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Pakistan, officially known as the Islamic Republic of Pakistan is the 6th most populous and 33rd-largest country in the world covering an area of 881,913 square kilometres. It is a predominantly Urdu speaking nation with Islam being the most followed religion. A civil war in 1971 resulted in the formation of an independent Republic of Bangladesh which before the war was part of Pakistan.
Radiation leak in Pakistan's Kirana Hills? Nuke watchdog clears air
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has denied reports of a radiation leak from any of Pakistan's nuclear establishments.
Pakistan admits damage to its fighter aircraft in 'Operation Sindoor '
Pakistan's military has confirmed that an aircraft was slightly damaged in a recent skirmish with India.
India fact-checks Chinese state media over disinformation on 'Operation Sindoor'
India has hit out at Chinese state media, Global Times, for allegedly spreading "disinformation" regarding 'Operation Sindoor.'
'If India backs down, we'll definitely wrap up': Pakistan minister
Pakistan's Defense Minister Khawaja Asif has said they would agree to a ceasefire if India stops its own military operations too.
Pahalgam terror attack: India pauses Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan
In response to the terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam on Tuesday, India has suspended the Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan with immediate effect.
Debt-ridden Pakistan plans to legalize crypto to boost revenue
Pakistan is moving closer to legalizing cryptocurrency trading, newly appointed Pakistan Crypto Council CEO Bilal bin Saqib said.
India slams Pakistan for hinting at involvement in train hijacking
India has categorically rejected Pakistan's allegations of "sponsoring terrorism" after the latter on Thursday hinted at New Delhi's involvement in the Balochistan train attack that killed 21 passengers.
Passenger train hijacked in Balochistan; 6 killed, 100s taken hostage
A passenger train traveling from Quetta to Peshawar, Pakistan, came under attack by separatist militants on Tuesday.
23 Ahmadis arrested for offering Friday prayers in Pakistan
Twenty-three members of the Ahmadi community were arrested in Daska, Sialkot, Punjab province of Pakistan for offering Friday prayers.
Pakistan and Bangladesh resume direct trade after 54 years
For the first time since their separation in 1971, Pakistan and Bangladesh have resumed direct trade.
Almost got sentenced to death in Pakistan for blasphemy: Zuckerberg
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg disclosed on the Joe Rogan Experience podcast that he was once almost sentenced to death in Pakistan.
Pakistan: Sectarian clashes in Kurram district leave over 130 dead
Sectarian violence between Sunni and Shia communities in Pakistan's northwestern Kurram district has left over 130 dead, Wajid Hussain, a district administration official, said.
Pakistan: 42 killed in sectarian violence in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province
Protesters in Pakistan's northwest chanted anti-government slogans as tensions rose on Friday following funeral services for 42 Shiite Muslims.
21 killed, 30 injured in railway station blast in Pakistan
At least 21 people were killed and 30 injured in an explosion at the Quetta railway station in southwestern Pakistan on Saturday, Pakistani news channels reported.
Pakistan's parliament passes 26th amendment bill: What does it mean
Pakistan's Parliament has passed the 26th Constitutional Amendment Bill, bringing about major changes to the judiciary's functioning.
Pakistan cuts 150,000 government jobs in one go: Here's why
Pakistan has rolled out a bunch of measures to cut down on admin costs, all part of a $7 billion bailout deal with the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
Why Pakistan's internet firewall has its tech sector worried
Pakistan's tech industry is facing significant challenges due to the government's decision to implement a China-like internet firewall.
Pakistan's internet speed drops by 30-40%, businesses suffer huge losses
Pakistan is currently grappling with a significant slowdown in internet speeds, which have plummeted by 30-40% in recent weeks.
Pakistani father chops off daughter's leg for ending abusive marriage
In a horrifying display of patriarchal violence, Sobia Batool Shah, a Pakistani woman, was brutally attacked by her father and uncles for filing a divorce to end her abusive marriage.
Pakistan approves $2.58M compensation for Chinese nationals killed in bombing
Pakistan's premier economic body, the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC), has sanctioned a compensation of $2.58 million for the families of five Chinese workers killed in a suicide bombing on March 26.
Pakistan's UN ambassador accuses India of extra-judicial killings
Pakistan's Permanent Ambassador to the United Nations (UN), Munir Akram, has accused India of conducting extra-judicial assassinations.
Mob attack in Kyrgyzstan: Indian students advised to stay indoors
The Indian embassy in Kyrgyzstan has issued a safety advisory to its nationals, urging them to stay indoors amid reports of large-scale mob violence targeting foreign students in Bishkek, the capital city.
India accuses Pakistan of dubious conduct at UN meeting
India's Permanent Representative to the United Nations (UN), Ruchira Kamboj, has vehemently opposed Pakistan's destructive remarks at the UN, saying that it harbors the "most dubious track record" in all aspects.
Pakistan reacts to Rajnath Singh's 'ghus kar marenge' warning
Pakistan has responded to India's Defense Minister Rajnath Singh's warning that if terrorists attempt to disrupt peace in India and flee, it will enter Pakistan and kill them.
