US shies away from calling China a currency manipulator

News Desk | The United States has refrained from labelling China a "currency manipulator" in a move which may help defuse escalating tension over trade...

Saudis vow ‘complete’ probe of Khashoggi murder: Mattis

AFP | Saudi Arabia has promised a "full" investigation into the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, US Defence Secretary Jim Mattis said Sunday following talks...

PM Khan vows to take stern action against ‘blackmailers’ in latest address to nation

News Desk | Prime Minister Imran Khan addressed the nation on Live TV at 7.45pm local time. The premier started his address talking about the Asia...

60 Days in Naya Pakistan – Haider Mehdi

Syed Haider Raza Mehdi | It has been a while since I wrote. The last was the Atif Mian’s flying arrow. Many arrows have taken flight...

Asia Bibi’s Verdict: How the TLP & the rest are reacting

News Desk | Soon after the verdict announced by Supreme Court earlier today in Asia Bibi’s blasphemy case, followers of Tehrik-e-Labaik Pakistan took it to...

SC acquits Asia Bibi & orders immediate release

News Analysis | The Supreme Court on Wednesday, October 31, 2018, exonerated Aasia Bibi; a Christian woman accused of blasphemy in 2010. The Apex court...

Shahrukh Jataoi being treated as VIP despite CJP orders

News Desk | CJP had ordered jail authorities to transfer Shahrukh Jataoi, a murder convict, from luxurious jail to death cell when he paid a...

Denmark recalls ambassador to Iran over foiled ‘attack’

AFP |  Denmark on Tuesday recalled its ambassador to Iran after it accused Tehran of plotting a foiled "attack" against three Iranians living in the...

The era of shattering treaties – Prelude to an Arms Race?

Muhammad Faizan Fakhar | On May 8, 2018, President Trump announced U.S. withdrawal from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, commonly known as the Iran...

A sombre run-up to US-Russia summit in Paris – M K Bhadrakumar

M K Bhadrakumar | The highlight of the consultations of the US National Security Advisor John Bolton in Moscow on Monday was the announcement of...

‘Fiercest’ shellfire yet around Syria truce zone: monitor

AFP | Rebels and jihadists traded fire with government forces in northern Syria overnight, their "fiercest" exchanges since a buffer zone deal was announced for...

ICRC says ‘breathtaking’ destruction in Syria’s Ghouta

AFP | The destruction in Syria's Eastern Ghouta is overwhelming and the humanitarian needs huge, a top Red Cross official said Friday after visiting the...