Pakistan ISI had no role in Mumbai plot: court

The leadership of Pakistan’s ISI agency was not involved in planning the deadly 2008 Mumbai attacks, self-confessed plotter David Coleman Headley testified Tuesday.

Supreme Court has laid to rest doctrine of necessity: Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry

The Supreme Court through its verdict in  the Sindh High Court Bar Association case has laid to rest the doctrine of necessity, said Chief Justice of Pakistan Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry on Tuesday.

UN resolution on Syria unhelpful: China

BEIJING — China voiced support on Tuesday for Syria's crackdown on pro-democracy protests and said a UN Security Council resolution on the nation was unlikely to ease tensions there.

Ijaz Butt accepts Shahid Afridi's decision to quit international cricket

ISLAMABAD — The Pakistan Cricket Board chairman says he accepts Shahid Afridi's decision to quit international cricket and has given the World Cup captain a week to respond to a code of conduct charge.

250 Pakistani troops arrive from UN mission in Congo

A batch of 250 Pakistani troops arrived here on Tuesday after performing peace-keeping duties under the aegis of the United Nations Mission in Congo. According to a press release issued by Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) here on Tuesday, Brigadier Muhammad Zahid welcomed the troops at Allama Iqbal International Airport.

Pak Supreme Court issues notice to govt on scientist in Indian jail

Pakistan's Supreme Court has asked the government to respond to a petition asking it to direct authorities to take steps for the early release of Pakistani scientist Khaleel Chishti, who has been languishing in an Indian jail for nearly 20 years.

Missing Pak journalist Saleem Shahzad found dead

ISLAMABAD: Journalist Syed Saleem Shahzad’s body was found in Sarai Alamgir, nearly 200 kilometres from Islamabad on Tuesday.

Plan for operation in North Waziristan finalised: Mike Mullen

WASHINGTON: The US military chief, Admiral Mike Mullen, said on Monday that the Pakistani government would launch a major offensive on militants in North Waziristan.

Wikileaks: ISI urged Saudi Arabia to stop funding Nawaz's Pak election campaign

Pakistan's premier spy agency, the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), had urged Saudi Arabia to stop funding former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif for his election campaign, a US diplomatic cable unveiled by whistle-blower website WikiLeaks has revealed.

US withdraws Pervez Musharraf's security and protocol

Islamabad:  The US administration has withdrawn the security and protocol given to former Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf after a UN commission report blamed him for not providing adequate protection to slain former premier Benazir Bhutto.

Pakistan, China friendship a lush tree: Ambassador Masood Khan

Premier Wen Jiabao has wisely described the friendship between Pakistan and China as a “lush tree with deep roots and thick foliage, full of vigour and vitality,” said Pakistan’s Ambassador to China,

Pervez Musharraf can't be declared 'proclaimed offender' in Benazir murder case: APML

All Pakistan Muslim League (APML) leaders have showed their reservations against a court verdict declaring party chief and former military ruler Pervez Musharraf as a proclaimed offender in the Benazir Bhutto murder case, saying that there is no legal ground against him in the case, and that "such tactics cannot deter his arrival" in the country.

Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan to discuss drug battling in November

Iran, Afghanistan and Pakistan senior officials are to meet in November in Kabul to discuss further cooperation on battling drug trafficking, ISNA news agency reported.

India, Pakistan fail to make progress on glacier standoff

 India and Pakistan failed on Tuesday to agree on how to demilitarize the world's highest battlefield in the Himalayan region in a sign of how far apart the nuclear-armed rivals are even on less contentious issues.

China says will respond to Inner Mongolia protests

BEIJING – Ethnic demonstrations in Inner Mongolia will be handled according to the law and the government will respond to "reasonable demands" from protesters, a Chinese government spokeswoman said Tuesday.

More sick, dead, in European E. coli outbreak

BERLIN – Two new deaths linked to a mysterious bacterial outbreak in Europe blamed on tainted vegetables were reported Tuesday, including the first outside Germany, as the number of people falling ill continued to rise.

North, south Sudan agree to demilitarized border

JUBA, Sudan – North and south Sudan have agreed to establish a jointly patrolled demilitarized border zone between the two sides as the south prepares to declare independence in July, the African Union said Tuesday.

Mladic at daughter's grave; appeal reaches court

BELGRADE, Serbia – As his extradition to a U.N. tribunal loomed, jailed war crimes suspect Ratko Mladic was allowed out of his cell on Tuesday to visit the grave of his daughter who committed suicide during Bosnia's bloody war.

Afghan president seeks to limit NATO airstrikes

KABUL, Afghanistan – Angered by civilian casualties, Afghan President Hamid Karzai said Tuesday he will no longer allow NATO airstrikes on houses, issuing his strongest statement yet against strikes that the military alliance says are key to its war on Taliban insurgents.

63 killed in police raids on anti-gov't protesters in S Yemen: doctors

The death toll of clashes between anti-government protesters and security forces overnight Monday in Yemen's southern province of Taiz rose to at least 63,

Mubarak's son Alaa detained for another 15 days

Egyptian Justice Department decided on Monday to detain Alaa Mubarak, the eldest son of former president Hosni Mubarak for another 15 days under investigations over charges of illegal gains, state news agency MENA reported.

Assem el-Gohary, Assistant Justice Minister for illicit gains authority (IGA), said Alaa was charged of joining his father and younger brother Gamal Mubarak to grab illegal wealth, as well as partnership with former chief of the stock market for gaining illicit financial interests.

Investigations with Alaa and Gamal began on Monday by the IGA, and a team of IGA investigators arrived at the Torah prison in Cairo for the questioning session of the two brothers, according to MENA.

Saudi activist: Woman driver freed from detention

A rights activist in Saudi Arabia says authorities have released a woman detained for defying the ultraconservative kingdom's ban on female drivers.

14 dead in Germany as cucumber crisis grows

Germany held crisis talks amid reports that at least 14 people have died and hundreds are ill in an outbreak of a highly virulent strain of bacteria found on imported cucumbers.

Iran denies Merkel's plane overflight rights enroute to India

In an incident that could trigger a diplomatic row, Iran today disallowed German Chancellor Angela Merkel's aircraft overflight rights while she was en-route to India, but later relented after negotiations.

Fighting erupts in Yemen capital as truce breaks down

Fierce fighting erupted around the Sanaa home of dissident tribal chief Sheikh Sadiq al-Ahmar today as a truce that ended deadly clashes last week broke down.

Shahid Afridi blames 'particular lobby' in PCB for his retirement decision

 Pakistan's former One-Day International (ODI) captain Shahid Afridi has announced retirement from international cricket, blaming the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for his sudden decision.

Strauss excited by England's winning habit

Cardiff: Andrew Strauss praised his England team's ruthless winning mentality after they turned what seemed like a certain draw in the first test against Sri Lanka on Monday into a remarkable victory.

Sri Lanka out for 82 as England win thriller

Cardiff: England seized one of the most remarkable victories in test history on Monday when they beat Sri Lanka by an innings and 14 runs in a match which appeared doomed to end in a frustrating draw.

Misbah-ul- Haq 'willing' but not 'desperate' for Pakistan's captaincy

Pakistan test series captain Misbah- ul- Haq has said he is not desperate for captaincy and his priority is to perform well as a player for Pakistan.

Mike Hussey backs himself, Ponting and Katich to play on for Australia

Veteran Australian batsman Mike Hussey has said that Simon Katich, Ricky Ponting and himself all deserve new contracts, and Cricket Australia should not think of axing them.

Scientists come closer to finding cause of Alzheimer's disease

Scientists have come a step closer to finding out what the causes of Alzheimer's disease are.

Scientists peer into real time brain cell activity

 Scientists, for the first time, peered into real time brain cell activity that underlay memory formation.

Like many before, Amazon activists silenced by gun

 They watched as the Amazon rain forest fell around them. Instead of staying quiet, as so many people in the lawless region do, environmentalist leader Jose Claudio Ribeiro da Silva and his wife, Maria, fought back.

Cancer drug can reverse heart failure

A promising cancer drug can reverse a heart failure resulting from high blood pressure (BP).

Car fumes cause as much pollution as bushfires

New air quality figures have shown that car fumes caused as much pollution as bushfires in Australia in 2010.
Data from the federal government's National Pollutant Inventory reveal that it was a close-run race between the two,

Computer games can help kids fight obesity

While parents usually worry over the negative influences of computer games on their children, scientists in New Zealand have found such games are actually beneficial for children.

E-waste damages environment, endangers human health

Besides damaging environment, e-waste also endangers human health.

DTC genetic tests predicts inaccurate disease risks

 A new study has found that direct-to-consumer (DTC) genetic tests give inaccurate predictions of disease risks and are not beneficial to individuals.

Food prices 'set to double by 2030 due to climate change': Oxfam

International charity Oxfam has warned that prices of staple foods will be more than double in 20 years unless world leaders take action to reform the global food system.

Stress doesn't increase risk of multiple sclerosis

A new study has found that stress does not increase a person's risk of developing multiple sclerosis (MS) as contrary to earlier reports.

Malaria protein overturns conventional wisdom of how cells move

A new study has shown that the decades-long understanding of the relationship between protein structure and cell movement is flawed, by solving the structure of a protein that cuts power to the cell 'motor'.

Kids 'should skip energy/sports drinks and drink plain water only'

A new study conducted by the American Academy of Pediatrics has revealed that energy drinks or sports drinks contain too much caffeine which is unsuitable for consumption by children.

Climate played big role in Vikings' disappearance

A sudden, short spell of cold weather known as The Little Ice Age gripped Greenland in the beginning of the 1400s, wiping out its Norse population.

Pakistan air strike kills 17 militants

At least 17 militants were killed in a military operation launched Tuesday by the Pakistani security forces in the country's northwest tribal area of Orakzai Agency,

At least 31 dead in India wedding bus crash

At least 31 people were killed in India's remote north-eastern region early Tuesday when a bus carrying more than 40 people returning from a marriage party skidded off a wooden bridge and fell into a pond,

US-Pak partnership record is ‘a mixed one’: Robert Gates

US Defence Secretary Robert Gates has conceded that the US relationship with Pakistan was not what the Americans wished it were. 

Pak considering joint action with US against high-value targets: Rehman Malik

Pakistan Interior Minister Rehman Malik has said that his government is negotiating with the US on the issue of carrying out joint action against high-value targets inside the country.

Pakistan beat Ireland by 5 wickets, win ODI series 2-0

Belfast: Pakistan completed a 2-0 one-day international series win over Ireland in Belfast with victory by five wickets at Stormont here on Monday that rounded off eight months on the road.

Mike Mullen convinced of Pakistan’s commitment; says US-Pakistan relationship vital

Describing the U.S.-Pakistan relationship as vital, Admiral Mike Mullen, Chairman Joint Chiefs Staff, Monday said he came away from last week’s meeting with Pakistani leaders convinced of their commitment to work with the United States on security,

Anti-Pakistan propaganda inundates Afghan channels

Despite all efforts to build healthy working relations between Afghanistan and Pakistan governments, some unseen hand is bent upon vitiating the environment by inundating Afghan media with blatant disinformation, said well-informed sources.

Iran intents to work in close collaboration with Pakistan: Governor

LAHORE: Iran intents to work in close collaboration with Pakistan for economic development of the region, said Governor of the largest province of Iran, Khorasan Razavi, Dr. Mahmoud Salahi.

PCB summons coach Waqar Younis for probe in team rift

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has cancelled the leave of its coach Waqar Younis, asking him to return home from Ireland and be part of a probe into reports of rift within the team management.

Misbah-ul-Haq not desperate to head Pakistan's ODI squad

Just days after being given the charge of Pakistan's One-day team, Misbah-ul-Haq has made it clear that he is not desperate for the ODI captaincy.

PCB trying to convince ICC''s members to send team to Pakistan

"For us it is a matter of taking small steps at a time to convince the cricket world that despite the security issues Pakistan is capable of hosting international teams safely," he added.

Despite all criticism, Butt will complete his tenure: Sources

"Like it nor not but Butt has shown and introduced a culture in Pakistan cricket where the players are no longer stronger than the establishment. 

Cricket: Shahid Afridi Retire international cricket

KARACHI: Former skipper Pakistan cricket team Shahid Khan Afridi has announced retirement from international cricket here late on Monday,

ATC declares Pervez Musharraf as proclaimed offender in BB murder case

A Pakistani anti-terrorism court on Monday declared former President Pervez Musharraf a "proclaimed offender" or fugitive for failing to cooperate with investigators probing the 2007 assassination of former premier Benazir Bhutto.

Five Pakistan Taliban leaders arrested by NATO forces in Pakistan

Unconfirmed news from intelligence sources said on Monday that five Pakistan Taliban ( TTP) leaders were arrested Monday morning in the Gorvait area of North Waziristan by NATO forces and later taken away by two NATO helicopters to Afghanistan.

NATO choppers again violate Pakistan airspece

The NATO helicopters again intruded into the Pakistani territory on Monday, sources said.

PNS Mehran attack: Ex-Pak Navy commander arrested

Pakistan’s security agencies on Monday arrested a former Pakistan Navy commander and his brother for alleged involvement in last week’s terror attack on naval-cum-air force base PNS Mehran in Karachi.

Rs.5 mn for Karachi attack information

Pakistan has offered Rs.5 million for any information leading to the arrest of those who attacked a key naval base in Karachi.

Pak sovereignty directly linked to resolution against drone attacks: Shahbaz Sharif

Pakistan Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif has said the country's sovereignty and integrity is directly linked to the implementation of resolution against United States-led drone attacks.

At least 12 injured in Pakistan blast

Intelligence officials and a witness say a bomb has exploded in a hotel in the main town of a militant-infested Pakistani region close to the Afghan border.

PM Gilani says no more Abbottabad-type acts will be acceptable

Pakistan Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani has said that his government is aware of its democratic responsibilities and an independent commission on the May 2 Abbottabad incident would be constituted shortly as per the demand of the opposition.

Pervez Musharraf appoints APML central office-bearers

Former Pakistan President and All Pakistan Muslim League (APML) chief Pervez Musharraf has appointed office-bearers of the party in consultation with the party's Central Core Committee (CCC).

Pakistan to set up panel to probe Abbottabad incident

An independent commission will be set up in a day or two to probe the Abbottabad incident in which US commandos shot dead Osama bin Laden, Interior Minister Rehman Malik has said.

Floods, mudslides, lightning kill 8 in Sri Lanka

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka – Floods, mudslides and lightning have killed eight people throughout Sri Lanka.

Poll: Most Japanese distrust gov't on nuke crisis

TOKYO – A new poll showed Monday that more than 80 percent of Japanese voters do not trust government information about the country's nuclear crisis.

High radioactivity found in Japan nuclear workers

Two workers from Japan's stricken Fukushima nuclear plant have been contaminated by high levels of radioactive iodine, the operator said Monday, prompting fears over their long-term health.

China orders death penalty in deadly food scandals

BEIJING – China's supreme court has ordered judges across the country to issue harsher sentences, including the death penalty, to people convicted of food safety violations as the government struggles to clean up the nation's food supply after repeated scandals.

800 tons of fish die, rot on Philippine fish farms

TALISAY, Philippines – More than 800 tons of fish have died and rotted on fish farms in a lake near Taal volcano south of Manila, with authorities blaming it on a sudden temperature drop.

Canada warns against involvement in Gaza flotilla

Canada's top diplomat has warned against Canadian involvement in a new aid flotilla that organizers say will leave in June for the blockaded Gaza Strip, calling the unauthorized efforts "provocative."

2 dead, 21 injured in Washington state bus crash

A bus carrying soccer fans forced one car off the road and then slammed into a disabled pickup truck on the shoulder of Interstate 90 in central Washington state, killing two people and injuring 21 others, authorities said.

7 shot dead, tanks circle Syria towns: activist

Syrian security forces shot dead seven people and wounded more than 100 in and around Talbisa and Rastan today after tanks encircled the towns near the central city of Homs, an activist said.

Jonathan Trott plunders double century as draw looms

Cardiff: Jonathan Trott ground his way to a painstaking, chanceless double century as the rain-affected first test between England and Sri Lanka headed for a draw on Sunday.

Chennai IPL crown gives boost to Fleming's coaching career

Former New Zealand skipper Stephen Fleming continued a strong start to his coaching career by winning consecutive Indian Premier League titles, which ensured that big money flows into his bank account, one year into a new three-year deal with Chennai Super Kings.

