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Seven militants killed in Pakistan, major terror attack bid foiled

CTD has shifted the bodies to a mortuary for autopsy and the outfit to which the militants belonged is yet to be ascertained

US ready to improve multidimensional ties with Pak: Kerry tells Aziz

He also appreciated Islamabad's determined efforts to eliminate terrorist groups in the tribal belt of the country

Govt asks diplomats in Pak to send wards outside for studies

Amidst growing strain in Indo-Pak ties, India on Monday advise diplomats and officials posted in its High Commission in Islamabad to make arrangements for education of their wards outside Pakistan from this academic session, virtually downgrading it as a "non-school-going station".The announcement came after the government's review of staffing and related policies for their diplomatic missions as also prevailing circumstances at the station.External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Vikas Swarup said, "It is a normal practice for all countries to review staffing and related policies for their diplomatic missions, including in view of prevailing circumstances at those stations. With effect from this academic session, officials have been advised to make arrangements for education of their wards outside Pakistan, till further notice."According to officials, there are about 50 school-going children of Indian officials, who are currently posted in Indian mission in Islamabad.India and Pakistan

India declares Pakistan 'No School Going Mission'

As New Delhi is concerned about the security of their young nationals after the Army Public School attack in Peshawar in Dec 2014

India slams Pakistan for glorification of terrorists

Nawaz Sharif said that Pakistan will continue to extend moral, political and diplomatic support for Kashmiris in their just struggle for right to self-determination

Pakistan Army Chief General Raheel Sharif confirms death sentence of 12 terrorists

Eleven convicts belonged to the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan and one to sectarian group Lashkar-e-Jhangvi

Pakistan urges UN to pressurise India to hold talks on Kashmir issue

Foreign Office spokesman said Kashmiri people cannot be deprived of their right to self-determination for which they have been rendering sacrifices for decades

Pakistan harbours terrorists, cynically raises Kashmir at UN: India

Syed Akbaruddin drew attention to Islamabad's defeat last December in its re-election bid for the Human Rights Council as a sign of the loss of its credibility

Banners across Pakistan ask army chief to 'impose martial law'

Banners sprang up overnight in all 13 cities, despite the presence of several checkpoints and extra security

Pakistan's use of terror proxies aiding global Islamic extremism: Zalmay Khalilzad

Khalilzad said Pakistan views the Taliban as an effective proxy to ensure Pakistani dominance over Afghanistan

Banners on Pakistan roads urge Gen Sharif to impose martial law, form govt

The banners were put up by a little-known 'Move on Pakistan' party of Punjab, requesting the army chief to reconsider his retirement plan

Pak court maintains acquittal of Lashkar-e-Jhangvi chief

Suspends death sentence awarded to 20 other convicts tried by anti-terrorism courts and sessions courts

Jeddah, Madina attacks: Pakistan reiterates security assurance to Saudi Arabia

The Jeddah attack was carried out by a Pakistani expat whereas the attacks in Madina and Qatif were reported to have been executed by Saudi nationals

Pak parl panel asks govt to build Hindu temple in Islamabad

At least 500 Hindus are registered to be living in Islamabad, and had to travel to Rawalpindi to perform final rituals of their deceased

43 killed in Pakistan flash flood; over 40 injured

Rescue teams from Pakistani army, paramilitary forces and PDMA have launched a search and relief operation

31 killed in flash floods in Pakistan

Around 30 houses were demolished in the rainstorm caused by continuous heavy rainfall in the area near the Pak-Afghan border

2-day citizenship camp for Pakistani Hindus in Jodhpur

Union Home Secretary Rajiv Mehrishi said the results of the citizenship process would start bearing fruits in the next six months

Asif Ali Zardari slams Imran Khan for allocating Rs 300 million to University of Jihad

He said this move is nothing but a direct handout to terrorists and militants who are attacking the civilisation

Pakistan court sentences two Christians to death for blasphemy

Pakistan has extremely strict laws against blasphemy, and rights campaigners say they are often used to settle personal disputes

Pak SC to pronounce judgment on need for military tribunals

The military tribunals were established last year after the December 2014 massacre at an army-run school killed 134 students