Abhinandan Varthaman, the Indian pilot shot down over Pakistan on Wednesday drinks a cup of tea in a picture issued by Pakistan’s Inter Services Public Relations An Indian pilot shot down over Pakistan and paraded by his captors has become a hero in his own country, a trump card for Islamabad and perhaps the key […]
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Pakistan was forced to respond: Imran Khan
While addressing the nation on Wednesday, Imran Khan in his speech said: ”After Pulwama, We offered a hand to India for the investigation. It is not in the interest of Pakistan that its land is used. Moreover, there was no dispute we were ready to corporate with India but Pakistan was forced to respond. We had planned […]
Pakistan says it shot down Indian jets, carried out airstrikes in Kashmir
ISLAMABAD/NEW DELHI – Pakistan carried out airstrikes and shot down two Indian jets on Wednesday, Pakistani officials said, a day after Indian warplanes struck inside Pakistan for the first time since a war in 1971, prompting leading powers to urge both sides to show restraint. Both countries have ordered airstrikes over the last two days, […]
Pakistan says shoots down Indian jets, sending tensions soaring
Pakistan took media personnel to the site where India said its warplanes struck a militant camp Pakistan said Wednesday it shot down two Indian warplanes in its airspace over disputed Kashmir, in a dramatic escalation of a confrontation that has ignited fears of an all-out conflict between the nuclear-armed neighbours. One Indian pilot was captured, […]
LHC demanded details of expenditure for Saudi Crown Prince’s visit
Lahore: Lahore High Court has asked the government to submit the details of expenses for Saudi Crown Prince and his 40 members delegation’s visit to Pakistan. A petition is registered in high court against the expenditures of the Royal’s visit to Pakistan. According to the petitioner more than 200 million rupees were spent on the […]
Afghan refugees to open bank accounts in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: PM Imran Khan has announced that the Afghan refugees registered in Pakistan can now open bank accounts and be a part of the formal economy in Pakistan. PM Imran Khan said it on his twitter on Monday and also added that this should have been done a long time ago. I have issued […]
PTI leader Aleem Khan’s remand extended till March 5
Lahore: The Accountability Court granted National Accountability Bureau (NAB) an extension in the remand of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf senior leader Aleem Khan till March 05 on Monday. Aleem Khan is under NAB investigation for allegedly owing assets more than his source of income. He is also facing investigation in Park view Housing Society and River Age Society cases. This is the third time […]
Lahore Metro Bus Crash: Woman died, several injured
Lahore: A woman died and seventeen were injured in a head to head crash of two metro buses in Lahore on Monday. The accident took place near Gaju Mata metro bus station. The injured passengers were shifted to Lahore General Hospital. Majority of the passengers were females. Some of them are in critical condition. The […]
Three story building collapsed in Karachi, 3 dead and several injured
Karachi: A three-story building collapsed in Jaffar Tayar society in Karachi. Three people died and more than 40 people were trapped under the remains. The incident happened at 7:30 a.m Monday. Five people have been rescued including a woman and a child. Army and other rescue teams are at the scene. Due to narrow streets, […]
IHC rejects Nawaz’s plea for bail on medical grounds
Islamabad: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has announced its verdict on bail plea of Nawaz Sharif. A two-judge bench comprising Justice Aamer Farooq and Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kiyani announced the decision in an open court. The court rejected the plea for granting bail to Sharif. Earlier the Judges reserved its verdict after hearing Nawaz’s petition to […]