Tuesday, July 01, 2025

Pakistan

Junior Men's Hockey WC: Match against Pakistan will be interesting, says coach Sreejesh

BENGALURU: After being drawn alongside archrivals Pakistan, Chile and Switzerland in Pool B for the upcoming FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup 2025 in Tamil Nadu, Indian head coach PR Sreejesh said the game against Pakistan will be interesting in the expanded 24-team tournament.

Pakistan: Monsoon rains, crumbling infrastructure claims 18 lives in Punjab province

LAHORE: Monsoon rains in the Punjab province of Pakistan, have claimed 18 lives, including 11 children, while 57 persons have also been injured in rain-related incidents in the last 24 hours, Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) said on Monday.

'We're in contact with govt, don't think Pakistan will be allowed to compete in Men's Asia Cup': Hockey India official

NEW DELHI: As Pakistan's participation in the hockey Men's Asia Cup in India is uncertain due to growing calls for their exclusion following the Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor, a Hockey India official said that talks with the government are in progress in the matter, and the final decision will be taken after that.

21-year-old Baloch student becomes another victim of extrajudicial killing by Pakistani forces

QUETTA: Zeeshan Baloch, a 21-year-old student and resident of Khudabadan, Panjgur in Balochistan, was extra-judicially killed on Monday after his enforced disappearance by a "Pakistan-backed death squad," according to a human rights organisation.

Azhar Mahmood named Pakistan’s acting red-ball head coach

LAHORE: Ahead of Pakistan starting the 2025-27 World Test Championship (WTC) cycle, former all-rounder Azhar Mahmood has been appointed as the side’s acting red-ball head coach and will serve in this position until the conclusion of his current contract.

5.3-magnitude earthquake jolts Pakistan's Punjab

ISLAMABAD: An earthquake of magnitude 5.3 struck central Pakistan on Sunday, the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) confirmed. The tremors were felt at approximately 3:54 am Indian Standard Time (IST), with the quake's depth recorded at 10 kilometres, indicating a shallow seismic event.

Baloch teen becomes another victim of extrajudicial killing by Pakistani forces

QUETTA: Human rights organisation Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) has strongly condemned the extrajudicial killing of 17-year-old Ehsan Shah from Balochistan by Pakistan's Frontier Corps (FC), describing it as part of a "continued pattern of violence, enforced disappearances, and intimidation" against Baloch civilians.

At UNSC, India exposes Pakistan's 'gross hypocrisy' over terror and child rights abuses

UNITED NATIONS: India has strongly rejected what it described as Pakistan's "nefarious agenda" at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), accusing Islamabad of attempting to deflect attention from its own human rights violations and state-sponsored cross-border terrorism.

Staffer from Navy HQ in Delhi arrested for spying for Pakistan's ISI during Op Sindoor

NEW DELHI: A clerk working at the Indian Navy's headquarters in New Delhi has been arrested on charges of espionage, accused of leaking sensitive military information to Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), including during the recently concluded Operation Sindoor, according to media reports.

Lalu Prasad Yadav questions ceasefire with Pakistan under US 'pressure'

PATNA: Soon after being re-elected as the National President of the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) for the 13th-consecutive time, senior leader Lalu Prasad Yadav launched a direct attack on the Centre, raising questions over India’s recent ceasefire agreement with Pakistan.

Anti-Diljit Dosanjh Lobby in Bollywood Targets Actor Over English Fluency and Co-Starring with Pakistani Actress

CHANDIGARH:  A coordinated smear campaign appears to be underway in Bollywood against Punjabi superstar Diljit Dosanjh, who is being targeted not only for working with Pakistani actress Hania Aamir in his upcoming film Sardarji 3, but now also for speaking fluent English—something his critics bizarrely claim undermines his earlier statements of not being comfortable with the language.

SGPC, Punjabi Artists Rally Behind Diljit Dosanjh Amid ‘Traitor’ Allegations Over Film with Pakistani Actress

CHANDIGARH:  The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) and a host of Punjabi film and music industry figures have come out strongly in support of actor-singer Diljit Dosanjh, after film industry bodies labelled him a "traitor" for starring alongside Pakistani actress Hania Amir in the upcoming film Sardarji 3.

China-Pakistan-Bangladesh axis poses new challenge for India

NEW DELHI: In yet another sign of growing Bangladesh-China-Pakistan cooperation, a first trilateral meeting was held in Kunming in China's southern Yunnan province on June 19 where all three countries vowed their commitment to a "shared" future.

