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Islamabad, February 13 – The opposition alliance in Pakistan staged a sit-in near the Parliament House on Friday to protest against the health issues faced by former Prime Minister Imran Khan while in prison.The Tehreek Tahafuz-i-Ayeen Pakistan (TTAP), which includes Khan's Pakistan...

Jammu, February 13 Jammu and Kashmir Police on Friday arrested two individuals allegedly involved in smuggling heroin from Pakistan via a drone that dropped the contraband in the border areas of the Kathua district, officials said.An investigation was launched based on specific information...

Karachi, February 13 At least 13 people died and nine others were injured on Friday after a collision and pile-up on a major bridge on the superhighway outside Karachi in Sindh province, Pakistan.A speeding passenger bus traveling from the wrong side collided with an oil tanker, while another...

Lahore, February 13 After nearly 80 years, Sikh prayers were held at a historic gurdwara in Aitchison College in Lahore, Pakistan, according to college officials on Friday.The Aitchison Gurdwara had been closed since 1947 due to a lack of Sikh students, but the college maintained it.“On...

Dhaka, Feb 13 The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) secured a resounding victory in the landmark parliamentary elections, winning more than two-thirds of the seats, and is returning to power after two decades.The 13th parliamentary elections were significant as they were held after a period...

Colombo, February 13 Former Sri Lankan cricketer Chamara Kapugedera praised India's charismatic opener Abhishek Sharma, comparing his impact at the top of the order to Chris Gayle in his prime and emphasizing the left-hander's key role in India's T20 successes over the past year.Over the past...

Peshawar, February 13 The Peshawar High Court on Friday adjourned the hearing of petitions filed by Afghan singers and musicians seeking relief from possible repatriation from Pakistan until February 18.A two-member bench comprising Justice Sahibzada Asadullah and Justice Waqar Ahmed heard the...

FGN24 BANGLA-6THLD ELECTIONSBNP heading towards major victory; set to return to power after two decadesDhaka: The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) was Friday cruising towards a sweeping victory in the landmark parliamentary polls in the country and is all set to return to power after a gap...

Islamabad, February 13 An earthquake of magnitude 5.6 struck the Balochistan province of Pakistan on Friday, but there were no reports of casualties or damage.The earthquake occurred at 6:30 am at a depth of 13 km, and its epicenter was 86 km northeast of the Khuzdar town in the province...

New Delhi, February 13 Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar expects left-arm spinner Kuldeep Yadav to replace fast bowler Arshdeep Singh in India's high-profile T20 World Cup match against arch-rivals Pakistan on Sunday.Arshdeep was targeted by Namibian batsmen on Thursday, even though the...

Islamabad, February 12 Pakistan announced on Thursday that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif would attend the Board of Peace on Gaza meeting being convened in Washington next week.Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Andrabi said at the weekly press briefing that the composition of the prime...

Islamabad, February 12 Pakistan said on Thursday that it has written a letter to India, seeking information about the Svalkot hydroelectric project on the Chenab River.Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Andrabi told the weekly press briefing that the issue of the Svalkot project on the Chenab...

Lahore, February 12 As many as nine lions and two giraffes, which either had incurable hereditary diseases or were suffering from irreversible conditions, have been euthanized in Punjab province, Pakistan, the government said on Thursday.The Safari Park in Lahore has approximately 30-40 lions...

Islamabad, February 12 Pakistan successfully launched its second indigenous Earth Observation Satellite, EO-2, from China's Yangjiang Seashore Launch Centre, according to state media.Developed by the Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO), the satellite is designed to...

Peshawar, February 12 Eight people, including three children, were injured in two separate incidents involving drones in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, northwestern Pakistan, police said on Thursday.The drone attacks were carried out by unidentified individuals in the Takhti Khel area of Lakki...

Lahore, February 11 A Bangladeshi woman who was sold in Pakistan 35 years ago has filed a petition in the Lahore High Court against the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) for "illegally" preventing her from traveling to Dhaka.Razia Bibi, 58, filed the petition in the LHC on Tuesday, stating...

Chandigarh, February 11 The Punjab Police announced on Wednesday that they had broken up a terror module backed by Pakistan with the arrest of one individual and the recovery of a remotely-controlled improvised explosive device (IED).Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav stated that the...

February 11, New Delhi – Cricket fans in Colombo have welcomed Pakistan's decision to end its boycott and have confirmed that they will play India in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup match scheduled for February 15. Fans had already booked tickets for this highly anticipated match and were hoping it...

New Delhi, February 11 Aircraft such as the Rafale, Su-30, MiG-29, Tejas, and Jaguar, along with other fighter aircraft, will participate in the upcoming Exercise Vayu Shakti, highlighting the "successful role" of the Indian Air Force during Operation Sindoor, an IAF officer said on Wednesday...

Guwahati, February 10 Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma claimed on Tuesday that Congress president Gaurav Gogoi's admission of visiting Rawalpindi without a visa during his 2013 trip to Pakistan proves that he was a "state guest" in the neighboring country.Sarma claimed on Sunday that...