Two death row convicts escape from Pakistan jail

Two death row convicts escape from Pakistan jail

Azad Kashmir, Aug 11 (IBNS): Two death row convicts escaped from Kotli Jail in Pakistan on Wednesday, media reports said.

by IBNS August 11, 2016

Pakistan: Explosion in Quetta injures 4

Pakistan: Explosion in Quetta injures 4

Quetta, Aug 11 (IBNS): An explosion close to the Saryab Flyover in Pakistan's Quetta city which left at least four people injured, media reports said.

by IBNS August 11, 2016

Quetta hospital blast: At least 53 casualties reported

Quetta hospital blast: At least 53 casualties reported

Quetta, Pakistan, Aug 8 (IBNS): The casualties in the Quetta civil hospital explosion have risen to 53, while 57 others are reportedly injured, media reports said.

by IBNS August 08, 2016

Pakistan: 12 killed in road mishap

Pakistan: 12 killed in road mishap

Islamabad, Aug 2 (IBNS): At last 12 people were killed when a bus and a truck collided close to the Thermal Power Station in Jamshoro district in Pakistan on Tuesday, media reports said.

by IBNS August 02, 2016

Pakistan trying to destabilise India : Rajnath Singh

Pakistan trying to destabilise India : Rajnath Singh

New Delhi, July 21 (IBNS) : Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday accused Pakistan of trying to destablise India by sponsoring terrorist activities and urged all political parties to work together to improve the situation in Kashmir.

by IBNS July 21, 2016

The government stopped IAF from crossing the LoC during 1993 Kargil war

The government stopped IAF from crossing the LoC during 1993 Kargil war

New Delhi, Jul 20 (IBNS): The Indian Air Force was ready to bomb strategic targets inside Pakistan during the 1993 Kargil war but the then NDA government, led by former PM Atal Bihari Bajpayee did not agree to the ideas, saying India will not cross the Line of Control (Loc), according to media reports on Wednesday.

by IBNS July 20, 2016

India voices strong protest over Pakistan raising Kashmir issue in UN

India voices strong protest over Pakistan raising Kashmir issue in UN

New Delhi, Jul 14 (IBNS): India has strongly protested strongly against Pakistan raising the issue of Kashmir and Burhan Wani's death during a debate on human rights at the UN General Assembly on Wednesday, the media reported on Thursday.

by IBNS July 14, 2016

Pakistan trying to destabilise India : Rajnath Singh

Pakistan trying to destabilise India : Rajnath Singh

New Delhi, June 27 (IBNS) In the wake of the Pampore terror attack, Union Home Minister Rajanth Singh on Sunday said the neighbouring country was making attempts to destabilise India.

by IBNS June 27, 2016

India never opened a window of opportunity for talks : Pakistan

India never opened a window of opportunity for talks : Pakistan

New Delhi, June 6 (IBNS) : Sartaj Aziz, Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's Adviser on Foreign Affairs, has said that India never opened a window of opportunity for dialogue and goodwill with Pakistan.

by IBNS June 06, 2016

Pakistan: Van hit by train, 8 killed

Pakistan: Van hit by train, 8 killed

Islamabad, Feb 15 (IBNS) At least eight people were killed as a van was hit by Lahore-bound Fareed Express close to the near Allah Dino Saand railway station in Pakistan on Sunday, media reports said.

by IBNS February 15, 2016

Pakistan: 27 militants killed

Pakistan: 27 militants killed

Islamabad, May 1 (IBNS): Security forces in Pakistan have killed 27 militants in the country's Khyber Agency areas in the past 24 hours, officials said.

by IBNS May 01, 2015

Pakistan: Death row convict  executed in Balochistans Machh Jail

Pakistan: Death row convict executed in Balochistans Machh Jail

Islamabad, Apr 8 (IBNS) Pakistan has executed a death row convict in Balochistans Machh Jail on Wednesday, media reports said.

by IBNS April 08, 2015

Pakistan: Murder convict hanged

Pakistan: Murder convict hanged

Multan, Mar 24 (IBNS) A person, who was found guilty of murder, has been hanged in Pakistan's Multan Central Jail on Tuesday, media reports said.

by IBNS March 24, 2015

UN urges Pakistan to reinstate suspension of death penalty

UN urges Pakistan to reinstate suspension of death penalty

New York, Mar 20 (IBNS) The United Nations has expressed deep concern on Thursdayat the increasing number of executions in Pakistan since December 2014, and at the Governments recent announcement that it has now withdrawn its moratorium on the death penalty for all cases, not only those related to terrorism.