Chris Gayle left out of T20, first two ODIs against India

At odds with the West Indies Cricket Board, explosive batsman Chris Gayle was today left out of the squads announced for the lone Twenty20 and the first two one-dayers against India starting June 4.

'We're not distracted by Tharanga dope controversy'

Sri Lankan seamer Farveez Maharoof has insisted that the team is not distracted by reports that batsman Upul Tharanga failed a dope test during the World Cup, saying the players have not even discussed the matter as they are focussed on the ongoing Test series against England.

Germany to shut down nuke plants by 2022

German Environment Minister Norbert Rottgen has said the country would shut all nuclear power plants by 2022.

Yemeni planes bomb tribesmen during clash; 3 die

A Yemeni tribal leader says government planes have bombed his fighters during a clash at an army camp outside the capital, and that three tribesmen have died in the bombing.

Mladic denies Srebrenica massacre role

Serbian genocide suspect Ratko Mladic has insisted he was not responsible for the 1995 Srebrenica massacre in which thousands of innocent civilians were killed.

Drought affects 35 million in China

A severe drought in China's central, eastern and southern provinces has affected nearly 35 million people and caused an economic loss of almost 15 billion yuan ($2.3 billion), officials said.

US researchers a step closer to reading your mind!

A team of scientists from the Centre for Innovation in Neuroscience and Technology at the University of Washington is one step closer to mind read, peering into the deepest recesses of the brain to watch words forming.

Iraqi police search for killer of anti-Baathist

Iraqi police Friday hunted for the killer of a Shiite who was responsible for purging loyalists of deposed ruler Saddam Hussein. The official was once implicated in a bombing that killed Americans.

Thousands protest power project in Chile

More than 15,000 people took to the streets of Santiago to protest the HidroAysen project, which calls for building five dams in Chile's Patagonia region.

NATO apologizes for Afghan civilian deaths

The top U.S. generals in Afghanistan are apologizing for an airstrike that killed civilians in southwestern Afghanistan.

China imposes heavy controls to halt protests in Inner Mongolia

Chinese police have imposed heavy controls across volatile towns in Inner Mongolia after a week of ethnic protests by students over the hit-and-run killing of a Mongolian herder by a Chinese truck driver.

Killing of 40 Algerian soldiers has direct connection with chaos in Libya: PM

Algerian Prime Minister Ahmed Ouyahia said Sunday that the killing of 40 soldiers in clashes with armed groups in the country is due to the spread of Libyan arms in the African Sahel region.

President Obama visits tornado-ravaged Joplin, offering condolences, encouragement to tornado victims

U.S. President Obama visited Joplin, Missouri Sunday to attend the memorial service, one week after the city was battered by the deadliest single tornado, according to local media.

Pakistan agrees to launch operation in North Waziristan

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has finally succumbed to US pressure and has given commitment to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton during her visit last week to move against pockets of militants in North Waziristan.

6 US engineers included in PNS Mehran incident investigation

Six American engineers have been included into the PNS Mehran terrorist attack investigation, the investigation team suspected the engineers to provide support for terrorist attack on Naval Airbase.

Wikileaks: Pervez Musharraf intended to dissolve parliament to save his position

Former president gen (retd) Pervaz Musharraf was intended to dissolve the parliament after the 2008 elections to save his position and wanted to installed technocratic government.

US-Indian agents behind suicide attacks, terrorists’ incidents: Hafiz Saeed

Amir Jamaat-ud-Dawa Professor Hafiz Mohammad Saeed said that suicide attacks and terrorist incidents in Pakistan are not being carried out by Taliban but United States and Indian agents are busy in such activities.

CIA, ISI relations fine now: PM Yousuf Raza Gilani

Relations between the CIA and Pakistan’s powerful spy agency ISI, strained by recent events including the killing of al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden in a US raid, have now been repaired, Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani said on Sunday.

Did not attend funeral of David Headley's father: PM Gilani

Lashkar-e-taiba (LeT) operative David Headley has told a jury in the Tahawwur Rana trial that Pakistan Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani attended his father's funeral, but the latter's office rubbished the claim.

PM Yousuf Raza Gilani optimistic about Indo-Pak dialogue

Pakistan is hopeful of moving forward through dialogue with India as responsible nations believe in resolving their outstanding issues through talks,

Religious seminaries maligned by anti-sate elements: Fazal ur Rehman

PESHAWAR: Chief Jamiat Ulema Islam- Fazal (JUI-F), Maulana Fazal ur Rehman said that anti-sate forces are making conspiracy against Pakistan by connecting religious Madrassas with terrorist activities.

While addressing Ulema Convention organized under JUI-F here on Sunday,

PM Gilani seeks US assistance to overcome energy crisis

Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani Sunday said that the government has sought US assistance to overcome load-shedding in the country for providing immediate relief to the masses. 

Commission on Abbottabad incident to be set up soon: Rehman Malik

Interior Minister Rehman Malik has said that an independent commission on Abbottabad incident would be constituted in a day or two.“No single political party but the parliament is to be credited with the constitution of the independent commission on Abbottabad incident,”

Budget to be growth-oriented: Hafeez Shaikh

The next budget will be growth-oriented with the main objective of promoting private sector to create job opportunities for the unemployed youth. 

Writ petition filed against US in Lahore High Court

A constitutional petition has been filed in the Lahore High Court to seek the registration of a criminal case of the unilateral Abbottabad operation by the United States resulting in the death of Al Qaeda chief Osama Bin Laden.

Pakistan forms team to probe naval base attack

The government of Pakistan’s Sindh province Sunday formed a joint investigation team of police and various security agencies to probe the attack that killed 14 people in a naval base in Karachi,

PLM-N should show political maturity: Babar Awan

Senator Dr Babar Awan of Pakistan Peoples Party said on Sunday that the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz should show political maturity as the country was passing through difficult times. Addressing a press conference here, Babar said that PML-N Chief Nawaz Sharif should not adopt “a non-serious attitude and mislead the nation asking it to revolt against the government”.

Politics of confrontation not to serve country’s interest: Qamar Zaman Kaira

Former Information Minister and PPP Information Secretary Qamar Zaman Kaira said on Sunday that the PPP believed in the politics of reconciliation as confrontation was not in the interest of country. 

India, Pakistan to resume Siachen talks Monday

New Delhi: India is expected to press Pakistan to authenticate the 110-km actual ground position line (AGPL) along the Siachen Glacier-Saltoro ridge in Jammu and Kashmir when their defence secretaries meet here for two days beginning Monday.

7 killed in Pakistan accident

At least seven people were killed and 13 injured Sunday when three vehicles collided on a highway in Pakistan’s Sindh province, police said.

6 alleged Tehrik-e-Taliban militants arrested in Sindh

Sindh's Crime Investigation Department (CID) claimed to have arrested six alleged terrorists.

Pakistan Foreign Office seeks clarification over India's wanted list

 The Pakistan Foreign Office has asked the Indian Government to give its clarification on errors in a list of 50 most wanted terrorists and criminals that New Delhi had asked Islamabad to hand over.

Youth wants Imran Khan to be the next Pakistan Prime Minister

Islamabad: Pakistani cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan, also known as "Im the Dim", may have become the butt of jokes for his allegedly hypocritical ways, yet nearly three lakh people, mostly youth, want him to become the next prime minister of his country.

Taliban's new tactic: High-profile inside jobs

A car with the license plate of a high-ranking Afghan general approached the gates of the Defense Ministry in Kabul last month. A special "A'' pass also was on its windshield, so guards quickly waved it through.

PM Gilani attended funeral of Headley's father in 2010

CHICAGO: Pakistan Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani had attended the funeral of Mumbai attacks accused David Headley's father in 2010.

PNS Mehran Attack: Terrorist were using walkie talkies of NATO forces

The walkie talkies used by the terrorist are used by the NATO forces in Afghanistan.

WikiLeaks: UK, France concerned over Pakistan nuke

According to recent revelations by the whistle blower website, WikiLeaks, the UK and France are concerned about the Pakistani nuclear weapons.

Intestinal cells activate defence against salmonella bug

We may only have our own immune system to thank for protecting us silently from ravages of salmonella, a bug behind severe intestinal infections.

Protests in Nepal over parliament extension

The first protests started Sunday soon after Nepal’s major parties agreed to extend parliament’s term by three months more with an ethnic organisation calling a general strike in the Terai lowlands.

