Pakistan

Iran disbands terror cell on border with Pakistan

Sep 28, 2018 10:13

Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) disbands a terror cell in an area on the country’s border with Pakistan, killing four terrorists and wounding two others.
Imran Khan slams India's ‘arrogant’ decision to call off rare meeting

Sep 22, 2018 12:34

Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan says he is “disappointed” with the Indian government for its decision to call off a planned meeting between the foreign ministers of the two countries, denouncing New Delhi’s move as “arrogant and negative.”
India cancels rare Pakistan meeting over 'brutal killings'

Sep 22, 2018 08:50

India has cancelled a rare meeting between its foreign minister and her Pakistani counterpart just a day after announcing the talks would take place on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.
Pakistan's PM urges India to resolve disputes, including Kashmir

Sep 21, 2018 04:44

Newly-elected Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan has called on his Indian counterpart to engage in bilateral efforts to resolve outstanding disputes, including the issue of Kashmir.
Pakistan court orders release of former PM Nawaz Sharif, daughter

Sep 19, 2018 09:30

A Pakistani court has suspended prison sentences previously handed down to ousted former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, his daughter, and son-in-law in a corruption case.
Pakistan's Imran Khan vows to give citizenship to some Afghans, Bengalis

Sep 18, 2018 04:57

Pakistan's new premier Imran Khan has vowed to give citizenship to some Afghan refugees and Bengali immigrants, officials confirmed Monday, granting rights to many who have lived in the country for decades.
US behind 1988 Pakistan plane crash that killed Gen. Zia: Pakistani senator

Sep 10, 2018 07:30

The United States was behind the August 1988 C-130 Hercules plane crash that killed then-Pakistan President General Muhammad Zia-ul Haq, according to Pakistani Senator Mushahid Hussain. Also killed in the crash were several of Zia’s top army officers and the American Ambassador in Islamabad, Arnold Raphel.
Rouhani congratulates Alavi on election as Pakistan's president

Sep 06, 2018 08:40

President Hassan Rouhani in a message forwarded on Thursday congratulated Arif Alavi on his election as Pakistan’s new president, voicing hope for closer cooperation during Alavi’s term in office.
On trip to Pakistan, US secretary of state seeks 'reset' in strained ties

Sep 05, 2018 12:15

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has met with Pakistan’s Prime Minister Imran Khan in Islamabad, hoping to reset relations that were strained over the war in Afghanistan and a range of other issues.
Pakistani lawmakers elect Imran Khan ally president

Sep 04, 2018 12:14

Pakistani lawmakers have elected a nominee from Prime Minister Imran Khan's party to the ceremonial office of president, further cementing the ruling party's power.