Pakistan

Pakistan Extends Detention Of Mumbai Attacks Mastermind Hafiz Saeed

World News | Agence France-Presse | Friday October 20, 2017

Pakistan on Thursday extended the detention of 2008 Mumbai attacksmastermind Hafiz Saeed for a month, government officials said.

US Drone Strike Kills Leader Of Pakistan's Jamaat-ul-Ahrar Terrorists: Spokesman

World News | Reuters | Thursday October 19, 2017

The leader of Pakistani terror group Jamaat-ul-Ahrar, who planned some of the deadliest suicide bombings in Pakistan over the last year, died on Thursday of wounds sustained in a U.S. drone strike in Afghanistan, a spokesman said.

US Drone Strike Kills Leader Of Pakistan-Based Terrorist Group

World News | Reuters | Thursday October 19, 2017

The leader of Pakistani terrorist group Jamaat-ul-Ahrar, who planned some of the deadliest suicide bombings in Pakistan over the last year, died today of wounds sustained in a US drone strike in Afghanistan, a spokesman said

Pakistan's Mohammad Hafeez Reported For Suspect Bowling Action

Agence France-Presse | Thursday October 19, 2017

Pakistan's off-spinner Mohammad Hafeez has been reported for a suspect bowling action during the third one-day international against Sri Lanka in Abu Dhabi, the International Cricket Council said Thursday.

Pakistan, Bangladesh Scientists Receive Carlos J. Finlay UNESCO Prize For Microbiology

Education | Edited by Shihabudeen Kunju S | Thursday October 19, 2017

Professor Shahida Hasnain of Pakistan and Dr Samir Saha of Bangladesh have been named as the two laureates of the 2017 Carlos J. Finlay UNESCO Prize for Microbiology.

After Praise From Virat Kohli, A Response From Mohammad Amir

Thursday October 19, 2017

Kohli has praised Amir earlier too and had last year gifted the 25-year-old pacer a bat before the India-Pakistan contest in the World T20 in 2016.

Pak's Accountability Bureau Reaches UK To Probe Nawaz Sharif's Assets

World News | Press Trust of India | Thursday October 19, 2017

A special team of Pakistan's anticorruption watchdog has arrived in the UK to probe the offshore assets of ousted prime minister Nawaz Sharif and his children in the high-profile Panama Papers scandal, a media report said today.

Pak, Afghanistan In Angry Tangle Over Border Fence To Keep Out Terrorists

World News | Reuters | Thursday October 19, 2017

Pakistan is betting that a pair of nine-foot chain-link fences topped with barbed wire will stop incursions by Islamist terrorists from Afghanistan, which opposes Islamabad's plans for a barrier along the disputed frontier.

S Chandrasekhar: 5 Things Students Should Know About The Great Astrophysicist

Education | NDTV Education Team | Thursday October 19, 2017

S Chandrasekhar was born in Lahore, in present day Pakistan, is remembered as a great astrophysicist who strongly influenced the later developments of our understanding of stellar objects, black holes, white dwarfs and his remarkable work on Newton's Principia.

On Diwali, India Promises Medical Visa In All Deserving Cases

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday October 19, 2017

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj said today that on the auspicious occasion of Diwali India will grant medical visa in all deserving cases that are pending, as she responded positively to a number of such requests by Pakistani nationals.

US Vice President Mike Pence Thanks Pakistan PM Abbasi For Release Of Hostages

World News | Press Trust of India | Thursday October 19, 2017

US Vice President Mike Pence has thanked Pakistan Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi and his government's effort in recovering American and Canadian hostages who were held captive by the Haqqani Taliban Network in the tribal areas of Pakistan, the White House said.

Rex Tillerson To Visit Both Pakistan And India, Says Senior US Official

World News | Press Trust of India | Thursday October 19, 2017

US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson is visiting Islamabad to implement the South Asia strategy of President Donald Trump, a State Department official has said while he urged Pakistan to take "decisive action" against militant groups based inside the country.

Google Doodle Celebrates Birthday Of 'Starman' Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar

Indians Abroad | Edited By Soumyajit Majumder | Thursday October 19, 2017

Google doodle today celebrates the birth anniversary of legendary India-origin astrophysicist Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar. Born in Lahore, in present day Pakistan, Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar was described as child prodigy. Mr Chandrasekhar won a Nobel Prize for Physics in 1983 "for his theoretical studies of the physical processes of importance to t...

3rd ODI: Imam-ul-Haq's Debut Ton Powers Pakistan To Series-Clinching Win Against Sri Lanka

Agence France-Presse | Thursday October 19, 2017

Young opener Imam-ul-Haq, nephew of Pakistan great Inzamam-ul-Haq, smashed a hundred on debut to guide his side to a seven-wicket win in the third one-day international against Sri Lanka on Wednesday.

