Tag: Pak
Afghan Diplomat Killed In Firing In Karachi
An official of the Afghan consulate in this Pakistani city was shot and killed by a guard on Monday, Dawn reported. ....
Film 'Raees' Banned In Pakistan
The release of the Indian movie "Raees", which was scheduled to hit Pakistani cinemas on Sunday, was on Monday banned for its "inappropriate" portrayal of Muslims.....
14 Die In Pakistan Accidents
At least 14 persons were killed and 19 injured in three separate road accidents in Balochistan province of Pakistan in last 24 hours, the media reported on Saturday.....
Pakistan Sounds Alarm Over 'nuclearisation' Of Indian Ocean
Pakistan is determined to counter growing threats to peace in the Indian Ocean, particularly from its "nuclearisation" by India, Foreign Affairs Adviser Sartaj Aziz said.....
Pakistan Boycotts UN Meet As US Delays Visa To Deputy Chairman
Pakistan Senate Chairman Raza Rabbani announced a boycott of the UN-sponsored International Parliamentary Union (IPU) being held in New York next week, after the US failed to issue a visa to his deputy, who was to represent Pakistan at the forum, media reported on Sunday.....
Pakistan Court Bans Valentine's Day Celebrations
The Islamabad High Court on Monday imposed a ban on Valentine's Day celebrations across Pakistan.....
16 Dead As Blast Hits Lahore Protesters
At least 16 persons were killed and over 50 others, including media persons, were injured in a strong explosion near the Punjab provincial assembly here on Monday.....
Heavy Firing Exchanges On LoC After Pakistan Violates Ceasefire
Heavy firing exchanges continued on the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district on Monday after Pakistan resorted to unprovoked firing at Indian positions, a defence official said.....
India To Compete At Asian Rugby Sevens Trophy In Laos
India will compete in the women's Asian Rugby Sevens Trophy to be held in Vientiane, Laos, on February 17-18. Apart from India and the hosts, other contenders are South Korea, the Philippines, Malaysia, Nepal and Pakistan. ....
Mumbai Dabbawalas To Help Recycle Tetrapak Cartons
Packaging and processing major Tetra Pak has tied up with Mumbai's famed 'dabbawalas' or lunch box carriers for a unique initiative -- Cartons Le Aao, Classroom Banao -- to fund education efforts from recycled tetrapak cartons, an official said here on Wednesday.....
