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For a country that figures among the world’s largest arms importers, India’s oft-repeated assertion about achieving self-reliance in the defence sector may appear too ambitious. At the same time, it cannot afford to compromise on defence preparedness because it is wedged between two hostile neighbours — Pakistan and China. In this context, the Defence Ministry’s […]

Islamabad: Amid the ongoing electricity shortage and worsening power cuts, the Pakistan government has imposed a ban on wedding functions after 10 pm, to be effective from Wednesday. The Restriction has been implemented on the orders of Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Geo TV reported citing sources. It further stated that the orders have been […]

India’s outreach in Afghanistan, the first since the Taliban captured power, carries immense significance and serves as a test for the country’s diplomatic skills. The Indian delegation’s visit to Kabul, led by joint secretary in the Ministry of External Affairs JP Singh, has demonstrated New Delhi’s eagerness to engage with the Taliban regime, which still […]

Islamabad: Pakistan’s ousted prime minister Imran Khan has warned that the country would descend into a civil war if fresh elections were not announced. In an interview to Bol News on Wednesday, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman said he is waiting for the Supreme Court to decide on his party’s plea to provide protection to […]

Islamabad: The Pakistan government on Monday issued special instructions to all national and provincial health authorities to remain on high alert for any suspected case of monkeypox. According to a Radio Pakistan report, the Ministry of National Health Services is closely monitoring the situation and has debunked information circulating on social media about monkeypox cases […]

Jakarta: Defending champions India conceded a late goal to allow arch-rivals Pakistan walk away with a 1-1 draw in their opening Pool A match of the Asia Cup men’s hockey tournament, here on Monday. India took the lead in the ninth minute through Karthi Selvam before Abdul Rana broke their neighbours’ heart by equalising in […]

Jakarta: Defending champions India will open their campaign in Asia Cup hockey in a high-octane clash against arch-rivals Pakistan on Monday at the GBK Arena, the same venue as the Asian Games Jakarta in 2018. The opening day will also witness Malaysia take on Oman, who are riding on the success of their Asian Games […]

Jaipur: In what could be a big catch, the Rajasthan Police on Saturday arrested an Indian Army personnel, Pradeep Kumar, for spying for Pakistan’s intelligence agency ISI. According to the police, Kumar, who was recruited three years ago and was posted in the highly-sensitive Jodhpur regiment, was honey-trapped by a female agent from the Inter-Services […]

Islamabad: A popular Pakistani social media figure with millions of followers is facing severe criticism after posing for a TikTok video of a forest fire. In 15 seconds video that has gone viral on the internet, TikToker Humaira Asghar can be seen walking playfully in a gown in front of a burning hillside with the […]

New Delhi: Pakistans business hub Karachi continues to be rocked by bomb blasts. On Monday, one person killed and 11 injured when a crude bomb exploded near Iqbal Market and New Memon Mosque in Karachi’s Kharadar area. According to Karachi police, an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) was planted in a motorcycle to target a police […]

New Delhi: The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has blocked 16 YouTube news channels, including six Pakistan and ten India based channels having a cumulative viewership of over 68 crore, for spreading disinformation related to the country’s national security, foreign relations and public order. The ministry also blocked one Facebook account. “It was observed that […]

By Dhananjay Tripathi  Imran Khan, Pakistan’s hero of the 1992 World Cup cricket team, who till late appeared to bat well in politics too, suddenly got himself into a difficult situation. In the last few months, he was under mounting political pressure on his government by the opposition parties. Khan, after making all kinds of […]

Islamabad: Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday accused his predecessor Imran Khan of selling gifts received during foreign visits, reported local media. “I can confirm you that Imran Khan took gifts worth Rs 140 million from Toshakhana (state depository) and sold them in Dubai,” ARY News quoted Sharif as saying, who further added that the […]

By Dhananjay Tripathi The Russia-Ukraine war has stirred international politics, and we are slowly but surely entering into a new world order that will be multipolar where India’s role is critical. The recent visit of foreign dignitaries to New Delhi, including foreign ministers of China, Russia, and the UK, underlines the significance accorded to India […]

The newly-elected Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif followed a familiar script, reeking of duplicity and deception, while expressing a desire for better ties with India. By adding a rider that peace was not possible with India until the resolution of ‘Kashmir dispute according to the UN resolutions’, the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) chief has demonstrated […]

Islamabad: PML-N President Shehbaz Sharif was on Monday elected as the 23rd Prime Minister of Pakistan with 174 lawmakers voting in his favour after the MNAs of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf boycotted the election, Dawn reported. Earlier, PTI MNAs had walked out of the Assembly, with Shah Mahmood Qureshi, who was the party’s candidate for the top […]

Colombo: Dismissing the possibility of a no-confidence motion like Pakistan to oust the present government in Sri Lanka, Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa said that they will use their Constitutional provisions to change the government. Speaking to ANI, the Opposition leader said, “Pakistan has its own method of conducting democratic politics while we have […]

The natural instinct of any batsman on strike would be to remain at the crease and protect the wicket at any cost, through a combination of defensive and aggressive strategies. Cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan sought to employ similar tactics on the political crease but with a difference: he defied the rules of the game and even […]

Islamabad: Imran Khan was on Sunday de-notified as the Prime Minister of Pakistan, in wake of the dissolution of the National Assembly by the President, reports said. However, under Article 224 of the Constitution of Pakistan, he can continue as the Prime Minister for 15 days till the appointment of a caretaker Prime Minister, Geo […]

Islamabad: The people of Pakistan, including political leaders, were surprised when Prime Minister Imran Khan praised his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi’s foreign policy before a crowd of thousands of supporters, The News reported on Saturday. Khan praised Modi’s foreign policy while addressing a public rally in Malakand, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. “I would like to praise our […]