Nawaz Sharif has called the China-Pak Economic Corridor a ‘top priority’. It runs through PoK. ISLAMABAD, PAKISTAN: Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has said that the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor project, which passes through Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, is his government’s “top priority” and has called for “concerted efforts” to ensure timely completion of the USD 46 billion project. “The prime... 

French President Francois Hollande will meet Pope Francis at the Vatican on Wednesday, three weeks after the jihadist murder of a priest in France sent shockwaves through the Catholic Church. A file photo of French President Francois Hollande. The two will discuss the killing of 85-year-old priest Jacques Hamel by two teenagers claiming allegiance to the Islamic State group, as well as the situation facing Christians in the Middle East, French officials... 

Five months after its launch, the Xiaomi Mi 5 has received its first official price cut in China. The Chinese electronics giant has cut the price down by CNY 200 (roughly Rs. 2,000), making the new retail price start from CNY 1,799 (roughly Rs. 18,100). The Xiaomi Mi 5 32GB storage variant is now available in China for CNY 1,799 (roughly Rs. 18,100), while the 64GB storage variant is available for CNY 2,099 (roughly Rs. 21,100). The Xiaomi Mi 5 Pro... 

Paris: Robson Conceicao said he felt like he was still in a dream after he became the first Brazilian to win Olympic boxing gold on Tuesday in front of an exhilarated Rio crowd. Brazil’s Robson Conceicao bites his gold medal for the men’s lightweight 60-kg final boxing. The man who sold vegetables and popsicles on the streets as an impoverished child is now a national hero after he defeated Frenchman Sofiane Oumiha on unanimous points... 

Pakistan has been needling India ever since violence broke out in Kashmir Valley after the encounter of Hizbul Mujahideen commander Burhan Wani. Pakistani prime minister Nawaz Sharif not only urged the people of his country to observe a ‘Black Day‘ to express “solidarity with the Kashmiris”, but also said that Pakistan was obliged to become the voice of the “oppressed” of Kashmir Valley. PM Narendra Modi at Red... 

United Nations: The UN takes inspiration from various contributions made by India to the world, including the legacy of Mahatma Gandhi’s non-violent teachings and the harmony of Yoga, the world body’s Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said. UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon. In his message to India on its 70th Independence Day, Ban said the occasion also celebrates India’s partnership with the UN. “We are also celebrating India’s... 

Opposition leaders suggested that AFSPA be lifted from civilian areas NEW DELHI: “Pakistan Occupied Kashmir is ours”, Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserted at a four-hour meeting of all major political parties today, stating that dialogue must be initiated with expatriates all over the world from that region. “There cannot be any compromise on national security, but we have to win the confidence of the people in Jammu and Kashmir,”... 

Gros Islet: Indian medium pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar has said that he did not expect a handsome return on Day four of the third Test, even as his 5 for 33 broke the back of West Indies’ innings and bowled them out for 225 runs. India’s Bhuvneshwar Kumar congratulated by teammates after a wicket. At stumps, the visitors were leading by overall 285 runs with a day to play. “The biggest point was that the ball was swinging and when that... 

Syria Democratic Forces greet civilians who were evacuated from neighbourhood of Manbij. BEIRUT: US backed forces have seized full control of the northern Syrian city of Manbij near the Turkish border after the last remaining ISIS fighters, who had been using civilians as human shields, left, a spokesman for the group said on Friday. Syria Democratic Forces (SDF) were now sweeping the city after the departure of a last remaining group of militants... 

Apple’s iPhone events are usually considered to be the most anticipated events during the calendar year in the tech industry. Every year, the build-up to the launch of the new iPhone creates great hype, and according to the latest reports, this year’s event might take place on September 7. According to a report earlier this week by Bloomberg, this year’s iPhone launch event will take place on September 7. The launch events usually...