Pakistan Cricket Board removes Shahid Afridi as ODI team captain

KARACHI: The Pakistan Cricket Board has removed Shahid Afridi as one-day team captain for the forthcoming series against Ireland.

Respect Pakistan's sovereignty, China tells US

Islamabad : China has told the US to respect Pakistan's sovereignty and understand its problems, it was reported here.

Musharraf’s party suing UK paper for $5mn over Mush-Bush ‘Osama deal’ report

Lahore : The All Pakistan Muslim League (APML) has served a legal notice of five million dollars to a British newspaper over allegations it levelled against the political party and its head, former military ruler Pervez Musharraf.

Seven in 10 American voters want US to stop aid to Pakistan: Poll

Washington : Nearly seven out of 10 Americans voters say the United States should stop sending foreign aid to Pakistan till it demonstrates a deeper commitment to the war against terror, according to a new poll.

Al Qaeda operative Sohaib al-Makki lived in Pakistan for 10 long years!

 Al Qaeda operative Abu Sohaib al-Makki, who was recently arrested in Pakistan, had been living in the country for almost ten years.

Osama bin Laden's new audio message released

Washington : An audio message purportedly recorded by Al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden shortly before he was shot dead by US commandos in Pakistan has been released, a media report said.

Pakistan Cricket Board hope to renew bilateral ties with India

Lahore: Desperate to revive bilateral cricket ties with India, Pakistan is hoping to make a breakthrough next month when the officials of the two boards come across each other during ICC meetings.

US to reduce Pakistan dependence for Afghan supplies

Washington: The US is working to reduce its dependence on the Pakistani route for taking supplies for its soldiers stationed in Afghanistan, given the volatile nature of that way, a top Pentagon official told US lawmakers.

US pressure on Pakistan to bust more Taliban hideouts

New Delhi:  US AfPak envoy Marc Grossman and Deputy Director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) Michael Morell are in Pakistan today in order to ease the growing tensions between the two countries after the Osama operation.

Sirajuddin Haqqani next target of Abbottabad-like raid

 NEW YORK: Sirajuddin Haqqani, head of the Haqqani terror network is a potential target for a Abbottabad-like hit, US officials have warned, as reports indicated that the network's inner circle fled their compounds in Pakistan as the raid on Osama bin Laden became public.

No sign Pakistan knew bin Laden whereabouts - U.S.

WASHINGTON - Top U.S. defense officialssaid on Wednesday there was no evidence Pakistan's leadershipwas aware Osama bin Laden was in their country before a U.S.military raid killed him, and they cautioned against punitiveaction against Islamabad over the incident.

China to immediately provide 50 Thunder jets to Pakistan

China will immediately provide fifty JF-17 Thunder aircraft to Pakistan, according to an official.

"Somebody" in Pakistan Knew About Osama: US

Washington :  While the United States has no proof that Pakistan's top leaders knew Osama bin Laden was hiding near the capital city of Islamabad, "somebody had to know," US Defence Secretary Robert Gates has said.

US May End Up Occupying Pakistan: Republican Candidate

Washington : Calling the relationship between the United States and Pakistan an "impossible situation," a maverick Republican presidential contender has said the US may end up occupying Pakistan, but an occupation attempt he believes would be "unsuccessful".

Chinese leadership assured full support to Pak for protection of its sovereignty, security: PM Gilani

BEIJING : Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani answering questions during his Chinese visit has said that recent developments especially the unilateral action of the United States came under discussion during the talks and the Chinese leadership assured full support to Pakistan for protection of its sovereignty and security.

Nobody has courage to name involved persons in Raymond case: Rana Sanullah

ISLAMABAD : Law Minister Punjab Rana Sanullah Khan has said that people are criticizing Punjab government but no one has the courage to name the persons those were involved in the Raymond Davis release incident.

President Zardari decides to contact Supreme Court against LHC decision

ISLAMABAD : President Asif Ali Zardari has decided to file petition in Supreme Court of Pakistan against the verdict of Lahore High Court stopping him from political activities in the presidency.

Pak-Iran cooperation vital for stability, peace of region: Mashallah Shakiri

ISLAMABAD : Iranian Ambassador in Pakistan Mashallah Shakiri has said that strong relations and effective cooperation between Pakistan and Iran is necessary for the peace, stability and progress of the region.

Osama bin Laden blew himself up to avoid arrest, claims Waliur Rehman

MIRAMSHAH : Osama Bin Laden blew himself up with the help of a jacket filled with explosives to avoid arrest, claimed banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Commander Waliur Rehman.

