Iran: ‘important progress’ made in nuke talks
Iran and world powers have made "important progress" towards a final deal aimed at curbing Tehran's nuclear program in exchange for eased economic sanctions, a senior Iranian negotiator said Thursday.…
Islamabad asks US for access to civilian nuclear technology
Pakistan has sought from the United States access to peaceful nuclear technology during talks held in Washington under the Pak-US Strategic Dialogue. US Undersecretary of State for Arms Control and…
Indian rebels kill at least 20 army soldiers in northeast
A group of rebels ambushed a military convoy in India's insurgency-wracked northeast on Thursday, killing at least 20 soldiers and wounding 11 others in the latest major attack in the…
Polio cases drop by 70% in 2015: govt
Pakistan has seen a major fall in polio cases this year, officials said Thursday, as a military operation has allowed vaccinators to reach areas previously off-limits because of militant attacks.…
Pakistan capable of giving ‘befitting’ reply to Indian aggression: Army chief
Army chief General Raheel Sharif on Thursday said the country is capable of responding to all forms of aggression from India, Express News reported. “We know how to respond befittingly to…
Pakistan dismisses India’s concerns over China-Pakistan Economic Corridor
ISLAMABAD: Dismissing India’s concerns over the Pakistan-China Economic Corridor, Pakistan said that the $46 billion project will prove to be beneficial for the entire region. The Foreign Office has responded to…
India asking Pakistan to create violence-free environment is ironic: Aziz
ISLAMABAD: The prime minister’s senior aide Sartaj Aziz termed on Tuesday India’s requests for Pakistan to create an environment free of violence as ‘ironic.’ “When India keeps violating ceasefire at the…
Nisar says India’s reaction exposes its real face
ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister, Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan Tuesday said India’s reaction over developments regarding Pak-China Economic Corridor has exposed its real face. In a statement, Chaudhry Nisar said India…
Obama says Israel risks losing credibility over Palestinian state stance
Jerusalem: US President Barack Obama said in an interview broadcast Tuesday that Israel risks losing "credibility" over Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu´s stance on the creation of a Palestinian state. …
War in Afghanistan since 2001 has killed 100,000 people
War in Afghanistan since the 2001 U.S.-led invasion overthrew the Taliban regime and sparked an insurgency has killed almost 100,000 people, and wounded the same number, according to a new…