Pakistan News
Pakistani woman creates arranged marriage board-game to escape matchmaker
If you're in your 20s and unmarried, chances are you've often heard the dreaded question: "Beta, shaadi kab karoge?"
Pak's US envoy calls colleague Basit's letter about him "disgusting"
Aizaz Ahmed Chaudhry, Pakistan's former foreign secretary and current envoy to the US, said he won't respond to a "disgusting" letter by his country's former Indian envoy Abdul Basit.
India, Pakistan targeted by a "state-sponsored" cyber attack: Symantec
At a time when India is embroiled in conflicts with Pakistan, security firm Symantec discovered a cyber-attack against India and Pakistan that is likely "state-sponsored".
Sohail Mahmood's appointment as Pak high commissioner makes India positive
Sohail Mahmood is set to take over as Pakistan's new high commissioner to India, a reason for positivity for New Delhi.
Study: 60mn people in Pakistan at risk of arsenic-laced groundwater
Nearly 60 million Pakistani citizens are at risk of ingesting the deadly chemical arsenic from groundwater, according to a new research published in the journal, Science Advances.
Former Pakistani PM Nawaz Sharif's wife diagnosed with cancer
Ex-Pakistani PM Nawaz Sharif's wife Kulsoom Nawaz has been diagnosed with throat cancer. Officials said Nawaz's illness is curable.
After Trump, Tillerson cautions Pakistan over terror support
US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson has stepped up pressure on Pakistan over its alleged backing of the Afghan Taliban.
At least 298 Indians got Pakistani citizenship in five years
According to Pakistan interior ministry data, at least 298 Indian immigrants have been granted citizenship by the neighboring country in the last five years.
Israel says it would never take Pakistan's side on Kashmir
As a sign of Israel's increasing love for New Delhi, top officials have stated that Israel would not support Pakistan on the Kashmir dispute under any circumstances.
All Pakistanis genuinely in need will get Indian medical visas
The MEA has announced that it will grant medical visas in all genuine cases pending with the Indian High Commission in Pakistan.
Pakistan hoists largest national flag on 70th Independence Day
Pakistani Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa hoisted the country's largest flag in the history at midnight on Attari-Wagah Border near Lahore to mark the 70th Independence Day.
Pakistani PM urges the international community to resolve Kashmir issue
Speaking on the occasion of Pakistan's 70th Independence Day, newly chosen PM Shahid Khaqan Abbasi called on the international community to play a role in resolving the Kashmir dispute.
7,620 Indians behind bars in foreign countries, highest in Saudi
The Pew Research Centre recently revealed that India is one of the top sources of immigration: one in 20 migrants globally is from India.
Pakistan: Thousands attempt procession in support of ousted Sharif
A so called "caravan" procession in support of Sharif was attended by thousands of people.
Teenage suicide bomber's confession sheds light on Pakistan's terror factory
In September 2016, Usman, a teenager from Afghanistan's Nangarhar province was captured just before he could detonate a suicide vest at a Shiite prayer group in Shikarpur, Pakistan.
Pakistan: Man decapitates wife for refusing to quit job
In a gruesome case of 'honor killing', a man in Pakistan's Punjab decapitated his wife for refusing to leave her job.
How India-Pakistan partition separated four best friends, 70 years ago
As the world celebrates Friendship Day, let's tell you an extraordinary story of friendship that transcends the borders of India and Pakistan.
Gen. Bajwa: Pakistan "indebted" to China over support on Kashmir
Pakistan Army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa said Pakistan is "indebted" to all-weather ally China for its "unflinching support" over the Kashmir issue, the Nuclear Suppliers Group's expansion and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization.
World Bank: India-Pakistan held Indus Water Treaty talks in goodwill
The World Bank (WB) said secretary-level discussions between India and Pakistan on the Indus Water Treaty (IWT) took place in a spirit of "goodwill and cooperation."