President Zardari’s chief security officer attacked

Karachi : Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari’s chief security officer was fired at here and two of his securitymen were injured in the shooting, a media report said Sunday.

Pakistan strategic sites fully secure: Foreign Office

Pakistan Foreign Office spokesperson Tehmina Janjua has dispelled speculation about the security of Pakistan's strategic assets and assured that safety measures are of international standard.

Pakistan Cricket Board approaches ECB for hosting cricket matches in UAE

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has approached the Emirates Cricket Board for hosting its home series in the UAE, ECB Chief Executive Officer Dilawar Mani has said.

Pakistan officially admits Osama bin Laden had ‘local support group’ in country

For the first time since the May 2 raid, Pakistan has officially acknowledged that there was a local support group, most probably from al-Qaeda and its affiliates, that helped Osama bin Laden stay in Abbottabad undetected for five years.

Misbah-ul-Haq silent as Pakistan's cricket does the talking

Belfast: Security officials hurried Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq away from reporters and back to the squad's hotel after his side beat Ireland in the first of two one-day internationals.

Missouri tornado toll reaches 139

The number of deaths caused by last weekend's tornado in Joplin, Missouri, has risen to 139, authorities said. Almost a week since the disaster and on the eve of a visit by President Barack Obama to the area,

NATO planes hit Moammar Gadhafi compound

NATO aircraft destroyed guard towers at Moammar Gadhafi's compound in Tripoli, a NATO official said on Saturday, then staged a rare daytime air strike on the Libyan capital, stepping up pressure on him to quit.

Egypt court fines Mubarak for Internet, phone disruptions

Cairo:  Egypt's ousted president Hosni Mubarak has been ordered to pay US $90 million together with his two ex-ministers for "damaging the economy" by enforcing a shutdown of telephone and Internet connections during the country's popular uprising.

Japan PM could face no-confidence motion

Japan's centre-left Prime Minister Naoto Kan, under fire for his handling of the response to the March 11 earthquake, tsunami and nuclear disaster, faces the threat of a no-confidence motion this week.

Yemen president, tribal chief agree to end clashes

SANAA, Yemen – Yemen's embattled president and the country's most powerful tribal leader agreed Saturday to end five days of gunbattles that killed 124 people and pushed the country's political crisis closer to civil war.

NATO air strike kills 12 children, 2 women: Afghanistan

An air strike called in by NATO-led troops in southern Afghanistan killed 12 children and two women, Afghan officials said on Sunday, one of the worst civilian death tolls by foreign forces in months.

Canadian soldier dies in Afghanistan, 156th since 2002

A Canadian soldier was found dead in Afghanistan, Prime Minister Stephen Harper said today in a message of condolence to relatives.

Mother of two is first Arab woman to scale Everest

Suzanne Al Houby, a Palestinian-born and UAE-based mother of two, has become the first Arab woman to reach the summit of Mount Everest, the world's tallest mountain.

Fans 'emotionally drained' after India's WC win: Mahendra Singh Dhoni

Admitting that playing in the IPL just after the World Cup was tough, India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni said the fans were also "emotionally drained" after the country's historic triumph last month.

I am happy and relieved IPL went off well: Amin

Indian Premier League Chairman Chirayu Amin has said that he is happy and relieved that the T20 tournament went off well this season despite the increased number of games than earlier editions due to the inclusion of two more teams.

Chennai Super Kings crush RCB by 58 runs to retain IPL title

Chennai Super Kings retained the Indian Premier League title after crushing Royal Challengers Bangalore by 58 runs in a thoroughly one-sided final here Saturday.

Srilanka vs Egnland: Centurians Cook and Trott frustrate Sri Lanka

Cardiff: Alastair Cook and Jonathan Trott shared a double century partnership to frustrate Sri Lanka on another rain-affected day in the first test as England reached 287 for two on Saturday.

Shane Warne selling his 'dad' jeans for charity

Spin king Shane Warne, who recently revealed that he has lost 22 pounds over the last few months, has decided to put his Diesel jeans up for auction to raise money for seriously ill and underprivileged kids through his Shane Warne Foundation.

New Zealand Cricket brush off Donald's move back to South Africa

New Zealand Cricket boss Justin Vaughan has expressed confidence about retaining the services of bowling coach Allan Donald despite rumours Cricket South Africa expressing an interest in the former quick.

Will look to carry IPL momentum into Windies series: Vijay

Basking in the glory of Chennai Super Kings' second successive IPL triumph, the team's batting hero in the finals, Murali Vijay, said he would now aim to carry his fine form into India's Test series against the West Indies next month.

Three killed, 8 injured in chemical plant blast in China

Three people were killed and eight others injured in an explosion at a chemical plant in east China.

Soon, 'skin patch' to cure life-threatening allergies!

Ben, 4, and Lucy, 2, are severely allergic to both nuts and milk. Ben almost died when his father kissed him after eating a peanut butter sandwich.

Clot busting drug could improve stroke treatment

A new clot busting drug seems to improve the prospect of recovery for stroke victims.

Stars to help track space junk

Soon a method to track geostationary objects, including space debris, could be in place, using the position of the stars.

People over 75 don't feel lonely: Study

As people grow older, they become less lonely and more happy with their local society. A whopping majority of 75-year-olds in Britain say they have never felt lonely, according to a new government research.

West to have 80,000 cruise missiles by 2020: Russia

Russian military experts have forecast that Western nations will have 80,000 cruise missile by 2020, a top military official has said.

Wikileaks: Pakistan army always looks for chance to rule

Diplomatic Adviser of French President says that Pakistan military always looks for chances to rule the country and every generation of Pakistan selected Islamism.

RAW providing shelter to terrorists: Pervez Musharraf

Former President General (r) Parvez Musharraf has said that RAW is providing shelter to the terrorists who required to Pakistan and providing them arsenals for destabilizing Balochistan province.

9 Killed in Pakistan Blast

A bomb blast targeting a pro-government tribe elder killed at least nine persons and injured 14 others in Peshak Bazaar in Tehsil Salaarzai of Bajur Agency, an area located near to Pak-Afghan border.

Target claim 5 lives in Karachi

Five persons including two police personnel were killed in the different incidents of target killing here on Saturday i9n different parts of the city.

Official circles persistently protecting RAW agents by blaming Taliban: Munawar Hasan

The Jamaat-e-Islami chief, Syed Munawar Hasan, has said the forensic report of the terrorist attack at the Pakistan naval ship had proved that the government circles had been constantly protecting the anti state elements involved in terrorism.

President Zardari summons budget session of NA, Senate

President Asif Ali Zardari has summoned the budget session of the National Assembly on Friday (June 3).

The President has also separately summoned the session of Senate on the same day i.e Friday (June 3).

Firing in session court claims 2 lives

Two accused brothers were killed by unidentified person in the jurisdiction of session court here on Saturday.

National Economic Council approves PSDP worth Rs 730 billion for next financial year

The National Economic Council on Saturday approved Public Sector Development Programme worth 730 billion rupees for the next financial year showing 58% increase over the outgoing year, this was approved during the meeting which was chaired by Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani.

Nukes completely safe: Dr. Abdul Qadir Khan

ISLAMABAD: Dr. Abdul Qadir khan on Saturday has claimed that Pakistan’s nuclear assets are safe and no body can access them; their security is fool proof.

Pakistani team arrives in India to hold talks on Siachen issue

Pakistan's Defence Secretary Lt General (Retd) Syed Ather Ali arrived here today for the 12th round of Defence Secretary-level talks on the long-pending Siachen issue, which is being resumed after a gap of three years on Monday.

PM Manmohan Singh asks Pakistan to ‘control monster of terror’

In his first reaction after Pakistani-American terrorist David Coleman Headley’s stunning disclosures about the ISI’s role in 26/11 Mumbai terror, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Saturday warned Pakistan to control jihadi groups that target India and underlined that it was in Islamabad’s interest to control the ‘monster of terrorism’ it has unleashed.

Suicide bomber kills Afghan police chief, German troops

KUNDUZ, Afghanistan — The police commander for Northern Afghanistan and two German soldiers were among six people killed Saturday in a suicide bombing at a provincial governor's office, officials said.

