Suicide bombers target security forces in Quetta: Six policeman embraced martyrdom
Suicide bombers target security forces in Quetta: Six policeman embraced martyrdom

QUETTA: At least six policemen embraced martyrdom and 15 security personnel were wounded Tuesday when three suicide bombers blew themselves up in quick succession in the provincial capital, officials said.

"The first suicide bomber blew

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Russia keen to expand military ties with Pakistan: Top military official tells Gen Bajwa
Russia keen to expand military ties with Pakistan: Top military official tells Gen Bajwa

RAWALPINDI: Russian military chief said that Pakistan was a geo-strategically important country and Moscow is keen to expand its existing bilateral military-to-military cooperation.

This, he said, in a meeting with army chief General

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China will continue its support to Pakistan, assures Vice President Wang Qishan
China will continue its support to Pakistan, assures Vice President Wang Qishan

Beijing: Foreign Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif met with Vice President of the People’s Republic of China, Wang Qishan, where he reaffirmed China’s support to Pakistan’s independence and sovereignty and its counter-terrorism efforts.

“China w

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Chinese professor addresses in Urdu, stresses its significance as global language

KARACHI: A Chinese professor surprised the audience when he addressed a seminar completely in fluent Urdu.

Prof Dr Tang Meng Sheng of Peking University was in Karachi recently to attend a conference in connection with China-Pakistan

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In memory of Sabeen Mehmud
In memory of Sabeen Mehmud

Today marks the third year since Pakistan’s highly lauded human rights activist, Sabeen Mehmud was shot dead in Karachi.

The founder of the community center and café, The Second Floor (T2F), was returning home with her elderly mother after a session held at T2F when she received fatal gunshots

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The News impact: CJP Nisar takes notice of blind lawyerplea who dreamt of becoming judge
The News impact: CJP Nisar takes notice of blind lawyer’s plea who dreamt of becoming judge

ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice Mian Saqib Nisar has taken suo motu notice over a news story published in The News about a blind lawyer who wanted to be Pakistan’s top judge but was denied opportunity because of his disability.

CJP Nisar

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Dennis thinks Sania, Shoaib should name their child 'Kashmir'
Dennis thinks Sania, Shoaib should name their child 'Kashmir'

After perfecting the art of trolling Indian cricket fans, Dennis seems to have sharpened his sense of humor too.

The Australian journalist was at his best when he reacted to Sania Mirza's Twitter post in which the tennis star seemed to announce her pregnancy

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American diplomat put on black list for killing Pakistani youth in road accident
American diplomat put on black list for killing Pakistani youth in road accident

ISLAMABAD: Name of a US diplomat involved in a road accident in Islamabad has been put on the black list, the federal government told the Islamabad High Court on Tuesday.

Deputy Attorney General Raja Khalid told the court that Colonel

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CJ says won't take salary until PWD employees get theirs
CJ says won't take salary until PWD employees get theirs

ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan Mian Saqib Nisar on Tuesday said he would not take his salary until employees of the Public Works Department (PWD) receive theirs.

The chief justice was hearing a case regarding the non-payment of salaries to PWD employees.

He

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Supreme Court permits security to Nawaz Sharif being former premier
Supreme Court permits security to Nawaz Sharif being former premier

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Monday allowed adequate security for the ousted prime minister Nawaz Sharif on sanctions as a former prime minister.

The hearing in the apex court was being headed by Chief Justice Pakistan Justice Saqib Nisar to

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Gwadar port aims to become a new Dubai
Gwadar port aims to become a new Dubai

GWADAR:  For over a decade, Pakistani officials have dreamed of transforming the small but strategically located fishing port of Gwadar into a duty-free port and free economic zone – Pakistan’s answer to Dubai.

The aim is for Gwadar – located on the Arabian Sea near Iran and the m

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Man from China ties knot with Pakistani girl he met online
Man from China ties knot with Pakistani girl he met online
Man from China ties knot with Pakistani girl he met online
Man from China ties knot with Pakistani girl he met online

After coming from his country a Chinese man tied the knot with a Pakistani woman he had met online.

The 26 year old Chinese man identified as Budio flew from his country to get hitched to 21 year old Shama, hailing from the Pakistani city of Sargodha.

The

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Russian delegation due in Pakistan as Moscow eyes 'big-ticket investment'
Russian delegation due in Pakistan as Moscow eyes 'big-ticket investment'

Reports in local and foreign media have recently suggested that Pakistan has been drifting away from the United State due to American policies and President Trump's bellicose rhetoric.

As Americans continue to make Islamabad scapegoat for their

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China reassures Pakistan on ties ahead of Modi-Xi summit
China reassures Pakistan on ties ahead of Modi-Xi summit

BEIJING: Pakistani Foreign Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif met with Chinese State Councillor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Diaoyutai State Guesthouse.

During the meeting  both the sides agreed to enhance mutual cooperation for peace and regional stability and

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CPEC, a futuristic project for upcoming generations: PM Abbasi
CPEC, a futuristic project for upcoming generations: PM Abbasi

KARACHI: Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi on Monday said China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) was not only a project for the present, but had the potential to pass on its benefits to the future generations.

Addressing at the CPEC Summit, he said the

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Karachiites react to reports on 'closure' of Do Darya eateries
Karachiites react to reports on 'closure' of Do Darya eateries
Karachiites react to reports on 'closure' of Do Darya eateries
Karachiites react to reports on 'closure' of Do Darya eateries
Karachiites react to reports on 'closure' of Do Darya eateries

All the restaurant located at  Karachi's Do Darya shoreline along  the Arabian Sea  are expected to be shut down in June, according to reports circulating on the social media.

