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'Missing' journalist Zeenat Shahzadi recovered after more than 2 years
Shahzadi was on the trail of an Indian national who had gone missing in Pakistan when she disappeared in Aug 2015.
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Umar Khalid Khorasani, 9 associates confirmed killed by US drone strike
The Jamaat-ul-Ahrar chief succumbed to his injuries on Wednesday, a spokesperson for the militant group has confirmed.
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PML-N in a bind over ex-PM’s fate
Punjab minister Sarwar concedes most party members are ‘confused’.
In pictures: Pakistan's Hindu community celebrates Diwali, the festival of lights
The festival holds significance as a means of spreading joy upon Hindu god Rama's return after defeating Ravana.
Hostage family held in Pakistan for five years: CIA
CIA director's account at odds with existing Pakistani narrative of family being transported across this year.
Pak Army team strikes gold in Exercise Cambrian Patrol competition
Pakistan secures gold medal in the exercise designed to test leadership, self-discipline, courage and determination.
India welcomes Tillerson call for deeper ties to counter China
We hope the US could abandon its biased views of China, says Beijing in response to Tillerson's remarks.
US seeks India’s help to ‘keep an eye’ on Pakistan
'We cannot tolerate this government or any other government giving safe haven to terrorists who target Americans.'
Voters have right to elect defaulter or disqualified person: LHC chief justice
“The verdict of voters is always supreme in any democratic system,” says the chief justice.
Nawaz Sharif indicted in Flagship Investments reference, pleads not guilty
Court says Sharif held assets beyond known sources of income.
US promises to stay neutral in India’s conflict with other states
State dept official says US does not want to contribute to any additional tensions when it comes to Indo-Pak conflicts.
Thinking critically — really?
We live in a society where space, even for conversations amongst friends, has shrunk drastically.
Pakistan envoy to New Delhi meets Indian FM Sushma Swaraj: report
Cross-border terrorism, including Mumbai and Pathankot attacks, and Kulbhushan Jadhav case came under discussion.
Hasan Ali emerges as top bowler in ICC's ODI rankings
Mohammad Hafeez ranks top all-rounder for ninth time since 2013; Babar Azam also jumps to number four in ODI rankings.
‘Direct action’
India’s religious right exploits faith.
Nawaz Sharif demands recovery of social media activists
Harassment and disappearance of PML-N supporters on social media an attack on freedom of speech, Nawaz says.
Dar vs the general
Dar is emphasising the point that finite resources must be shared between security and development priorities.
Top Pakistan player reports bookie approach
The offer was made before the third ODI against Sri Lanka on Wednesday.
US seeks India’s help to ‘keep an eye’ on Pakistan
'We cannot tolerate this government or any other government giving safe haven to terrorists who target Americans.'
'Missing' journalist Zeenat Shahzadi recovered after more than 2 years
Shahzadi was on the trail of an Indian national who had gone missing in Pakistan when she disappeared in Aug 2015.
The Kim analogy for Modi
The threat Hindu extremists pose is by no means limited to their abusive tongue.
Umar Khalid Khorasani, 9 associates confirmed killed by US drone strike
The Jamaat-ul-Ahrar chief succumbed to his injuries on Wednesday, a spokesperson for the militant group has confirmed.
US had planned Abbottabad-style raid to rescue American-Canadian family: NYT report
Concerned over safety of hostages, feasibility of airborne raid, US pressured Pakistan into rescue: NYT.
Nawaz, Maryam and Capt Safdar indicted in NAB references; plead 'not guilty'
The accused were unsuccessful in showing the sources of income used to purchase the London flats, says indictment order.
If Taj Mahal is built by traitors, so is Red Fort, politician tells Modi
Can Modi and Yogi Adityanath tell domestic and foreign tourists not to visit Taj Mahal, asks Indian politician.
Dar vs the general
Dar is emphasising the point that finite resources must be shared between security and development priorities.
Import duty on eatable, luxury items raised by up to 50pc
Prices of wheat, sugar, vegetables, fruits, cosmetics, electronics and cars will go up.
Woman gives birth outside Raiwind hospital after being refused entry by staff
Hospital, provincial health ministry conducting inquiry into the matter; PTI criticises Punjab government.
5 killed in fourth drone strike on Pak-Afghan border
At least 31 people have been killed in four drone strikes on the Pak-Afghan border during the last 24 hours.
Warning for China as US hails India 'partnership'
Tillerson compares “two greatest democracies” US, India with China, which undermines “rules-based international order.”
PML-N in a bind over ex-PM’s fate
Punjab minister Sarwar concedes most party members are ‘confused’.
Two sides to a family
The romantics must have been hurt — they had been predicting that there would be no split in the family.
I'm a Pakistani inmate at Guantanamo and here's why I'm on hunger strike since 2013
I have not been charged with any criminal offences and have never had the opportunity to prove my innocence.
Women and Haj
Muslim women are a convenient pawn in the machinations of the Modi administration.
In pictures: Pakistan's Hindu community celebrates Diwali, the festival of lights
The festival holds significance as a means of spreading joy upon Hindu god Rama's return after defeating Ravana.
The doctor brides of Pakistan: Fact or myth?
I know a lot about the doctor brides of Pakistan. I think they do not exist.
Muscat moot breaks the ice on stalled Afghan talks
US engagement seen as tacit endorsement of Islamabad’s plans to find political solution to Afghan quagmire.
Pakistanis among the worst paid cricketers in the world
Retainers of Pakistan's top tier players are less than those of top Irish payers, ESPNcricinfo report reveals.
India smash Pakistan 4-0 to reach final of Asia Cup Hockey
This was the second match between the two sides in the Asia Cup 2017.
Rohingya crisis: China says foreign interference doesn’t work
BEIJING: Experience shows that foreign interference in crises does not work and China supports the Myanmar...
Pakistan bowling attack among world’s best, says Sarfraz
“We should praise the bowlers, especially Hasan, the way he is bowling and improving day by day," says skipper.
Sharifs twice planned my murder: Zardari
“The Sharif brothers twice planned my murder in captivity in 1990s...but by God’s will they could not succeed.”
Return of ‘missing’ journalist
THE first reaction to the return home of Zeenat Shahzadi on Thursday after two years is of course one of relief. The...
Turf war
Deciphering the political strategy on both sides of the divided House of Sharif.
WHERE SHOULD HAZARAS GO?
The Hazaras continue to be under relentless assault in Pakistan but face danger even after fleeing as refugees.
8 Ansarul Sharia Pakistan militants killed in 'encounter' in Karachi
One of the dead was identified as ASP chief Abdullah Hashmi who was allegedly arrested earlier in September.
No discussion on Jadhav in envoy-minister meeting: FO
“Broad contours of bilateral relations were deliberated upon during this interaction,” says the Foreign Office.
Another rejoinder to Imran’s revised statement filed in SC
PML-N leader says PTI chief should be proceeded against for having submitted ‘false’ statements.
Tortured body of transgender person found in Peshawar, say police
The corpse was three days old and bore signs of torture, says SSP Sajjad Khan. Identity of deceased remains unknown.
‘Direct action’
India’s religious right exploits faith.
In pictures: Pakistan's Hindu community celebrates Diwali, the festival of lights
The festival holds significance as a means of spreading joy upon Hindu god Rama's return after defeating Ravana.
India win Asia Cup hockey, Pakistan clinch third spot
Pakistan clinically demolished the Korean side 6-3 to end their Asia Cup 2017 campaign with a Bronze Medal.
Anarchy of ideologies
It is ironic that a militant group has become the custodian of the national ideology.