India to give Pakistan updated 'Most Wanted' list

Home Secretary G.K. Pillai Saturday said an updated list of India's 'Most Wanted' fugitives allegedly hiding in Pakistan would be given to that country after mistakes were detected in the earlier list.

After 4 years, Egypt reopens its border with Gaza

RAFAH, Gaza Strip – Egypt lifted a 4-year-old blockade of the Gaza Strip on Saturday, greatly easing travel restrictions on the 1.5 million residents of the Palestinian territory in a move that bolstered the Hamas government while dealing a setback to Israel's attempts to isolate the militant group.

Drone attacks remain an irritant between Pakistan-US relations: FO

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has made it clear on US that the two countries cannot move ahead until all discrepancies and misgivings between the two countries are removed while drone attacks still remains an irritant between the two countries.

Cricket: Pakistan beat Ireland by 7 wickets

Junaid Khan took four wickets for just 12 runs, spinner Saeed Ajmal chipped in with 3-6 and Mohammad Hafeez hit a half-century as Pakistan romped to a seven-wicket victory over Ireland in their one-day international on Saturday.

Hillary Clinton did not vindicate Pakistan’s ISI: U.S

 United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton had not absolved Pakistani spy service Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) over terror links, an American government official said on Saturday.

India, Pakistan ready to solve Kashmir issue in 1999: Nawaz Sharif

Lahore: Former Pakistan's prime minister and PML-N chief Nawaz Sharif on Saturday said that India and Pakistan were ready to resolve the Kashmir issue in 1999.

Hillary Clinton's visit removes misconceptions: Pakistan

Pakistan said on Saturday that the visit of U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton had removed misconceptions and misunderstandings between the two countries to a great extent.

Nawaz Sharif calls for revolt to regain 'tattered' Pak sovereignty

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has said that the US military operation to kill Al-Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden in Abbottabad and the terror attack on the naval-cum-air force base PNS Mehran have torn the country's sovereignty to shreds.

35 mn affected by drought in China

Nearly 35 million people in China have been affected by severe drought conditions due to low rainfall and insufficient flow of water from the upper reaches of the Yangtze river, the ministry of civil affairs has said.

Afghan police: Bomber attacks governor's compound

Afghan police say a suicide bomber has attacked a provincial governor's compound in northern Afghanistan and there are some casualties.

India second among 22 emerging economies in Asia: Bloomberg

India has been ranked second among 22 emerging Asian economies as the country most likely to maintain steady and rapid growth over the next five years.

Indian woman jailed for 7 yrs for trying to sell 11-month-old daughter in London

An Indian woman has been jailed for seven years after she was caught red handed at a London hotel, trying to sell her 11-month-old baby girl to a childless couple for 35,000 pounds.

India again denounces US military aid to Pakistan

NEW DELHI: India has again criticised US military aid to Pakistan which it says is being used by Islamabad against Indian interests, local media reported on Saturday.

7 Al Qaeda suspects held for Karachi naval base attack

Seven al Qaeda suspects have been arrested for attack at Pakistan's heavily guarded naval airbase- Mehran Base- in Karachi, reports said on Saturday.

Hillary Clinton concludes Pakistan's trip with mounting pressure

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has wrapped up her crucial visit to Islamabad, with mounting pressure on Pakistan for "taking decisive steps in the days ahead against al-Qaida and Taliban leaders."

Mistrust between Pakistan and U.S. reaches irreversible point

Following the U.S. operation that killed Osama Bin Laden in Pakistan, the hatred and mistrust between the two countries have reached an almost irreversible point, said Pakistani analysts, fearing it might take decades to normalize the ties.

Pak Nukes arsenal in safe hand: Dr. Samar Mubarakmand

Pakistan’s nuclear assets are in safe hands, Pakistani scientist Dr. Samar Mubarakmand said.

Pervez Musharraf stopped funds for Pak missile, asking AQ Khan: “You want to destroy Israel?”

Former military ruler Pervez Musharraf had stopped the funding for Pakistan's Ghauri-III missile over security concerns about Israel, according to a compilation of handwritten memoirs of disgraced Pakistani nuclear scientist Dr Abdul Qadeer Khan.

Pak Army Chief Kayani urges equality in information-sharing between CIA, ISI

Pakistan's Chief of Army Staff General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani has said that the Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) would co-operate with the Central Intelligence(CIA) agency on an equal terms.

Clinton gets cool reception in Pakistan: US media

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton received a cool welcome in Pakistan on her recent trip, mainstream American media reported on Saturday adding this is reflection of the low-ebb in relationship between the two countries.

Pakistan Taliban claims responsibility for Bajaur blast

Pakistan Taliban (TTP) has claimed the responsibility for a blast that killed eight people and injured 12 others in Pakistan's northwest tribal area of Bajaur Agency on Saturday morning,

Pakistan rejects US appeal against closing 'intelligence fusion' cells in country

Pakistan has rebuffed an appeal by visiting US officials not to shut down military intelligence liaison centres in the country, US and Pakistani officials have said.

US gives Pakistan 'most-wanted' list

The US has given Pakistan a list of terrorists - including Al Qaeda deputy Ayman al Zawahiri and HuJI chief Ilyas Kashmiri - saying it wants joint operations against them, a media report said Saturday.

Bomb kills 8 in northwest Pakistan

At least eight people were killed and 12 injured Saturday morning when Pakistani Taliban triggered a remote-controlled blast in the northwest tribal region bordering Afghanistan, a media report said.

Pakistani leader shot dead

A leader of Pakistan’s Awami National Party (ANP) was gunned down Saturday in Swat valley in the northwest tribal region, a media report said.

CIA team searches Osama bin Laden's Pakistan mansion

A team of officials from US spy agency CIA flew to Abbottabad near the Pakistani capital and searched the mansion where Al Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden was killed in a secret mission earlier this month, a media report said Saturday.

2 arrested for betting on IPL match

Two persons were arrested on charges of indulging in betting on IPL match and seized valuables, including cash worth Rs 1.50 lakh from them, police said today.

China launches Tibet's geographical info database

China has launched geographical information database on Tibet to better assist rescue work in the wake of any natural disasters in the region.

Carl Hooper impressed with Windies talent pool

Impressed with the talent pool at Sagicor High Performance Centre (HPC), former West Indies captain Carl Hooper says the past champions can still make a big impact in world cricket.

Daniel Vettori praises openers for 43-run win

The 113-run opening partnership between Chris Gayle and Mayank Agarwal set the foundation for the team's 43-run victory over Mumbai Indians in the second play-off match of the IPL here, Royal Challengers Bangalore's captain Daniel Vettori said.

Prasanna Jayawardene century puts Sri Lanka in control

Cardiff: Prasanna Jayawarde's patient century lifted Sri Lanka to 400 all out and England lost their captain Andrew Strauss to end the second day of the first test on 47 for one on Friday.

Warne, Clarke playing big part in my development: Steve Smith

Australian all-rounder Steve Smith believes that Michael Clarke's close relationship with former leg-spinner Shane Warne has educated the new captain in the ways of attacking with spin bowling.

Pakistan in Ireland: O'Brien wants Ireland to move up in ODI rankings

Almost three months since he blasted his way to the fastest-ever World Cup hundred, Kevin O'Brien returns to international action as Ireland take on Pakistan in a two-match ODI series. Though looking back at Ireland's impressive World Cup campaign, during which they upset England, still puts a smile on his face, his focus now is helping Ireland rise up the ODI rankings starting with the Pakistan series.

Tendulkar, Yuvraj, Gambhir out of entire West Indies tour

India's already-depleted squad for the tour of the West Indies has suffered further setbacks: shoulder injuries to Gautam Gambhir and Virender Sehwag, Yuvraj Singh's respiratory infection,

Blast at bus company kills 1 in central China

BEIJING – An explosion at a bus company killed an employee and injured at least two others in central China on Saturday, state media reported, days after a bombing spree in another city rattled the country.

Japan detects high radiation levels off coast: report

Japan has revealed radiation up to several hundred times normal levels has been detected on the seabed off the crippled Fukushima nuclear plant, a report said Saturday.

The science ministry announced late Friday highly radioactive materials were detected in a 300-kilometre (190-mile) north-south stretch from Kesennuma in Miyagi Prefecture to Choshi in Chiba Prefecture, the Kyodo news agency reported.

The ministry warned that the contamination could affect the safety of seafood, the report said, without giving figures for the radiation levels detected.