Shahid Khaqan Abbasi becomes 18th Pakistani prime minister
After Nawaz Sharif's resignation, Shahid Khaqan Abbasi has been elected Pakistan's 18th prime minister.
Geelani close aide might have leaked national secrets to Pakistan
A close aide of Hurriyat's Syed Ali Shah Geelani is suspected of passing on classified information to Pakistan's ISI.
Pakistan: Are social media platforms blasphemy tools?
In Pakistan, social media networks like Facebook were once platforms where people could debate religion.
Panama Papers: Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif disqualified from holding office
In the ongoing Panama Papers case, the Pakistani SC has disqualified PM Nawaz Sharif from holding office.
Pakistan funding of terror in Kashmir: It's a two-way street
That Pakistan-based terrorist groups have been funding separatist activities in Kashmir is by now an open secret. But recent findings suggest it is rather a two-way street.
Pakistan: Girl 'revenge-raped' as punishment after her brother rapes minor
In a horrific case, a village council in Pakistan's Multan ordered the rape of a teenager after her brother allegedly raped a minor.
Pak-based terrorists used WhatsApp to mobilize Kashmiri youths
By examining information on 28 WhatsApp groups, the National Investigation Agency has unearthed crucial details about Pakistani funding of terror activities in Jammu and Kashmir.
Pakistani terror funding: Geelani's son-in-law, six others arrested
The NIA has arrested Altaf Shah, son-in-law of Hurriyat leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani, and six other separatists for alleged terror funding.
US blocks $350 million to Pakistan for not curbing terrorism
Looks like Trump was serious when he said he wouldn't turn a blind eye towards Pakistan harboring terror.
For single Pakistani youths, Careem's 'Rishta Aunty' at service
Single Pakistani youths were in for a surprise yesterday. Careem, a taxi-hailing app available in Karachi, Islamabad and Lahore, notified them that their 'rishta' had arrived!
US designates Pakistan as a terrorist 'safe haven'
Possibly a sign of Trump administration's toughening stance against terrorism, the US listed Pakistan as one of the countries providing safe havens to terrorists in its "Country Report on Terrorism" published annually.
Facebook rejects Pakistan's demand for linking accounts to cell numbers
Facebook has rejected a demand by Pakistan to link new accounts to mobile numbers of users.
Sushma allows medical visa to PoK resident, slams Pakistan
Trust EAM Sushma Swaraj to hit the bull's-eye and you won't be disappointed.
Won't step back, India warns Pakistan over ceasefire violations
While holding DGMO- level talks on Monday, Lt General AK Bhatt issued a strict warning to Pakistan over ceasefire violation along the LoC.
6-year-old, army personnel killed in ceasefire violation by Pakistan
A six-year-old girl Sajida Kafeel and an army personnel were killed while a civilian was injured in the ceasefire violation by Pakistan along the LoC on Monday.
J&K: Rs. 20cr worth heroin smuggled from Pakistan seized
Jammu & Kashmir Police have seized 15kg heroin worth Rs. 20cr from two smugglers who were held at Nagrota on the Jammu-Srinagar national highway.
Stay out of the Kashmir issue: India tells China
Asserting that cross-border terrorism in Jammu & Kashmir was at the heart of Indo-Pak bilateral tensions, India snubbed China's offer to mediate the Kashmir issue.
Why is the Sikh pilgrimage to Pakistani gurudwaras being blocked
Every year, hundreds of Sikhs embark on pilgrimages to gurudwaras in Pakistan.
John McCain: 'No peace in Afghanistan without Pakistan's cooperation'
Senior US Senator John McCain said during a visit to Islamabad that there could be "no peace" in Afghanistan or the South Asian region without Pakistan's cooperation.
Behind the 'surgical strikes' against Pakistan, a reporter's "insulting" question
In new revelations, former defence minister Manohar Parrikar said last year's 'surgical strikes' against terrorists in PoK happened due to a reporter's "insulting" question.