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Imran Khan is not inviting PM Modi for swearing-in; Navjot Sidhu, Kapil Dev won't attend it either

Imran Khan's party says the swearing-in will be an austere event. The 'simple ceremony at Aiwan-e-Sadr' won't be attended by foreign personalities. It will be a 'completely national event', it adds.

Aug 2, 2018

Indian among 3 kidnapped and shot down by militants in Kabul

The three foreign nationals were abducted early morning on Thursday, August 2, and their bodies were later discovered on the same day.

Aug 2, 2018

Modi congratulates Imran Khan, pushes for peace in first call to Pakistan PM-elect

In his first call to Pakistan's PM-elect, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi reiterated his vision of peace and development in the entire neighbourhood, as he congratulated Imran Khan on winning the elections.

Jul 31, 2018

People celebrate ceasefire in Rodat district of Nangarhar province

US diplomats hold peace talks with Taliban in Qatar

Senior US officials met Taliban commanders in Qatar, without involving Afghan officials, which is a huge departure from the usual policy of the Trump administration.

Jul 29, 2018

PTI supporter celebrates ahead of Pakistan elections

Imran eyes coalition, PML-N and PPP considering joint strategy

Khan's party will be down to 109 seats once candidates withdraw from the multiple seats they contested, forcing the party to consider an alliance with independents and the Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan.

Jul 29, 2018

Mahesh Kumar Malani and Bilawal Bhutto Zardari

Who is Mahesh Malani? Pakistan's first non-Muslim elect to National Assembly is a Hindu

The 55-year-old Pakistani Hindu Brahmin has been an active participant of politics in the country for close to 2 decades. Mahesh Malani, who is a known face in the minority community of the Sindh province, is expected to be a vocal critic of extremist ideas in the National Assembly.

Jul 28, 2018

Mohammad Azharuddin wants to see 'captain' Imran Khan in Pakistan's new prime minister

Former India cricketer Azharuddin wished luck to Pakistan's prime minister-elect Imran Khan but insisted that new role will not be easy for the World Cup-winning former captain.

Jul 28, 2018

Pakistan leader Imran Khan flooded with emotional congratulatory tweets from ex-wife, cricketers

Former Indian cricketers Kapil Dev and Bishan Singh Bedi also wished Imran Khan as the World Cup-winning Pakistan captain is also set to become the country's 19th prime minister.

Jul 26, 2018

Who Is Imran Khan? Pakistan Cricket Legend Running For Prime Minister

Why Imran? How 'Taliban Khan', un-Islamic playboy grabbed power in Pakistan

Imran Khan is a man of contradictions. He's a vocal critic of the US, but surprisingly not in the good books of China either. While conservative Pakistan reviled his playboy image, he baffled everyone by openly supporting terrorists.

Jul 26, 2018

BJP to scale up campaign in Bengal post Durga Puja

Political analysts believe that the sweeping victory of BJP in the North-Eastern states such as Assam and Tripura might leave an impact on Bengal.

Jul 25, 2018

Pakistan election 2018: Imran Khan alleges human rights violations by Indian forces in Kashmir

The frontrunner for the prime minister's office, PTI candidate Imran Khan said that he wants to improve relations with India but slammed the Indian media for portraying him as a "Bollywood villain" in their coverage of the elections.

Jul 25, 2018

Arun Jaitley slams Congress over 'manufactured' Rafale deal; claims opposition creates fake issues

Making a sharp attack on Gandhi, union minister Arun Jaitley said that Congress was resorting to such strategies of creating "fake issues" because it had "an inadequate leader and no real issue."

Jul 24, 2018

Pakistan general election 2018: Why is Imran Khan as Pak PM a bad news for India?

The three candidates for the Pakistan general elections are Shehbaz Sharif, the brother of former PM Nawaz Sharif; Imran Khan of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) in Punjab and Bilawal Bhutto Zardari of PPP.

Jul 24, 2018

Afghan government considering new Eid ceasefire offer

Afghan President Ashraf Ghani considering another ceasefire with the Taliban on account of Eid al-Qurban, due next month. The move is part of the Afghan government's strategy for long-lasting peace in the war-torn nation.

Jul 22, 2018

Despite opposition from Congress, Economic Offenders Bill passed

The Lok Sabha passed the Fugitive Economic Offenders Bill 2018 by a voice vote after the bill came under fire by several members of the opposition for its weak stance.

Jul 20, 2018

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