No more red carpets at events in Pakistan: Know why
Pakistan's Prime Minister, Shehbaz Sharif, has banned the use of red carpets for federal ministers and government figures at official events.
Pakistan 'seriously' looking to restore trade ties with India: Minister
Pakistan's Foreign Minister, Muhammad Ishaq Dar, on Saturday (local time) said the country was "seriously" considering re-establishing trade relations with India, which had been suspended since August 2019, Geo News reported.
Unidentified gunmen open fire at Pakistan's Gwadar port, 8 killed
Unidentified gunmen opened fire at Pakistan's Gwadar port authority building in the volatile Balochistan province on Wednesday, according to local media reports.
Pakistan fixes interest rate at 22% as inflation nears 33%
In an attempt to combat alarming inflation rate of 32.89%, Pakistan's central bank has decided to keep its primary interest rate steady at 22% for sixth fiscal term in a row.
India abstains from voting on Islamophobia in UNGA; explains why
India on Friday (local time) chose to abstain from a United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) vote on a resolution addressing Islamophobia, which was introduced by Pakistan and supported by China.
Pakistan's central bank clarifies after half-printed Rs. 1,000 banknotes circulated
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has issued a clarification after videos showing half-printed Rs. 1,000 notes went viral recently.
Indian Union Muslim League challenges CAA implementation in SC
The Indian Union Muslim League (IUML), a Kerala-based political party, on Tuesday approached the Supreme Court against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA).
India sharply cuts arms imports from Russia
India has significantly reduced the import of Russian weapons despite rising tensions with Pakistan and China, The Times of India reported, citing a report by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI).
Meet Ramesh Singh Arora, 1st Sikh minister in Pakistan's Punjab
Ramesh Singh Arora, a 48-year-old legislator from Narowal, Pakistan, has created history by becoming the first Sikh minister of the country's Punjab province.
Pakistan: Plane crash in 2020 killed 101; now an answer
Nearly four years after one of the deadliest plane crashes in Pakistan claimed the lives of 101 people, an investigation report has revealed the cause.
Shehbaz Sharif to be next Pakistan PM, Maryam Punjab CM
Pakistan's Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has chosen its president, Shehbaz Sharif, as the candidate for the prime minister post.
Imran Khan uses AI-generated video to claim Pakistan poll victory
In a shocking twist, both ex-Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and his political opponent Imran Khan claimed victory in Pakistan's 2024 general elections.
Imran Khan gets bail in 12 cases linked to riots
An anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, on Saturday granted bail to jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan in 12 cases linked to attacks on military sites in May last year.
Pakistan election: Both Nawaz Sharif, Imran Khan claim victory
Pakistan's former prime ministers, Nawaz Sharif and Imran Khan, have both declared victory in the general elections held on Thursday. The final election results have not been declared by the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP).
Why women in this Pakistan village are barred from voting
A total of 12.85 crore voters will exercise their franchise in Pakistan's parliamentary elections on Thursday.
Interim budget for J&K more than Pakistan's IMF grant
India has announced an interim Budget of Rs. 1.18 lakh crore for fiscal 2024-25 for the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir.
US monitoring Pakistan's electoral process closely, says official
The United States (US) is closely observing the electoral process in Pakistan, an official of the US State Department has said.
Pakistan: 10 killed in terror attack on police station
At least 10 police officers were killed and six others injured after terrorists attacked a police station in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on Monday, AFP reported.
Pakistan: Imran Khan, wife get 14-year jail in Toshakhana case
A local court on Wednesday sentenced former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi, to 14 years in prison in the Toshakhana (state gifts) case, the Dawn reported.
Imran Khan jailed for 10 years for leaking state secrets
Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan was on Tuesday sentenced to 10 years in prison for his involvement in leaking state secrets.
Why netizens are blasting Rahat Fateh Ali Khan: Controversy explained
Famed Pakistani singer Rahat Fateh Ali Khan has made it to the headlines for shocking reasons.
Iran informed Pakistan before January 16 missile strike, claims report
Iran allegedly informed Pakistan about its Tuesday (January 16) missile strike against the terrorist group Jaish al-Adl on the latter's soil beforehand, local media has reported.
Shoaib Malik marries Pakistani actor amid Sania Mirza separation rumors
Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik on Saturday announced that he has tied the knot with renowned Pakistani actor Sana Javed.
Pakistan, Iran agree to 'de-escalate' tensions days after exchanging airstrikes
Pakistan and Iran have agreed to de-escalate tensions following tit-for-tat missile strikes between the two countries this week.
Pakistan retaliates, hits Iran targets; 9 killed in airstrikes
Pakistan on Thursday struck targets in Iran, a day after warning Tehran of "serious consequences" following its missile attacks on the terrorist group Jaish al-Adl's headquarters in Balochistan, reports said.
Pakistan expels Iranian ambassador, recalls envoy after missile attack
Amid Iran's breach of Pakistani airspace, Islamabad recalled its ambassador from Tehran and expelled the Iranian ambassador to Pakistan, escalating tensions.
