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October 31, 2019 at 9:40 pm

Pakistani Islamists camp out in Islamabad, urge PM to quit VIEW

ISLAMABAD (AP) — Tens of thousands of members of a radical Islamist party camped out in Pakistan's capital overnight, demanding Friday the resignation of Prime...

October 25, 2019 at 4:15 am

Pakistan court frees ex-PM Sharif for medical treatment VIEW

LAHORE, Pakistan (AP) — A top Pakistani court on Friday ordered convicted former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif released on bail so he can seek medical...

Nation & World

October 18, 2019 at 2:16 am

UK royal couple returns home after 5-day visit to Pakistan

ISLAMABAD (AP) — Britain's Prince William and his wife Kate wrapped up their five-day visit to Pakistan on Friday, in which they dined with the...

October 14, 2019 at 11:19 pm

Prince William, Kate kick off five-day Pakistan tour VIEW

ISLAMABAD (AP) — Britain's Prince William and his wife Kate kicked off a five-day tour of Pakistan on Tuesday amid much fanfare and tight security....

October 2, 2019 at 9:51 pm

Pakistan, Afghan Taliban call for resumption of peace talks

ISLAMABAD (AP) — Senior Afghan Taliban leaders and Pakistani officials on Thursday called for the resumption of talks on a peaceful resolution to the war...

October 1, 2019 at 9:53 pm

Taliban send high-level delegation to Islamabad

ISLAMABAD (AP) — The Taliban announced Wednesday they are sending a high-level delegation to Pakistan's capital as part of a tour that has included Russia,...

People stand outside after an earthquake is felt in Lahore, Pakistan, Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2019. A powerful 5.8-magnitude earthquake has struck Pakistan’s capital Islamabad and other cities in the eastern Punjab province, scaring many people who rushed out of multistory buildings and homes. (AP Photo/K.M. Chaudary) ISL102 ISL102

September 24, 2019 at 4:37 am

Strong earthquake jolts Pakistan, kills 22 and injures 700 VIEW

MIRPUR, Pakistan (AP) — A powerful 5.8 magnitude earthquake struck northeast Pakistan on Tuesday, badly damaging scores of homes and shops and killing at least...

September 23, 2019 at 11:36 pm

Pakistan battles dengue epidemic, with 20 deaths so far VIEW

ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistani health officials were battling an outbreak of dengue fever in the South Asian nation on Tuesday, a day after health officials...

September 3, 2019 at 11:34 pm

Saudi, UAE diplomats arrive in Pakistan to discuss Kashmir

ISLAMABAD (AP) — Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates sent their top diplomats to Pakistan on Wednesday to help Islamabad defuse tensions with India...

Nation & World

August 30, 2019 at 1:08 am

Prime minister says Pakistan will respond if India attacks VIEW

ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan's prime minister said Friday he has warned the international community that India could launch an attack on Pakistani-held Kashmir in an...