The science ministry said it detected iodine and caesium on the seabed at 12 locations 15 to 50 kilometres from the coastline between May 9 and 14.

The news follows an announcement by environmental activist group Greenpeace on Thursday that marine life it had tested in waters more than 20 kilometres off the Fukushima nuclear plant showed radiation above legal limits.

North Korea freed American without aid promise, US says

BEIJING – North Korea freed an American it held for a half year for reportedly proselytizing, handing him Saturday to a U.S. envoy who said Washington had not promised to provide aid in exchange for the man's release.

Afghan president moves to stop NATO night raids

KABUL, Afghanistan – The Afghan president has ordered his defense minister to tell NATO that Afghan forces — and not the international troops — should be the one to carry out special operations and nighttime raids.

Endeavour astronauts complete final spacewalk

Two U.S. astronauts conducted the fourth and final scheduled spacewalks for space shuttle Endeavour's STS-134 mission on Friday morning, the U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) announced.

Russian Soyuz space capsule returns to earth

The Russian Soyuz space capsule has returned to Kazakhstan safely. It's arrival on earth brings an end to the five month stay in orbit.

Five huge explosions heard in ceasefire area in Yemen's capital

Five huge explosions were heard late on Friday in the ceasefire area in downtown Sanaa, which were followed by heavy gunshots, a Xinhua correspondent at the scene said.

U.S. president starts two-day Poland visit

U.S. President Barack Obama arrived here late Friday for a two-day visit.

Russia sells 21 helicopters to U.S. forces in Afghanistan

Russian arms export corporation Rosoboronexport signed a contract with the U.S. Army Forces Command on supplying 21 Mi-17V5 multipurpose helicopters to Afghanistan, a spokesman for the Russian Federal Service of Military-Technical Cooperation said on Friday.

Al-Qaida takes over several government buildings in south Yemen: official

The Yemen-based al-Qaida branch on Friday took over several government buildings, including two state- run banks, in the southern province of Abyan,

Recycling of Alzheimer's proteins may hold key to new treatments

For years, scientists and doctors have believed that protein aggregates called amyloid fibrils found in the brain were the culprit behind Alzheimer's disease.

Warmer than usual days lead people to believe more in global warming

A study by Columbia Business School found that those who thought the current day was warmer than usual were more likely to believe in and feel concern about global warming than those who thought the day was unusually cold.

China police seal off restive Inner Mongolia towns

Paramilitary police sealed off parts of two county seats in China's Inner Mongolia for a second day Saturday in what residents described as a kind of martial law after a series of protests triggered by the death of a Mongolian herder run over by a Chinese truck driver.

29 dead after drug gangs battle in west Mexico

A gunbattle between rival drug gangs in western Mexico left 29 bodies in fake military uniforms heaped across a roadway and inside bullet-riddled vehicles in the Pacific coast state of Nayarit, the army said Thursday.

Egypt's Islamist group to boycott major rally

Egypt's protest movement is calling for a "second revolution" as it plans a huge rally Friday directed mainly against the country's military rulers. But the movement itself is now beset by divisions over Egypt's political future.

Missouri tornado toll rises to 132

The toll in the tornado that devastated Joplin city in the American state of Missouri has reached 132, while 156 people still remain unaccounted for, officials said.

Manmohan Singh concludes Africa visit

Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Saturday departed for home, wrapping up a successful six-day trip

Iran helping Syria crush anti-government demonstrations: US officials

Iran is dispatching increasing numbers of trainers and advisers, including members of its elite Quds Force, into Syria to help crush anti-government demonstrations, US officials have said.

New procedure makes brain surgery safer

The Fraunhofer MEVIS Institute for Medical Image Computing in Bremen, Germany has pioneered a new procedure that would help neurosurgeons intervene the brain safely and remove tumors without causing unnecessary damage.

UN to help improve prison system

Southern Sudan will face numerous challenges when it formally separates from the rest of Sudan on 9 July; one of them will be to strengthen its corrections system. The nascent state's prisons have been worn down by a lack of funding, badly dilapidated infrastructure and a military culture left over from the long-running civil war.

Yemen may push towards civil war: UN

The Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) said it is trying to confirm reports it has received of dozens of civilian casualties, including women and children, in the fighting over the past few days, as well as reports of shelling by Government troops in residential areas.

White House unveils plans to curb regulations

 Oil spill prevention requirements will no longer apply to spilled milk. Gasoline pumps wouldn't need devices for trapping vapor pollutants, and there would be fewer bureaucratic hurdles for doctors who want to dispense medical advice to a distant patient.

More foreign tourists go missing in Nepal

As frequent general strikes and political unrest hit tourism in Nepal, the government's plan to attract one million air travellers this year received yet another setback with reports of two more missing foreign visitors.

Key molecule for stem cell pluripotency identified

Researchers of the Max Delbruck Center for Molecular Medicine (MDC) Berlin-Buch have discovered a specific molecule that enables embryonic stem cells to differentiate into diverse cell types and thus to be pluripotent.

Age, gender and social advantage affect your chances of quitting smoking

A study has found that place where you live, your age and whether you're male or female all affect your chances of giving up smoking.

Pakistan air force kills 26 militants in northwest

At least 26 people have been killed in Pakistan's northwest after the country's air force bombarded tribal areas close to the border with Afghanistan.

US, Pakistan need to redouble efforts to counter terrorism: Hillary Clinton

Acknowledging Pakistan’s sacrifices the United States said on Friday that both the countries needed to “redouble efforts” to counter extremism and terrorism. Terming the “al-Qaida syndicate” still a threat after the killing of its leader Osama bin Laden, US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said: “The United States and Pakistan have worked together to kill and capture many terrorists on the Pakistani soil.” She said it could not have been possible without the close cooperation between the two governments.

PM Gilani emphasizes US to respect Parliament’s resolution

Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani during the meeting with US Secretary of State Ms. Hillary Clinton at Aiwan-e-Sadr on Friday categorically emphasized that the resolution passed by the Parliament on May 14,

Navy clarifies remarks attributed to Naval Chief

Spokesman of Pakistan Navy on Friday clarified that the remarks attributed to the Naval Chief that ‘there was no security lapse’,

National challenges require unity of politicians, people: PM Yousuf Raza Gilani

Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani on Friday said the challenges confronting the country today require greater unity among the people and leaders across the political divide.

Beijing agrees to operate a key port: Pakistan

BEIJING (Wall Street Journal) —Pakistan's defense minister said China has agreed to take over operation of the strategically positioned but underused port of Gwadar, and that Islamabad would like the Chinese to build a base there for the Pakistani navy.

Pakistan’s nuclear assets under threat: MQM chief Altaf Hussain

KARACHI: The Muttahida Qaumi Movement chief Altaf Hussain has warned that a few aircrafts will come and take Pakistan’s nuclear assets away, DawnNews reported on Friday.

No Proof That Pak Govt Knew About Osama bin Laden: Hillary Clinton

The US today asked Pakistan to take "decisive steps" to flush out al-Qaeda elements and to act against militants waging war in Afghanistan from Pakistani soil, as top leaders of the two countries held talks here aimed at easing tensions that have affected their ties.

Bopanna-Qureshi reach 3rd round, Sania-Elena win in Paris

India's Rohan Bopanna and Pakistan's Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi fought their way to the third round of French Open men's doubles after disposing off Argentine Maximo Gonzalez and Kei Nishikori of Japan in a thrilling three-setter here today. The fifth seeded Indo-Pak pair rallied from a set down to see of f Maximo and Nishikori 6-7 (4) 6-3 6-4 in a two-hour and 17 minutes second round clash.

Rulers have still not learnt any lessons from two vital issues: Nawaz Sharif

ISLAMABAD: PML-N head Mian Nawaz Sharif has expressed his great disappointment, that rulers had still not learnt any lessons from two very serious major issues of American incursion in Abbottabad and attack on PNS Mehran.

GHQ attack: Close aide of mastermind arrested in Karachi

ISLAMABAD: Security agencies have arrested Ahmad Shahzad – a close aide of the mastermind of GHQ attacks – Dr. Usman from Karachi.

DG FIA has violated SC orders in Hajj corruption, NICL corruption cases: CJP Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry

ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry has remarked DG FIA has violated Supreme Court (SC) orders in Hajj corruption and NICL corruption cases.

