Pakistan

Country in South Asia

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Pakistan, officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, is a country in South Asia. It is the world's fifth-most populous country with a population exceeding 212.2 million, and has the world's second-largest Muslim population. Pakistan is the 33rd-largest country by area, spanning 881,913 square kilometres. It has a 1,046-kilometre (650-mile) coastline along the Arabian Sea and Gulf of Oman in the south and is bordered by India to the east, Afghanistan to the west, Iran to the southwest, and China to the northeast. It is separated narrowly from Tajikistan by Afghanistan's Wakhan Corridor in the northwest, and also shares a maritime border with Oman.

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Eid prayers take place in Karachi despite Covid restrictions Millions of Pakistani Muslims gathered in open fields and mosques on Thursday to pray for Eid al-Fitr, as the world continues to battle the coronavirus pandemic.Strict Covid-19 laws are in effect, but.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:10Published 3 days ago

Pakistan barber offers hair-raising cuts with cleavers and blowtorches Hoping to prove a cut above the competition, Pakistani barber Ali Abbas relies on an unusual array of tools to practice his craft -- including blowtorches, meat cleavers, and even broken glass. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published 5 days ago

Hindu woman clears Pakitan's CSS exam first time ever: Selected to serve in the PAS \| Oneindia News For the first time ever, a Hindu woman in Pakistan, Sana Ramachand has passed the country's Central Superior Services examination. She is now selected for the esteemed Pakistan Administrative.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 01:04Published 6 days ago

Thousands of Shiite muslims in Pakistan procession despite Covid risk Thousands of Shiite Muslim devotees -- many not wearing masks -- gathered in Pakistan's city of Quetta for a religious procession on Wednesday Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published 2 weeks ago

Pakistan breaches ceasefire deal along IB, says India's BSF spokesperson \| Oneindia News Pakistan and India signed a fresh ceasefire agreement on 25th of February this year. Barely three months have passed and the deal is yet again breached when today early morning Pakistan opened fire.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 01:00Published 2 weeks ago

SC upholds press freedom \| 'Media can report court observations' \| Oneindia News The Indian Premier League match today has been rescheduled after Kolkata Knight Riders players and staff have decided to isolate themselves after a few tested positive for Coronavirus; The media cannot.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:41Published 2 weeks ago

Pakistan's Camel Library project bumps book access for children Pakistan has the second-highest number of children out of school, according to UNICEF, and one initiative is trying to change that. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 01:52Published 3 weeks ago

Changes observed at border since ceasefire agreement: JandK DGP Jammu and Kashmir DGP Dilbag Singh informed that a change has been observed at the border ever since there has been talk about ceasefire. "But our people are on alert," he added. "There have been.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:04Published 3 weeks ago

COVID testing stopped after devotees returning from Pak misbehaved with medical team Charanjit Singh, Senior Medical Officer, DH Amritsar on April 22 informed out of 816 devotees who returned from Pakistan after celebrating Baisakhi, 200 were found COVID positive. Adding on it, he said.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:27Published 3 weeks ago

Devotees test COVID positive on return from Pakistan after Baisakhi Few Sikh pilgrims have been tested positive for COVID-19 on their return from Pakistan after celebrating Baisakhi, informed Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) president Bibi Jagir Kaur on.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:17Published 3 weeks ago

Coronavirus pandemic: Pakistan's third wave shows no signs of abating Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 02:07Published 3 weeks ago

Pakistan parliament postpones debate on expelling French ambassador Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 02:24Published on April 20, 2021

Pakistan: People angry with PM Imran Khan over handling TLP issue People in Pakistan are angry with Prime Minister Imran Khan after he fails to fulfill the demands of Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan, a hardline religious group banned recently. TLP supporters burn the flag.. Credit: ANI Duration: 02:03Published on April 20, 2021

Watch: Man freed from Pakistan jail, returns to India after 14 years A man, who was in Pakistan jail, returned to India after 14 years. Dharam Singh served 14 years of imprisonment in Lahore's Kot Lakhpat Jail. Singh returned to India via Attari-Wagah border in Amritsar.. Credit: HT Digital Content Duration: 02:08Published on April 20, 2021

JandK resident returns to India after 14 years of imprisonment in Pakistan A person returned to India via Attari-Wagah border in Amritsar on April 19 after being released from Pakistan's Kot Lakhpat Jail in Lahore. Dharam Singh is a resident of Jammu and Kashmir's Doda.. Credit: ANI Duration: 02:01Published on April 19, 2021

Pakistan paying price for radicalization of its society; TLP intensifies anti-government protests A large number of supporters of proscribed Tehreek-i-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) protested outside Lal Haveli residence of Federal Minister for Interior, Sheikh Rashid Ahmed on Monday in Rawalpindi city... Credit: ANI Duration: 03:27Published on April 19, 2021

Clashes in Pakistan after TLP takes several police hostage Police say they launched a security operation after a right-wing group took six security personnel hostage in Lahore. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:35Published on April 19, 2021

