"He should have spoken to [Dawn Editor] Zaffar Abbas, Dawn’s management or the government. So there is a lapse. He had a duty as Information Minister when these decisions [his resignation] were made... He should have understood the implications of the story and stopped it."

In the ‘London Declaration for Pakistani Pluralism’, the participants agreed that, "Pakistan faces the risk of global isolation because of widespread obscurantism, official support for extremism and general disregard for human rights".

According to reports, the men opened fire as they tried to enter the school. However, heavy contingents of police reached the site and the gunmen fled.

The government has already enforced a two-month ban on street rallies in the capital

Final call after review of the ruling that schizophrenia is not a permanent mental disorder: lawyers

Desecration follows charges of disrespect to Islam on Facebook; police see hand of JeI and Islami Chhatra Shibir.

Sharbat Gula has denied the charges, insisting she didn’t fraudulently obtain Pakistani nationality.

Geo TV reported that commercial counsellor Rajesh Agnihotri and press counsellor Balbir Singh may be expelled.

The incident took place when Fareed Express collided with Zakaria Express due to wrong signal given to the latter, Geo News quoted rescue sources as saying.

Initial probe reveals the driver of one of the trains ignored the signal and rammed into a stationary train.

The media leak claimed that the officials were working for either RAW or for Intelligence Bureau.

A recipient of global honours, including India’s Padma Shri, his music blended Indian classical ragas with Lankan folk tunes.

"I would characterize [India—Pakistan relations] today as managed hostility, which I hope it stays managed," Mr. Menon said in response to a question.

The fresh slide in ties may also lead to a ‘scaling down’ of the strength of diplomatic staff by the two neighbours, The Express Tribune said.

Sharbat Gula was arrested 10 days ago for allegedly having forged identity papers and staying in the country illegally.

The decision was taken on humanitarian grounds and as a goodwill gesture towards Afghanistan.

It is not for the time the banners have appeared in favour of the army chief. Previously also banners addressing him had urged him to "stay on" and asked the government to extend his tenure.

Junaid Sheikh said on Monday that Faisal Raza Abidi, a former outspoken anti-Taliban Shia lawmaker from Pakistan’s liberal People’s Party, is among those facing questioning.

The five-member bench headed by Chief Justice Anwar Zaheer Jamali took up five identical petition by Imran Khan and other on November 1, demanding probe into the assets of those mentioned in the Panama Leaks.

On his part, Deputy High Commissioner J.P. Singh conveys India’s strong reaction over "unprovoked firing" by Pakistani troops along the LoC.

According to officials, apart from Mr. Singh, Vijay Kumar Verma and Madhavan Nanda Kumar left Pakistan by air on Tuesday.

The petitioners added that different newspapers had reported, along with pictures, that the ancient Hindu temple located in Mohallah Wangrhi Garah was being secretly demolished so a commercial plaza could be constructed there.

Sharbat Gulla and her four children were handed over to Afghan authorities early on Wednesday at the Torkham border crossing, near Peshawar.

Many feel his anti-Muslim rhetoric and business ties with India are signs that his administration could shift further toward New Delhi.

Militants say the major offensive was in reprisal for U.S. airstrikes in Kunduz earlier this month.

He expressed apprehension that Indian actions, which constituted a threat for the maintenance of peace and security, may lead to a "strategic miscalculation".

Mr. Samaraweera, a top leader in Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe’s United National Party, which leads Sri Lanka’s unity government along with the Sri Lanka Freedom Party, has been at the helm of initiatives aimed at reconciliation.

Foreign Minister Salahuddin Rabbani, Public Works Minister Mahmood Baligh and Social Services Minister Nasreen Oryakhel failed to win confidence votes in parliament.

Teen attacks religious gathering; Islamic State claims responsibility

The new route would give China access to the Persian Gulf region and West Asia.

"Children were looking for the mothers and fathers. People looking for brothers and sisters but no one was able to listen to their cries".

“The iconic Afghan Sharbat Gula will soon be in India for medical treatment free of cost — Thank you India for being a true friend!,” Afghan Ambassador Shaida Abdali tweeted.

Indian High Commissioner summoned on ‘unprovoked ceasefire violation’

His exhortation: “Leave no stone unturned to defend motherland.”

Mr. Sharif’s children’s counsel Akram Sheikh submitted the letter addressed to the apex court.

His remarks came a day after the Pakistan Army admitted that seven of its soldiers were killed in firing by Indian troops across the Line of Control (LoC) in Bhimber sector.

Says the escalating situation “can no longer be ignored,” advocates bilateral dialogue to solve the K-tangle

Says talks held among the top leaders of the three major parties, Nepali Congress, CPN-UML and CPN (Maoist Centre), were positive.

In Bangladesh, it is National Mourning Day to mark the assassination of Sheikh Mujib and most of his kin.

From the time the British brought them down from Tamil Nadu a century ago, estate workers have been toiling in Sri Lanka’s famed tea estates.