Diljit Dosanjh faces accusations from AICWA of disrespecting the nation's sentiments by including a Pakistani actress in 'Sardaar Ji 3'

MUMBAI: Global superstar Diljit Dosanjh's film 'Sardaar Ji 3' is under fire over the casting of Pakistani artistes. The All Indian Cine Workers Association (AICWA) has condemned the inclusion of Hania Aamir in the film.

Despite Trump's lunch for military chief, Pakistan stands firmly with China, Russia on Iran issue

UNITED NATIONS: Pakistan stood firmly alongside China and Russia against the United States at the Security Council despite Pakistan's military chief Asim Munir's hyped lunch with US President Donald Trump and the flurry of speculation about Islamabad and Washington getting closer.

Pakistan confirms 12th polio case of 2025

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan confirmed its 12th case of wild poliovirus this year, after the virus was detected in a child from the northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, the Ministry of National Health Services said.

Trump again claims credit for stopping India-Pakistan war, says 'No Nobel Peace Prize' for it

WASHINGTON: United States President Donald Trump has reiterated his claim that he prevented a war between nuclear-armed neighbours India and Pakistan, expressing disappointment that his efforts have not earned him a Nobel Peace Prize.

Pakistan: Baloch human rights body raises alarm over enforced disappearances, extrajudicial killings

QUETTA: A Baloch human rights organisation on Friday expressed grave concern over the ongoing wave of enforced disappearances and extrajudicial killings of Baloch civilians by Pakistani forces.

Trump shifts away from claims of having 'stopped' war between India, Pakistan

WASHINGTON: In a matter of hours, US President Donald Trump shifted from his claims of having "stopped" the war between India and Pakistan, and gave credit to "two very smart people, (who) decided not to keep going with that war that could have been a nuclear" one without claiming a mediatory role for himself.

India drawn alongside Pakistan, Australia, SA for 2026 Women’s T20 WC

NEW DELHI: India has been drawn alongside Pakistan, Australia, South Africa and two yet to be known qualifying teams in Group 1 of the 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup, set to be played from June 12 to July 5 in England.

Trump to meet Pakistan Army chief Asim Munir over lunch

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump will host Pakistan's Army Chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, at the White House on Wednesday (local time).

AAP has strong connections with Khalistanis and Pakistanis: Delhi Mayor Raja Iqbal Singh

NEW DELHI: BJP leader and Delhi Mayor Raja Iqbal Singh on Monday said AAP supremo Kejriwal and his party's government in Punjab have strong financial dealings with Khalistanis and Pakistani agents based abroad.

SGPC will not send a jatha of devotees to Pakistan on the occasion of the death anniversary of Shere Punjab Maharaja

AMRITSAR: The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee will not send a Jatha of Sikh pilgrims to Pakistan to participate in the events to be held on the death anniversary of Shere Punjab Maharaja Ranjit Singh on June 29, 2025.

Advocate Dhami releases Jaswant Singh Isewal's book 'Journey to the Gurdwaras of Pakistan'

AMRITSAR: Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee President Advocate Harjinder Singh Dhami released Jaswant Singh Isewal's book "Pakistan De Gurdhama Di Yatra".

Diljit Dosanjh-starrer ‘Sardar Ji 3’ faces opposition on its release over alleged inclusion of Pakistani artists

MUMBAI: The release of the upcoming Punjabi film ‘Sardar Ji 3’, which stars Diljit Dosanjh, has been opposed as the BJP Chitrapat Kamgar Aghaadi has demanded a ban on the release of the film citing the inclusion of Pakistani artistes in the cast.

How arrested Pakistani national in Kolkata secured EPIC card, voted twice; ED probes

KOLKATA: The Enforcement Directorate have started tracking the sources of the documents based on which Azad Mullick, the Pakistani citizen whom ED arrested in Kolkata in April, secured an EPIC card, with which he voted twice, first in the 2021 West Bengal Assembly election and then in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls.

Assam: Two more arrested for posting 'pro-Pakistan' comments on social media

GUWAHATI: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has said that two persons have been arrested in the state for expressing their 'pro-Pakistan' stand on social media.

In Belgium, EAM Jaishankar exposes nefarious designs of rogue state Pakistan

BRUSSELS: External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar apprised the Indian community in Belgium and Luxembourg about the efforts being made by the government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in countering cross-border terrorism and ensuring the progress and prosperity of the country.

