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Buddhist monks belonging to Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand, Nepal, South Korea and Sri Lanka, who are in Islamabad to participate in the International Gandhara Symposium visited Taxila Museum and Dharmarajika Stupa today.During their visit, they witnesse...

The United Nations Human Rights Council today adopted a draft resolution, as orally revised entitled "countering religious hatred constituting incitement to discrimination, hostility or violence".The resolution, introduced by Pakistan on behalf of the...

The UN Human Rights Council has adopted a Pakistani draft resolution calling for holding accountable the perpetrators of desecrating the holy texts.The resolution was passed with 28 votes in favour and 12 votes against while seven countries abstained....

Three terrorists have been killed by security forces during exchange of fire at Zhob Garrison in Northern Balochistan.According to the ISPR, a group of terrorists launched a dastardly attack on Zhob Garrison in early hours of the morning. Initial atte...

Minister of State for Petroleum, Dr. Musadik Malik has strongly denounced Israel's comments on Pakistan particularly on human rights situation at the time when Israel itself has a history of massive human rights violations.Addressing a news conference...

Minister for Religious Affairs Talha Mahmood has said Pakistan is open for religious tourism.Addressing the International Gandhara Symposium in Islamabad on Wednesday, he said we welcome the followers of all religions including Buddhism to visit their...

IMF Executive Board approved today Stand-by Agreement for three billion dollars for Pakistan.This was stated by Finance Minister Ishaq Dar in a tweet on Wednesday.Source: Radio Pakistan