by IBNS March 20, 2015

Pakistan: Shafqat's execution stayed for 72 hours

Pakistan: Shafqat's execution stayed for 72 hours

Islamabad, Mar 19 (IBNS): Pakistan on Thursday postponed the execution of Shafqat Hussain, who was charged with committing a murder at the age of 14, for 72 hours.

by IBNS March 19, 2015

Pakistan: Ex-lawyer of doctor who helped CIA in Laden hunt killed

Pakistan: Ex-lawyer of doctor who helped CIA in Laden hunt killed

Peshawar, Mar 18 (IBNS): A former lawyer of the doctor, who helped the CIA to search al Oaeda leader Osama bin Laden, has been shot dead in Pakistan's Peshawar city, media reports said on Wednesday.

by IBNS March 18, 2015

Pakistan: 2 militants killed in Peshawar

Pakistan: 2 militants killed in Peshawar

Peshawar, Mar 12 (IBNS): Security personnel killed at least two militants as terrorists attacked a security check-post near Gora Qabristan area in Pakistan's Peshawar city on Thursday, media reports said.

by IBNS March 12, 2015

Indian foreign secretary Jaishankar in Pakistan for talks

Indian foreign secretary Jaishankar in Pakistan for talks

New Delhi, Mar 3 (IBNS) Indian foreign secretary S Jaishankar arrived at Islamabad for Foreign Secretary level talks on Tuesday.

by IBNS March 03, 2015

Pakistan: 8 killed, 56 injured in Peshawar mosque attack

Pakistan: 8 killed, 56 injured in Peshawar mosque attack

Peshawar, Feb 13 (IBNS): At least eight people were killed and 56 were injured in a powerful blast near an imambargah or mosque in the Hayatabad area of Pakistan's Peshawar city during Friday prayers, media reports said.

by IBNS February 13, 2015

Pakistan test-fires Hatf IV ballistic missile

Pakistan test-fires Hatf IV ballistic missile

Rawalpindi, Nov 17 (IBNS) : Pakistan on Monday conducted a successful test launch of Intermediate Range Shaheen 1A (Hatf IV) Ballistic Missile, officials said.

by IBNS November 17, 2014

Pakistan using militant proxy against India, says Pentagon report

Pakistan using militant proxy against India, says Pentagon report

New Delhi, Nov 4 (IBNS): A recent pentagon assessment has accepted the fact that Pakistan is resorting to proxy war to counter Indias superior military might, media reported.

by IBNS November 04, 2014

Pakistan:  Wagah suicide attack toll crosses 60

Pakistan: Wagah suicide attack toll crosses 60

Islamabad, Nov 3 (IBNS): The death toll in a blast near the Wagah border in Pakistan on Sunday crossed 60, said reports on Monday, even as the responsibility of the suicide attack was claimed by two outfits- Jundullah and TTP-affiliated Jamaat-ul-Ahrar.

by IBNS November 03, 2014

Pakistan: Gunmen kill 8 in Quetta

Pakistan: Gunmen kill 8 in Quetta

Quetta, Oct 23 (IBNS): Unidentified gunmen on Thursday killed eight people belonging to the ethnic Hazara community in Hazar Ganji area of Pakistan's Quetta city, media reports said.

by IBNS October 23, 2014

Pak army chief rakes up "K-issue" again

Pak army chief rakes up "K-issue" again

Islamabad, Oct 18 (IBNS): Pakistan's Army Chief General Raheel Sharif on Saturday said that the resolution of Kashmir issue was necessary for the establishment of sustainable peace in the region, media reported.

by IBNS October 18, 2014

Pakistan: Imran Khan, Qadri lead protesters march into Red Zone

Pakistan: Imran Khan, Qadri lead protesters march into Red Zone

Islamabad, Aug 20 (IBNS): Demanding Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's resignation, protesters led by Pakistan's cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan and cleric Tahir ul-Qadri re demonstrating in Islamabad's Red Zone.

by IBNS August 20, 2014

'Pakistan' remark: Giriraj Singh gets bail

'Pakistan' remark: Giriraj Singh gets bail

Patna, Apr 25 (IBNS) A Patna civil court has granted anticipatory bail to Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Giriraj Singh in connection with his alleged 'Pakistan' remark.

by IBNS April 25, 2014