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The armed forces and interior ministry have sent hundreds of extra soldiers and police to Gwadar, the southern hub of the so-called China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), and more are on their way. (Representational Image, Photo: AP)

15,000 Pakistan military personnel protecting CPEC: lawmaker

Regional security could be biggest issue to CPEC as it passes through some areas facing the biggest security challenges,...

21 Feb 2017 9:09 PM IST

The man said a bus terminal hawker threw his turban to the ground and then he was manhandled. (Reprsentational Image)

Sikhs in Pak's Khyber-Pakhtunkh province continue to live without...

Despite the tough living conditions, the community remains fairly positive that its issues will be resolved by the...

21 Feb 2017 8:25 PM IST

$Chinese navys increasing presence in the Indian Ocean comes following the release of a White Paper published by the PLA in 2015 outlining a new military strategy enhancing its navys duties for the first time to \open seas protection\ far from its shores. (Representational Image/ AP)$ World

China's warships conduct drill in Indian Ocean: Official media

The presence of Chinese submarines at Colombo port and most recently in Karachi has sparked concerns in India.

21 Feb 2017 8:16 PM IST

Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Wednesday inaugurated Chashma-III nuclear power plant in the city.

Nawaz Sharif to visit Turkey for high-level meeting

The council was established in 2009 as a framework for consultations at the highest political level between the two...

21 Feb 2017 7:18 PM IST

Nepal Prime Minister Prachanda. (Photo: AFP)

Nepal to hold first local elections in 20 years

Madhesis say their grievances must be addressed before the election dates are finalised.

21 Feb 2017 5:09 PM IST

File photo of the aircraft craft Liaoning. (Photo: AP)

China building third aircraft carrier, plans to build more

Chinese experts said China is on course to build 5-6 aircraft carriers.

21 Feb 2017 5:07 PM IST

A Pakistani police officer escorts Hafiz Saeed, Chief of Pakistans religious group Jamaat-ud-Dawa outside partys headquarters in Lahore. (Photo: AP)

Pakistan cancels licenses of weapons issued to JuD chief Saeed and his...

The government on January 30 had put Saeed and four other leaders of his organizations under house arrest in Lahore for...

21 Feb 2017 5:00 PM IST

Gao Hucheng, responding to a question about President Donald Trumps promise to raise taxes on Chinese imports, said at a news conference Tuesday the two governments should work together to promote trade. (Photo: AP)

Chinese minister appeals US to negotiate disputes, avoid trade war'

Trump promised during his election campaign to raise import duties on Chinese goods to 40 percent but has yet to take...

21 Feb 2017 4:55 PM IST

Chinese President Xi Jinping with his Pakistani counterpart Nawaz Sharif. (Photo: AP)

China should ensure Pakistan's fiscal deficit doesn't snowball': State...

The investments under the CPEC alone amounted to $51 billion, the article said.

21 Feb 2017 4:50 PM IST

Indian Foreign Secretary S Jaishankar. (Photo: PTI)

Jaishankar holds talks with China's top diplomat

Jaishankar is expected to meet Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, besides attending an upgraded strategic dialogue on...

21 Feb 2017 4:28 PM IST

(Photo: AFP/Representational)

7 killed, 14 injured in suicide blast outside Pakistan court

Police official Sajjad Khan says one or two gunmen tried to enter the court building but were prevented by the police.

21 Feb 2017 12:54 PM IST

A Pakistani police officer escorts Hafiz Saeed, Chief of Pakistans religious group Jamaat-ud-Dawa outside partys headquarters in Lahore. (Photo: AP)

Hafiz Saeed serious threat to us, arrested in 'larger interest' of...

Pakistan has listed Saeed under anti-terrorism law after more than 100 people died in 8 terror attacks this month.

21 Feb 2017 10:21 AM IST