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May 02, 2019

UN adds leader of outlawed Pakistan group to sanctions list

In a major diplomatic win for India, the United Nations added the leader of an outlawed Pakistani militant group to its ...

March 23, 2019

Pakistan showcases military even as tensions with India ease

Pakistan celebrated its national day on Saturday with a military parade showcasing its missiles, tanks and aircraft, even as ...

March 05, 2019

The Latest: Pakistan arrests key suspects in Kashmir attack

The Latest on the latest escalation between Pakistan and India (all times local): 5:10 p.m. Pakistan's Interior Ministry says ...

March 01, 2019

The Latest: Pakistan hands over captured pilot to India

The Latest on escalating India-Pakistan tensions (all times local): 9 p.m. Pakistan has handed over an Indian pilot captured ...

March 01, 2019

Pakistan frees captured Indian pilot in 'gesture of peace'

Pakistan handed over a captured Indian air force pilot to Indian officials at a border crossing on Friday, a "gesture of ...

February 28, 2019

Rival Pakistan-India standoff latest in long Kashmir dispute

This week's standoff between India and Pakistan is their latest in a long dispute over the divided Himalayan region of ...

February 28, 2019

The Latest: Pakistan, Turkish leaders discuss India standoff

The Latest on escalating India-Pakistan tensions (all times local): 9:10 p.m. Turkish officials say Pakistan's prime minister ...

February 28, 2019

Pakistan pledges to release captive Indian fighter pilot

Pakistan's prime minister pledged on Thursday his country would release a captured Indian fighter pilot, a move that could ...

February 28, 2019

Q&A: What's at stake as India-Pakistan tensions rise?

Nuclear-armed rivals India and Pakistan face their worst tension in years over the disputed region of Kashmir, with Islamabad ...

February 27, 2019

The Latest: Pompeo urges restraint in India, Pakistan

The Latest on India-Pakistan tensions (all times local): 7 a.m. U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is encouraging India and ...

February 20, 2019

Pakistani PM willing to talk but warns India not to attack

Pakistan's prime minister offered to hold talks with India, even as he warned New Delhi to refrain from launching any attacks ...

February 16, 2019

Saudi crown prince delays visit to Pakistan by a day

Pakistani officials said Saturday a visit by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to Islamabad has been delayed by a day, ...

February 16, 2019

India warns of 'crushing response' to Kashmir suicide attack

India's prime minister warned of a "crushing response" to the suicide bombing of a paramilitary convoy in Indian-controlled ...

January 10, 2019

Kaka and Figo in Pakistan to launch World Soccer Stars event

Soccer greats Luis Figo and Kaka arrived in Pakistan on Thursday to launch the World Soccer Stars event in a country more ...

January 09, 2019

Afghan envoy hopes 2019 to be year of peace for Afghanistan

The Afghan president's special peace envoy expressed hope Wednesday that the war that has ravaged this country for over 17 ...

January 03, 2019

Pakistani prime minister leaves for 2-day visit to Turkey

Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan has left for a two-day visit to Turkey that Islamabad hopes will help further improve ...

December 24, 2018

Pakistan's former PM sentenced to 7 years for corruption

An anti-graft tribunal sentenced former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif to seven years in prison for corruption on Monday, ...

December 18, 2018

British Airways to resume flights to Pakistan in June

British Airways announced Tuesday it will resume flights to Pakistan in June, a decade after suspending them in the wake of ...

December 03, 2018

Pakistan says Trump seeks help on Taliban talks

President Donald Trump has reached out to Pakistan's prime minister, sending Imran Khan a letter seeking cooperation in ...