Pakistan attacked ‘Insaniyat’ and ‘Kashmiriyat’ in Pahalgam , says PM Modi

JAMMU: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has condemned Pakistan, stating it is the enemy of brotherhood, 'Insaniyat (humanity)' and Kashmiriyat, and that by executing the Pahalgam attack, it aimed to incite communal riots in India.

Bilawal Bhutto concedes Pakistan faces 'hurdles' in its Kashmir campaign

UNITED NATIONS: Former Pakistan Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has conceded that his country hasn't made headway in its Kashmir campaign at the United Nations and elsewhere in general.

Pakistan cites some 'Indian voices' to back ‘False Flag’ claim on Pahalgam attack, faces blowback

NEW DELHI: In a move that has drawn sharp responses from Indian officials and security analysts, Pakistan has released a 20-page dossier accusing India of orchestrating a "false flag" operation in Pahalgam to justify its precision strikes under 'Operation Sindoor'.

ED seeks info from MEA on visa granted to Pakistani citizen arrested in Kolkata

KOLKATA: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has sought information from the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on the visa granted to Azad Mullick, the Pakistani infiltrator who was arrested from Kolkata by the ED officials earlier this year in connection with fake passport and hawala rackets.

Rajasthan govt employee spying for Pakistan arrested

JAIPUR: Rajasthan Police have arrested a government employee, Shakoor Khan, on charges of spying for Pakistan after interrogating him for five days.

Pakistani social media influencer shot dead by relative, honour killing suspected

ISLAMABAD: Sana Yousuf, a young and widely followed Pakistani social media influencer, was shot dead at her residence in Islamabad by a relative, in an incident that has triggered widespread outrage and renewed focus on the country's persistent issue of honour killings.

Singer Akhil Sachdeva reflects on working with Pakistani actress Mawra Hocane amid Indo-Pak tensions

MUMBAI: Playback singer Akhil Sachdeva opened up about his experience collaborating with Pakistani actress Mawra Hocane for his latest track, “Tu Chaand Hai.”

Op Sindoor: India hit 9 terror bases in Pakistan, latter’s dossier reveals ‘more targets hit’

NEW DELHI: India struck deeper and wider inside Pakistan during Operation Sindoor than it officially acknowledged, a confidential Pakistani dossier on its internal military Operation 'Bunyan un Marsoos' has revealed.

Don't want to recapture Pakistan, we need peace: Shashi Tharoor in Brazil

BRASILIA: The all-party Indian parliamentary delegation currently visiting Brazil held what has been described as an "excellent" and "highly productive" series of meetings with top Brazilian officials, focusing on India's policy of zero tolerance towards terrorism and the significance of Operation Sindoor.

Pakistan confirms 11th polio case of 2025

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has confirmed its 11th case of wild poliovirus this year after the virus was detected in a child from the northern Gilgit-Baltistan region, the Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination said in a statement on Monday.

Javed Akhtar: India always took initiative to solve problems with Pakistan, latter hasn’t

MUMBAI: Actor Pankaj Tripathi, who has returned with the season 4 of the superhit streaming show ‘Criminal Justice’, says he can easily get into the headspace of his character of Madhav Mishra in the show as he has his Aadhar linked with him.

Pakistan, Turkey and Azerbaijan set to strengthen anti-India nexus

ISLAMABAD: The growing nexus between Islamabad-Ankara-Baku is expected to deepen and broaden further during the visit of Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to Azerbaijan after concluding his ongoing visit to Iran.

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Pakistan reports 2nd polio case in less than 10 days

ISLAMABAD: After remaining polio-free for almost 15 months, Pakistan has reported a second case in less than 10 days.

Pakistan reports 2nd polio case in less than 10 days

ISLAMABAD: After remaining polio-free for almost 15 months, Pakistan has reported a second case in less than 10 days.  The new cases have created panic among the officials concerned as the virus can spread in the wake of massive movement during Eid holidays, a Dawn report said.

SC orders release of 62-year-old Pakistani national in detention centre for 7 years

NEW DELHI: For 62-year-old Pakistani national Mohammad Qamar, a seven-year ordeal ended on Friday after the Supreme Court ordered his release from a foreigners' detention centre, where he has been lodged since 2015.

