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Islamic State claims responsibility of mosque attack in Peshawar killing 56

The Islamic State (IS) of Khorasan has claimed the responsibility of the terror attack on a Shia mosque in Pakistan's Peshawar during the Friday's prayer, in which at least 56 people were killed

Pakistan remains on FATF grey list for failing to meet some of its targets

The plenary on Friday decided against exonerating Pakistan from the category despite the country meeting 32 out of 34 action points, the Dawn newspaper reported on Saturday

First Test: Australia trails Pakistan by 471 runs after Ali's 185

Azhar Ali hit his fourth test hundred against Australia as Pakistan piled on 476-4 before declaring its first innings on the second day of the first test on Saturday. Ali missed out on a double century and got dismissed for 185 with Pakistan declaring under overcast conditions late in the final session. Australian openers Usman Khawaja (5 not out) and David Warner (0 not out) survived the only over from offspinner Sajid Khan to take Australia to 5-0 before umpires ended the day's play due to bad light with 15 overs still remaining. Australia is playing its first test in Pakistan in 24 years. Players from both teams wore black armbands in memory of spin wizard Shane Warne. They lined up before the start of play and observed a minute of silence to mark their respect for Warne, who died of a suspected heart attack in Koh Samui, Thailand at the age of 52. Offspinner Nathan Lyon bowled the bulk of the overs on a slow wicket devoid of grass but finished with 1-161 off his 52 overs. Howe

IS claims responsibility for mosque attack in Pak; death toll rises to 62

The death toll on Saturday rose to 62 after five more people injured in the explosion succumbed to their wounds, a hospital official said

Pakistan's optimism with Afghan Taliban misplaced, says report

The Pakistan government had hoped that a friendly regime in Afghanistan would ease its concerns about the Pakistani Taliban, known as the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP).

Corruption runs amok among Pakistani Army Generals, says report

The recent leak of data from Credit Suisse has again brought to light the extent to which greed and corruption run amok in the Pakistan Army, especially among its Generals, a report said.

Pakistan continues to remain on FATF's increased monitoring list

This decision was made after the conclusion of the four-day FATF Plenary from March 1-4.

Iran condemns mosque attack in Pak, says attack aimed at sowing discord

Iran strongly condemned a Friday attack on a mosque in Pakistan's northwestern city of Peshawar that killed dozens, according to the Foreign Ministry website.Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Saeed Khatibzadeh said the attack was aimed at sowing discord, the official news agency of Iran reported.The Iranian spokesperson also expressed condolences to the families of the victims of the "inhuman and brutal" attack and wished the wounded a quick recovery.Khatibzadeh also hoped that the Pakistani government would prevent such criminal acts by taking required measures and making decisive moves.On Friday, an explosion at a Shia mosque in Peshawar had claimed the lives of 56 people and injured nearly 200. City officials termed the incident a suicide attack and said that two attackers were involved in the incident.A Pakistani journalist on Friday condemned the Peshawar suicide blast, saying that the local media is silent on the religious identity of the explosion that claimed the lives of .

UN chief Guterres condemns mosque attack in Pakistan's Peshawar

The suicide bomb attack left at least 56 people dead and nearly 200 others injured, according to hospital and police officials.

Islamic State claims responsibility for mosque explosion in Pakistan

On Friday, two terrorists opened fire at police officers near the mosque in Peshawar, after which one of them entered the building and staged the explosion.

Pakistan donated inedible wheat, India's far better: Taliban official

Earlier this month, India had announced that it will send 50,000 metric tonnes (MT) of wheat to Afghanistan overland through Pakistan

Pakistan confident of defending $1.5 billion fuel subsidy at IMF review

PM Khan this week announced a cut in fuel and electricity prices despite a steep global rise in the cost of oil, pledging to freeze the new rates for 4 months

Domestic flights soon from Uttarlai airbase near Pakistan border

After Jodhpur Air Force Station, this will be the second airbase in Western Sector to allow the operation of civil domestic flights from its runway

Pakistan: Opposition asks PM Imran Khan to quit within five days

Pakistan Peoples Party chairman also said that all parties were united on the no-confidence move and this was the victory of the PPP stance

57 killed, around 200 injured in mosque blast in Peshawar: Pakistan police

At least 30 people were killed and more than 50 others injured when a bomb ripped through a crowded mosque during the Friday congregation in this northwestern Pakistan city, officials said. A rescue official said the blast occurred at a Jamia mosque in Qissa Khwani bazaar area when the worshippers were offering Friday prayers. Officials said the condition of the 10 injured is stated to be critical.

Pakistan likely to remain on FATF's grey list for four more months: Report

Pakistan is now targeting the full completion of the 2021 action plan on anti-money laundering and combating terror financing by the end of January 2023

India wants Pakistan to be held accountable for backing terrorism

India has called for making Pakistan answer for patronising and unleashing terrorists and has put a spotlight on Islamabad "mainstreaming persecution of minorities"

Pakistan signs trade deal with Russia amid war--how will the IMF react?

Pakistan has become the first country to officially sign a huge trade deal with Russia at a time when Moscow has come under severe criticism

PPP chief Bilawal Bhutto declares 'war' on elected Pakistan PM Imran Khan

As inflation continues to mount in Pakistan, coupled with other financial woes, Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari has declared a "war" against Imran Khan

Rise in terror incidents in Balochistan leaves Pakistan govt in a fix

As the security situation in Balochistan province continues to worsen, analysts have pointed to the spread of violence to urban centres by rebels of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP).