21 security men martyred in Lower Dir check post attack

LOWER DIR : At least 21 security personnel were martyred and seven others injured in the result of the Militants attack on a check post of the security forces in Lower Dir, near the Afghan border here on Friday.

Britain can't arrest Pervez Musharraf for lack of treaty, court told

The British government could not execute an arrest warrant against former Pakistani president Pervez Musharraf due to the absence of an extradition treaty between the two countries, a court was informed. The warrant was issued by an anti-terrorism court in Rawalpindi city against Musharraf in the as assassination case of former Pakistani prime minister Benazir Bhutto.

Suicide bomb attack kills 5 in Pakistan

A suicide bombing has killed five people in a Pakistani tribal region near the Afghan border, according to a police official.

Pakistan Hockey Federation issues showcause notice to three players

The Pakistan Hockey Federation has issued showcause notices to three of its top players, Rehan Butt, Wasim Ahmad and Shakeel Abbasi for entering into contracts with the planned World Series of Hockey in India.

Towns altered in shadow of Japan nuclear disaster

UTABA, Japan – Under a brilliant, cloudless sky, a half-dozen cows and a pony wander freely, batting the flies off their ears and chewing on fresh green sprouts. A pair of friendly Shiba dogs — cautious for just a moment — trot up and wag their tails, expectantly awaiting scraps of food. At the entrance to Main Street is a sign with the town's motto: "Nuclear Power is the Energy of a Bright Tomorrow."

Rebels in besieged Libyan city claim a victory

TRIPOLI, Libya – Government troops retreated to the outskirts of Misrata under rebel fire Saturday and the opposition claimed victory after officials in Tripoli decided to pull back forces loyal to Moammar Gadhafi following nearly two months of laying siege to the western city.

6 killed in pro-democracy protests in Syria

AMMAN – Syrian forces killed at least six people on Saturday when they fired on mourners calling for the end of President Bashar al-Assad's rule at mass funerals of pro-democracy protesters shot a day earlier.

Pakistan stops US from using airbase in Balochistan

Washington: Pakistan has stopped US forces from using an airbase in Balochistan from where unmanned predetaor drones were operating, in fresh signs of growing rift between the two countries over the CIA operated strikes.

Rehman Malik, Mashallah Shakiri discuss bilateral ties

ISLAMABAD : Ambassador of Iran to Pakistan Mashallah Shakiri Saturday called on Interior Minister Rehman Malik and discussed bilateral relations besides various matters related to Pak-Iran border

US launches first drone strike in Libya

WASHINGTON  - The United States launched its first Predator drone strike in Libya on Saturday, the Defense Department said in a statement.

US leaves Pakistan base from where drones operated: report

CNN quoting American experts said they don''t think the alleged move will affect the effort using drones to target the Haqqani Network and other militant groups holed up in the tribal region.That''s because many strikes have been conducted from closer bases, such as those across the Pakistani border in eastern Afghan provinces.

Enough evidence to convict 26/11 mastermind: Rehman Malik

NEW DELHI : Pakistan Interior Minister Rehman Malik has said that Pakistani investigators have collected enough evidence against the masterminds of the Mumbai 2008 terror attacks and he is confident that the courts will convict them.

West Indies wins toss, elects to bat first against Pakistan

ASTRIES, St. Lucia - West Indies captain Darren Sammy won the toss Saturday and chose to bat first in the opening cricket one-day international against Pakistan at Beausejour Stadium.

Shahid Afridi blames Pak batsmen for T20 loss against Windies

 Gros Islet (St.Lucia): Pakistan’s limited-overs captain Shahid Afridi has blamed his batsmen for the defeat against the West Indies in their inaugural Twenty20 international clash on Thursday.

6 more arrested in connection with Sakhi Sarwar blasts

ISLAMABAD : Six more suspects have been arrested by the police on the tip of by mastermind of Sakhi Sarwar blasts Behram Khan.

Govt to take every measure to ensure protection to Mukhtaran Mai: Rehman Malik

ISLAMABAD : Interior Minister Rehman Malik has said that under the directive of the President Asif Ali Zardari the federal government will take every measure to ensure protection to Mukhtaran Mai.

Pakistan-India fishermen deal on the cards

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and India are working on a proposal for expeditious release of each other’s fishermen inadvertently crossing the maritime boundary for the first time.

Parliamentary body to decide future strategy after detailed judgment of SParliamentary body to decide future strategy after detailed judgment of Supreme Court

ISLAMABAD : After the rejection of the review petition of the appointment of judges’ from Supreme Court, the Parliamentary Committee said that it would have put this issue in the parliament or not would be decided after the release of detail judgment of the of Supreme Court.

Pakistan : Mukhtar Mai vows to carry on her fight

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan's supreme court may have upheld the acquittal of five of the six men accused of raping Mukhtar Mai, but Pakistan's most famous victim of abuse is not giving up yet. "No court can weaken my resolve to stand against injustice," Mukhtar Mai said.

No danger to Pak-US strategic dialogue: Pakistani Ambassador Hussain Haqqani

WASHINGTON : Pakistani Ambassador in United States Hussain Haqqani has said that Pakistan and America have strong relations and there is no danger to the ongoing process of strategic dialogue between the two countries.

Courts flung into action when rights violated: Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry

ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry has said that the Courts flung into action the moment when rights are violated and appropriate proceedings are initiated for enforcement.

Increased energy demand sign of greater economic activity: PM Gilani

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani said on Friday that increase in energy demand was a manifestation of enhanced economic activities in the country, adding that the government was taking steps to bridge the demand-supply gap of power.

Pakistan must revisit policy on war against terror in light of US censure: Shah Mehmood Qureshi

Karachi : Former Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi has said that Islamabad must review its counter-terrorism strategy, following a discouraging statement given in this regard by the US Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman, Admiral Mike Mullen, during his recent visit to the country.

Tattered US, Pak ties move into ‘stalemate’ over drone attacks, counter-terrorism issues

Islamabad : In signs of tattered US-Pakistan ties, the US Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman, Admiral Mike Mullen, and Pakistan Army chief General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani did not pose together for photos after their meeting, and the tone of their separate statements was also far from cordial.

Mukhtar Mai asks Pak govt to file a review plea

Islamabad: Close on the heels of a Supreme Court ruling upholding acquittal of five of the six men accused of raping Mukhtar Mai, Pakistan government on Friday said it would provide security and legal aid to the victim, who has emerged as the symbol of a movement for women's rights.

Facing Sania Mirza in Wagah "border match" would be "dream come true", says Pak ace

Lahore : Pakistan's top-ranked woman tennis player Ushna Suhail has said that she is ready to face Indian tennis sensation Sania Mirza at the Wagah Border, if the Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF) includes a women's event in the proposed Indo-Pak tennis series.

Afghanistan : Two Afghan police die, NATO Helicopter crashes in east

KABUL, Afghanistan -  Militants ambushed an Afghan police vehicle, killing two on Saturday and a coalition helicopter crashed in eastern Afghanistan with no fatalities, NATO and Afghan officials said.

Waqar Younis optimistic about Pak youngsters

Gros Islet, Saint Lucia: Pakistan coach Waqar Younis said he expects his new-look side to continue making strides on their tour of the Caribbean.

President Zardari, PM Gilani condole death of Moin Akhtar

ISLAMABAD : President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister  Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani have expressed their deep grief and sorrow over the sad demise of legendary television artiste and a showbiz icon, Moin Akhtar,

Pak F-16 fighter jets capable of shooting down CIA drones: Dr Samar Mubarak

Lahore : Pakistan has the capability to shoot down CIA-operated drones, former Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC) head Dr Samar Mubarak Mand has said.

Iraq must make quick decision on U.S. troops presence: top U.S. military officer

BAGHDAD - Visiting U.S. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Mike Mullen on Friday urged the Iraqi government to decide in "coming weeks" over the issue of U.S. troops presence after the end of 2011.

US senator McCain calls for more aids for Libyan rebels

BENGHAZI, Libya  -- U.S. Senator John McCain on Friday called on the international community to deliver more aids to the rebels' "National Transitional Council" (NTC) after his one-day visit to Benghazi, Libya's eastern city which has been controlled by the rebels for more than two months.

Pakistani party to block NATO supply trucks

ISLAMABAD - A Pakistani political leader will lead a rally in the country's northwest on Saturday to block trucks carrying supplies to NATO forces in the neighboring Afghanistan as protest against the U.S. drone strikes.

PM Gilani directs to ensure tight security for Mukhtaran Mai

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani has directed Interior Minister Rehman Malik to ensure tight security for Mukhtaran Mai..

4 dead, 38 injured in Taiwan firecracker blast

TAIPEI   – At least four people were killed and 38 others injured when a truckload of firecrackers exploded in northern Taiwan, officials said.

Thai soldier killed in latest Cambodian border clash

PHNOM PENH – Fresh fighting between Thai and Cambodian troops on Saturday killed at last one Thai soldier, raising the number of dead on both sides to eight in two days in the worst bloodshed since the United Nations called for a ceasefire in February.

Coalition helicopter crashes in Afghanistan

KABUL, Afghanistan – A coalition helicopter crashed in eastern Afghanistan Saturday, but both crew members have been recovered alive, NATO said.

Libyan army ordered to pull out of Misrata: soldier

MISRATA, Libya – A wounded Libyan government soldier captured by rebel forces in Misrata said on Saturday the army had been ordered to retreat from the city.

Hopes fade for 21 buried in Philippine landslide

MANILA, Philippines – Philippine officials are losing hope of finding survivors among 21 people still buried in a landslide that killed at least three people after crashing onto a remote gold mining village in a southern province.

32 more corpses found in Mexico pits, total at 177

Mexico City : Mexican authorities say another 32 bodies have been exhumed from clandestine graves in the northeastern border state of Tamaulipas, bringing the total to 177.

Military breaks backbone of militants: General Ashfaq Pervez Kayani

ISLAMABAD - Pakistan's military has broken the back of militants linked to al Qaeda and Taliban, the country's powerful head of the army said in a speech on Saturday that followed criticism from the United States that it wasn't doing enough to fight militancy.

6.9 magnitude quake hits off Solomon Islands: US Geological Survey

Honiara : A strong 6.9 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of the Solomon Islands today, but there were no immediate reports of damage and no tsunami warning was issued.