PTM finalizes representatives for reconciliatory Jirga; demands a ‘Truth and Reconciliation Commission’

News Analysis | The Pakhtun Tahafuz Movement (PTM) has finally given a list of its 30 representatives to the reconciliatory Jirga for negotiations with the state...

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly passes landmark FATA bill with a two-third majority

News Analysis | Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) assembly on Sunday, passed the much awaited KP-FATA merger bill with a two-third majority, paving way for the merger...

US-Turkey agree ‘roadmap’ on Kurd-held Manbij in Syria

AFP | Turkish and US officials on Friday agreed on a "roadmap" for further cooperation to ensure the security of a Kurdish-held city which became...

Iran expects measures to save nuclear deal by end of May

AFP | European countries have until the end of May to propose ways to mitigate the effects of the US withdrawal from a landmark nuclear...

Twin explosions target Iraq communist party HQ: spokesman

AFP | Two bombs exploded Friday close to the Baghdad headquarters of the Iraqi Communist Party, said a spokesman for the political alliance which alongside...

Pakistan’s Babar out of England series with broken arm

AFP | Pakistan suffered a setback after dominating the second day's play in the first Test against England at Lord's on Friday when in-form batsman...

One slap, many questions: What should Imran Khan do now?

News Analysis | The Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) senior leader Naeem ul Haque has made headlines once again. A few days ago, the PTI leader slapped the...

White House has deal to lift sanctions on China’s ZTE

AFP | US President Donald Trump said Friday he had reached a deal to keep Chinese telecoms giant ZTE running, rolling back some penalties in...

Texas school shooting survivors step up calls for gun reform

AFP | Survivors of a recent gun rampage at a Texas school intensified their calls for reforms including tougher gun restrictions Friday, as several of...

South Korea welcomes prospect of ‘reignited’ US-North Korea talks

AFP | South Korea on Saturday welcomed the renewed prospect of a summit between the United States and North Korea after President Trump cancelled talks...

T20 needs eight runs for a big hit, says cricket legend Jones

AFP | Dean Jones, in his day one of the biggest-hitting batsmen in cricket, has called for fresh innovation in Twenty20 by creating a new...

North Korea summit could still happen: Trump

AFP | One day after abruptly pulling the plug on a high-stakes summit with North Korea, US President Donald Trump said Friday the meeting with...