Pakistan PM Imran Khan urges Western countries to punish those disrespecting Prophet\| Oneindia News Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Saturday urged the governments of Western countries to penalise those deliberately spreading their message of hate against Muslims by disrespecting the Prophet in.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 01:15Published on April 18, 2021

Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan earns support of Pakistan Army: Human rights activist 2021A Pakistani born human rights defender, Baseer Naveed, has said that radical group Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) enjoys the backing of the Pakistan army. TLP continues to hold Pakistan to ransom.. Credit: ANI Duration: 04:28Published on April 17, 2021

Pakistan temporarily blocks social media access after anti-French protests The interior ministry said the measure was taken "in order to maintain public order and safety" after several days of heightened anti-French sentiments. Credit: Euronews English Duration: 02:13Published on April 16, 2021

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BSF troops recover weapons dropped by Pakistani drone in J&K IndiaTimes - Published 2 days ago
J&K: BSF recovers AK-47, ammunition dropped by Pakistani drone on international border The site was around 250 metre from the international border inside the Indian Territory. DNA - Published 2 days ago
India, Pakistan armies exchange sweets at LoC on Eid IndiaTimes - Published 3 days ago

UP pradhan held on sedition charges for praising Pakistan IndiaTimes - Published 4 days ago
Covid-19 crisis: Pakistani-origin physicians express solidarity with people of India Pakistani-origin physicians based in the United States of America have expressed solidarity with their colleagues and the people of India who are currently witnessing the worst surge in Covid-19 cases.. IndiaTimes - Published 5 days ago
Saudi to step in for better India-Pakistan ties IndiaTimes - Published 1 week ago

British woman killed in Pakistan 'after refusing to marry a man' A British woman of Pakistani origin has been found dead in the city of Lahore. Sky News - Published 2 weeks ago
Two months into truce, Pakistan resorts to unprovoked firing IndiaTimes - Published 2 weeks ago
Pakistani troops violate ceasefire in J&K's Samba IndiaTimes - Published 2 weeks ago
Pak FM Qureshi says willing to talk if India revisits its Aug 5, 2019 decisions on J&K Pakistan foreign minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Sunday said that Pakistan would be happy to talk out differences and resolve outstanding issues through dialogue if India was willing to revisit the.. IndiaTimes - Published 3 weeks ago

