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Outgoing FATF chief hints at ‘blacklisting’ Pakistan over terror

FATF has come down heavily on Pakistan for its “lack” of compliance with the 26-point action plan prepared for Islamabad to demonstrate its sincerity in fighting terrorism.

Updated on Jun 25, 2019, 2:42 PM IST

FATF shouldn’t get sidetracked by Pak claims, say experts

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan

Updated on Jun 24, 2019, 5:49 AM IST

After global watchdog’s warning, Pakistan says ‘doing our best’ to end terrorism

The Pakistan Army Chief’s comments come a day after the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) on told the country to swiftly complete its action plan to curb terror financing by October or face consequences.

Updated on Jun 23, 2019, 4:24 PM IST

Pakistan, Qatar sign three agreements to boost bilateral ties

Pakistan and Qatar on Saturday signed three agreements for cooperation in the fields of trade, investment, tourism and financial intelligence. (Photo by Gurpreet Singh/Hindustan Times)

Updated on Jun 23, 2019, 10:12 AM IST

FATF pulls up Pak for failure to keep its commitments yet again

After Pakistan was placed on the grey list, it was asked to implement a 27-point action plan to curb terror financing and money laundering.

Updated on Jun 22, 2019, 11:00 PM IST

India must exploit China’s worries about Pakistan

Prime Minister Narendra Modi shakes hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. (PTI File Photo)

Updated on Jun 16, 2019, 9:32 PM IST

Woman on Pak airlines flight opens emergency exit door thinking it’s toilet

A woman passenger, aboard a Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) flight, sparked panic after she mistakenly opened the emergency exit door of the aircraft thinking it was the toilet.

Updated on Jun 9, 2019, 3:49 PM IST

In rare move, Pakistan military agrees to defence budget cut amid economic woes

Prime Minister Imran Khan said that the funds saved will be used for the development of the newly-merged tribal areas as well as in Balochistan.

Updated on Jun 5, 2019, 1:12 PM IST

‘Against all norms of civilised behaviour’: India slams Pak over guests’ harassment at iftar event

The row comes against the backdrop of heightened tensions following the suicide attack by the Jaish-e-Mohammed in Pulwama on February 14 that killed 40 CRPF troopers and the subsequent Indian air strike on Balakot on February 26.

Updated on Jun 3, 2019, 7:37 AM IST

British Airways resumes flights from London to Islamabad after a decade

British Airways is now scheduled to fly three times a week, with Boeing 787 Dreamliners, to the Pakistani capital from London Heathrow

Published on Jun 2, 2019, 8:12 PM IST

‘Against all notions of civilised behaviour’: India attacks after Pakistan sabotage of iftar at high commission in Islamabad

Scene outside the Serena hotel in Islamabad where guests were being turned away to stop them from attending iftar hosted by Indian High Commissioner.

Updated on Jun 2, 2019, 7:15 PM IST

Guests turned away by Pak officials at Indian envoy’s Iftar party: Report

Media reports claimed that additional scrutiny was thrust upon the guests attending the party by Pakistani security officials, who also forced many to return from the event.

Updated on Jun 2, 2019, 2:23 PM IST

China’s India envoy appointed vice Foreign Minister, could boost bilateral ties

Technically, Luo Zhaohui hasn’t been promoted – as envoy to India he was already at the level of a vice-minister – but given a wider range of responsibilities.

Updated on May 29, 2019, 5:16 PM IST

600 people, mostly children, test HIV positive in Pak’s Sindh province

Over 600 people, mostly children, have been tested HIV positive in Pakistan’s Sindh province, raising concern among health authorities who sought support of WHO to cope with the alarming number of cases. (Vijayanand Gupta/HT photo)

Updated on May 26, 2019, 8:08 PM IST

FATF ‘grey-list’ less vital in Pak than dirty cash flight: UK report

Titled ‘Security through financial integrity: Mending Pakistan’s Leaky Sieve’, the report by RUSI says the country’s international engagement on financial crime issues at the government-to-government level has largely been at cross-purposes.