Taliban declare Pakistan enemy No 1 after killing of Osama: Rehman Malik

ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Rehman Malik has said Independent Commission will soon be constituted to hold impartial investigation into Abbottabad operation.

National Assembly speaker approves to make open record of in-camera debate on Qadianis issue

ISLAMABAD: Speaker National Assembly (NA) has accorded approval to open the record of in-camera debate of parliament held during Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto regime over issue of declaring Qadianis non Muslim minority.

Cricket: Salman Butt finds it 'odd' to be banned

Karachi: He was indicted by the ICC for spot fixing and is also facing criminal charges for corruption but Pakistan cricketer Salman Butt still finds it `odd` to be barred from playing cricket.

Bilawal Bhutto Zardari to be new chief of Zardari tribe

Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari will be the new chief of the Zardari tribe, after his father President Asif Ali Zardari decided to forego the title, an official said.

50 killed as bus plunges into Neelum River

At leats 50 persons were killed, when a passenger bus plunged into the Neelum River at Changa on Friday.

Supreme Court wonders how jirga system still protect custom of Wani

The Supreme Court on Friday taking strong notice of an incident of Wani or Swara (exchange of females as compensation to settle feuds) observed that how could a parallel judicial system was still existing in Sindh province through jirga system.

PCB to question Umar Akmal and team management in Zulqarnain Haider case

LAHOREL: The PCB disciplinary committee will question batsman Umar Akmal and some other players apart from the members of the team management, when it begins its inquiry into the Zulqarnain Haider case.

Akram Raza to give details of police case to PCB

Lahore: Former Test spinner Akram Raza, who was recently arrested on charges of illegal betting, has said he will share the details of the police case against him with the PCB but only after the verdict of the court.

Raza, who is on the PCB's elite umpires panel, was arrested by the Gulberg police early this month while cracking down on a gang of bookmakers, involved in illegal betting on the IPL matches.

Begum Nawazish Ali Breaks His Mother's Nose

Pakistan's famous cross-dressing TV host Begum Nawazish Ali aka Ali Saleem, who was a contestant in India's top reality show 'Bigg Boss', landed in a police lock-up in Islamabad for allegedly beating up his mother.

France halts heavy military equipment sale to Pakistan

France has said that it has put the sale of heavy military equipment to Pakistan on hold.

India concerned over French arms supplies to Pakistan

India has conveyed its concerns to France over its sale of armament to Pakistan amid apprehensions that such supplies are used for purposes other than fight against terror.

Bus falls into Pakistan river, 25 dead

At least 25 people were killed when a bus fell into a river Friday in Muzaffarabad, capital of Pakistan's Kashmir province, police said.

Historic revolution through ballot box on cards in Pakistan: Imran Khan

Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan has claimed that a big change is on the cards in Pakistan as the masses are looking towards his party to solve their problems.

Hillary Clinton warns Pakistan anti-Americanism won't solve its problems

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has told Pakistan, where anti-US sentiments run deep, that it must understand that anti-Americanism will not make the country's problems disappear.

Lashkar as dangerous as Al Qaeda: US

Visiting US Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano Friday said the Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorist organisation was as dangerous as the Al Qaeda.

Intikhab Alam's report led to Shahid Afridi's sacking as captain

KARACHI: Shahid Afridi's media outbursts were not the only reason for his sacking as Pakistan captain, it has emerged that team manager Intikhab Alam and coach Waqar Younis contributed to it with a critical report of his conduct during the just-concluded tour of the West Indies.

Pakistan shuts down US ‘intelligence fusion’ cells

Pakistan has not only told the United States to reduce its military presence in the country, but also moved to close three military intelligence liaison centres, setting back American efforts to eliminate insurgent sanctuaries in largely lawless areas bordering Afghanistan, US officials have said.

PM Gilani says Pak needs global counterterrorism support

Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani has said the international community must help Pakistan diligently pursue counterterrorism efforts.

President Zardari, Clinton discuss Pak-US cooperation in war on terror

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton called on President Asif Ali Zardari on Friday and discussed the issues related to Pak-US cooperation in war against terrorism.

U.S. unilateral action hurts public sentiments: President Zardari

The unilateral action taken by the U.S. forces to kill the al-Qaida chief Osama bin Laden on Pakistani soil has hurt the public sentiments, said the Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari here on Friday.

U.S. secretary of state to meet opposition leader Nawaz Sharif in Islamabad

The U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton who arrived in Islamabad on Friday for talks with the Pakistani leadership will also meet Pakistan's largest opposition party leader Nawaz Sharif, said a spokesman of Pakistan Muslim League-N (PML-N).

U.S. House rejects accelerated Afghan withdrawal

The U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday rejected an amendment which calls for accelerated withdrawal of American troops from Afghanistan.

Thailand arrests American for alleged king insult

BANGKOK – Authorities in Thailand have arrested an American man for allegedly insulting the country's monarchy, a serious offense in this Southeast Asian nation that is punishable by up to 15 years in jail.

Sri Lanka's president stands by his armed forces

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka – Sri Lanka's president vowed Friday to protect the country's armed forces from possible international action over allegations of human rights violations during the final months of the island-nation's 26-year civil war.

Bomb blast in southeast Turkey wounds 2

A small bomb exploded in front of military housing in the southeastern Turkish city of Diyarbakir overnight, wounding two people slightly, state-run Anatolian news agency reported on Friday.

Pakistan Cricket Board gives up hope of hosting international cricket

Karachi: With Sri Lanka refusing to tour Pakistan, the PCB has lost hopes of hosting international cricket teams in the country in near future.

No captaincy for Shahid Afridi: PCB official

A Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) official has said Shahid Afridi's chances of regaining the captaincy of the one day international and T-20 squads are over, but he will get an opportunity to prolong his career as a cricketer.

Dirk Nannes joins Surrey for this season's England's Twenty20 tournament

Australian pacer Dirk Nannes has joined Surrey for this season's English domestic Twenty20 tournament.
Nannes is the leading-wicket taker in all Twenty20 matches and has taken 134 wickets so far.

English county terminates fraud cricketer's contract

The Worcestershire English county side has terminated the contract of Adrian Shankar after it was revealed he lied about his age and his sports career.

India have to prove they are world's top Test team: Botham

Former England all-rounder Ian Botham says India have still to prove their World No.1 Test ranking by winning overseas tours and the Test series against England will be a test for them.

Sangakkara wicket gives England late boost

Tillakaratne Dilshan scored 50 in his first match as Sri Lanka captain on Thursday before England claimed two late wickets to reduce the visitors to 133 for two on a rain-shortened opening day in the first test.

Bhajji could get the better of Gayle

It was an exciting win in the end for the Mumbai Indians, after it had looked for most part that they were going to cruise through to an anti-climatic,

Space telescope Spitzer observes crystal "rain" in outer clouds of infant star

NASA's space telescope Spitzer have observed olivine falling down like rain on a burgeoning star, it was announced on Thursday.

Combination of common drugs ups diabetes risk in people

A study has indicated that combination of two common drugs - one an antidepressant, the other a cholesterol lowering drug - may increase the risk of diabetes in people.

Yoga benefits people suffering from fibrolmyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis

Two studies have suggested that individuals with rheumatoid arthritis and fibromyalgia who practice yoga showed statistically significant improvements in disease activity.

Drought threatens rare dolphin breed in China

A drought in central China, lasting for about 200 days, has lowered the water level in a nature reserve, so much so that the survival of a highly-endangered freshwater dolphin is under threat, experts have warned.

NASA team finds '100 times more water on moon'

For the first time, a team of NASA-funded researchers has measured water from the moon.

Australian student solves astrophysics mystery

An Australian student has discovered a part of the universe that astrophysicists have spent decades trying to find, Australia's Monash University on Friday confirmed in a statement.

Nearly one in five young U.S. adults has high blood pressure: study

The number of young adults in the United States with high blood pressure may be much higher than previously reported, according to a new study by researchers at the University of North Carolina (UNC) at Chapel Hill.

Researchers analyzed data on more than 14,000 men and women between 24 and 32 years old in 2008 from the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent Health,

African swine fever spreading into Europe: FAO

African swine fever, a viral disease deadly to pigs but harmless to human beings, is spreading beyond Russia and the Caucasus region into Europe, the United Nations' food agency said Thursday.

