scorecardresearch
Friday, November 1, 2024
TopicIslamabad

Topic: Islamabad

Pakistan must act now to prevent Kurram’s sectarian violence from engulfing the country

The snakes nurtured by the Pakistani state have returned to bite it. Kurram clash between Shia and Sunni tribal groups can spread to other parts of the country, including Karachi.

Islamabad High Court judges demand judicial convention against ISI Interference

In a letter to the SJC, six judges of the IHC sought guidance from the council on the "interference" of the spy agencies in courts' affairs.

Tensions high after Taliban says it targeted Pakistani troops at Afghanistan border in retaliation

Taliban spokesperson says the ‘reckless’ Pakistani strikes took place at 3 am (local time) Monday, killing 3 women and 3 kids. Islamabad is yet to issue an official response.

PTI leaders announce public gathering on eve of Pakistan Day, call for release of arrested members

PTI leaders Salman Akram Raja and Sardar Latif Khosa were arrested Sunday as workers staged nationwide protests against alleged rigging in 8 February elections and stealing of mandates.

Imran Khan to be released on bail as Pakistan court suspends Toshakhana case verdict

Pakistan district and sessions court had sentenced Khan to 3 years in prison in the Toshakhana case for illegally selling state gifts and had barred him from politics for 5 years.

‘Dodgy bank, poppy cultivation’: New book tells how Pakistan raised money for nuclear weapons

Published by Bloomsbury India, ‘The Bomb, the Bank, the Mullah and the Poppies: A Tale of Deception’ by Iqbal Chand Malhotra will be released on 31 July on ThePrint's SoftCover.

After Army chief’s visit to Pakistan, UK pushing for deeper military and intelligence ties

General Sanders’ visit comes at a time when Islamabad is seeking UK’s support against international isolation. UK sees Pakistan as necessary against IS jihadists in Afghanistan.

US, UK & Canada announce travel advisory for citizens in Pakistan following Imran Khan’s arrest

Pakistan has been rocked by fresh political turmoil after Khan was arrested by the country's National Accountability Bureau (NAB) in a corruption case Tuesday.

New Delhi ‘always wants better relations’ with Islamabad, Indian envoy tells gathering in Lahore

India’s deputy high commissioner to Pakistan Suresh Kumar reportedly said India 'wants to move towards normal relations with Pakistan'.

Pakistan suicide car bombing kills one police official, injures others

According to police officials, as they chased the car, the people inside the vehicle blew it up.

On Camera

Iran’s real fantasy is to take over Muslim world. Palestine is just a façade

Since 1979, Iran has used the Palestinian issue as a façade for its regional agenda to oppose American diplomacy, the Western world, and the existence of Israel.

Watch CutTheClutter: Flattening INR-USD rate, and debate on pros and cons of a ‘strong’ rupee

In Episode 1544 of CutTheClutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta looks at some top economists pointing to the pitfalls of ‘currency nationalism’ with data from 1991 to 2004.

All about Major Bob Khathing, whose daring expedition & diplomatic parleys secured Tawang for India

The decorated Naga officer from Manipur also served as envoy to Myanmar & Nagaland chief secy. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated a museum dedicated to the Tawang hero Thursday.

From 2004 to 2024, bad news has come wrapped as good news for Congress

Congress is silently acknowledging it over-read verdict of last general election. You can see it in easy concession to SP. It will likely be more reasonable in Maharashtra & Jharkhand.