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Pakistan runs its first commercial flight to Kabul since Taliban takeover

Pakistan's national flag-carrier on Monday ran its first commercial flight to Kabul since the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan in mid-August.

Pak hosts intel chiefs of Russia, China, Iran to discuss Afghan situation

Pakistan hosted a meeting of spymasters of some countries in the region on the situation in Afghanis­tan, a security source said

Hindu temple attack in Pakistan: Trial of 85 suspects begins

The trial of 85 suspects allegedly involved in an attack on a Hindu temple in Pakistan's Punjab province began at an anti-terrorism court on Friday

Isolating Afghanistan will have 'consequences' for region, world: Pak FM

Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Friday urged the international community to adopt a "new positive approach" towards Afghanistan

No DRS during Pakistan's upcoming white ball home series against NZ

Decision Review System will not be used during Pakistan's upcoming limited overs home series against New Zealand due to the non-availability of an approved provider for the technology

CIA director discusses security, Afghan situation with Pak Army chief, ISI

America's Central Intelligence Agency Director William Burns on Thursday met Pakistan Army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa and ISI head Lt Gen Faiz Hamid

MSCI downgrades Pakistan to 'frontier market' after four years

The decision has been expected since Pakistan started falling below the MSCI's criteria in terms of size and liquidity after its promotion to an emerging market in 2017

At least 14 in Taliban Cabinet on UNSC's terrorism blacklist: Report

Govt includes 4 of the 'Taliban 5', who were once held at Guantanamo Bay

Afghanistan's 'new reality' requires world to discard 'old lenses': Pak FM

Shah Mahmood Qureshi says even though the situation in the war-weary country is "complex and fluid", its "new reality" required world to discard "old lenses" and proceed with a "realistic approach"

'Death to Pakistan' chants as Afghans rally in support of Massoud

Videos on social media showed crowds chanting "death to Taliban, long live Afghanistan" as people marched in the dark streets on Monday night.

Pakistan activates satellite air bases near Afghan and India borders

Indian agencies are continuously monitoring Pakistani activities

No country to be allowed to interfere in Afghan's internal affairs: Taliban

The Taliban on Monday asserted that it will not allow any country, including Pakistan, to interfere in Afghanistan's internal affairs

Taliban suicide bomber blows himself up in Pakistan; 3 killed, 20 injured

The banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) claimed responsibility for the attack

Pakistan's powerful intel chief arrives in Kabul

That''s according to two Pakistan officials who asked not to be named because they are not authorised to speak to the media.

Pak summons Indian diplomat over handling of Geelani's mortal remains

Pakistan on Friday summoned the Indian Charge d' Affaires (Cd'A) to the Foreign Office for a demarche over what it called a reprehensible conduct" after death of Syed Ali Shah Geelani

China a 'role model' for developing countries to address poverty: PaK PM

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan described China as a "role model" for the developing countries to address poverty, saying Beijing's high economic growth has brought 800 million people out of penury

Senior US general, Pak Army chief discuss security situation in Pakistan

Chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark Milley and Pakistan Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa discussed the current security environment in Pakistan and the region, the Pentagon said

Pak administers over 1.5 mn Covid vaccine doses, highest ever in single-day

Pakistan has administered a record 15.90 lakh doses of Covid-19 vaccines in a single day as the government ramped up efforts to combat the fourth wave of the pandemic

Pakistan's borders are secured, prepared to meet 'any' challenge: Gen Bajwa

Pakistan Army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Monday assured lawmakers that the country's borders are secured and his forces are prepared to meet "any" situation

Joe Biden's rushed Afghan exit adds strains to US-Pakistan ties

Pakistan remains an indispensable power in the region