Pakistan confirms first two cases of coronavirus, govt says 'no need to panic'
Dr Zafar Mirza says 100 cases of the virus have tested negative so far, 15 suspected cases are under investigation.
Pakistan's response to India's Feb 26 aggression showed nation's maturity: PM Imran
"I was very proud of how the Pakistani people dealt with the crisis," says Imran Khan.
Death toll from Delhi communal violence rises to 23; high court orders security for citizens
200 others have been injured; UN chief closely following situation.
PM Imran urges international community to 'act now' on deadly violence against Muslims in India
Says minorities are equal citizens of Pakistan and those who target non-Muslims will be "dealt with strictly".
World now recognises Pakistan as part of the solution, says FM Qureshi on US-Taliban talks
Comments come a day before the foreign minister is set to leave for Doha for the signing of the US-Taliban peace deal.
President Arif Alvi condemns burning of mosque by mob in New Delhi
Secular forces within India should rise against such barbaric actions, says Alvi; US lawmakers also express concern.
'Law minister and I are equals,' says Attorney General Khalid Jawed Khan
New attorney general says "autonomy of [his] office" is his foremost concern.
ATC acquits two accused in SP Chaudhry Aslam’s murder case for want of evidence
The former SP was killed in a suicide bombing in Karachi in January 2014.
Everything you need to know about the coronavirus
Internet giants fight spread of coronavirus untruths
A look back at the events leading up to the Feb 2019 Pak-India aerial combat
The privileges of being Hindu in new India
Lahooti Melo reminded me no festival in Pakistan is safe for women
Victims of New Delhi's deadly communal clashes fill hospital
‘Gujarat model reaches Delhi’: How Indian newspapers reported Delhi violence
Is John Oliver's latest episode blocked in India for slamming Modi and BJP?
Bollywood celebrities have started speaking out against Delhi violence
Comment: Three days of violent attacks in Delhi could not take place without state sanction
'PM Imran brings value as the face of Pakistan but as an administrator he brings poor governance'
Over last 24 hours
In New Delhi, Trump reiterates offer to mediate on Kashmir
"I have a great relationship with the Pakistani prime minister," says the US president.
After raucous welcome in India, Trump clinches $3bn military equipment sale
"India and the US are also making progress on a trade deal," says Trump.
Trump at India rally: US has a 'very good' relationship with Pakistan, hopes for reduced tension in region
Trump's speech touches upon Bollywood, cricket, military equipment and Modi's rise from a tea seller to PM.
Importance of Trump's statement on Pakistan while in India cannot be denied: FM Qureshi
Says Trump "made it clear that Pakistan is a partner of peace in the war against terrorism".
Conflict of interest
Overall, it’s not hard to empathise with the Taliban demand for an American withdrawal.
Poor governance
Pakistan’s governance failure starts at the top.
Where the money goes
Researchers have suggested that the entire architecture of aid needs to be reconsidered.
Coming full circle
Future political stability will depend on the cessation of violence and how the intra-Afghan dialogue is organised.
Economic anxiety
It is good to see this government finally stepping up to the responsibilities of rule.
Justice for Assange
JULIAN Assange, the controversial founder of WikiLeaks, is back in the spotlight this week with the commencement of...
Tree plantation
ON Sunday, Prime Minister Imran Khan kicked off his spring tree plantation drive from the place he launched his...
Bollywood celebrities have started speaking out against Delhi violence
Not nearly enough though.
Singer Duffy says rape and captivity led to her public retreat
Due to the trauma, she's barely released any music after 2010.
Is John Oliver's latest episode blocked in India for slamming Modi and BJP?
After Trump called Modi the father of India, Oliver unpacks why that's "stupid at best, and dangerous at worst”.
The life and legacy of Khawaja Shaikh Muhammad — A personal perspective
More than a story of religiosity or personal piety, Shaikh Muhammad's life is a synthesis of the mystical and modern.
BJP, biryani and a dark secret
Churlishness against biryani shows how Hindutva is a majority nationalism with a minority complex.
The contrite gender formula of Meray Paas Tum Ho and the portrayal of women in cultural scripts
We need to widen the canvas of cultural narratives and constantly engage in critical feminist appraisals of productions.
World
Coronavirus cases emerging faster outside China: WHO
Iran has the highest death toll outside China with 19 killed and 139 cases confirmed.
Death toll from Delhi communal violence rises to 23; high court orders security for citizens
200 others have been injured; UN chief closely following situation.
WHO urges people not to stigmatise affected regions
UN secretary general issues a strong appeal, urging all countries to do their part to fight the spread of the virus.
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