Al-Azhar chief urges education reform to curb extremism
MAKKAH — The head of Al-Azhar, Sunni Islam’s most prestigious seat of learning, called on Sunday for education reform in Muslim countries in an effort to contain the spread of religious…
US hints at delayed troop pullout from Afghanistan
KABUL: President Barack Obama’s new Pentagon chief said on Saturday that the United States was seriously considering slowing down the pace of a troop withdrawal from Afghanistan, as the country faces…
Five-year-old ban: JuD seeks easing of UN curbs
ISLAMABAD: Amidst controversy and confusion, Jamatud Dawa (JuD) has once again decided to approach the United Nations against a five-year-old ban over its ‘activities’ by the world body. A spokesperson for…
Afghan reconciliation: Senior Taliban negotiator visits Pakistan
ISLAMABAD:A senior Afghan Taliban negotiator who had led the group’s delegation to Beijing is touring Pakistan for consultations amid reports that the ultraorthodox militia is willing to join the…
Saudi business delegation to Expo Pakistan 2015 to further strengthen bilateral trade ties
RIYADH — A 40-member Saudi businessmen delegation visiting Expo Pakistan 2015 trade fair to be held on Feb. 26-March 1, 2015 at the Karachi Expo Centre was invited to a…
Afghan-Pakistan ties ‘never better’, Nisar tells Kerry
WASHINGTON: Relations between Afghanistan and Pakistan have never been better, Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan said Thursday, adding there had also been “a quantum leap in trust” between Islamabad…
Army major, eight militants killed in N. Waziristan, Kurram clashes
MIRAMSHAH: An army officer and eight suspected militants were killed in clashes in North Waziristan and Kurram tribal region on Friday. According to a statement by the military’s public…
New Pentagon chief Carter in Kabul on unannounced visit
KABUL: The Pentagon's new chief, Ashton Carter, flew to Kabul on Saturday to confer with commanders and Afghan leaders about the future of the American military presence in Afghanistan. Only…
China slams Modi’s visit to Arunachal Pradesh
NEW DELHI: China on Friday slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Arunachal Pradesh, making it known that Beijing thought that the move went against attempts by both countries to…
Pakistan’s role in peace talks deserves credit: Ghani
KABUL: Afghan President Ashraf Ghani on Friday saluted Pakistan’s cooperation as Kabul seeks to lay the groundwork for peace with Taliban insurgents, the latest sign of improving ties between the…