Sushma Swaraj Approves Medical Visa For Pak Boy's Liver Surgery

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday October 19, 2017

Continuing her humanitarian gesture, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj directed the Indian High Commission in Islamabad to issue a medical visa to a Pakistani child for medical treatment in India.

Pakistan vs Sri Lanka: Hasan Ali Breaks Waqar Younis' Record

Thursday October 19, 2017

Pakistan fast bowler Hasan Ali on Wednesday became the fastest to reach 50 one-day international wickets for Pakistan.

BCCI Neither Approved Nor Rejected Playing With Pakistan: PCB Chief Najam Sethi

Press Trust of India | Wednesday October 18, 2017

Pakistan and India are slated to play 19 matches in the new Future Tours Program schedule, which will come into force from 2019 for four years as per the recommendations of the ICC.

We Expect Pak To Take Decisive Action Against Terrorists: US Chief Diplomat Rex Tillerson

World News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday October 18, 2017

Secretary of State Rex Tillerson today said the US expects Pakistan to take decisive action against terrorists and such a move will improve Islamabad's international standing as well as stability in the region.

Police Arrest Mullah Over Claims In Pakistan Star Qandeel Baloch's Murder

World News | Agence France-Presse | Wednesday October 18, 2017

Pakistani police arrested a high-profile mullah on Wednesday over his alleged role in the murder of a social media star Qandeel Baloch last year, which reignited calls for action against so-called "honour killings".

Salman Butt Complained About Cheating, Twitter Says Look Who's Talking

Wednesday October 18, 2017

Last year, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Shahryar Khan said there was no restriction or reservations on part of the PCB or the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Butt and Mohammad Asif playing international cricket again.

In Xi's 3-Hour-Long Speech, The Part That's Relevant For India

World News | Reported by Nidhi Razdan, Edited by Debanish Achom | Wednesday October 18, 2017

Chinese President Xi Jinping has warned today that "No one should expect China to swallow anything that undermines its interests" though he also claimed that Beijing is opposed to "the practice of the strong bullying the weak." In a speech that ran longer than three hours, provoking an avalanche of online jokes, he also said that "China's developme...

Virat Kohli Trolled For Twitter Silence On Anil Kumble's Birthday

Wednesday October 18, 2017

Kumble had stepped down as Team India coach in June this year, shortly after India lost to Pakistan in the ICC Champions Trophy final.

Pakistani Taliban Suicide Bomber Rams Police Truck, Kills 7

World News | Reuters | Wednesday October 18, 2017

A bomb blew up a Pakistani security force truck on Wednesday in the city of Quetta, killing at least seven people, police said

Pakistan Army Shells Border Villages In Jammu And Kashmir's Poonch

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday October 18, 2017

Pakistani troops today shelled hamlets and forward posts in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir, prompting a strong retaliation from the Indian Army, a defence spokesman said

'India Can Help Us Keep An Eye On Pakistan': America's Envoy To UN

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday October 18, 2017

India can help the US keep an eye on Pakistan as President Donald Trump has "taken tougher approach to Islamabad harbouring terrorists", US Ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley has said

Pak Seeks Extension Of Hafiz Saeed's Detention

World News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday October 18, 2017

Pakistan's Punjab government today sought the extension of detention of Mumbai attack mastermind Hafiz Saeed under public safety law, two days after withdrawing its application to prolong his house arrest under the anti-terrorism law.

Asia Cup Hockey 2017: India Face Pakistan Again On October 21 In Super 4s Stage

Tuesday October 17, 2017

After impressing in the preliminary round, India will aim to carry on the momentum in the Super 4s stage in the ongoing Asia Cup 2017 hockey tournament.

PCB Will Play In ICC World Leagues Only If India Honours MoU

Press Trust of India | Tuesday October 17, 2017

The Pakistan Cricket Board has agreed to be a part of the World Test and One-day leagues, announced by the ICC, only if the BCCI honours the MoU signed between the two boards in 2014 to play bilateral series.

Pakistan Batsman Khalid Latif Handed 5-Year Ban For Spot-Fixing

Press Trust of India | Tuesday October 17, 2017

Pakistan batsman Khalid Latif has been handed a five-year ban and fined one million rupees by the anti-corruption tribunal after finding him guilty of six breaches of the Pakistan Cricket Board's anti-corruption code.

BSF Arrests Pakistani Intruder Along International Border In Jammu

Jammu News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday October 17, 2017

A 22-year-old Pakistani man was today arrested from along the International Border in Suchetgarh sector of R S Pura here soon after he crossed over to this side of the fence, a BSF officer said.