Fight against terrorism: Defining moment
After a marathon meeting, the country’s political leadership on Wednesday approved a comprehensive plan of action against terrorism in a move described by Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif as a…
Death penalty resumption in Pakistan none of our business: US
US State Department spokesperson Marie Harf on Wednesday said the lifting of the moratorium on the death penalty in Pakistan is the country’s internal issue. “Well, clearly this is an issue for Pakistan…
Speedy justice: ATCs directed to conduct daily hearings
ISLAMABAD:A special huddle of the top judges of the country has directed the anti-terrorism courts (ATCs) to conduct daily hearings as per the Anti-Terrorism Act (ATA) 1997 so as to…
Pakistan and the Challenges Ahead
Having passed through some critical times in history, Pakistan has had more than its fair share of turmoil and mayhem. Shifting geopolitical scenario, decreasing resources, latest war techniques, all changes…
Curfew in Indian state after tribal militants kill 56
GUWAHATI: India imposed a curfew in parts of the northeastern state of Assam on Wednesday after suspected tribal guerrillas killed 56 people in a series of attacks in retaliation for…
BD ex-minister sentenced to hang for ‘genocide’
DHAKA - Bangladesh’s war crimes court on Tuesday sentenced a former government minister to hang for alleged rape and genocide during the 1971 war. Syed Mohammad Kaiser became the 15th…
Rebels kill dozens in India’s Assam state
India has imposed a curfew in parts of the northeastern state of Assam after suspected tribal guerrillas killed at least 50 people in a series of attacks in retaliation for…
Pakistan Air Force has an edge over Indian Air Force: Indian Parliamentary panel
NEW DELHI- The strength of Indian Air Force combat fleet is down to 25 squadrons, the Parliamentary panel observed. "With regard to the existing squadron strength, we are down to…
US may not target Mullah Omar after this year
WASHINGTON: The United States has said that after Jan 2, US forces in Afghanistan will not target Mullah Omar and other Taliban leaders unless they posed a direct threat to…
Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves cross $15b mark
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves have increased to more than $15 billion, the PM Office stated on Monday. Federal Finance Minister Ishaq Dar called on Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and apprised…