Two passengers gone to Pakistan to celebrate Khalsa Sajna Diwas, returned after one of them lost Passport

AMRITSAR: Two passengers, who had gone to Pakistan to celebrate Baisakhi, returned to India today after one of them lost his passport and the other's passport was mistakenly brought to India by his family.

Gloucestershire sign former Pakistan's bowler Mohammad Amir

LONDON: Former Pakistan's pacer Mohammad Amir will make a return to first-class cricket after signing a three-match deal to play for Gloucestershire in the County Championship.

Advocate Dhami condemns attack on family of former Pakistan Gurdwara Committee president

AMRITSAR: Advocate Harjinder Singh Dhami, President of Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee has strongly condemned the attack Mastan Singh's family.

SGPC takes strong notice of disappearance of first Sikh cop in Pakistan

AMRITSAR: Advocate Harjinder Singh Dhami, president of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC), has termed the harassment of minority Sikhs in Pakistan as unfortunate.

Anti-Pakistan sentiment in Afghanistan after air strikes

KABUL: Strong reactions continue in Afghanistan against Pakistani military's air strikes and rocket attacks on Afghan provinces, with many blaming Pakistan for violation of Afghanistan's sovereignty, Tolo News reported.

Eight Pakistan soldiers killed in militant ambush in north Waziristan

NORTH WAZIRISTAN: Eight Pakistan soldiers were killed in two militant attacks in North Waziristan, Dawn reported.

Nawaz Sharif will have go to jail upon his return to Pakistan: Abbasi

ISLAMABAD: Former Pakistan Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, who took office after the Pakistani courts ousted then Prime MinisterNawaz Sharif, has said that even though newly-elected PM Shehbaz Sharifs government is in office, Nawaz Sharif will be sent to jail when he returns to Pakistan.

A 705 Sikh pilgrims jatha left for Gurdwara Panja Sahib Pakistan to celebrate baisakhi

AMRITSAR: The jatha of 705 Sikh pilgrims left for Pakistan to attend the main function to be held at Gurdwara Sri Panja Sahib on the occasion of Khalsa Creation Day Vaisakhi.

PPP appears reluctant to join new Pakistan cabinet

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) appears to be reluctant to join the new Pakistan federal cabinet due to division in its ranks as most of its leaders are seeking support for electoral reforms without taking ministries while others are of the view that the coalition government won't last for even two months if they opt to keep to the sidelines, Express Tribune reported.

Pakistan reports 62 new Covid-19 cases, 1 more death

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has reported 62 new Covid-19 cases and one more death, the country's Health Ministry said on Tuesday.

Shehbaz Sharif elected as 23rd Prime Minister of Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: PML-N President Shehbaz Sharif was on Monday elected as the 23rd Prime Minister of Pakistan with 174 lawmakers voting in his favour after the MNAs of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf boycotted the election, Dawn reported.

Bihar man released from Pakistan jail after 12 years

PATNA: The Pakistan government has released from its jail a man from Bihar's Buxar district, 12 years after he accidentally strayed into the neighbouring country, a police official said.

Shehbaz Sharif set to be elected Pakistan PM

ISLAMABAD: As the Pakistan National Assembly (NA) convenes on Monday to elect a new Prime Ministter after PML-N President Shehbaz Sharif and PTI Vice Chairman Shah Mahmood Qureshi their nomination papers, the PTI seems divided over its erstwhile decision of en masse resignations by its lawmakers.

Imran Khan fell out of favour with Pakistan Army which brought him to power

ISLAMABAD: Both sides deny it, but it's widely acknowledged that Imran Khan came to power with the help of Pakistan's powerful army and intelligence services - and now he has fallen out with them, reports said.

Army's silence making their claim of neutrality doubtful: Pakistan Oppn

ISLAMABAD: The opposition Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) has again asked the military leadership to clarify its position on the issue of alleged foreign conspiracy in the no-confidence resolution against Pak Prime Minister Imran Khan, stating that silence was making their claim of neutrality doubtful, Dawn reported.

64% Pakistanis reject govt's narrative of US conspiracy behind no-trust move

KARACHI: A Gallup Pakistan Survey has found that about 64 per cent of Pakistanis feel that high inflation and the government's failure are the reasons behind the Opposition's no-confidence motion, rather than a US conspiracy, Geo News reported.

Pakistani rupee plummets to all-time low against USD

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistani rupee on Tuesday plummeted to an all-time low against the US dollar, trading at 185.40 PKR in the interbank market during intraday trading, up 1.31 PKR from 184.09 on April 1.

