Three killed in Pakistan cinema hall blast

Last Updated: Monday, February 3, 2014, 04:05

At least three people were killed and over 30 others injured Sunday night in two explosions at a cinema hall in Peshawar, a leading Pakistani daily reported.

Taliban form committee for talks with Pakistan government

Last Updated: Sunday, February 2, 2014, 22:40

The banned Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) on Sunday named a 10-member committee led by commander Qari Shakil to hold peace talks with the government.

Anti-polio campaign launched in Peshawar amid tight security

Last Updated: Sunday, February 2, 2014, 20:56

An anti-polio vaccination campaign was today launched in the capital of Pakistan`s restive Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province, described by the WHO as the "world`s largest reservoir" of the virus, amidst tight security arrangements.

Infiltration at borders declined during UPA rule: Sushilkumar Shinde

Last Updated: Sunday, February 2, 2014, 20:38

Union Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde on Sunday credited the UPA government for the decline in infiltration at the country`s borders.

Arvind Kejriwal `most unimpressive` politician: Pakistan daily

Last Updated: Sunday, February 2, 2014, 20:12

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has received a mixed reaction from the media here after his interaction with Pakistani journalists, with one daily on Sunday calling him the "most unimpressive" Indian politician while another praised him for his simplicity.

JeM chief Masood Azhar`s address to rally in PoK raises questions: Report

Last Updated: Sunday, February 2, 2014, 19:03

A massive rally organised in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir by the banned Jaish-e-Mohammed led by Masood Azhar "raises questions about the state?s policy towards militancy", a media report said on Sunday.

Polio drive begins in Peshawar amid heavy security

Last Updated: Sunday, February 2, 2014, 16:18

Authorities launched a polio drive in Pakistan`s Peshawar city and adjoining areas Sunday morning amid heavy security, a media report said.

Pakistan Sunni leaders call for Taliban ceasefire during talks

Last Updated: Sunday, February 2, 2014, 02:25

Leading Sunni scholars and religious leaders called on the Pakistani Taliban to announce a ceasefire to make the peace talks with the government a success.

Pakistan handling of LoC-truckers issue unfortunate: Omar Abdullah

Last Updated: Saturday, February 1, 2014, 22:33

Asserting that a criminal is a criminal regardless of a country, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday said that the way in which Pakistan handled the the issue of the arrest of their driver after recovery of drugs from his vehicle, was unfortunate.

PoK truckers threaten to disrupt cross-LoC bus service

Last Updated: Saturday, February 1, 2014, 20:41

Notwithstanding agreement between India and Pakistan to resume cross-LoC bus service from Monday, truckers association in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir threatened to block it until all drivers return.

Modi seeks befitting reply to Pak`s excesses against fishermen

Last Updated: Saturday, February 1, 2014, 20:40

Gujarat CM Narendra Modi asked the Centre to take "decisive action" and give Pakistan "a befitting reply" for meting out ill-treatment to Indian fishermen arrested by its marine security agency.

PM should help bring back body of Indian fisherman from Pakistan: Modi

Last Updated: Saturday, February 1, 2014, 14:23

Bharatiya Janata Party prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi on Saturday said he would like Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to ask the Pakistan Government to release the body of a dead Indian fisherman and hand it back to his family for last rites.