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Sufi shrine attack: Will Pak Army reset its terror policy or remain stuck in a loop of bloodshed?
Why did it take a string of deadly attacks on its soil to finally goad Pakistan Army into action?
Imran Khan says Donald Trump imposing visa ban on Pakistan will help the country
Cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan on Monday said he hopes US President Donald Trump imposes visa restrictions on Pakistan.
US says its relationship with Pakistan is 'extraordinarily complicated'
Describing the Unites States' relationship with Pakistan as extraordinarily complicated, the outgoing Obama Administration has hoped that President-elect Donald Trump would deepen counter-terrorism cooperation with the country.
Pakistan's former army chief Raheel Sharif to speak at World Economic Forum
Pakistan's former army chief Gen (retd) Raheel Sharif will speak at the annual meeting of World Economic Forum in Switzerland.
A year of shocks reopens global fault-lines: 2017 brings new challenges in international ties
There’s good reason to study those shockers of 2016 closely, and learn lessons about what lies ahead in 2017.
Pakistan rejects new formula for NSG membership, calls it 'discriminatory'
Pakistan's Foreign Office has rejected a new formula for evaluation of the candidature of non-NPT states for the Nuclear Suppliers Groups (NSG) membership.
Essential to eliminate Taliban sanctuaries in Pakistan, says former US Army official
A former US Army official has said that to win the war against Taliban in Afghanistan, it is essential to destroy their safe havens in Pakistan.
Shameless nepotism: Pakistan's Sindh govt hires 50 employees from the same family
In a shocking example of nepotism, a provincial government in Pakistan has appointed about four dozen members of the same family in health department.
Pakistan's interests lie in crackdown on terror groups, says US
The US has said it is in Pakistan's interest to crackdown on those terror groups that are finding safe havens within its borders.
Qamar Bajwa is new Pakistan army chief, but it will take more to control the military
The appointment of Qamar Bajwa as Pakistan army chief is not a measure strong enough to change Pakistan's ugly habit letting military dictate policies.
Nepal earthquake: No casualties reported so far after 5.5 magnitude quake
A moderate intensity earthquake measuring 5.5 on the Richter Scale shook Nepal in the early hours on Monday.
Afghan triple bombing: Five killed, 27 wounded in Jalalabad
At least five people were killed and 27 others wounded in a triple bombing in eastern Afghanistan's Nangarhar province on Friday, provincial officials said.
Pakistan lobbying with Indians who are against Modi's 'extremism', says Sartaj Aziz
Pakistan's foreign policy chief Sartaj Aziz has said that Pakistani missions abroad, including in India, are making efforts to reach out to the Indian people who are opposed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "extremism", the media reported on Wednesday.
Pakistan govt sets up panel to probe controversial news report by Cyril Almeida
Pakistan formed a committee to investigate who "leaked" a controversial news report about a rift between the government and the powerful army.
Imran Khan says he is eagerly waiting to see Nawaz Sharif behind bars
Pakistan's opposition leader Imran Khan said he was "eagerly" waiting to see the premier and his younger brother and Punjab CM Shahbaz Sharif behind bars.
US urges all parties in Pakistan to refrain from violence and exercise restraint
The US has asked all parties in Pakistan to refrain from violence even as it reiterated its support to freedom of expression.
Quetta terror attack: Over 60 killed in deadly assault on Pakistan's police academy
The overnight attack on a police training academy in Pakistan's restive Quetta city has left over 60 cadets besides three militants dead, with 118 injured.
Pakistan today stands integrated with the world, says Pak Army chief Raheel Sharif
Amid India's campaign to diplomatically isolate Pakistan globally on all fronts, Army Chief Gen Raheel Sharif said Pakistan now "stands integrated" with the rest of the world.
Cyril Almeida will be allowed to travel freely after probe is finished: Pakistan
Pakistan said that the travel restrictions on journalist Cyril Almeida will be lifted once the probe into the placement of his name on the ECT is completed.
Pakistan-based LeT responsible for deaths of hundreds of innocent lives: US
Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba is responsible for the deaths of hundreds of innocent lives, including American citizens, the US has said.
Pakistani scribe Cyril Almeida, put on exit control list, fears Pak govt may take 'uglier actions'
Pakistani journalist Cyril Almeida has tweeted that he thinks the Pakistani government "is planning to take further, uglier actions."
US voices concern over dangers faced by journalists in Pakistan after restrictions on Cyril Almeida
The US has expressed concern over the difficulties and dangers faced by journalists in Pakistan.
US disappointed with the way Russia, China exercise veto power in UN Security Council
The US is disappointed with the way Russia and, to some extent, China have been exercising their veto power in the UN Security Council.
Pakistan: Huge cache of Nato firearms seized in Karachi
A huge cache of Nato firearms was put on display for the media in Pakistan's port-city of Karachi, police said.
Cross-border attacks have diminished Pakistan's international standing, says American expert
An American think-tank expert on Monday said that as a result of India's new policy of retaliation, Pakistan is in a bind of "its own making".
India-Pakistan military communication vital to diffuse tensions: US
The US has called for "calm and restraint" from India and Pakistan amid increasingly strained relations between the two neighbours.
China's growing shadow is behind Pakistan's military confidence in South Asia
Today, China supplies 63% of Pakistan’s armaments, with the USA dropping to 19% and second place.
Pakistan raises issue of rising tension with India at the United Nations
Pakistan's UN envoy asked the president of the UNSC to informally brief the body on the country's escalating tension with neighbouring India.
Terror attack like the one in Uri escalates tensions: US after India's surgical strikes
A terrorist attack like the one on an Indian Army camp in Uri "escalates tensions", United States have said.
China says it is in touch with India and Pakistan to bring down tensions
China on Thursday said it is in touch with India and Pakistan through different channels to bring down tensions.