Pakistani rupee breaks all previous records

ISLAMABAD: There seems to be no respite for the falling Pakistani currency as the rupee continued to decline against the US dollar, amid the ongoing political uncertainty and delays in economic decisions, especially the lingering talks with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Geo News reported.

Pakistan opposition plea to include election of new PM in agenda

ISLAMABAD:The Pakistan Opposition on Thursday submitted a petition to include the election of a new Prime Minister in the agenda of the National Assembly, reports said.

The Government of India was asked to abolish the passport requirement for the pilgrims going through the open corridor of Gurdwara Sri Kartarpur Sahib Pakistan.

AMRITSAR: Important resolutions on Sikh affairs were passed during the budget session of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee which was held at Teja Singh Samundari Hall within Golden Temple complex here today.

Pakistan Supreme Court takes strong exception to Imran's statement

ISLAMABAD:Justice Mazhar Alam Miankhel of the Pakistan Supreme Court has taken strong exception to Prime Minister Imran Khan's statement, in which he alleged that Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PMLN) leader Nawaz Sharif is trying to woo judges against the PTI-led government, Express Tribune reported.

Pakistan serial violator of human rights, OIC resolutions irrelevant: MEA

NEW DELHI: The statements and resolutions adopted during a meeting demonstrate both the irrelevance of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) as a body and role of Pakistan as its manipulator, India's Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Thursday.

Women's World Cup: England on course for reaching semifinals after thumping Pakistan by nine wickets

CHRISTCHURCH: Veteran Pacer Katherine Brunt and left-arm Sophie Ecclestone shared six wickets between themselves while Danni Wyatt scored an unbeaten 76 as defending champions England thumped Pakistan by nine wickets at the Hagley Oval to keep themselves on course for reaching the semi-finals of the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup.

Pakistan government cancels Jashan-e-Bahar program near Sri Kartarpur Sahib after SGPC objections

AMRITSAR: Following the objections raised by the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee, the program of Jashan-e-Baharan to be held by the Government of Pakistan from March 23 to 27 near Gurdwara Sri Darbar Sahib Sri Kartarpur Sahib (Pakistan) has been canceled.

Women's World Cup: Bangladesh make history with 9-run win over Pakistan

HAMILTON: Debutants Bangladesh eked out a nine-run victory against favourites Pakistan to make history at the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup, with Fargana Hoque and Fahima Khatun playing crucial roles to negate a fine century from top-order batter Sidra Ameen at the Seddon Park here on Monday.

The SGPC demanded passports from the pilgrims going to Pakistan

AMRITSAR: The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) has demanded passports from the sangat for the pilgrims to be sent to the shrines in Pakistan on the occasion of the martyrdom anniversary of the fifth Patshah Guru Arjan and the death anniversary of Shere Punjab Maharaja Ranjit Singh. Both the groups are scheduled to be sent to Pakistan in June 2022.

UN chief condemns mosque attack in Pakistan

UNITED NATIONS: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Friday condemned the suicide bomb attack inside a Shiite mosque at Peshawar in Pakistan.

Pakistan Minister says sporting events between Pakistan, India should be promoted

NEW DELHI: Pakistan Information Minister Fawad Chaudhry said on Friday that the government should promote and restore sports between India and Pakistan, including cricket, to connect with people across the border, Express Tribune reported.

In a first, Pakistan Army promotes Hindu officer as Lt Colonel

NEW DELHI: A Hindu officer of the Pakistan Army, Kailash Kumar, has been promoted to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel, Dawn reported on Friday. State broadcaster Pakistan Television announced the development, adding that Kumar is the first Hindu officer to be promoted to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel.

Taliban deploy fresh unit of suicide bombers to take on Pakistani forces on Durand Line

NEW DELHI:The Taliban regime has decided to deploy more units of its special forces including a unit of suicide bombers on the Durand Line following repeated clashes between Taliban fighters and Pakistani forces.

Aurat march & religious parties come face to face in Pakistan

LAHORE: The Women March, famously known as Aurat March has been taking out rallies for the past five years in Pakistan, demanding equal rights for women, LGBTs and other matters related to the empowerment of women.

