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Pakistan risks isolation by supporting terror: activists

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".




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Gunmen try to enter Pakistani school, open fire

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.




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Pakistani police detain 1,500 Imran Khan supporters

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




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Pakistan’s top court blocks execution of mentally-ill murder convict

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




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15 temples in Bangladesh vandalised, houses of Hindus looted

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




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Residents of former enclaves vote in local body elections




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Pakistan contemplating pulling out 4 embassy officials: report




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14 killed, 50 injured in explosions at Pak shipbreaking yard

Gadani is world’s third—largest shipbreaking centres — after Alang and Mumbai — where more than 15,000 workers are directly employed while another two million indirectly earn their livelihoods from it.




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Imran calls off planned ‘lockdown’




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Pak. suspends Nickelodeon over ‘Hindi content’

Licence suspended for airing cartoons dubbed in Hindi in violation of ban on ‘Indian content’




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Top Pakistan court orders probe against Nawaz Sharif




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National Geographic Afghan girl denied bail in Pakistan

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




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Pakistan may ask two Indian diplomats to leave: report

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




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‘Hindu temples attacked to grab land in Bangaldesh’




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17 killed, 50 injured as trains collide in Pakistan

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.




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19 killed, 50 injured as trains collide in Pakistan

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




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Pakistan media accuses 8 Indian mission staffers of ‘anti-Pakistan activities’

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




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Pakistan’s polity doesn’t have capacity to sustain normal ties with India: Menon

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




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Pakistan, India may temporarily recall their envoys: media report

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.




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Pakistan to deport National Geographic's ‘Afghan girl’

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




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Call to amend personal law sparks debate in Sri Lanka




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Hindu villages come under attack again

Seven houses in Bangladesh’s Upazila were torched, four days after temples were destroyed




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Opposition asks Theresa May to clarify Britain’s role in Operation Blue Star

"Before her visit to India, Theresa May must come clean about the role played by the UK in the attack on the Golden Temple in 1984 and subsequent events," Mr. Watson said




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Pakistan not to deport National Geographic’s ‘Afghan girl’

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




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Banners exhort Pakistan army chief to contest polls

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.




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Sri Lanka to summon Chinese envoy over controversial remarks




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Panama Papers: Pakistan court asks Sharif family to furnish more documents

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.




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Ex-Minister G.L. Peiris wants Rajapaksa to lead new party




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India trying to fix hacked websites of seven of its embassies




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Pakistan summons Indian official over ‘ceasefire violations’

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




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India recalls three diplomats from Pakistan

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




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Pakistan court moved against ‘secret demolition’ of Hindu temple

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.




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Panel formed to probe 'Dawn' report




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Ex-Maoist child soldiers padlock office




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Pakistan deports National Geographic's iconic 'Afghan Girl'

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




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High anxiety among Asian allies of U.S.




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Pakistanis worry Trump may favour India

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




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Taliban attack on German consulate kills 2, injures 100 in Afghanistan

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




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Indian aggression may lead to strategic miscalculation: Pakistan

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




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‘Important first step taken to resolve fisheries conflict’

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.




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Afghan parliament sacks three Ministers for poor performance

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




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We need a win-win situation for fishermen on both sides: Samaraweera




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52 killed in Balochistan shrine blast

Teen attacks religious gathering; Islamic State claims responsibility




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Chinese ship opens new trade route via Gwadar port in Pakistan

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




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Families ripped apart in Balochistan sufi shrine attack

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




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'Afghan Girl’ to arrive in Bengaluru for treatment

“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.




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Indian firing at LoC killed seven soldiers, says Pak.

Indian High Commissioner summoned on ‘unprovoked ceasefire violation’




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Raheel orders effective response to Indian firing

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




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Panama Leak: Qatari prince comes to rescue of embattled Sharif

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




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Pakistan can’t be bullied, capable of defending itself: Sharif

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.