Trump repeats Kashmir offer but conditions apply
–US president says will talk to Modi about Kashmir lockdown but can mediate only if India agrees –Imran says Trump has a major responsibility in ending humanitarian crisis in IOK, says India…
Pak Army constructs girls’ school in place of Hakimullah Mehsud’s headquarter
ORAKZAI AGENCY: Pakistan Army has completed construction of a girls’ school for higher secondary education at the place where once the headquarter of Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militant Hakimullah Mehsud stood, local media reported on…
Afghan peace would bring its own risks to reconstruction: US watchdog
KABUL: The prospect of peace in Afghanistan raises its own risks to rebuilding efforts, a US watchdog said on Thursday, citing reintegrating Taliban fighters, spurring the economy and protecting women’s rights as…
Four FC men martyred as security check post attacked in Panjgur
PANJGUR: Four FC men were martyred when armed men attacked a security check post here on Sunday. According to details, unknown miscreants stormed a security check post in Gawargo area of district…
Pakistan-arranged US, Taliban meeting today
A Pakistan-arranged meeting between the United States and Taliban officials will be held Monday in the United Arab Emirates to push a political settlement to the war in Afghanistan. The special representative…
Pakistan will never fight ‘imposed war’ on its soil, PM vows
–Imran Khan says Pakistan paid heavy cost for fighting war in its territory, no other country can match Pakistan’s sacrifices –Praises tribal people for ‘courageously facing challenging and difficult times of terrorism’ –Says…
Imran Khan hits back at Trump: Here’s what foreign media is saying
With Prime Minister Imran Khan lashing out at United States (US) President Donald Trump and stating that his “baseless rhetoric” will no longer be acceptable to the country, the former’s statements have…
American ‘war on terror’ killed 500,000: study
WASHINGTON: About half a million people have died violently in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Pakistan due to the US “war on terror” that was launched following the 9/11 attacks in 2001, according to…
Wells discusses bilateral ties, money laundering with Pakistani officials
ISLAMABAD: Senior American diplomat Alice Wells on Tuesday held delegation-level talks with Pakistani officials here to “further strengthen” bilateral relations between the two countries. Alice Wells, who is the principal deputy assistant…
French president appreciates Pakistan’s efforts in fighting terrorism
–French President Macron accepts PM Khan’s invitation ISLAMABAD: French President Emmanuel Macron telephoned Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday where he recognised Pakistan’s struggle and sacrifices in the global war against terrorism.…
Osama bin Laden was ‘brainwashed’: al Qaeda leader’s mother speaks for the first time
Nearly 17 years since 9/11, Osama bin Laden’s family remains an influential part of Saudi society – as well as a reminder of the darkest moment in the kingdom’s history. Can they…
Russian envoy lauds Pak’s contribution in war against terror
ISLAMABAD: Russian Ambassador to Pakistan Alexey Y Dedov has lauded Pakistan’s contribution in the war against terror. He was delivering a lecture on “Pakistan-Russia Relations: Is there a New Trajectory” in Islamabad…
US officials say Imran Khan could ‘complicate’ Afghan peace talks
WASHINGTON: The rise of Imran Khan, a former cricket star who is Pakistan’s likely next leader, could complicate new talks between American diplomats and the Taliban about ending the war in Afghanistan,…
US urges ‘decisive’ steps by Pakistan for Afghan peace
WASHINGTON: The United States is calling for “sustained and decisive steps” by Pakistan to bring Taliban leaders to the negotiating table with the Afghan government, reported Associated Press. The militant group has…
Pakistan seeks boost in international cooperation to wipe out terrorism
Envoy says Pakistan has gained ‘tremendous success’ in combating terrorism Pakistan has gained “tremendous success” in combating terrorism in recent years, but stressed the need for more international cooperation to eliminate the…
Pakistan condemns terrorist attack in Afghanistan
Pakistan has “strongly condemned” the terrorist attack in Afghanistan’s city Jalalabad, killing and injuring many innocent civilians on Sunday. Foreign Office Spokesman Dr Mohammad Faisal, in a tweet on Monday, said that…
US urges Pakistan to bring Afghan Taliban to the table
–US envoy Alice Wells arrives in Pakistan after India-Afghanistan visit, says Afghan Taliban’s refusal to engage in talks is ‘unacceptable’ –Says US yet to see sustained and decisive action on part of…