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According to the new test report on Sunday, the blood platelet count of Sharif has fallen from 45,000 to 25,000 within a day. (Photo: File)World
Pakistan govt writes letter to UK; seeks return of Nawaz Sharif after...

The government-'s letter gave details of the cases against Sharif.

4 Dec 2019 6:16 PM IST

The three-member bench of the court, headed by Justice Waqar Ahmad Seth, directed Musharrafs counsel to submit its written argument by November 26, Dawn reported. (Photo: File)World
High treason case against me baseless, lawyer not being heard:...

As per medical reports, Musharraf is suffering from cardiac problem and having blood pressure issue.

4 Dec 2019 3:12 PM IST

Japan is seeing an increasing number of social problems caused by the nations rapidly ageing population. (Representational Image)World
71-year-old Japan man arrested for making 24,000 complaint calls:...

He has been arrested on suspicion of -'fraudulent obstruction of business-', the spokesman added.

3 Dec 2019 3:34 PM IST

Nearly 70,000 people had already fled their homes in the Bicol region, disaster officials said, which is where the typhoon is expected to strike first. (Representational Image)World
Typhoon Kammuri to make landfall soon, Philippines carries out...

Kammuri was expected to make landfall late Monday or early Tuesday and then pass to the south of the capital.

3 Dec 2019 3:24 PM IST

In the latest grim assessment for the city, financial secretary Paul Chan told lawmakers that the economy was set to contract 1.3 per cent in 2019 hitting the citys usually bulging coffers. (Photo: AP)World
Hong Kong set to record first budget deficit in 15 yrs, says finance...

The city has been battered by 6 months of protests triggered by rising public anger over China-'s rule and police-'s...

3 Dec 2019 3:11 PM IST

Foreign agents, defined as involved in politics and receiving money from abroad, must register with the justice ministry, label publications with the tag and submit detailed paperwork or face fines. (Photo: File)World
Vladimir Putin signs law to label journalists as ‘foreign agents’

The new law, which now extends to individuals, would come into effect immediately.

3 Dec 2019 11:05 AM IST

Chinas embassy in Washington did not immediately respond to requests for comment.World
China bars US military ships, aircraft from Hong Kong over support to...

A US defence official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said China-'s move would not have an impact on US military...

3 Dec 2019 10:38 AM IST

The committee was set up after the Supreme Court gave the government of Prime Minister Imran Khan six months to legislate and iron out the lacunae in the reappointment or extension of tenure of an army chief, allowing the incumbent, Gen Bajwa, to stay on as Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) until a new law determined his terms of service. (Photo: File)World
Pak govt forms 3-member committee to draft new law on Army chief-'s...

Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi, Defence Minister Pervez Khattak and Minister for Planning Asad Omar are part of...

2 Dec 2019 4:56 PM IST

Police have sealed off the eastern District 9 area of Kabul as they search for the assailant. (Photo: AP)World
Afghan official: 2 intelligence officials shot dead in Kabul

Afghan interior ministry spokesman Nasrat Rahimi says that police were searching for the gunman who carried out the...

2 Dec 2019 4:25 PM IST

Pervez Musharraf can be heard saying, \Kashmiris who came to Pakistan received a hero reception here. We used to train them and support them. (Photo: File)World
Treason case: Pakistani minister defends Pervez Musharraf

The government filed a petition in the Islamabad High Court.

2 Dec 2019 2:24 AM IST

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has said that he holds no grudge against Nawaz Sharif and that the ailing former premiers health is more important than politics. (Photo: File)World
-'Change old mindset in naya Pakistan-': Imran Khan-'s advice to...

Khan called for improving governance and law and order in Punjab province in Pakistan.

1 Dec 2019 5:35 PM IST

A second hearing is scheduled for Friday. (Photo: File)World
Hong Kong: Protesters thank Trump over support to anti-govt protests

The protestors showed -'gratitude-' for US support of anti-government protests that have roiled the financial hub for...

1 Dec 2019 3:36 PM IST

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