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North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un. (Photo: File)

China upholds UN sanctions as North Korea trade soars

Tensions rose after North Korea's test this month of an intercontinental ballistic missile that could reach the US...

13 July 2017 7:02 PM IST

Kulbhushan Jadhav was arrested in March 2016 in the restive Balochistan province and was accused of being a RAW agent. (Photo: Screengrab)

After Sushma pressure, Pak mulls visa to Kulbhushan Jadhav's mother

Pakistan has dismissed India's consular access request to Jadhav more than 15 times.

13 July 2017 4:55 PM IST

Federal Minister Shahhid Khaqan Abbasi argued that Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif could have taken immunity, but he chose not to, adding that he presented himself for fair accountability by offering full cooperation with the JIT.

Panamagate: Pak PM Sharif to consult Cabinet amidst calls for...

Nawaz Sharif is expected to seek an endorsement from the Cabinet in the form of a resolution or a declaration.

13 July 2017 2:45 PM IST

Chinese Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) Navy (Photo: AP)

China sends troops to first overseas naval base in Africa

Foreign ministry spokesman Geng Shuang said that the base is 'primarily used for the better fulfilment of international...

12 July 2017 9:05 PM IST

Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson, Geng Shuang

China says willing to play 'constructive role' over Kashmir amid...

China's comments aimed at getting involved in Indo-Pak tensions, at the time when armies of India, China are locked in a...

12 July 2017 5:37 PM IST

US said it has noticed an increase in capability and force posture by the Chinese military in areas close to the border with India. (Photo: AFP)

In biggest troop cut, China to downsize army to boost navy and missile...

The massive troop reduction is part of restructuring of Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) and evenly proportion the army and...

12 July 2017 5:21 PM IST

Authority claims its investigation has found Royal Dutch Shell subsidiary to be responsible for crash that left over 200 people dead. (Photo: AP)

Pakistan threatens legal action against Shell over tanker fire

Shell Pakistan Limited has paid a $96,000 fine but says it reserves the right to contest it once it has completed its...

12 July 2017 2:09 PM IST

The number of troops in the PLA Navy, PLA Strategic Support Force and the PLA Rocket Force will be increased, while the PLA Air Forces active service personnel will remain the same. (Photo: AFP/File)

In historic troop reduction, China to downsize army to less than 1...

Earlier, Chinese President Xi Jinping had announced that the People's Liberation Army will be cut by 3 lakh troops.

12 July 2017 12:28 PM IST

Panamagate: Probe panel says Pakistan PM's daughter submitted false...

Maryam, 43, is being groomed to succeed her father and the charges may seriously impede her ambitions.

11 July 2017 6:44 PM IST

Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif (Photo: AP)

Pakistan PM clan and ruling party reject graft report

The release of the report spurred fresh calls by oppposition leaders and on social media for Sharif to step down.

11 July 2017 5:13 PM IST

Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif

JIT finds disparities in Nawaz Sharif family income

The JIT also said the respondents were unable to provide substantive evidence of a reliable money trail, used to buy...

11 July 2017 1:10 AM IST

The Indian fishermen, who were released from Karachis Landhi jail, yesterday were brought here by a train this afternoon. (Photo: AP/Representational)

Pakistan: 78 prisoners released from Karachi, sent back to India

A Rangers' official said that 77 Indian fishermen and one other Indian prisoner were handed over to the BSF.

10 July 2017 9:19 PM IST