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Russia joining China Pakistan Economic Corridor
Gwadar port Photo by Umargondal via Wikimedia Commons In a major strategic development, Russia is seeking to join China Pakistan Economic Corridor – a $ 46 billion project linking the region with Arabian Sea – and...Nov 26, 2016 1310 0 -
Trump aide: Working on American Muslims advisory council to protect freedoms
Photo showing Sajid Tarar with Donald Trump, courtesy Diversity Group Maryland businessman Sajid Tarar, who led a Muslim coalition for President-elect Donald Trump, has said he is working to form an advisory council with the aim...Nov 20, 2016 3065 0 -
Pakistan says prevented Indian Navy submarines from entering its waters
Image PNS Alamgir Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Daniel N. Woods via Wikimedia Commons The Pakistan Navy Friday said it prevented Indian Navy submarines from entering Pakistani territorial waters this week, amid heightened tensions between...Nov 18, 2016 873 0 -
Peace Quest: Pakistan to participate in Heart of Asia conference in India
Pakistan’s top foreign affairs adviser Sartaj Aziz plans to attend the Heart of Asia conference in India, suggesting the visit could be used to “defuse the tension,” between the two nuclear-armed neighbors. Aziz’s trip to New...Nov 16, 2016 1014 0 -
Seven Pakistani soldiers killed in Indian shelling; South Asia on the edge
Pakistan has said that seven of its soldiers were killed by unprovoked firing by Indian forces from across the Line of Control in the disputed Kashmir region Monday, raising fears of exacerbation in tensions. The latest...Nov 14, 2016 873 0 -
With launch of two-way trade, Pakistan’s Gwadar links China with Gulf
The first trade cargo laden with Chinese export products sailed off to the Middle Eastern destinations and other parts of the world as Gwader deep seaport in the southwestern Pakistan went fully operational with two-way commerce...Nov 13, 2016 1004 0 -
Pakistan greets Trump on victory; looks forward to advancing ties
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has congratulated President-elect of the United States Donald J. Trump on his historic victory, saying Islamabad looks forward to working with him to advance US-Pakistan relationship. “Your election is indeed the triumph...Nov 9, 2016 888 0 -
Pakistan-India tensions mount with new diplomatic spat
The months-long Pakistan-India tensions over Kashmir unrest and border skirmishes worsened this week with allegations against diplomats assigned in Islamabad and New Delhi. On Thursday, Pakistan accused eight Indian diplomats of carrying out espionage and terrorism....Nov 3, 2016 953 0 -
Views and News Editorial : Sharif vs Khan tussle must not harm democracy
EDITORIAL BOARD There is a pattern with Pakistani politics that despite the obvious benefits of democracy, some segments including those genuinely frustrated with economic deprivation, and a typical class of politicians – motivated by self-interest- show...Nov 1, 2016 1070 0 -
Pakistan NewsGate : Sharif removes information minister to mend fences with military
In a bid to improve civil-military relations, soured by a controversial news item published in an English newspaper, Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has removed Pervaiz Rasheed from the post of federal minister for information. The ministry...Oct 29, 2016 1097 0