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Xi Jinping voices concern about safety of Chinese nationals in Pakistan

In a joint statement today, both sides also expressed their strong determination to counter all threats and designs against CPEC and China-Pakistan friendship

Pakistan seeks explanation from Russia on senator's nuclear claim

Pakistan has sought an explanation from Russia after one of its senators claimed that Pakistan and Ukraine recently discussed the technologies for developing nuclear weapons. Senator Igor Morozov, a member of the Federation Council's defence committee, claimed that Ukrainian experts travelled to Pakistan and met with a delegation to discuss nuclear weapons technology, Russia's state-owned news agency RIA Novosti reported. Morozov made the allegations during a press conference that was part of the Ukrainian dossier special project. The Foreign Office said the senator's reported statement was "without any rationale and is entirely inconsistent with the spirit of Pakistan-Russia relations. "We are surprised by such an unfounded and baseless statement," Foreign Office said in a statement late Tuesday night. "We are seeking clarification on this from Moscow, the statement added.

Shehbaz Sharif meets Xi Jinping in Beijing, discusses mutual cooperation

In a Facebook post on Wednesday, Sharif said that they also "agreed to increase multilateral cooperation between China and Pakistan, including CPEC, and further strengthen the strategic partnership".

Nawaz Sharif asks brother Shehbaz Sharif to not engage with Imran Khan

Pakistan's former premier Nawaz Sharif has directed his younger brother and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif not to engage in any talks with former premier Imran Khan, who is currently leading a long march to Islamabad demanding snap general elections. The elder Sharif has been living in London but functioning as the supreme leader of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and the party looks up to him for guidance in key political matters. In a series of tweets late on Monday, Nawaz Sharif said that Khan frequently claimed to bring a million people to Islamabad but has not yet managed to gather 2,000 people and was desperately looking for a face-saving gesture from the government. "I have told Shahbaz Sharif that whether he [Imran] brings 2,000 or 20,000 people, neither he [the prime minister] should listen to any demand of this fitna [mischief] nor give him any face-saving, for which he is desperate, the PML-N chief tweeted. He asked Prime Minister Shehbaz to instead focus all his ...

Pakistan PM Shehbaz announces financial support package for farmers

He said the government would provide loans of 1.8 trillion PKR ($8.1 billion) to farmers this year, four times more than in 2021

Why FATF removing Pakistan from 'grey list' has miffed India so much

FATF started out with 16 developed countries as members and added 12 by 1992. It has since expanded to the current list of 39 members

Imran sees revolution coming in Pak through ballot or bloodshed: Report

As the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf's (PTI) march enters its fourth day, party chairman and former Prime Minister Imran Khan said that after seeing the "revolution" happening in the country

Two people killed, 7 injured in armed attack in Pakistan's Quetta

Two people were killed in Quetta city of the Pakistani province of Balochistan after armed men attacked the victims and opened fire on Thursday

Pakistan needs $16 bn to rebuild as losses from flash floods cross $30 bn

Losses due to devastating floods in Pakistan have surpassed $30 bn as the monsoon rains have washed away roads, crops, infrastructure

Irrefutable evidence required for 'efficient disposal' of 26/11 case: Pak

Pakistan on Friday rejected India's criticism of Islamabad's failure to prosecute and punish the LeT terrorists responsible for the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, saying Islamabad would require "irrefutable and legally tenable evidence" for the "efficient disposal" of the case. Delivering the inaugural address at the special meeting of the UN Security Council's Counter-Terrorism Committee in Mumbai, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said the key conspirators of the November 26, 2008, Mumbai terror attacks, LeT chief Hafiz Saeed, continue to remain "protected and unpunished" even today. He was apparently referring to terrorists like LeT chief Hafiz Saeed remaining unpunished for their role in the Mumbai attacks. While one of the terrorists (Ajmal Kasab) was captured alive, prosecuted and convicted by the highest court in India, the key conspirators and planners of the 26/11 terror attacks continue to remain protected and unpunished," Jaishankar said. When it comes to sanctioning .

Retreating on home turf: Pakistan Army is staring at defeat

When the Pakistani army goes to the media complaining about a politician it fears and talks about being maligned and defamed, you know that its politics has taken a historic turn

Explained: Why Gilgit-Baltistan crucial for India? What is its history?

