Philippines’ deadly drug war praised by Donald Trump, says Rodrigo Duterte
US President-elect Donald Trump has praised Philippines leader Rodrigo Duterte for his controversial war on drugs in which thousands have died, Duterte said on Saturday...
Indonesia blasphemy protest draws 200,000; ends peacefully
JAKARTA, Indonesia — At least 200,000 conservative Muslims rallied peacefully in the Indonesian capital on Friday in the second major protest against its minority...
Pakistan’s political drama moves from streets to courtroom
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — One month ago, it looked as if Pakistan’s orderly capital was about to go up in flames. Thousands of protesters were...
Results of an innocent looking referendum in Italy may jolt the world from EU to Pakistan, Why?
Samina Tippu | Italian public would be voting, on Dec. 4, in a referendum to approve of a bill of political reforms presented by Italian...
Indian National anthem must be played before screening of films
The Supreme Court on Wednesday ordered all cinema halls across the country to play the national anthem before the screening of films and that...
Will ex-servicemen associations & families of the martyr’s demand justice on Dawn planted story?
Information Minister Pervaiz Rashid has been sacked from his position after a preliminary investigative report indicating his role in the ‘Dawn Planted Story’ of...
PM Nawaz’s appointment of new Army Chief: Significance & Challenges
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, on 26th November, appointed Lt. Gen. Qamar Javed Bajwa, Inspector General Training & Evaluation, as Pakistan Army’s 16th Chief...
Qamar Javed Bajwa selected as Pakistan’s new Army Chief
After weeks of intense speculation and rumours, Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has finalised the selection of two senior army officers as Chief of Army...
International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women 25 November
"Violence against women and girls is a human rights violation, public health pandemic and serious obstacle to sustainable development. It imposes large-scale costs on...
After G-20 summit, China sees India as partner to shore up global economy
Atul Aneja | Nov 21, 2016 Many participants of two-day brainstorming exercise proposed a pervasive economic engagement between China and India. Taking the cue from the...
Pakistan army “equally ready” for conventional war: Raheel
A battle-hardened Pakistan army is “equally ready” to fight conventional wars after registering an “unprecedented level of successes” in its war against terror, army...
National debt, liabilities cross Rs2.2 trillion
Tahir Sherani | Nov 21, 2016 Pakistan's overall debt and liabilities have soared to an all-time high and have crossed Rs2.2 trillion ─ an increase...