China`s Xi heads to Islamabad to unveil $46 billion investment

Last Updated: Monday, April 20, 2015, 02:01

Chinese President Xi Jinping heads to Islamabad Monday for a rare visit to unveil a $46 billion investment plan that Pakistan hopes will end its chronic energy crisis and "transform" the country into a regional economic hub.

Pakistan, Afghanistan spar over peace process

Last Updated: Saturday, February 1, 2014, 00:30

Stung by a top Afghan official`s remarks blaming Pakistan as the main "obstacle" in the peace process with the Taliban, Islamabad on Friday described them as "removed from reality".

Taliban talks panel members reach Islamabad

Last Updated: Thursday, January 30, 2014, 19:50

Three members of the four-member committee formed by Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif to initiate peace talks with the Taliban arrived in Islamabad Thursday for consultations prior to their meeting with the premier.

Pakistan not concerned over India`s role in Afghanistan

Last Updated: Thursday, January 30, 2014, 19:06

Pakistan has no concerns over India`s role in neighbouring Afghanistan, the country`s foreign ministry said Thursday.

Result-oriented talks needed to settle issues: Pakistan

Last Updated: Thursday, January 30, 2014, 18:20

Pakistan on Thursday welcomed External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid`s remarks on finding new avenues to resolve bilateral problems, saying result-oriented talks are needed to settle outstanding issues like Kashmir.

Prominent Afghan cleric shot dead in Quetta

Last Updated: Thursday, January 30, 2014, 16:48

An Afghan cleric, who was reportedly playing a key role in initiating negotiations between the Taliban and Afghan President Hamid Karzai`s government, has been shot dead in the restive Balochistan province of southwest Pakistan.

Musharraf exempted from appearance by court

Last Updated: Monday, January 27, 2014, 17:24

Pervez Musharraf was on Monday exempted from personal appearance by a Pakistani anti-terror court that is hearing a case against the embattled former dictator over the detention of judges in 2007.

PM Sharif says committed to cooperative ties with India

Last Updated: Saturday, January 25, 2014, 17:48

Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Saturday said Pakistan is committed to friendly and cooperative ties with India to ensure the progress and prosperity of the region.

11 killed in Pakistan road accident

Last Updated: Saturday, January 25, 2014, 13:55

At least 11 people were killed and four injured when their vehicle fell into a ravine in Pakistan`s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province Saturday morning.

13 killed in Pakistan, Taliban own bombing

Last Updated: Monday, January 20, 2014, 09:58

At least 13 people, among them six soldiers, were killed Monday and 17 others injured in a suicide bombing attack on security forces in Rawalpindi city, for which the Pakistani Taliban claimed responsibility.

Indian girl arrested by Pak federal agency for travelling with fake passport

Last Updated: Saturday, January 18, 2014, 15:33

An Indian girl has been arrested by Pakistan`s Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) for travelling with a fake passport.

New US strategic partnership office for Pakistan, Afghanistan

Last Updated: Saturday, January 18, 2014, 15:04

US President Barack Obama has ordered the establishment of a temporary office to be known as Afghanistan and Pakistan Strategic Partnership Office (APSPO).