Philip Hammond named UK’s new foreign minister
British Prime Minister David Cameron appointed Philip Hammond as foreign minister on Tuesday as he reshuffles his cabinet ahead of the 2015 general election. “Philip Hammond is the new Foreign…
Libya attack destroys ‘90% of Tripoli airport jets’
Ninety percent of the planes parked at Libya’s Tripoli International Airport have been destroyed after shelling attacks on the site, government spokesman Ahmed Lamine said on Tuesday. "The government has…
6 terrorists killed in encounter with security forces: ISPR
RAWALPINDI: Director General of Inter Services Public Relations (DG-ISPR) Asim Saleem Bajwa said on Tuesday that six terrorists were killed during hand-to-hand combat between security forces and militants in Mirali early Tuesday, Express…
Presence of militants: Bajaur braces for targeted operation
KHAR: After a spate of cross-border attacks by militants on Pakistani border posts, political and military authorities have decided to launch a targeted operation in Mamond tehsil of Bajaur Agency. The…
India PM, China’s Xi pledge stronger ties in first meeting
NEW DELHI: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping agreed on the need to resolve a decades-old border dispute during talks before the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India,…
Blast in Afghanistan kills 30, wounds 40
GARDEZ: At least 30 people were killed and 40 wounded in a car blast in Afghanistan's eastern province Patika on Tuesday, police said. “Right now, police are taking all the…
IDP relief efforts: FDMA DG removed from position
BANNU: Fata Disaster Management Authority (FDMA) Director General (DG) Arshad Khan has been removed from his position for failing to provide adequate facilities to internally displaced persons (IDPs), Express News reported on Monday.…
Pakistan will continue to be critical partner in region: US General
Washington- United States says Pakistan will continue to be its critical partner in the region.This has been stated at a Congressional hearing by US General John. F. Campbell, who has…
Iran nuclear talks: Envoys warn of big hurdles to deal
Key players in talks on Iran's nuclear programme have warned of big gaps between Iran and world powers, with only a week left to strike a deal. Arriving in Vienna…
Punjab govt to give Rs7,000 per month to families of IDPs
Speaking to the IDPs in Bannu, Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif announced that the Punjab government would give Rs7,000 to each of the affected families every month. The chief minister…