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In pictures: Jakarta bursts into colour as the 2018 Asian Games are declared open
Colourful opening ceremony marks start of the two-week tournament to be held in Jakarta and Palembang in Sumatra.
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In pictures: Smiles, sweets and flags ─ Pakistanis celebrate country's 71st birthday
Major cities have been decked out in bright, colourful lights, creating a cheery and festive atmosphere.
In pictures: Pakistan gears up for Independence Day
The day will dawn with 31 gun salute in the federal capital and 21 gun salute in the provincial headquarters.
In pictures: Pakistanis head to polls in droves to make their choice
Pakistanis defy the odds to go out and cast their ballots in the historic 2018 general elections.
PTI supporters celebrate imminent victory
People take to streets in cities across the country.
In pictures: Celebrations as France win second World Cup after Moscow thriller
France see off a dogged Croatia side who refused to lie down in one of the most electrifying finals in recent years.
In pictures: PML-N workers protest court verdict against Nawaz, Maryam
PML-N president Shahbaz Sharif says the decision "is based on injustices. It will be written in black words in history.”
Shortage of vets spells misery for Karachi zoo animals
There are not enough vets to give proper treatment to more than 850 animals, many held in cages built a century ago.
In pictures: Heavy downpour causes streets to flood in Lahore
Six people have died as a result of the flooding.
In pictures: Pakistan celebrates Eidul Fitr with traditional fervour
A glimpse into the festival which marks the end of the holy month of Ramazan.
In pictures: FIFA World Cup kicks off in Russia
“Love for football unites the entire world in one team, regardless of people's language or ideology,” Putin says.
Meet Hammad Safi, the 11-year-old motivational coach who has Pakistan enchanted
The pint-sized motivational coach is already an online star with his own YouTube channel and 145,000 subscribers.
A year into boycott, few signs of crisis in Qatar
Construction is still underway at some skyscrapers, and at the stadiums being built ahead of the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
The beat is fading for Ramazan drummers but Rawalpindi's Lal Hussain persists to keep the practice alive
“Wake up and eat your morning meal!” he howls along with the Bhangra-inspired beats emanating from his dhol.
In pictures: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's fairy tale royal wedding
Queen Elizabeth II conferred the title of Duke and Duchess of Sussex upon the newly-wed couple.
In pictures: Muslims across the world welcome holy month of Ramazan
The world's nearly 1.8 billion Muslims began Ramazan on Wednesday.
In pictures: 'Bloodiest day in Israel-Palestine conflict' as US moves embassy to Jerusalem
At least 60 Palestinians, including 8 children have been killed by gunfire. 2,400 have been wounded in the carnage.
Another day at work for Pakistani workers as world commemorates Labour Day
There workers do not see a moment's relief even on the day that commemorates their hardship.
Thrifty at 50: How the Pakistan Air Force keeps ageing Mirages flying
Even planes that had suffered accidents such as fires breaking out have been patched back together.