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Pakistan suicide blast: 14, including a political leader, killed during election rally

Nearly eight kilos of TNT explosives were used in the blast, Qazi Jamil, the capital city police officer (CCPO) of Peshawar said.

Jul 11, 2018

Who is Asiya Andrabi? Chief of all-woman brigade Dukhtaran-e-Millat who once raised Pakistani flag in Srinagar

Under the directions of Union Home Ministry, the NIA registered a case against Andrabi and Dukhtaraan-e-Milat for delivering hate speeches in Jammu and Kashmir. DeM was banned by the government under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967.

Jul 6, 2018

Discontent simmering against CPEC in Pakistan

In areas along the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), there has been rising discontent against the Chinese as communities have been displaced to make way for infrastructure projects with no plans for their resettlement.

Jul 5, 2018

Pakistan elections 2018: Amid economic meltdown and a debt trap, political stability a challenge

Pakistan goes to the polls on July 25, 2018. Whatever the outcome of the 13th elections, the chances of the government completing its tenure remains weak. The new government will face massive challenges domestically as well as externally.

Jul 2, 2018

Modi at SCO Summit: Connectivity projects should respect country's sovereignty

The prime minister stressed on the importance of connectivity and maintaining peace at the SCO summit in Qingdao, but also added that connectivity projects should respect each country's sovereignty and regional integrity.

Jun 10, 2018

China's attempt to change status quo may lead to another Doklam: India

The Indian ambassador to China said New Delhi will oppose the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor but won't let the difference over Belt and Road become a dispute with Beijing.

Mar 24, 2018

China's 'cash and carry' diplomacy in Balochistan: The good, bad and the uncertain

If Pakistan is willingly degrading itself as a client state of China, there are positive takeaways for India.

Feb 21, 2018

Nǐ hǎo Pakistan: Twitter slams Islamabad for approving Mandarin as official language

The Pakistan government approved a motion making Mandarin an official language in the country apparently to help people working on CPEC to communicate.

Feb 20, 2018

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China says 'ready to strengthen connectivity', hints at renaming CPEC to address India's 'concerns'

The Chinese ministry said that it's stand is that the CPEC is an economic cooperation initiative and has 'nothing to do with territorial sovereignty disputes'.

Nov 24, 2017

India's 17,000 kilometre-long submarine cable system to answer China's Belt and Road Initiative

GCX, a Reliance Communications subsidiary, preps a 16,650km-long submarine cable system connecting Hong Kong and Italy.

Nov 9, 2017

Indian Army to undertake major procurement of arms, assault rifles

Army's ambitious weapon replacement program with latest light weight automated machine guns comes in the wake of threats from the neighbouring countries.

Oct 29, 2017

Tillerson: US pleased to see restraint shown by North Korea

US Secretary of State Tillerson to urge Pakistan to stop aiding terror groups

Tillerson's visit to Islamabad is aimed at normalising bilateral ties between the countries, which have been witnessing some tensions after Trump slammed Pakistan for harbouring terrorists.

Oct 24, 2017

China urges India to join BRI, says it's ready to address Indian concerns

China is willing to engage in "in-depth communication" to address Indian concerns over the BRI project. Read on to know what China wants.

Oct 22, 2017

Pakistan to discontinue talks with US if asked 'to do more' on terror

Pakistan is not happy with the US' Afghan policy as US President Donald Trump in August slammed Islamabad for providing safe havens for terrorists groups.

Oct 10, 2017

US supports India on 'One Belt One Road' stand, says it crosses 'disputed' territory

In May, India had boycotted the Belt and Road Forum, citing that it cannot accept a project which ignores its core concern over sovereignty and territorial integrity.

Oct 4, 2017

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