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# islamabad - Tuesday 2 January, 2018

Pakistan summons US ambassador over Trump tweet Safe Havens

Pakistan summons US ambassador over Trump tweet

Jan 2nd 2018, 7:38 AM 26,255 Views 22 Comments

The US President used his first tweet of 2018 to tear into Islamabad.

# islamabad - Monday 1 January, 2018

Trump: 'Pakistan has given nothing but lies and deceit in return for billions in funding' Islamabad

Trump: 'Pakistan has given nothing but lies and deceit in return for billions in funding'

Jan 1st 2018, 5:29 PM 16,629 Views 78 Comments

He said Pakistan thinks of US leaders as ‘fools’.

# islamabad - Wednesday 1 June, 2016

Teenage Pakistani girl burnt alive after she refused a suitor's marriage proposal Horrific

Teenage Pakistani girl burnt alive after she refused a suitor's marriage proposal

Jun 1st 2016, 9:52 PM 39,852 Views 176 Comments

19-year-old Maria Sadaqat was attacked by a group of people on Monday near the country’s capital Islamabad.

# islamabad - Sunday 31 August, 2014

Two die and 400 injured in bloody Pakistan clashes Islamabad

Two die and 400 injured in bloody Pakistan clashes

Aug 31st 2014, 11:00 AM 3,621 Views 3 Comments

The clashes between police and protesters took place outside the prime minister’s residence.

# islamabad - Monday 20 January, 2014

Death toll continues to rise following suicide bombing at Pakistan military HQ Islamabad

Death toll continues to rise following suicide bombing at Pakistan military HQ

Jan 20th 2014, 10:49 AM 3,092 Views 24 Comments

At least 13 people died, with 18 others wounded, just a day after one of the deadliest bomb attacks in recent years.

# islamabad - Sunday 23 June, 2013

Taliban kills nine foreign tourists in the Pakistani Himalayas Terrorism

Taliban kills nine foreign tourists in the Pakistani Himalayas

Jun 23rd 2013, 12:07 PM 9,675 Views 65 Comments

The attackers struck at the foot of one of the world’s highest mountains, killing Chinese and Ukrainian climbers.

# islamabad - Saturday 11 May, 2013

Irish journalist Declan Walsh ordered to leave Pakistan Journalism

Irish journalist Declan Walsh ordered to leave Pakistan

May 11th 2013, 3:51 PM 12,182 Views 8 Comments

The former Sunday Business Post journalist has been Pakistan bureau chief for the New York Times since January 2012.

# islamabad - Thursday 22 November, 2012

The 9 at 9: Thursday 9 At 9

The 9 at 9: Thursday

Nov 22nd 2012, 8:42 AM 8,293 Views 17 Comments

Good morning. Here’s the nine stories you need to know as you start your day.

Pakistan suicide attacks kill 35 as leaders meet for summit Suicide Attack

Pakistan suicide attacks kill 35 as leaders meet for summit

Nov 22nd 2012, 7:19 AM 2,026 Views No Comments

The suicide attacks were the deadliest assault in the country for five months.

# islamabad - Saturday 8 September, 2012

Pakistani girl who was accused of blasphemy released from jail Pakistan

Pakistani girl who was accused of blasphemy released from jail

Sep 8th 2012, 2:42 PM 6,218 Views 38 Comments

The girl, believed to be 14, was arrested last month for allegedly burning pages of the Koran. An imam was later accused of having planted the pages in the girl’s bag.

# islamabad - Friday 20 April, 2012

Pakistani passenger jet with 127 on board crashes Crash

Pakistani passenger jet with 127 on board crashes

Apr 20th 2012, 6:18 PM 3,360 Views 7 Comments

A government minister has said there is little hope of finding survivors.

# islamabad - Sunday 27 November, 2011

US vows full probe into Pakistan border incident Afghan War

US vows full probe into Pakistan border incident

Nov 27th 2011, 9:14 AM 1,316 Views 1 Comment

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton offered America’s deepest condolences for the loss of 25 Pakistani soldiers.

# islamabad - Saturday 26 November, 2011

Pakistan: 25 troops dead in NATO helicopter attack Pakistan

Pakistan: 25 troops dead in NATO helicopter attack

Nov 26th 2011, 12:27 PM 892 Views 5 Comments

Pakistan has blamed NATO for the attack on the Afghanistan border last night.

# islamabad - Friday 8 July, 2011

US admiral's comments on murdered journalist "extremely irresponsible" Pakistan

US admiral's comments on murdered journalist "extremely irresponsible"

Jul 8th 2011, 3:16 PM 192 Views 1 Comment

Islamabad’s relationship with the US won’t be helped by Adm Mullen’s remarks the the Parkistan government ‘sanctioned’ journalist’s killing.

# islamabad - Saturday 11 June, 2011

Shocking video emerges of boy being shot dead by Pakistani security forces Pakistan This post contains videos

Shocking video emerges of boy being shot dead by Pakistani security forces

Jun 11th 2011, 12:58 PM 4,478 Views 15 Comments

Pakistani security forces are under pressure to explain the video of an unarmed 18-year-old being shot at point-blank range. He later bled to death.

# islamabad - Monday 9 May, 2011

Obama: bin Laden raid “longest 40 minutes of my life” Abbottabad

Obama: bin Laden raid “longest 40 minutes of my life”

May 9th 2011, 6:41 PM 1,321 Views 24 Comments

The US president says the risks of the raid that killed Osama bin Laden outweighed the risks – but it was a tense time.

Pakistani PM denies being part of moves to 'hide' bin Laden Pakistan

Pakistani PM denies being part of moves to 'hide' bin Laden

May 9th 2011, 5:23 PM 433 Views 7 Comments

Yousuf Raza Gilani tells parliament that the state was not hiding Osama – and says his killing is ‘justice done’.

# islamabad - Friday 22 April, 2011

US missiles kill 25 people 'including women and children' in Pakistan Pakistan

US missiles kill 25 people 'including women and children' in Pakistan

Apr 22nd 2011, 5:43 PM 497 Views No Comments

The attack, aimed at targeting Taliban militants, is unlikely to improve already strained and deteriorating relations between Washington and Islamabad.

# islamabad - Tuesday 8 March, 2011

Car bomb kills 20 people in eastern Pakistan Pakistan

Car bomb kills 20 people in eastern Pakistan

Mar 8th 2011, 10:10 AM 194 Views No Comments

The bombing is said to underscore the reach of Al-Qaeda and Taliban militants who normally target Pakistan’s northwest.

# islamabad - Thursday 29 July, 2010

Pakistan Jul 29th 2010, 11:34 AM

A DAY OF mourning has been declared in Pakistan following Wednesday’s fatal plane crash in the Margalla Hills, near the capital of Islamabad.

The Federal Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani, declared the one day of mourning for the victims of the crash.

There were no survivors after the Airbus A321, which was carrying 152 people, crashed during stormy weather.

# islamabad - Wednesday 28 July, 2010

Airblue Crash Jul 28th 2010, 1:43 PM

A PASSENGER plane has crashed on Margalla Hills, near the Pakistani capital Islamabad, killing all on board.

The Airbus A321 was carrying 152 people; 146 passengers and six crew. Two unnamed Americans are among the victims.

The crash took place in the early hours of the morning , shortly after the aircraft lost contact with the control centre. The cause of the crash is not yet known.


Rain is hampering efforts to recovered the bodies from the hillside following the crash, which Airblue spokesman Raheel Ahmed called “an extremely tragic incident” when addressing reporters earlier today.

This is the first crash experienced by the Pakistani Airline, which as announced that it is launching an investigation into the cause behind the accident.

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