P.M. Sharif Voices ‘Deep Concern’ Over Saudi-Iran Rift by AFP January 19, 2016 by AFP January 19, 2016 During visit to Riyadh, Nawaz Sharif calls for peaceful resolution to differences between Riyadh, Tehran. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
Roadside Bomb Kills Six Soldiers in Balochistan by AFP January 19, 2016 by AFP January 19, 2016 Baloch Liberation Army claims responsibility for strike. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
Pakistan Lifts YouTube Ban by AFP January 18, 2016 by AFP January 18, 2016 Access to video-sharing site restored three years after if was banned following launch of localized version. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
Four-Nation Meeting in Kabul Seeks to Revive Taliban Talks by AFP January 18, 2016 by AFP January 18, 2016 Afghan foreign minister says his countrymen will not accept a prolonged peace process with no results. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
Musharraf Acquitted of Nawab Akbar Bugti’s Killing by AFP January 18, 2016 by AFP January 18, 2016 Anti-terror court’s verdict is a ‘joke’, says a lawyer for the Bugti family. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
Afghan Taliban Invoke New Telecom ‘Tax’ by AFP January 18, 2016 by AFP January 18, 2016 Militants warn businesses in Afghanistan to pay 10 percent ‘protection’ or risk being targeted in attacks. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
David Cameron Attacks Isolation of Muslim Women by AFP January 18, 2016 by AFP January 18, 2016 British premier launches £20 million language fund to build community integration. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
U.S. to Pay Iran $1.7bn in Debt and Interest: Kerry by AFP January 18, 2016 by AFP January 18, 2016 Secretary of State says the money will resolve 35-year-old issue and describes it as a ‘fair’ settlement. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
Prime Minister, Army Chief to Visit Saudi Arabia, Iran by AFP January 18, 2016 by AFP January 18, 2016 High-level Pakistani delegation hopes to ease tensions between rival nations. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
Police Arrest Cleric for Inciting Boy to Chop Off Own Hand by AFP January 18, 2016 by AFP January 18, 2016 Imam to appear before court on Monday for further legal proceedings. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
Sanctions End in Iran, But Doubts Remains About Better Times by AFP January 18, 2016 by AFP January 18, 2016 Traders fear their businesses will dry up as consumers opt for foreign brands. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
Islamic State ‘Brand’ Spreading Worldwide, Say Experts by AFP January 18, 2016 by AFP January 18, 2016 The extremist group hopes to recover ground lost in Syria and Iraq by expanding global operations. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
Scores Dead in Islamic State ‘Massacre’ in Syria by AFP January 18, 2016 by AFP January 18, 2016 Latest advance puts the extremist group in control of around 60 percent of Deir Ezzor city. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
What U.S. Sanctions Against Iran Have Been Lifted? by AFP January 18, 2016 by AFP January 18, 2016 An outline of the economic sanctions cancelled and the ones that remain. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
Iran Nuclear Deal May Be Short-Lived Win for Rouhani by AFP January 18, 2016 by AFP January 18, 2016 Republican-led challenges to lifting of sanctions against Tehran may scupper moderate Iranian leader’s ability to deliver on promises. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
U.S. Pardons Seven Iranians in Exchange for Four Prisoners by AFP January 18, 2016 by AFP January 18, 2016 A fifth American will be released under a different process. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
Modi Pledges Measures to Boost India’s Entrepreneurs by AFP January 18, 2016 by AFP January 18, 2016 New scheme seeks to reduce bureaucratic red tape, provide tax breaks to new startups. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
Pakistan Confirms 332 People Executed Since December 2014 by AFP January 16, 2016 by AFP January 16, 2016 Report submitted in Parliament claims 172 madrassahs have also been closed on suspicion of having links with militants. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
Police Raid Schools Linked to Pathankot Attack Suspects by AFP January 16, 2016 by AFP January 16, 2016 Provincial authorities say around a dozen suspects have been detained. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail
Teenage Boy Cuts Off His Hand Over Blasphemy Mistake by AFP January 16, 2016 by AFP January 16, 2016 Police say Mohammad Anwar’s parents and neighbors have lauded his actions, and no complaint has been registered. 0 FacebookTwitterRedditWhatsappEmail