Nuclear arms potential triggers escalation in South Asia

The new report cites fears that region could break into 2 camps, with China, Pakistan on one side, while India, US on other.

India’s protesting farmers announce march to parliament

The leadership of the protesting farmers announced that their movement would pick up speed after May 10 as till then the farmers would remain engaged in harvesting the wheat crop.

Ukraine accuses Russia of massing troops on border, US warns Moscow

This week, Moscow and Kiev blamed each other for a rise in violence between government forces and Kremlin-backed separatists in eastern Ukraine, which has undermined the ceasefire.

World powers, Iran to discuss US return to nuclear deal

"We are ready to pursue a return to compliance with our JCPOA commitments consistent with Iran also doing the same," Price said

Pakistan, China working on the bilateral framework under CPEC

Pakistan and China are expected to sign a bilateral framework agreement on industrial cooperation under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) even though the GoP has declined negotiated divestment of Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM) to Chinese firms.

Campaign to end dowries, lavish marriages launches in India

AIMPLB Chairman Maulana Rabe Hasan Nadvi has urged all members of the Muslim community to shun the dowry system and lavish spending during wedding ceremonies.

Pak-Afghan trade agreement extends after failing to complete discussion

Pakistan and Afghanistan signed a protocol for a three-month extension of the Afghanistan-Pakistan Transit Trade Agreement 2010 (APTTA) for the smooth functioning of transit trade between both sides. The signing ceremony was held over video-link today, simultaneously at Kabul and Islamabad.

Pakistan’s Gen. Raza receives highest Turkish military award

Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee Gen. Raza receives 'Legion of Merit' award for services in promoting defense ties

Pakistan defers plan to resume trade with India: FM Qureshi

Normalization of relations not possible until the review of a unilateral decision on Kashmir, says foreign minister Qureshi.

Mosques to remain open during Ramazan under strict SOPs

Hafiz Muhammad Tahir Mehmood Ashrafi Wednesday said countrywide mosques would remain open during the month of Ramazan under strict (SOPs) standard operating procedure against Coronavirus pandemic.

Pakistan says no trade with India until it reverses Aug 5th action

Only a day after the federal cabinet’s Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) decided to restore trade ties with India, paving way for Sugar, cotton and...

Indian army’s ‘prejudice and bigotry’ against women officers exposed

The moral character of Indian Army with a history of cases of sexual harassment has once again come under fire, this time for the reason of prejudice and bigotry.