People are discussing the reports, and most of them are disappointed with the

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Pakistan appoints first-ever female diplomat in Saudi Arabia
Pakistan appoints first-ever female diplomat in Saudi Arabia
Pakistan appoints first-ever female diplomat in Saudi Arabia

Fouzia Fayyaz has been appointed as councilor at Pakistan’s embassy in Saudi Arabia, making her the first-ever female diplomat in the Kingdom in 70 years.

Talking to Daily Jang, Fouzia stated that Pakistan is a progressive country that has always recognised

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Dispute between K-Electric, SSGC resolved: PM Abbasi
Dispute between K-Electric, SSGC resolved: PM Abbasi

KARACHI: Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi on Monday said that the dispute between two warring utilities K-Electric and Sui Southern Gas Company has been resolved and the SSGC has been instructed to provide required gas supply for power generation.

Addressing a press

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Nawaz returns to face trial
Nawaz returns to face trial

ISLAMABAD: Ousted prime minister Nawaz Sharif and his daughter Maryam Nawaz late on Sunday returned home from London to appear before the accountability court in Avenfield reference.

Former prime minister Nawaz Sharif, who was disqualified by the Supreme Court last year, is due to appear in

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Sirajul Haq's comments on Senate election meaningful: Nawaz Sharif
Sirajul Haq's comments on Senate election meaningful: Nawaz Sharif

ISLAMABAD: Former prime minister Nawaz Sharif on Monday said Sirjaul Haq's statement regarding Senate election is meaningful.

Speaking to media outside the accountability court, he said "Sirajul Haq said orders came from the "top" following which votes

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SC suspends LCWU vice chancellor Dr Uzma
SC suspends LCWU vice chancellor Dr Uzma

LAHORE: The Supreme Court (SC) Sunday suspended Vice Chancellor of Lahore College For Woman University (LCWU) Dr Uzma Qureshi.

The court ordered the Punjab government to form a new inquiry committee to look into the allegations against Dr Uzma Qureshi’s eligibility within three d

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K-Electric responsible for Karachi’s power shortage: Shehbaz

KARACHI: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Shehbaz Sharif Sunday said K-Electric was mainly responsible for the power crisis in the mega city of Karachi.

The prime minister had convened a meeting to discuss the power issue being faced by Karachi,

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Hard times are over, says DG ISPR
Hard times are over, says DG ISPR

RAWALPINDI: Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director General (DG) Major General Asif Ghafoor on Sunday said that “hard times are over and the good ones  in sight,” adding that difficulties and comforts both are shared.

DG ISPR, in a press statement, said that on the Army Chief’s i

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Several women come out in support of Ali Zafar amid allegations of sexual harassment by Meesha Shafi
Several women come out in support of Ali Zafar amid allegations of sexual harassment by Meesha Shafi
Several women come out in support of Ali Zafar amid allegations of sexual harassment by Meesha Shafi
Several women come out in support of Ali Zafar amid allegations of sexual harassment by Meesha Shafi
Several women come out in support of Ali Zafar amid allegations of sexual harassment by Meesha Shafi

Singer-songwriter and actor Ali Zafar is caught in the eye of a storm since singer-songwriter Meesha Shafi made allegations last week that the pop star has sexually harassed her on two occasions, including once when they

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Bilawal blames PML-N for Karachi power woes
Bilawal blames PML-N for Karachi power woes

MULTAN: Pakistan Peoples’ Party (PPP) co-chairman Bilawal Bhutto has blamed PML-N government for prolonged loadshedding in Karachi, saying the Center is not providing enough electricity for the metropolis.

Bilawal stated that the reason behind long hours of loadshedding in

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#MeToo: Rose McGowan, who exposed Harvey Weinstein, lends support to Meesha Shafi
#MeToo: Rose McGowan, who exposed Harvey Weinstein, lends support to Meesha Shafi
#MeToo: Rose McGowan, who exposed Harvey Weinstein, lends support to Meesha Shafi
#MeToo: Rose McGowan, who exposed Harvey Weinstein, lends support to Meesha Shafi

Pakistan’s #MeToo moment after Meesha Shafi’s allegations on Ali Zafar took no time to turn into a national debate with some more victims stepping forward to share their own experiences of harassment at the hands of Channo singer.

It didn’t

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Men throw punches, women grab each other's hair in wild fistfight at Benazir airport
Men throw punches, women grab each other's hair in wild fistfight at Benazir airport

ISLAMABAD: A group of men indulged in a brutal fistfight at Islamabad's Benazir International Airport on Friday.

A video of the incident shows two men pummeling another man with punches as  passengers  look on.

In the video, a man

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Conference held in Karachi special school to discuss sexual harassment, communication gap
Conference held in Karachi special school to discuss sexual harassment, communication gap

A local NGO on Saturday held a conference to discuss communication gap and sexual harassment at a special school.

Conducted by “Team Inclusive Pakistan”, the conference focused on parents and teachers of children with visual imp

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Momina Musteshan breaks silence on sexual harassment
Momina Musteshan breaks silence on sexual harassment
Momina Musteshan breaks silence on sexual harassment

After the upheaval that followed Meesha Shafi’s allegations on singer Ali Zafar, several women have since stepped up to share their own experiences of sexual misconduct; and the list now has the name of Pakistan’s beloved Momina Mustehsan in it.

The Coke Studio star,

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Hassan Ali shows off his signature style before Indians at Wagha Border
Hassan Ali shows off his signature style before Indians at Wagha Border
Hassan Ali shows off his signature style before Indians at Wagha Border

LAHORE: Pakistani cricket team attended the flag-lowering ceremony at the Wagah Border today where fast bowler Hassan Ali showed off his signature style before the Indian crowd.

The cricket team attended the ceremony after their training camp for the

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