Updated on May 25, 2019, 8:19 PM IST

‘Concern on both sides over ties’: Ex-Pak foreign secretary

Pakistan informed India directly and through its friends it would be “dangerous” to climb the escalation ladder when the two countries came close to firing missiles at each other during a standoff in February. Image for representation.

Updated on May 21, 2019, 8:05 AM IST

Pakistan PM Imran Khan slams hotel attack as bid to damage economy

A Baloch separatist group, the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA), claimed responsibility for the attack via Twitter.

Updated on May 12, 2019, 2:28 PM IST

Pak blinks, offers ‘moratorium’ on artillery firing to ease LoC tensions

The government had warned the Indian Army and especially the Corps Commanders to take “adequate precautions” to prevent cross-border raids by the Pakistani army after the Pulwama suicide attack. (Photo by Nitin Kanotra / Hindustan Times)

Updated on May 11, 2019, 4:31 PM IST

2 diplomats harassed, detained, says India in complaint to Pak

File photo of Indian and Pakistani flags.

Updated on May 4, 2019, 9:38 PM IST

US looks to Pak PM Imran Khan to implement Masood Azhar’s listing

The US said on Wednesday the designation of Jaish-e-Mohammad leader Masood Azhar by the United Nations was a demonstration of the “international commitment to rooting out terrorism in Pakistan”, quashing relief in Islamabad that it had scored a victory by dodging mention as an accomplice.

Updated on May 2, 2019, 11:56 PM IST

US bolsters India’s stand on Pak link in Azhar ban

US bolsters India’s stand on Pak link in

Updated on May 3, 2019, 12:59 AM IST

Encourage parties to move forward on Masood Azhar blacklisting: US official

The United States of America has called for the different parties involved in the designation of Jaish-e-Mohammad chief Masood Azhar as a global terrorist to move forward together on the issue.

Updated on May 1, 2019, 2:17 PM IST

Pakistan, US trying to resolve visa restriction issue: Report

Pakistan and the US are working to resolve an issue that may lead to new visa restrictions on some Pakistani citizens if left unresolved, a media report said on Monday.

Updated on Apr 29, 2019, 12:08 PM IST

China silent on Pak’s navy parade absence, clubs New Delhi ties with Islamabad

Chinese president Xi Jinping reviews a naval parade with Chinese and foreign military ships held in commemoration of the 70th anniversary of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy in the sea near Qingdao in eastern China's Shandong Province, Tuesday, April 23, 2019.

Updated on Apr 25, 2019, 7:26 PM IST

Agencies identify 10 Pakistan-based terrorists involved in smuggling

Policemen present Pakistani militant named Waqar Ahmad, who was recently arrested during a joint press conference at Police control room in Srinagar,India, 24 April 2019.

Updated on Apr 25, 2019, 8:49 AM IST

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan shares past World Cup experiences with team

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan meets cricket squad members selected for the ICC World Cup.

Updated on Apr 19, 2019, 3:15 PM IST

‘Up to Pakistan to prove that they weren’t hit or people were killed’: Nirmala Sitharaman on Balakot strike

Sitharaman said that Islamabad was making a mockery of itself by taking defence attaches and selected journalists to a Madarsa which was not even touched by the Indian Air Force on February 26, instead of the terror training centre which was attacked.

Published on Apr 17, 2019, 12:08 PM IST

Moazzam Khan tipped to be Pakistan’s new envoy to India

Mahmood had quietly worked behind the scenes to try and improve ties by focussing on humanitarian issues such as the release of prisoners.

Updated on Apr 16, 2019, 3:51 AM IST

Trump administration reviewing its assistance to Pakistan: Top US official

Trump also criticised Pakistan in a Twitter post back in November, saying Islamabad was not doing enough to stop terrorism

Updated on Apr 12, 2019, 10:57 AM IST

Pakistan court says Hindu girls to live with their husbands

The girls and their spouses had filed a petition seeking protection.

Published on Apr 12, 2019, 9:15 AM IST

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