US, 4 European countries call for end to violence in Libya
WASHINGTON - The United States and four European countries jointly called on Saturday for an end to violence in Libya. The governments of France, Italy, Germany, Britain and the United…
US-led coalition jets strike Syrian town after IS shelling
MURSITPINAR: US-led coalition jets struck suspected Islamic State targets at least twice in the besieged Syrian town of Kobani on Saturday after fierce shelling by the insurgents hit the town…
Ties with Kabul: Afghan president to ‘share his vision with PM Nawaz’
ISLAMABAD: In apparent signs of thaw in Pakistan-Afghan relations marred by a serious trust-deficit, the new Afghan president has accepted an invitation from Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif to visit Pakistan to…
Border skirmishes: Pakistan offers to de-escalate tension with India
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has expressed its willingness for early restoration of ‘peace and tranquility’ along the Line of Control (LoC) and Working Boundary with India, as the two countries on Sunday again…
Iran’s envoy summoned over border violation
Security around the Iranian Consulate in Quetta has been beefed up. PHOTO: ONLINE QUETTA / ISLAMABAD: Islamabad has lodged a strong protest with Tehran over the violation of its border by…
Pakistan appeals to UN over border clashes
Sartaj Aziz, the adviser to Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on national security and foreign affairs, appealed to UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon to advise India to adopt a reasonable approach…
Resolving Kashmir issue vital for peace: General Raheel
RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff General Raheel Sharif on Saturday said the resolution of Kashmir issue was imperative in order to establish sustainable peace in the region. Addressing a passing-out…
Pakistan asks Iran to provide evidences of cross-border activity
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan asked Iran on Friday to provide proof that if it has evidence that elements from Pakistan are involved in terrorist activities in neighbouring country rather than hurling accusations. Ministry…
Iranian border guards fire mortar shells inside Pakistani territory
QUETTA: Iranian border guards on Saturday fired three mortar shells in Mashkail, Pakistan's bordering town with Iran, officials said. A security official who requested anonymity told Dawn that…
Cross-border attack: 1 FC soldier killed, three injured in Iranian firing
QUETTA:A paramilitary soldier was killed and three were critically wounded in ‘unprovoked firing’ by Iranian border guards in an area of Balochistan that shares border with Iran’s Sistan-o-Balouchestan province, the…