Overworked Carey takes a short break, will return only to board flight to Pakistan

Political victimisation of media in Pakistan

NEW DELHI:The media in Pakistan has always played a crucial role in calibrating the political trends and the messaging, working closely with the government or the political parties they owe allegiance to. However, in the last year or so and specifically the last six months, the Pakistani media has not only been in the limelight for having been unusually vocal and expressive, but has also taken sides to create a vicious and unhealthy atmosphere. This has led to a clear rift within the media space among those who are supporters of the Imran Khan government and those against him. The latter category though dominate the media space in Pakistan today.

Capt Amarinder says, he had no enmity with Pakistan

MALERKOTLA:Former Chief Minister and Punjab Lok Congress president Capt Amarinder Singh today said that he was not against people of Pakistan but against their rulers and the army who were fomenting trouble in India and killing our soldiers on the borders.

ETIM collaborates with Al-Qaida, TTP to plan attacks on Chinese interests in Pakistan

NEW DELHI:East Turkestan Islamic Movement (ETIM), an Uyghur militant group closely collaborates with Al-Qaida, Tehrik-e Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and Jamaat Ansarullah to plan attacks on Chinese interests in Pakistan, Tajikistan and elsewhere, as per a UN report.

Taliban deny Pakistani access to used NATO equipment

KABUL: Afghanistan's Taliban-led government has denied denied a claim made by Pakistani Interior Minister Sheikh Rasheed Ahmad that Islamabad was using modern military equipment against terror groups that was leftover from NATO's presence in Afghanistanthe war-torn country.

Chugh condemns killing of Hindu businessman in Pakistan, questions why is Sidhu sleeping over the matter

CHANDIGARH:BJP national general secretary Tarun Chugh today condemned the killing of a Hindu businessman in Sindh province in Pakistan and demanded Punjab PCC president Navjot Sidhu to explain why Hindus were being killed in the tenure of hir bosom friend Imran Khan who is prime minister of Pakistan.

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Pakistan finding it hard to conceal contacts with Israel

NEW DELHI: As Pakistani officials work on keeping the Taliban away from India, Prime Minister Imran Khan and his advisors have to try and dodge political bullets with lousy denials of contact with Israel they are finding increasingly hard to conceal, as per an opinion piece in Israeli newspaper Haaretz.

Madarsa child sex abuse rocks Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: Religious leaders who hold a major sway in Pakistan society and have often been found to paralyse the country demanding public hanging or punishment for culprits who insult Islam, have this time around found themselves in a sticky situation as a child sex abuse incident inside a madarsa rocks the nation.

Pakistan will not give bases to US

ISLAMABAD:In a bold decision, Pakistan has decided and announced that it will not provide any bases on its soil to the US to operate from, after its troops exit Afghanistan.

US adds Pakistan, Turkey to Child Soldiers Prevention Act list

ISLAMABAD: In a move that could attract serious sanctions on Pakistan and Turkey and would certainly impact bilateral relations, the US has added both the countries into its Child Soldiers Prevention Act (CSPA) list.

Chinese trawlers usurp Pakistani fishermen's livelihood

NEW DELHI: Chinese trawlers getting fishing right licenses in Gwadar has usurped Pakistani fishermen livelihood -- leading to huge demonstrations in the region and various other places, said top sources.

Punjab CM reiterates demand for national drug policy to tackle drugs smuggled from Pakistan

CHANDIGARH: Reiterating his demand for a National Drug Policy to tackle the scourge, Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Saturday underlined the need for more synergy between the STF, the Police and the Intelligence wing to eliminate drugs from the state.

Pakistan remains in FATF grey list, hit by $38B loss

NEW DELHI: Pakistan has been hit with massive losses to its GDP worth $38 billion because of the Financial Action Task Force's (FATF) decision to retain the country on its grey list since 2008, according to a research paper published by the Islamabad-based independent think-tank, Tabadlab.

Pakistan media, foreign office, behind- the- curve on swift Jammu and Kashmir moves

NEW DELHI: Pakistani media is behind-the-curve, unable to grasp the real meaning of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's deft move to announce his intent to restore statehood to Jammu and Kashmir—a major strategic move after August 5, 2019, when J&K was turned into a Union Territory.

Ban on Jatha by Pakistan hurts Sikh sentiments: Bibi Jagir Kaur

AMRITSAR: A jatha of Sikh pilgrims visiting Gurdwara Sri Dehra Sahib Lahore on the occasion of Maharaja Ranjit Singh's death anniversary will not be able to visit Pakistan this time. The jatha was not allowed by the Pakistan government due to the Corona epidemic.

