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Pakistan Army starts North Waziristan ground offensive

Last Updated: Thursday, May 22, 2014, 18:26

Pakistani forces on Thursday launched their first major offensive in years against Taliban militants near the Afghan border after several rounds of government-led talks aimed at ending an insurgency in the remote region failed.

Sri Lanka is being penalised for ending terrorism: Rajapaksa

Last Updated: Wednesday, May 21, 2014, 21:55

Sri Lanka is being penalised by "interested parties" for eradicating terrorism in the country, President Mahinda Rajapaksa said today.

Afghan economy falters as NATO mission ends

Last Updated: Wednesday, May 21, 2014, 18:54

Afghanistan`s aid-dependent economy is slowing markedly as NATO troops withdraw, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said Wednesday, warning that violence, political instability and lack of reform threaten future growth.

Pakistan completes induction of 13 F-16 fighter jets into air force

Last Updated: Wednesday, May 21, 2014, 18:08

Pakistan on Wednesday completed the induction of 13 frontline F-16 fighter jets into its air force, augmenting its aerial defence capability.

Seven injured in Karachi blast

Last Updated: Wednesday, May 21, 2014, 17:51

At least seven people including security personnel were injured when a remote-controlled bomb went off in Pakistan`s biggest city today.

Pak suspends 3 Geo TV channels for allegations against ISI

Last Updated: Tuesday, May 20, 2014, 23:30

The licences of three television channels of the Geo TV network were on Tuesday suspended by Pakistan`s electronic media watchdog for levelling allegations against the country`s powerful spy agency ISI.

Secure early release of abducted Chinese tourist: Nawaz Sharif

Last Updated: Tuesday, May 20, 2014, 20:38

Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif Tuesday directed interior ministry officials to secure the early release of a Chinese tourist abducted from the country`s northwestern region reportedly by the Taliben, media reported.

Sri Lanka urged to go for international investigation

Last Updated: Tuesday, May 20, 2014, 20:14

The Sri Lankan government should comply with the March 2014 UN Human Rights Council resolution creating an international investigation into allegations of serious abuses by both sides during the civil war, Human Rights Watch said Tuesday.

Pak PM Sharif holds high-level security meeting

Last Updated: Tuesday, May 20, 2014, 20:08

Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif today chaired a high-level meeting of civil and military officials to review the current regional and national security situation.

Pakistani court summons Musharraf in Baloch leader Akbar Bugti murder case

Last Updated: Tuesday, May 20, 2014, 17:46

A Pakistani anti-terrorist court has ordered former military dictator Pervez Musharraf to personally appear at the next hearing in the murder case of Baloch tribal leader Akbar Bugti, an official said today.