ISI chief Ahmed Shuja Pasha warns India against strikes inside Pakistan

ISI's powerful chief Ahmed Shuja Pasha has warned India that any Abbottbad-like attack by it would invite a befitting response from Pakistan as targets inside the country "had already been identified" and "rehearsal" carried out. 

Pakistan's Punjab govt will not accept foreign aid: Shahbaz Sharif

Lahore: Pakistan's Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif today announced that his government will no longer accept foreign aid, an apparent reaction to the US raid against Osama bin Laden which Islamabad has described as a violation of the country's sovereignty.

US-Pakistan 'partners with a common enemy': John Kerry

US Senator John Kerry on Monday called Pakistan and the United States "strategic partners with a common enemy" as he sought to ease distrust in the wake of  the killing of Osama bin Laden.

Gen Ashfaq Pervez Kayani tells John Kerry about intense feelings in Army over US raid

 Islamabad: US Senator John Kerry, on a mission to Pakistan to ease tensions in the wake of the US raid that killed Osama bin Laden, has been told by Army Chief Gen Ashfaq Parvez Kayani that the unilateral action had generated "intense feelings" among his soldiers.

Cricket: Pakistan completely lacked professionalism: Zaheer Abbas

Karachi : With a win in the first Test, below-par West Indies has overtaken Pakistan in the ongoing tour as the visitors completely lacked professionalism and its batsmen have been struggling throughout the ongoing tour, feels former star cricketer Zaheer Abbas.

Pakistan police arrest Sri Lankan cricket team attacker

One of the terrorists involved in the 2009 attack on the Sri Lanka national cricket team in Lahore has been reportedly arrested in Pakistan's Punjab province.

US gives list of 'specific demands' to Pakistan over harboring militants suspicions

US Senate Foreign Relations Committee chairman John Kerry has reportedly given Pakistan Army Chief General Ashfaq Kayani a list of "specific demands" relating to US suspicions about Pakistan's harboring of militants, a Pakistani official has said.

Raymond Davis case: Victim's family finally comes to surface

he father of one of the two men killed by CIA contractor Raymond Davis in Lahore is living in Toba Tek Singh district in Pakistan's Punjab province.

Pakistani Taliban claim killing of Saudi diplomat

ISLAMABAD - Pakistan's al Qaeda - linked Taliban said on Monday they killed a Saudi Arabian diplomat int he Pakistani city of Karachi.

Saudi Arabia condemns "criminal attack" on diplomat in Pakistan

DUBAI - Saudi Arabia condemned what it described as a "criminal attack" that killed one of its diplomats in Pakistan on Monday and said it would  investigate alongside Pakistani authorities, the state news agency said.

Pakistan, U.S. discuss Osama bin Laden raid aftermath

ISLAMABAD - U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton called Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari late Sunday night and discussed ways to ease the tension of bilateral ties that surfaced after the U.S. military helicopters raided a compound in the city of Abbottabad and killed Osama bin Laden.

Osama bin Laden was a US prisoner before being killed: Iran

Tehran: Al Qaeda founder Osama bin Laden was a prisoner in US custody for "sometime" before he was killed by the American military, Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has said.

US should have informed Pak about Osama raid, says Ron Paul

US Representative Ron Paul (R-Texas) has refused to back down from his earlier comments about Osama bin Laden, saying the Obama administration should have relied on the Pakistani government to arrest the killed al-Qaeda leader and turn him over to U.S. authorities.

Cricket: Danish Kaneria submits Essex clearance letter to Pakistan Cricket Board

Karachi : Pakistan leg-spinner Danish Kaneria has submitted a clearance letter from his former county side Essex to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) in his bid to be re-considered for national selection.

David Cameron assures British support to Pak to tackle political difficulties

Lahore/Islamabad : British Prime Minister David Cameron has assured Pakistan of full support of the British government in tiding over political difficulties.

Hussain Haqqani to be questioned over Pak visas issued ‘without security clearance’

Islamabad : Pakistan Ambassador to the United States, Hussain Haqqani, has been reportedly called back for questioning over visas issued to US nationals by the Pakistan Embassy in Washington.

Osama raid ‘very gusty call’ by Obama: Robert Gates

Washington : US President Barack Obama’s decision to order a raid against Al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden in Pakistan was a courageous and ‘very gutsy call’, U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates has said.

Saudi diplomat shot dead in Karachi

KARACHI  – A Saudi diplomat was killed in a drive-by shooting near the consulate in Karachi on Monday, the second attack on Saudi interests in Pakistan's biggest city in less than a week, officials said.

Country pride being compromised for dollars: Shahbaz Sharif

LAHORE : Punjab Chief Minister Mian Shahbaz Sharif has said that the country’s pride is being compromised through Raymond Davis and Abbotabad incidents for the sake of few coins.

Karachi violence claim Ten lives

KARACHI : At least 10 persons were killed and nine others wounded in the result of the violent incidents in Karachi here on Sunday.

Gen Kayani urged setting up of inquiry commission into Abbotabad incident: Shah Mehmood Qureshi

MULTAN,ISLAMABAD : Former Federal Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi has said that the proposed commission on Abbotabad incident is the outcome of Army Chief efforts.

Drone attacks should be halted: Rehman Malik

KARACHI : Federal Interior Minister Rehman Malik has called for a halt to drone attacks inside Pakistan. Malik said it is voice of 180 million Pakistanis.