Indian Army top brass discuss threats from China, Pakistan

NEW DELHI: Amidst border standoff with China, the Indian Army holds a commanders' conference led by General Manoj Mukund Naravane from Thursday to review the operational situation at the border with China and Pakistan. Indian Army Commanders' Conference is an apex level biannual event, which formulates important policy decisions through collegiate deliberations.

If Pakistan have any difficulty in repairing Sikh shrine, it should handover Sewa to SGPC: Jagir Kaur

AMRITSAR: The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) president Bibi Jagir Kaur has written a letter to the Pakistan government and urged to repair Gurdwara Nanaksar Sahib built in the memory of Sri Guru Nanak Dev situated in Chakk Fateh Bhinder village in Daska tehsil of Sialkot district.

Storm-triggered incidents kill 5 in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: Five people were killed and six others injured in separate rain and windstorm-triggered incidents in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) said.

Death toll from Pakistan train collision reaches 62

ISLAMABAD: The death toll from the collision between two passenger trains in Pakistan's Sindh province has increased to 62, a government official said on Tuesday.

30 killed in Pakistan train collision

ISLAMABAD: At least 30 people were killed and 50 others injured after two passenger trains collided on Monday in Pakistan's Sindh province, authorities said.

BSF seizes 56 kg heroin, foils Pakistani smugglers' attempt

NEW DELHI: The Border Security Force (BSF) has foiled an attempt by Pakistani smugglers to push contraband into India with the seizure of 54 packets of suspected heroin weighing approximately 56 kg -- the biggest ever recovery of such a consignment from near the Rajasthan frontier along the International Border (IB).

Pakistan Punjab Governor Chaudhary Muhammad Sarwar visits Palatine Illinois Gurdawara in US

PALATINE, IL: The Governor of the Punjab province in Pakistan Chaudhary Muhammad Sarwar accompanied by his wife, the first lady of Punjab (Pakistan) Mrs. Parveen Sarwar visited the Gurdwara in Palatine Illinois on May 28, 2021. Their delegation included the Counsel General of Pakistan in Chicago Mr. Tariq Karim, their staff and families, along with several local Pakistani American community members who joined the entourage for an opportunity to visit the Palatine Gurdwara Sahib.

Pakistan literacy rate stagnates at 60%: Survey

ISLAMABAD:A new survey by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) has revealed that the country's literacy rate among children aged 10 and above has stagnated at 60 per cent.

Two Pakistani intruders arrested in Punjab

CHANDIGARH: Two Pakistani intruders were arrested by the Border Security Force (BSF) along the International Border (IB) in Punjab on Saturday, officials said

No direct role of Punjab Govt in deporting oxygen from Pakistan: R.S.Sachdeva

BATHINDA: Reacting sharply to the news on a web channel for seeking import of 2 tankers a day of medical oxygen from Lahore (Pakistan), R.S. Sachdeva, MD Hitech Industries Mohali and Mentor, Punjab State Chapter, PHDCCI clarified that it was exclusively a request made from an oxygen manufacturer to his counterpart of neighbouring country to tide over shortage of medical oxygen in Punjab so as to save precious lives of those affected from Covid-19.

Pakistan Covid deaths cross 20,000

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan's coronavirus death toll crossed 20,000 on Friday as authorities struggle to contain a third wave of the pandemic that has battered the South Asian nation.

China, Pakistan to mark 70 yrs of diplomatic ties

SHANGHAI: China and Pakistan will hold a series of activities later this year to mark the 70th anniversary of bilateral diplomatic ties, officials said at a seminar here.

Pakistan logs 3,256 fresh Covid cases, tally at 886,184

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has reported 3,256 new Covid cases in the last 24 hours, pushing the tally to 886,184, the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) said on Wednesday.

Pakistan expresses concern over uranium seizure in India

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has expressed serious concern over reports of seizure of uranium from unauthorised persons in India, stating that security of nuclear materials should be a top priority.

2nd Test: Pakistan eye series sweep against Zimbabwe

HARARE: After beating Zimbabwe by an innings and 116 runs in the first Test, Pakistan will look to sweep the two-Test series with another win in the second Test that begins at the Harare Sports Club on Friday.

Pakistan Air Force to build new air base in Balochistan

NEW DELHI: The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) plans to build a new air base in Balochistan, stepping up the militarisation of the restive province. The PAF has also identified a piece of land for the air base in Nasirabad district of Balochistan.