COVID-19 crisis: EU, UK, US, Denmark pitch in to assist India A whole host of countries have extended solidarity with India. These are China, Pakistan, Bhutan, Solvenia, Australia, Canada, Mexico, and Singapore. DNA - Published 3 weeks ago
BSF prevents Pak drones from entering Indian territory IndiaTimes - Published 3 weeks ago
Pakistan's Edhi Foundation writes to PM Modi, offers medical help in fight against COVID-19 Known for its humanitarian relief work, Edhi has offered to send a fleet of 50 ambulances to India to assist efforts to cope with the surge in cases. DNA - Published 3 weeks ago	#IndianLivesMatter goes viral in Pakistan, help offers pour in Karachi-based humanitarian group Edhi Foundation on Friday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi offering a fleet of 50 ambulances and services to address the Covid crisis. For providing services, the.. IndiaTimes - Published 3 weeks ago
Covid-19: 200 test positive on return from Pakistan IndiaTimes - Published 3 weeks ago	Covid-19: Canada bans flights from India, Pakistan for 30 days Canada on Thursday said it would ban all flights from India and Pakistan for 30 days due to the growing wave of Covid-19 cases in that region. Transport Minister Omar Alghabra said the ban would start.. IndiaTimes - Published 3 weeks ago
Amid worsening pandemic situation, Pakistan's anti India activities continues IndiaTimes - Published 3 weeks ago	Four dead and 12 wounded after bomb explodes at luxury hotel in Pakistan Four people have died and 12 are injured after a bomb explosion at a luxury hotel in Pakistan, local authorities have confirmed. Sky News - Published on April 21, 2021
Pakistan PM Imran Khan wishes Manmohan Singh speedy recovery from COVID-19 Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh was diagnosed with COVID-19 on Monday and was admitted to All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS). DNA - Published on April 20, 2021	Pakistan: TLP protesters release 11 abducted police officers IndiaTimes - Published on April 19, 2021
Hong Kong bans flights from India, Pakistan and the Philippines for 2 weeks Hong Kong will suspend flights from India, Pakistan and the Philippines from April 20 for two weeks after the N501Y mutant Covid-19 strain was detected in the Asian financial hub for the first time,.. IndiaTimes - Published on April 19, 2021	Boat with 8 Pakistan nationals, 30kg of heroin seized off Gujarat coast IndiaTimes - Published on April 16, 2021
UAE claims it mediated India-Pakistan ceasefire pact IndiaTimes - Published on April 16, 2021	Heroin worth Rs 300 crore seized from Pak vessel with 8 crew off Gujarat, says Coast Guard The Coast Guard said that about 30 packets of Heroin weighing approx 1 kg each were recovered from the boat. DNA - Published on April 15, 2021
‘Modi’s India’ may counter Pakistan dare with force: US report IndiaTimes - Published on April 15, 2021	India in touch with Pakistan: EAM on safety of Indian Sikh pilgrims IndiaTimes - Published on April 14, 2021
J&K: Army, BSF foil Pak-sponsored narco-smuggling operation in Kupwara, recovers contraband worth Rs 50 crore This is the second consecutive busting of Pakistan-sponsored 'Narco Terror Model' in the past week. DNA - Published on April 14, 2021	South Africa v Pakistan: Babar Azam hits first international Twenty20 century in thumping win Babar Azam makes his first international Twenty20 century as Pakistan cruise to a target of 204 and a nine-wicket victory against South Africa. BBC Sport - Published on April 14, 2021
India-Pak tensions, China's border 'occupation': Key points of US intel report IndiaTimes - Published on April 14, 2021	India is a trusted partner; limited cooperation with Pakistan: Russia IndiaTimes - Published on April 14, 2021
India-Pakistan ties: Tussle on within Pak establishment on reconciling with J&K's changed status. IndiaTimes - Published on April 14, 2021	China tensions remain high, India-Pak crises likely to intensify: US Intel Report India-China border tensions “remain high” despite pullbacks of forces and the crises between India-Pak will become “more intense," the US intelligence community said on Tuesday in its annual.. IndiaTimes - Published on April 14, 2021
India under PM Modi more likely to respond with military force to Pakistan provocations: US intelligence report The Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) in its Annual Threat Assessment report to the US Congress, said although a general war between India and Pakistan is unlikely, crises between.. IndiaTimes - Published on April 14, 2021Also reported by •DNA	Protests continue across Pak against arrest of far-right TLP chief Protests continued for the second day on Tuesday in several cities across Pakistan following the arrest of the chief of Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP), a far-right religious party known for holding.. IndiaTimes - Published on April 13, 2021
Pakistan intruder caught along international border in Jammu Alert troops of Border Security Force (BSF) on Tuesday shot at and detained a Pakistani intruder trying to enter the Indian territory from across the international border in Jammu’s R S Pura sector... IndiaTimes - Published on April 13, 2021	EC lets off BJP's Suvendu Adhikari with a light rap for 'mini-Pakistan' remark IndiaTimes - Published on April 13, 2021
Pakistan violence: New Delhi concerned about Indian Sikh pilgrims, in touch with authorities Amid increased violence in Pakistan, India is concerned about Indian Sikh pilgrims in the country for Baisakhi celebrations. DNA - Published on April 13, 2021	J&K integral part of India: Vice-President M Venkaiah Naidu Asserting that Jammu and Kashmir is an integral part of India and the country is capable of solving its own problems, Vice-President M Venkaiah Naidu, in a veiled attack on Pakistan, said here on.. IndiaTimes - Published on April 9, 2021
Pakistani PM's ex-wives criticise his comments linking rise in rape cases to how women dress Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan is facing more backlash over comments he made linking a rise in rape cases with how women dress - including from his two ex-wives. Sky News - Published on April 8, 2021	J-K: Security forces bust Pakistan-sponsored Narco-terror module, heroin worth Rs 60 crore seized The module was in close connection with Pakistan-based terror handlers and were involved in assisting financially to terrorists of the valley. DNA - Published on April 8, 2021
Pakistan issues visas to 1,100 Indian Sikh pilgrims IndiaTimes - Published on April 8, 2021	Outrage as Pakistan's PM links rise in rape cases to how women dress Pakistan's prime minister has sparked anger after he appeared to blame how some women dress for a rise in rape cases in his country. Sky News - Published on April 7, 2021
Army hands over boy from PoK, who strayed across LoC, to Pakistani authorities IndiaTimes - Published on April 7, 2021	Amritsar rural police nominate a Pakistani national after recovery of arms and ammunition near the international border IndiaTimes - Published on April 4, 2021
Pakistan can get Indian sugar cheaper & faster if trade reopens Pakistan can get Indian sugar cheaper and faster if the sugar-deficit neighbouring country resumes trade with India and contain its rising retail prices of the sweetener out there during Ramadan that.. IndiaTimes - Published on April 4, 2021	India-Pakistan dialogue must continue, say peace activists at virtual brainstorming session IndiaTimes - Published on April 4, 2021
Top Army brass to discuss China, ceasefire with Pakistan at security meet With de-escalation of militaries of both India and China is yet to take place in Ladakh, top Indian Armybrass would discuss security challenges along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with China and.. IndiaTimes - Published on April 3, 2021	No trade with India under current circumstances: Pakistan PM Imran Khan Prime Minister Imran Khan decided that Pakistan cannot go ahead with any trade with India under the current circumstances after holding consultations with key members of his Cabinet on importing cotton.. IndiaTimes - Published on April 3, 2021

Pakistan

Country in South Asia

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BSF troops recover weapons dropped by Pakistani drone in J&K

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