India's northward journey of development will be complete after reaching Gilgit and Baltistan, said Rajnath Singh. Let's know what the Gilgit-Baltistan issue is and how does it affect India

Zimbabwe's revenge on Pakistan: All you need to know about 'Pak Bean'

The 'Pak Bean' tweet has even prompted the leaders of both Pakistan and Zimbabwe to take to Twitter and give reference to the man

Average mindset, average results: Shoaib Akhtar on Pak's loss at T20 WC

Pakistan's shocking one-run defeat against Zimbabwe at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup sent murmurs around the world as former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar lashed out at Babar Azam and Co

T20 World Cup: Can't tell how proud I'm of this bunch, says Raza on Pak win

Zimbabwe all-rounder Sikandar Raza was gasping for words after his team's thrilling win over Pakistan in the ongoing T20 World Cup and expressed his sense of pride over the team's achievement.Speaking after the match in a post-match conference, the 'Player of the Match' was emotional. "I am lost for words, my mouth's dry probably because of the emotions I am going through at the moment. I can't tell you how proud I'm of this bunch of boys," Raza said.The right-handed batsman did not have a great day with the bat, but came back to bowl in the second inning and took three crucial wickets to seal the game for his team. He was appreciative of his bowlers and said that the team kept believing in itself to win the match."The way our seamers started at the top, was just unbelievable and the way we backed it up in the field and the way we kept believing, really lost for words," said the all-rounder."When we were coming to Australia, I said to my captain (Ervine), if you become Man of the ...

Pak committed atrocities against people in PoK, says Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said Pakistan is committing atrocities against people in its occupied Kashmir and will have to bear its consequences. Hinting at retrieving Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), the minister said the goal of overall development in the twin Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh will be achieved "after reaching Gilgit and Baltistan" -- parts of PoK. "We have just begun our journey of development in Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. We will achieve our goal when we reach Gilgit and Baltistan," Singh said addressing the 'Shaurya Diwas' event -- enactment of landing at Srinagar by Indian Air Force on this day in 1947. Referring to the "atrocities" committed by Pakistan against the people in PoK, the defence minister said the neighbouring country will have to "bear its consequences". "Terrorism has no religion. The only aim of terrorists is to target India," he said. Singh said the Centre's decision to abrogate Article 370 on August 5, 2019,

US pledges another $30 million in assistance for flood-hit Pakistan

The US on Thursday pledged an additional USD 30 million in assistance for Pakistan to help the people hit by the devastating floods that have affected 33 million people and killed 1,700 or more since mid-June. US Ambassador to Pakistan Donald Blome made the announcement during a visit to the Shikarpur district of Sindh, where he helped to distribute emergency shelter, latrine, and hygiene kits to flood-affected people. The ambassador announced "an additional $30 million in humanitarian assistance to support flood-affected populations," according to a statement by the US embassy. "This new funding brings the United States total assistance to Pakistan for flood response, food security, and disaster preparedness and capacity building efforts to $97 million this year, it said. Blome also travelled to Makhno village where USG emergency shelter kits are being used as temporary housing by the flood-affected community. While there, he spoke with flood victims to learn about the impact of t

Kashmir issue should be resolved by India, Pakistan through dialogue: China

China on Thursday said India and Pakistan should resolve the Kashmir issue through dialogue and consultations and avoid taking "unilateral actions" that could further complicate the situation. Replying to a question on the Kashmir issue raised by a Pakistani journalist, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning during a media briefing here said that China's position on the issue of Kashmir has been "consistent and clear". This is an issue left over from history between India and Pakistan and should be properly managed in a peaceful way in accordance with the UN charter, relevant Security Council resolutions and relevant bilateral agreements," Mao said. Relevant parties should avoid taking unilateral actions that could further complicate the situation but rather engage in dialogue and consultations to resolve the dispute and maintain peace and stability in the region," she said. India has previously rejected third party intervention on the Kashmir issue, saying that matters ...

Turkey assisted Pakistan in setting up secret cyber-army against US, India

Turkey has secretly helped Pakistan in setting up a cyber-army camouflaged under the bilateral agreement which was used for domestic political goals as well as directed to attack the US and India

No place for Pakistani thinking in New Kashmir, says BJP leader

The Kashmir unit of BJP celebrated 'Accession Day' at the party office in Rajbagh on Wednesday in the presence of many senior leaders and party workers