4 Pakistani soldiers killed in militant attack at Afghan border

ISLAMABAD: At least four Pakistani soldiers were killed on Wednesday during an attack by militants at the country's border with Afghanistan, the military said.

Pakistan logs 119 new Covid deaths

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Wednesday reported 119 new Covid fatalities, taking the toll to 18,590, according to the official data provided by National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC).

Pakistan to commence local production of China's vaccine: Official

ISLAMABAD: Special Assistant to the Pakistani Prime Minister on Health Faisal Sultan said on Monday that the local production of China's single-dose CanSino Covid-19 vaccine is about to commence in the country to facilitate its vaccination drive.

Only one in hundred gets Covid shot in Pakistan: Data

ISLAMABAD: More than 1.08 billion vaccine doses have been administered worldwide, equal to 14 doses for every 100 people. There is already a stark gap between vaccination programmes in different countries, with some yet to report a single dose.

Imran unveils two new schemes for overseas Pakistanis

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday announced two new schemes for overseas Pakistanis who have Roshan Digital Accounts (RDA).
In an event held here at the capital, the premier thanked Governor State Bank Reza Baqir for his role in bringing about the two schemes; Roshan Apni Car and Roshan Samaji Khidmat, the Geo TV reported.

Pakistanis pray for India as #PakistanstandswithIndia trends on Twitter

ISLAMABAD: Despite all the differences with arch-rival India, Pakistanis are praying for them as the country faces a deadly wave of coronavirus which has collapsed their health system.

Pakistan PM Imran Khan extends solidarity to Indian people affected by COVID-19 surge

NEW DELHI: Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan and Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Saturday (April 24) expressed support to the people of India in the wake of a massive surge in COVID-19 cases in the country and extended their sympathies to the affected families.

Pakistan reminds India to appoint counsel for Kulbhushan Jadhav

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has once against called on the Indian side to cooperate with its courts and appoint a counsel for Kulbushan Jadhav to implement the judgment of the International Court of Justice (ICJ).

UAE gives $2 bn bailout loan to Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: The United Arad Emirates (UAE) has decided to help Pakistan with a $2 billion bailout package, committing "every possible support to Pakistan".
The UAE's support came during the visit of Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi to the Gulf nation.

What lies behind Tehreek-e-Labaik Pakistan's challenge to the state?

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan's government has been put under a severe challenge and test by an Islamist party, which has wreaked havoc in the country this week with its anti-France protests, demanding the government to expel the French Ambassador and cut all relations with the European nation over blasphemous cariacatures against the Prophet Mohammad.

Religious, political parties misused Islam to damage Pakistan: Imran

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has lashed out at political and religious parties in the country for misusing religion for their own personal gains.
In our country, it is a great misfortune that many times our political parties and religious parties use Islam wrongly and use it such that they deal damage to their own country.

Religious, political parties misused Islam to damage Pakistan: Imran

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has lashed out at political and religious parties in the country for misusing religion for their own personal gains.

Delhi to host 2 Pakistan ties, Ahmedabad final of T20 World Cup

NEW DELHI: Delhi is likely to host two of Pakistan's matches in the 2021 T20 World Cup to be held in India in October-November, it has been learned.While the details are yet to be confirmed, the Indian cricket board's (BCCI) Apex Council was on Friday informed that the board has received assurance on visas for Pakistan cricket team and media for the upcoming mega tournament.

In Joint Operation Punjab Police & BSF neutralise Pakistani sSmuggler at Indo-Pak border; 23kg heroin, weapons recovered

AMRITSAR/CHANDIGARH: The Amritsar Rural Police, in a joint operation with Border Security Force (BSF) on the intervening night of Tuesday and Wednesday, busted a major narco-terror module and neutralised one Pakistani smuggler at Border Outpost (BOP) Kakkar Forward area falls in Lopoke Police Station jurisdiction. The intelligence led operation was launched on the inputs provided by the Punjab Police.

Punjab Police & BSF neutralise Pakistani Smuggler at Indo-Pak Border heroin, weapons recovered

AMRITSAR: The Amritsar Rural Police, in a joint operation with Border Security Force (BSF) on the intervening night of Tuesday and Wednesday, busted a major narco-terror module and neutralised one Pakistani smuggler at Border Outpost (BOP) Kakkar Forward area falls in Lopoke Police Station jurisdiction. The intelligence led operation was launched on the inputs provided by the Punjab Police.

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