Pakistan condemns Iran's missile strike on its territory
Pakistan on Tuesday strongly condemned an Iranian airstrike inside its borders that killed two children, calling it an "unprovoked violation of its airspace".
Unacceptable: India protests UK high commissioner's visit to PoK
India's Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Saturday expressed its displeasure over the recent visit of the UK High Commissioner to Pakistan, Jane Marriott, to Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) on January 10.
India, Pakistan exchange list of nuclear installations, facilities
India and Pakistan shared a list of their nuclear installations and facilities through diplomatic channels in New Delhi and Islamabad on Monday, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said.
No treaty: Pakistan on India's extradition request for Hafiz Saeed
Mumtaz Zahra Baloch, a spokesperson for Pakistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, on Friday confirmed Islamabad received India's request for the extradition of 26/11 Mumbai attacks mastermind Hafiz Muhammad Saeed.
Why Pakistan has banned all New Year celebrations
Pakistan has decided to ban all New Year celebrations, urging citizens to "observe simplicity" to show solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza amid the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas.
India seeks 26/11 mastermind Hafiz Saeed's extradition from Pakistan
India has formally asked Pakistan to extradite Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) founder Hafiz Muhammad Saeed, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Arindam Bagchi revealed.
India-Pakistan talks 'must' to prevent Gaza-like fate: Farooq Abdullah
Jammu and Kashmir National Conference supremo and MP Farooq Abdullah on Tuesday criticized the central government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi for not engaging in talks with Pakistan to resolve the Kashmir dispute.
27 passengers on France-grounded plane seek asylum: What it means
A Romanian charter plane heading for Nicaragua with 303 passengers—mostly Indians—remained grounded in France for four days over suspected human trafficking.
Meet Saveera Parkash—Pakistan's first Hindu woman to contest general elections
In a first-of-its-kind development in Pakistan, a Hindu woman, Dr. Saveera Parkash, has filed her nomination for a general seat in the upcoming general elections.
Pakistan: Suicide bombing at army base leaves 23 dead
At least 23 people died in a suicide bombing attack at a Pakistan Army base in the country's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on Tuesday, AFP reported.
Pakistan: Khalistan Liberation Force chief Lakhbir Singh Rode dead
Khalistani terrorist and chief of the banned Khalistan Liberation Force, Lakhbir Singh Rode, has reportedly died in Pakistan of a heart attack. He was 72.
Asia's worst-performing currency to face another challenging year
The Pakistani rupee might end up as Asia's worst-performing currency by 2023-end, with losses expected to continue into 2024.
Who is Anmol Mehmood, Pakistani cricketer Imam-ul-Haq's best friend-turned-wife
Pakistani cricketer Imam-ul-Haq married his long-time friend and girlfriend Anmol Mehmood in a private ceremony in Lahore, Pakistan, on Saturday.
Pakistan: 11 dead as fire engulfs shopping mall in Karachi
A massive fire erupted in a multi-story shopping mall in Karachi, Pakistan, on Saturday, leaving 11 people dead and several others injured, Geo News reported.
Pakistan sold arms worth $364 million to Ukraine: Report
Pakistan secured at least $364 million from arms deals with two private United States (US) companies last year, providing ammunition to Ukraine in its war with Russia, BBC Urdu has reported.
Pakistan: Jailed ex-PM Imran Khan arrested in Al-Qadir, Toshakhana cases
Pakistan's National Accountability Bureau (NAB) arrested former Prime Minister Imran Khan in the Al-Qadir Trust and Toshakhana corruption cases on Monday, Dawn reported.
Only 6,200 cars sold in Pakistan this October: Here's why
Pakistan's automobile market witnessed a substantial slump in sales, with a mere 6,200 units sold in October.
Pakistan: 2.5 lakh Afghans flee amid crackdown on 'illegal migrants'
More than 2.5 lakh Afghan nationals were reportedly forced to leave Pakistan over the past few weeks after the government intensified its crackdown on foreign nationals, including migrants allegedly lacking proper documentation.
Pakistanis await passport as country runs out of lamination paper
Thousands of people in Pakistan looking to travel abroad are facing difficulties since the country's Directorate General of Immigration and Passports (DGI&P) is unable to process passports due to a lamination paper shortage.
J&K: Terrorist killed in Shopian, Pakistani firing kills BSF personnel
A terrorist of the proscribed outfit, the Resistance Front (TRF), was eliminated during a clash with security forces in the Kantohalan area of Shopian district in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in the early hours of Thursday.
Pakistan: Suicide bombers attack Mianwali Airbase, 3 terrorists killed
Heavily armed suicide bombers attacked the Mianwali Training Air Base of the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) in Pakistan's Punjab late Friday night, per Reuters.
5 dead in bomb blast targeting police in Pakistan: Report
A bomb blast targeting police killed at least five people and injured 20 others in northwest Pakistan on Friday. According to reports, the blast took place in the country's Dera Ismail Khan district of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.
Pakistan to begin kicking out illegal immigrants from November 1
Pakistan has declared that it will start deporting undocumented immigrants, including 1.7 million Afghans, in phases from Wednesday (November 1), reported PTI.