Researcher says plant hormones safe to human health

A researcher with the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS) said Wednesday that plant hormones, if used properly, are not a risk to human health.

Germany finds deadly E. coli virus in Spanish cucumbers

German health officials said Thursday that cucumbers imported from Spain was one source of a recent deadly E. coli outbreak in northern states that killed three people and made hundreds sick.

Bosnian Serb war crimes fugitive Mladic captured in Serbia

Ratko Mladic, Europe's most wanted war crimes suspect, has been arrested in Serbia after years as a fugitive,President Boris Tadic said Thursday.

2 dead as Typhoon Songda leaves Philippines

Typhoon Songda is leaving the Philippines with two people dead and tons of crops and property destroyed.

Benito Ramos, executive officer of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council, identified the two casualties as Jaime Torillos, 70, and Emmanuel Macaro, 27.

Gun battle kills 29 suspected cartel members in Mexico

A shootout between warring drug cartels claimed 29 lives and left four injured in the western part of the country, Nayarit state security officials confirmed on Thursday.

Belarus jails two more former presidential candidates

A Belarusian court sentenced two more former presidential candidates to jail on Thursday. Nikolai Statkevich and Dmitry Uss were sentenced to six and five-and-a- half years in a high-security prison respectively for organizing mass protests during the December presidential elections.

32 killed, 56 hurt by Pakistan car bomb

A Taliban suicide car bomb has struck Pakistani police a second time in as many days, killing 32 people as the militia vows there will be no reprieve in their quest to avenge the US killing of Osama bin Laden.

CIA team to examine Osama bin Laden compound in Abbottabad

Pakistan has agreed to allow a CIA forensic team to the country to examine the compound in Abbottabad where Osama bin Laden was killed and the US agency will use sophisticated equipment to search for possible Al-Qaeda materials hidden inside walls at the site.

Omar Abdullah wants India-Pakistan composite dialogue to continue

Expressing concern on the shocking revelations made by David Headley implicating the ISI with 26/11 Mumbai attacks, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has urged the Central government not to suspend the composite dialogue with Pakistan.

India, Pakistan to Discuss Siachen

After a gap of three years, Defence Secretaries of India and Pakistan would meet here on Monday for fresh rounds of talks on the Siachen issue.

Pakistan believes in peaceful co-existence: PM Gilani

Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani said on Thursday that Pakistan believes in peaceful co-existence and desires to strengthen friendly relations with the global community in the interest of international peace and prosperity.

Govt taking all measures to enhance power generation capacity: PM Gilani

Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani said the government is taking all possible measures to enhance the capacity of national grid as well as increase the power generation.The effective policies of the government, he added,

Make-a-Wish children meet General Ashfaq Pervez Kayani

Chief of Army Staff, General Ashfaq Pervez Kayani met with six “Make A Wish”children at the General Headquarters, Rawalpindi.

Lahore High Court stops DG NAB Punjab from working

LAHORE: A division bench of the Lahore High Court on Thursday while declaring the appointment of Rana Zahid Mehmood as Director General National Accountability Bureau Punjab as illegal has restrained him to continue his job.

PM Yousuf Raza Gilani asks for investigation repot of Quetta killings

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister (PM) has ordered Chief coordinator of PM complaint cell to present investigation report for Quetta killings immutably here on Thursday.

PNS Mehran Base attack: Nawaz Sharif demands formation of independent commission

ISLAMABAD: Mian Nawaz Sharif postponing his program to express condolence with President Asif Ali Zardari on the demise of his father Hakim Ali Zardari at Nawab Shah due to bad weather has demanded formation of an independent commission for investigation of the terrorist attack on Mehran naval base in Karachi.

Fake degree issue: ECP, Parliament once again at loggerheads

ISLAMABAD: On the issue of fake degree Election Commission of Pakistan and the parliament are once again on collision path as ECP declares the privilege motion of the five members of the senate belonging to PML-N, Q, PPP and ANP as against the law and rules.

Frontier Constabulary arrests 12 Uzbek, Tajik foreigners

CHAMAN: Frontier Constabulary arrested twelve Uzbek and Tajik foreigners from Chaman here on Thursday.

These people entered Pakistan from the secret routes of Pak-Afghan border.

Rangers take charge of consulates security in Karachi

KARACHI: After the murder of Saudi diplomat in Karachi, the security of consulates of different countries has been handed over to the Pakistan Rangers on Thursday.

Driver killed, 4 injured in 3 NATO oil tankers collision

NOWSHERA: Driver was killed and four were injured when three NATO oil tankers collided with each other on Nowshera-Peshawar G.T. Road while overtaking from the wrong side hereon Thursday.

Ten killed as bus falls into river in Gilgit

GILGIT: At least ten people were killed as a bus carrying an estimated 30 to 40 passengers fell into a river in Gilgit Thursday morning,

Attack on PNS Mehran base: Police seeks CCTV footage

KARACHI: The investigation team, investigating the attack on the PNS Mehran base, has decided to include, nearby civilian population, naval officers and Personnel who were on duty at time of attack, in the investigation.

Armed Forces never to be weakened/demoralized: Shahbaz Sharif

CHINIOT: Chief Minister Punjab Mian Shahbaz Sharif has said that while acknowledging all shortcomings and weaknesses of Armed Forces, the institution would never be allowed to be weakened/demoralized.

So called super power is closing circle against Pakistan: Munawar Hasan

LAHORE: Jamaat-e-Islami Amir Syed Munawar Hasan, has said the US President Obama and British Premier Cameron’s resolve to wipe out terrorism from this region and check nuclear proliferation was an open challenge for Pakistan.

Car bomb kills 25 in Pakistan

A Taliban suicide car bomb struck Pakistani police on Thursday for a second day, killing 25 people as the militia vowed no reprieve in their quest to avenge the US killing of Osama bin Laden.

PM Gilani urges world for ‘more support, less criticism’

Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani on Thursday said Pakistan was diligently pursuing the war against terrorism and urged the international community for lending more support in its efforts.

US has 'expectations' of Pakistan: Hillary Clinton

The United States has a set of expectations it wants the government in Pakistan to meet, including in combating terrorism, U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said Thursday.

Pakistan to take preemptive actions against terrorism

Pakistan's top defence body has decided to make coordinated efforts to prevent and preempt acts of terrorism in view of the Taliban attack on the country's major naval air base in Karachi, officials said Thursday.

Attack part of wider plot: Nawaz Sharif

The Pakistan Muslim League (PML-N) chief Nawaz Sharif has said that the attackers of the PNS Mehran Base in Karachi are trying to destroy Pakistan.

China to continue to support Pakistan on anti-terrorism

China will continue to support Pakistan on anti-terrorism by increasing joint military drills and stepping up intelligence cooperation. Defense Ministry spokesman Geng Yansheng made the announcement at a press conference on Wednesday.

’Survival protein’ can help treat neuro-disorders

ISLAMABAD: A newly discovered "survival protein" protects the brain against the effects of stroke by interfering with a particular kind of brain cell death that is often found in cases of Parkinson’s disease and heart attack.

Aamir Khan rejoins Muttahida Qaumi Movement

KARACHI - Chief of Mohajir Qaumi Movement-Haqqiqi of his own faction Aamir Khan on Wednesday announced to rejoin the Muttahida Qaumi Movement after a rivalry of two decades and tendered his apology with the party leadership and the families of the martyred party workers.

Supreme Court asks FIA to reinstate investigation officer

Supreme Court of Pakistan has sought the report of FIA which was presented before the Parliamentary Committee on Commerce meeting in which FIA disclosed that the looted amount in NICL scam was transferred to many other accounts.

Shahbaz Sharif terms PNS Mehran attack challenge for security agencies

Chief Minister Punjab Mian Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif has said that attack on PNS Mehran was terrible and challenge has posed a threat for the defense organizations.

Investigation team of PNS Mehran starts working

Investigation team of PNS Mehran tragedy has started its working here on Wednesday.

3 terrorists involved in PNS attack arrested

Three alleged terrorists were arrested under the charges of attack on PNS Mehran Base on Wednesday.

PNS Mehran probe to be made public: PM Gilani

Pakistan Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani has said facts regarding the PNS Mehran attack would be made public after investigations are completed.

Taliban say no plans to attack Pakistan's nuclear weapons

The Taliban have no plans to attack Pakistan's nuclear arsenal, the Islamist organisation's spokesman has declared.