Pakistan

CCTV footage shows moment suicide bomber hit Lahore, Pakistan

CCTV footage shows the moment a suicide bomber killed 26 people and injured 54 others in Lahore, Pakistan, on July 24.

Jul 25, 2017

Lahore Blast: At least 26, including 8 policemen, dead in explosion near Arfa Karim IT Tower

At least 26 people, including eight policemen, were killed and over 50 others were injured in a suicide blast near Arfa Karim IT Tower on Ferozepur Road in Lahore.

Jul 24, 2017

Pakistan PM line of succession put in place after Fontgate threatens Nawaz Sharif

If Panamagate and Fontgate do manage to bring down Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, his successor is already chosen. Read to find out who it is.

Jul 22, 2017

Young Hindu girl in Pakistan 'kidnapped', forcibly converted; is it just the tip of the iceberg?

Every year, the Tharparkar and Umerkot districts of Pakistan witness more than 100 conversions on an average.

Jul 17, 2017

Could a font bring down the Pakistan government?

Could the Microsoft font Calibri bring down the Pakistan government? Last years Panama Papers revealed Prime Minister Nawaz Sharifs daughter Maryam Nawaz owned offshore companies which were used to purchase high-end properties. But she claimed she was only a trustee and provided a trust deed signed in 2006. The document was typed in Calibri font, but Microsoft didnt make the font publically available until 2007. It elicited speculations that the documents could have been forged by the possible future Prime Minister. Opposition parties have urged the Prime Minister to step down after the leak. The investigations conducted by the Pakistani Supreme Court and Federal Investigations Agency are still ongoing.

Jul 14, 2017

Could a font bring down the Pakistan government?

Could the Microsoft font Calibri bring down the Pakistan government? Last years Panama Papers revealed Prime Minister Nawaz Sharifs daughter Maryam Nawaz owned offshore companies which were used to purchase high-end properties. But she claimed she was only a trustee and provided a trust deed signed in 2006. The document was typed in Calibri font, but Microsoft didnt make the font publically available until 2007. It elicited speculations that the documents could have been forged by the possible future Prime Minister. Opposition parties have urged the Prime Minister to step down after the leak. The investigations conducted by the Pakistani Supreme Court and Federal Investigations Agency are still ongoing.

Jul 14, 2017

Like the ice mass that broke off Antarctica, these 3 countries should drift away from Asia to give peace a chance

Though it's a speculation, but had Pakistan, North Korea and Syria broken off Asia and drifted away into the wild, the world's biggest continent would have been a far peaceful region to live.

Jul 14, 2017

Intercepted transcript reveals Pakistan is supplying chemical weapons to Hizbul Mujahideen

Our next programme will be after Eid...We will plan our next move after Eid," the transcript says.

Jul 12, 2017

Jammu and Kashmir: Indian Army soldier, wife killed in Pakistan ceasefire violation in Poonch

Pakistan on Saturday violated ceasefire in the Poonch sector of Jammu and Kashmir, resulting in the death of an Indian Army soldier and his wife. Read to know more.

Jul 8, 2017

G20 summit: World leaders vow to fight terrorism and its funding; PM Modi corners Pakistan again

Prime Minister Narendra Modi once again urged for screws to be tightened on terrorists and those who support them. Read to know how much thew G20 leaders agreed with him.

Jul 8, 2017

Modi-Jinping meeting: With India and China at constant loggerheads, is there any future for BRICS?

With two of its major members not in good terms, it is very likely that the future of BRICS will go the way of SAARC, the South Asian platform which has been crippled by IndiaPakistan tussles.

Jul 6, 2017

Women's Cricket World Cup: Ekta Bisht is India's new 'Brahmastra' against Pakistan

Ekta Bisht, who hails from Uttar Pradesh, produced a sensational performance as India beat Pakistan in the ICC Women's World Cup 2017 on Sunday, July 2.

Jul 3, 2017

Match fixing in India vs Pakistan Champions Trophy final? This union minister wants inquiry

Pakistan thrashed India by 180 runs in the ICC Champions Trophy 2017 final on June 18. Ramdas Athawale thinks something was fishy.

Jul 1, 2017

Pakistan put on notice on terrorist havens after Modi, Trump meeting

The two leaders also told Pakistan to ensure that its territory is not used for terror attacks on other countries and asked it to bring to justice terrorists blamed for attacks in Mumbai and other places in India.

Jun 27, 2017

In current international scenario, India's quest for grand friendship with US is not wise

PM Modi's meeting and greeting President Trump might look encouraging but there are factors that indicate that India doesn't really gain much by eyeing a solid partnership with the US. Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei's remark on Kashmir is an example.

Jun 27, 2017

BCCI SGM: India vs Pakistan bilateral cricket series topic raised again on June 26

The BCCI had the same answer yet again, something cricket fans have been hearing for over a year now.

Jun 26, 2017

Pakistan: At least 148 burnt to death as oil tanker catches fire in Punjab's Bahawalpur district

At least 148 people were burnt to death while 100 others were critically injured when an oil tanker caught fire after overturning in the Ahmed Pur Sharqia city of Bahawalpur district in Punjab in Pakistan on Sunday, June 25.

Jun 25, 2017

India bully Pakistan again at Hockey World League Semifinals 2017, win 6-1

India will finish either 5th or 6th in the competition in London. They take on Canada on Sunday June 25.

Jun 24, 2017

India vs Pakistan hockey live streaming: Watch June 24 match online, on TV

India and Pakistan clash for the second time in the Hockey World League Semifinals 2017 in London on Saturday.

Jun 24, 2017

BCCI gets $400 mn in ICC's latest revenue sharing model; trumps England, Pakistan

With an excess revenue of over $400 mn, the Indian cricket board continues to be the richest cricket board in the world.

Jun 22, 2017