Pakistan

Iran, Pakistan central banks sign agreement on payment arrangement

Apr 15, 2017 01:54

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) and Central Bank of Iran (CBI) have reached an agreement on banking and payment, as the two countries seek to raise the volume of bilateral trade to $5 billion.
Pakistan to quit Saudi-led military coalition if it turns sectarian

Apr 12, 2017 11:57

Pakistan’s Defense Minister Khawaja Asif says Islamabad will quit a controversial Saudi-led military coalition if it becomes sectarian.
Pakistani military court hands down death penalty to alleged Indian spy

Apr 10, 2017 12:47

A Pakistani military court has handed down death sentence to an Indian man for his alleged involvement in espionage and sabotage activities.
10 militants killed in gun battle with Pakistani police in Lahore

Apr 08, 2017 10:27

Pakistani police say at least 10 militants have been killed in a gun battle in the eastern city of Lahore, just a few days after a bomb attack rocked the city, killing several people and wounding nearly 20 others.
Iqbal's message of dignity and hope

Apr 06, 2017 04:23

Among his many great contributions, Allama Muhammad Iqbal Lahori will be remembered most for making Muslims realize their distinct Islamic identity and instilling a sense of self-respect and dignity in them.
Bomb attack kills six, injures over 20 in Pakistan

Apr 05, 2017 04:03

At least six people have been killed and almost 20 others wounded in a bombing attack near an army vehicle in the eastern Pakistani city of Lahore, police say.
Steely determination, collective bids required for terror fight: Iran

Mar 31, 2017 16:48

Iran has censured a terrorist bomb blast near a mosque in Pakistan, saying “steely determination” and “collective cooperation” are required to eliminate terrorism and extremism at both international and regional levels.
Pakistan: Bombing blast martyrs 22 Shia Muslims in Parachinar

Mar 31, 2017 08:34

A powerful bomb blast near a mosque in Pakistan has left at least 22 people martyred and dozens of others wounded in a Shia Muslim-populated area of the country’s northwestern tribal belt.
Islamabad court stops extradition of US citizen of Pakistani origin

Mar 29, 2017 09:59

A Pakistani court has temporarily barred the extradition of a US citizen of Pakistani origin who is blamed for plotting a terrorist attack in New York.
Pakistan building fence along Afghanistan border

Mar 27, 2017 15:31

Pakistan says it has started building a fence along its volatile border with Afghanistan in an attempt to restrict the movement of militants that cross over the frontier and launch attacks.