Gilani should explain Pak-America strategic relations: Maulana Fazalur Rehman

DERA ISMAIL KHAN : Amir Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (F) Maulana Fazalur Rehman has said that Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani should explain the strategic relations between Pakistan and America, adding that these relations provides the courage to America to violate Pakistan’s air boundary.

Collision between two cars claim nine lives including 5 children

BUREWALA : Deadly collision between two cars at Cheecha Watni road in Burewala killed nine persons including five children.

Amir Maqum was aware about everything: Chadhury Shujaat Hussain

ISLAMABAD : President Pakistan Muslim League (Quaid-e-Azam) Chadhury Shujaat Hussain has said that Amir Maqum was aware about all matters to joining the government, adding that decision about his resignation would be made in two days.

People could take up arms against US terrorism if army fails: Munawar Hasan

LAHORE : The Jamaat-e-Islami chief, Syed Munawar Hasan, has said that if the armed forces failed to protect the ideological and geographical boundaries of the country, the masses would be constrained t o take up arms against US terrorism.

Hillary Clinton, President Zardari agree to promote US-Pak ties

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has telephoned Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari to exchange views on the Abbottabad operation that killed Al-Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden and its fallout.

US-Pakistan relations at 'critical moment': John Kerry

 US Senate Foreign Relations Committee chairman John Kerry has said that the US relationship with Pakistan is at a 'critical moment' because of the killing of Al-Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden in a secret US operation in Abbottabad city.

Afghanistan knew where Osama bin Laden was in Pak: Ex-spy chief

Afghanistan's former intelligence chief has said that the killing of Al-Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden deep inside Pakistan didn't surprise him as he had been making that case for years.

Taliban kill 2 ‘US spies’ in North Waziristan

Miranshah : Taliban militants have killed two men in North Waziristan after accusing them of spying for the United States, Pakistan police have said.

Osama bin Laden widow's brother wants Pakistan to release her

London : Yemeni student Zakaria al Sada, whose sister was shot and wounded in the US mission that killed Osama bin Laden, has asked Pakistan to release his sibling and the widow of the Al Qaeda chief, The Sunday Telegraph reported.

Saudi Arabia Consulate Vehicle Attacked in Karachi

Karachi : A vehicle of the Saudi Arabia consulate came under attack in Karachi Monday morning,

President Zardari decides to sideline Raza Rabbani in senate elections

ISLAMABAD: President Asif Zardari has decided not to give the party ticket to former minister Raza Rabbani for next senate elections as he not only showed differences with the party policy but also left government in the difficult time.

President Zardari, PM Gilani, Gen Kayani meet amid diplomatic tensions with US

Islamabad : Pakistan's top civilian and military leadership met today to discuss the security situation against the backdrop of continuing tensions with the US over the secret military raid that killed al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden.Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani called on President Asif Ali Zardari at the presidency.

Cricket: West Indies beats Pakistan by 40 runs in first Test Match

GEORGETOWN, Guyana — West Indies captain Darren Sammy took 5-29 Sunday to spur his team to an emotional 40-run victory over Pakistan in the opening test.

Pakistan apprises UN chief of resolution on Abbottabad raid

Pakistan's National Assembly Speaker Fehmida Mirza has apprised the UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon about the adoption of a resolution by Pakistan's Parliament, condemning the Abbottabad operation, as a violation of the country's sovereignty.

Osama raid Obama's election propaganda: President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad

Tehran : The US killed Al Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden as part of Barack Obama's 'propaganda' to secure victory in the next presidential election, Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said Sunday.

Shahid Afridi confirms commitment as Pakistan cricket captain

Cricketer Shahid Afridi has confirmed his desire to continue as Pakistan's team captain in one day internationals and T20 matches despite differences with the team management over selection issues.

Shahid Afridi should lead only in T20 cricket: Sarfraz Nawaz

Former Pakistan cricketer, Sarfaz Nawaz has said that the cricketer, Shahid Afridi should only lead the country's Twenty 20 squad.

Military leadership’s briefing to the Parliament, historical: PM Gilani

LAHORE: Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza has said that for the first time in history of Pakistan, military leadership has briefed the Parliament over important and burning issues.

Post Osama bin Laden situation brings US-Pak ties at risk: John Kerry

Kabul: U.S. Senator John Kerry has said that the death of Al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden brought the US-Pak relations to a thin-skinned segment.

Troika for rational as against emotional path in reviewing Pak ties with US

ISLAMABAD: Troika on Sunday resolved to follow rational as against emotional path in reviewing Pakistan’s ties with US in the light of unanimous resolution of the Parliament’s in-camera joint-sitting.

Pakistan former cricketer Akram Raza arrested along with bookies in Lahore

Lahore : Former Pakistani cricketer Akram Raza has been arrested along with five bookies during a police raid in Lahore.

Hockey : Australia beat Pakistan via golden goal to win Azlan Shah Cup

Ipoh (Malaysia) : Chris Ciriello scored a golden goal in extra-time to see Australia beat Pakistan 3-2 in the Azlan Shah Cup hockey final and claim the trophy for the sixth time.

Anti America rally in Lahore

Lahore : Around 4,000 people took part in a rally Sunday in the Pakistani metropolis of Lahore against US 'interference' in this country, a media report said.