2019-06-18

| Security

US releases more incriminating evidence of Iranian regime's role in tanker attacks

US releases more incriminating evidence of Iranian regime's role in tanker attacks

The US military also announced the deployment of 1,000 troops to the Middle East, while Tehran set a countdown until it breaches a nuclear deal.

2019-06-18

| Diplomacy
Pakistan and Kyrgyzstan see host of new co-operation opportunities
Pakistan and Kyrgyzstan see host of new co-operation opportunities

Kyrgyzstan could be a gateway for Pakistani traders to reach European and Central Asian markets, Ambassador Erik Beishembiev says.

2019-06-17

| Security
Suspected Iranian attacks on oil tankers represent 'clear threat' to global trade
Suspected Iranian attacks on oil tankers represent 'clear threat' to global trade

The world community is coming to terms with the reality that the Iranian regime is trying to disrupt the free flow of commerce through the vital Strait of Hormuz.

2019-06-14

| Health
WHO urges more action to stem HIV outbreak in Sindh
WHO urges more action to stem HIV outbreak in Sindh

Some 751 adults and children have tested positive in Larkana District.

2019-06-13

| Security
Once militant-ridden Malakand sees surge of tourists during Eid
Once militant-ridden Malakand sees surge of tourists during Eid

Thousands of tourists celebrating Eid this year flocked the Malakand Division in KP as improved security and peace have returned to the region.

2019-06-12

| Economy
Pakistan to increase taxes, cut spending in new budget aimed at economic stability
Pakistan to increase taxes, cut spending in new budget aimed at economic stability

The government announced plans to slash civil expenditure, freeze military spending, and substantially raise revenues to stem a widening fiscal deficit.

2019-06-11

| Security
KP bomb defuser 'Tiger' celebrated for two decades of fighting terrorism
KP bomb defuser 'Tiger' celebrated for two decades of fighting terrorism

Inayatullah Khan, also known as Tiger, has garnered hero status for destroying more than 4,500kg of explosives in his 19 years of service.

2019-06-10

| Society
Religious scholars join fight against illegal drugs in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Religious scholars join fight against illegal drugs in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Senior KP officials have been working with religious scholars on the issue since March.

2019-06-07

| Technology
US ban on Huawei casts uncertainty over company's smartphones in Pakistan
US ban on Huawei casts uncertainty over company's smartphones in Pakistan

Concerns abound that technology and equipment being supplied from China could be used for espionage or sabotage.
Pakistan and Kyrgyzstan see host of new co-operation opportunities

2019-06-18

| Diplomacy
Pakistan and Kyrgyzstan see host of new co-operation opportunities

Kyrgyzstan could be a gateway for Pakistani traders to reach European and Central Asian markets, Ambassador Erik Beishembiev says.
Suspected Iranian attacks on oil tankers represent 'clear threat' to global trade

2019-06-17

| Security
Suspected Iranian attacks on oil tankers represent 'clear threat' to global trade

The world community is coming to terms with the reality that the Iranian regime is trying to disrupt the free flow of commerce through the vital Strait of Hormuz.

Newsbrief

Investigation under way into murder of social media activist Pakistan, Afghanistan review bilateral co-operation framework Blast in North Waziristan prompts ban on public gatherings Pakistani officials detain former president Asif Ali Zardari in graft case Afghan President Ghani to visit Pakistan June 27 British Airways resumes flights to Islamabad Afghanistan and Pakistan to participate in ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 Sindh University cancels admission of former ISIS member Islamabad police arrest 2 suspects in murder of 10-year-old girl Quetta bomb kills 4 police officers

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Taliban targets cherished shrines on both sides of Pak-Afghan border

Taliban targets cherished shrines on both sides of Pak-Afghan border

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