's statement

Asif to meet with Tillerson to discuss US's South Asia policy.

Published Aug 22, 2017 06:13pm

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Published Aug 22, 2017 07:05pm

Dawar Lashari's musical 'Date Night' is a mindless comedy with heart

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Riffat Rashid Published Aug 22, 2017 05:13pm

Javed Sheikh is now a part of 'Saat Din Mohabbat In' too

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World

'Business as usual with Pakistan now over,' warns US National Security Council spokesman

The important takeaway for Pakistan is that they're on notice from President Trump and the US administration: Anton

Dawn.com Updated Aug 23, 2017 01:11am

Trump's new Afghanistan strategy draws mixed reactions from around the world

India, UK applaud Trump's new direction; reactions in Afghanistan mixed; China comes to Pakistan's defence.

AFP | AP | Dawn.com Updated Aug 22, 2017 06:38pm

Trump backs off Afghan withdrawal, lambasts Pakistan over terrorist 'safe havens'

“We can no longer be silent about Pakistan's safe havens for terrorist organisations,” says US president.

AFP | AP Updated Aug 22, 2017 01:38pm

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SOUNDCHECK: BATTLE LINES DRAWN

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THE GRAPEVINE

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