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China has slammed the United States for sailing a warship near disputed territory in the South China Sea. (Photo: AP/Representational)

ASEAN, Beijing adopt framework for crafting code on South China Sea

The Chinese Foreign Minister said he would not try to anticipate what the code will comprise, but said what is signed...

6 Aug 2017 9:12 PM IST

Chinese President Xi Jinping (Photo: AP)

Amid tensions with India, China expects concrete cooperation at BRICS

Narendra Modi is scheduled to attend the summit of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa being hosted by Chinese...

6 Aug 2017 8:41 PM IST

Pakistans jirga system: Women raped, dishonoured for no fault of theirs

Pakistan's jirga system: Women raped, dishonoured for no fault of...

The councils, called jirgas, have enjoyed broad support, due to their ability to offer immediate justice.

6 Aug 2017 4:05 PM IST

Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif

Nawaz Sharif didn't want Shahbaz to become Prime Minister

''He fears Shahbaz will take control of the party once he becomes premier and will also hand over Punjab province to his...

6 Aug 2017 12:45 AM IST

One Facebook page features one of Indias most wanted, Hafiz Saeed, the founder of Lashkar-e-Taiba, another banned organisation and a US declared terrorist group. Yet his group, which has been resurrected under several names, is billed as a charity.

Hafiz Saeed to enter politics, re-brand JuD as 'Milli Muslim League...

According to reports, he would be registering his political party with the Election Commission of Pakistan.

5 Aug 2017 5:20 PM IST

The ongoing Doklam standoff between India and China has to be seen in the larger context.

China can wipe out Indian troops, says Chinese media amid Sikkim...

'India is publicly challenging a country that is far superior in strength,' the Global Times said.

5 Aug 2017 5:04 PM IST

Former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif with Punjab chief minister Shehbaz Sharif. (Photo: AFP)

Nawaz Sharif's brother likely to miss opportunity to become Pakistan...

A number of PML-N leaders in Punjab believe that Shehbaz has missed or made to miss a 'golden opportunity' to succeed...

5 Aug 2017 1:48 PM IST

The ongoing Doklam standoff between India and China has to be seen in the larger context.

Beijing may expel Indian troops within 2 weeks: Chinese experts on...

The Chinese expert, Hu Zhiyong said, 'the Chinese side will inform the Indian Foreign Ministry before its operation.'

5 Aug 2017 12:04 PM IST

Imran Khan faced a lot of backlash on the social media for his phateechar remark.(Photo: AFP)

Pak's National Assembly to probe sexual harassment case against Imran...

Gulalai has alleged that Khan had hinted towards tying the knot in the texts sent to her, which also included...

4 Aug 2017 7:09 PM IST

The faceoff between Indian and Chinese soldiers in the Doka La area (in Sikkim) of the India-Bhutan-Tibet tri-junction, ongoing since late last week, showed no signs of abating on Tuesday as the Chinese foreign ministry angrily held Indian soldiers responsible for the impasse.

China says India building up troops along its side amid border...

India has said it warned China that construction of the road near their common border would have serious security...

4 Aug 2017 4:26 PM IST

Refugees atop an overcrowded coach of train leaving New Delhi for Pakistan in September 1947.

Hindus are 'thugs', 'massacred Muslims' in 1947: Pakistan textbook

Hindus are described as 'thugs' who 'massacred Muslims, confiscated their property, and forced them to leave India',...

4 Aug 2017 3:45 PM IST

Newly-elected Prime Minister of Pakistan Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, takes oath from Pakistani President Mamnoon Hussain at the Presidential palace in Islamabad, Pakistan. (Photo: AP)

Pakistan PM Shahid Khaqan Abbasi and his cabinet sworn in

President Mamnoon Hussain administered the oath to the new members at a ceremony at the President House in Islamabad.

4 Aug 2017 11:45 AM IST