Pakistan initiates four probes into OBL’s presence in Abbottabad: Kerry

WASHINGTON : American Senator John Kerry has said that Pakistan has launched four separate probes into Osama bin Laden’s life and death on Pakistani soil, adding that Pakistan’s intelligence chief has promised to inform America about Osama presence in Pakistan if it turns out someone in his agency knew bin Laden was there.

Pakistan consider action against Zulqarnain Haider

LONDON: Pakistan wicketkeeper Zulqarnain Haider could face disciplinary charges for fleeing the team hotel in Dubai last November and seeking asylum in Britain.

Zulqarnain Haider accuses Umar Akmal for harassing him

Karachi: Pakistan’s runaway wicketkeeper Zulqarnain Haider has accused batsman Umar Akmal of harassment and mental torture.

DG FIA has defied orders of court: Supreme Court

ISLAMABAD: Supreme Court (SC) while attaching return of Zafar Qureshi to investigation into NICL corruption case as condition to grant of pardon to DG FIA has adjourned hearing of contempt case till May, 25.

A 3-member SC bench presided over by the Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry took up the contempt of court case against DG FIA, Malik Muhammad Iqbal for hearing Wednesday.

Chaudhry Shujaat can be removed as parliamentary leader : Salim Saifullah

ISLAMABAD: PML (like minded) president Salim Saifullah has warned Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain that he can be removed as parliamentary leader in senate if he does not refrain from threatening estranged senators.

Germany willing to help Pakistan to overcome energy crisis

LAHORE: Dr Michael Koch, Ambassador of Germany, has said Germany being world leader in renewable energy, is ready to extend cooperation to Pakistan in bridging gap between demand and supply as it is at the moment passing through worst energy crisis.

Hakim Zardari in critical condition

ISLAMABAD : President Asif Ali Zardari’s father Hakim Ali Zardari, who was admitted to the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) few weeks ago , is said to be in critical condition.

China to give Pakistan 50 JF-17 aircrafts

BEIJING: China will give 50 JF-17 aircrafts to Pakistan on emergency basis while reaffirming to standby Pakistan.

CIA flew stealth drones into Pakistan to monitor Osama bin Laden house

WASHINGTON: The CIA employed sophisticated new stealth drone aircraft to fly dozens of secret missions deep into Pakistani airspace and monitor the compound where Osama bin Laden was killed, current and former U.S. officials said.

Post Osama scenario, US envoy arrived in Pakistan

Islamabad: As part of President Barack Obama’s effort to smoothen relationship with Islamabad following the killing of Osama bin Laden in Abbottabad, special US representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan Mark Grossman has arrived Pakistan late Wednesday.

Pakistan-NATO officials to probe Admi Kot incident independently

MIRANSHAH/ISLAMABAD: The high officials of Pakistan army and NATO forces reviewed the details of the Tuesday incident in which NATO choppers allegedly violated the Pakistani airspace and injured two FC personnel.

Saudi Arabia to shut Karachi consulate

KARACHI: After the murder of diplomat, Saudi Arabia is mulling to shut its consulate in Karachi in the head of security measures.

Supreme Court rejects plea for separating Moonis Elahi matter from NICL corruption case

ISLAMABAD: Supreme Court (SC) while rejecting the application for separating Moonis Elahi matter from NICL corruption case had maintained that the trial court should decide the case on merit.

Government should implement parliament’s resolution: Fazl-ur-Rehman

Lahore: Central Ameer of JUI(F) Maulana Fazl-ur-Rehman has said that violation of ariel boundaries and shelling within Pakistan’s limit by NATO helicopters is an eye-opener incident for entire nation. After the resolution of joint parliament, the news regarding new agreement and combined operations are apprehensive for the people.

NATO, drone attacks amount to kicking out Parliamentresolution: Liaquat Baloch

LAHORE : The Jamaat e Islami Secretary General,Liaquat Baloch, has said that the attacks by NATO helicopters inside our territory and drone attacks following the Parliament's joint resolution were tantamount to kicking out such documents. 

20 gangsters arrested after exchange of fire

QUETTA  :  More than 20 criminals were arrested after exchange of fire two injured during search operation in different parts of Nasirabad. Large quantity of arms and ammunition, stolen motorcycles were recovered from their possession.According to official sources police carried out search operation in several parts of Nasirabad

Govt: issues new revised fare rates in light of revised diesel prices of Rs. 97.31- per liter

Peshawar : The Provincial Transport Authority (RTA) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has issued the new revised fare rates on inter provincial and inter city routes in light of the enhanced diesel prices of Rs. 97.31/- per litre. All Secretaries of Regional Transport Authorities in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

PML-N demands implementing anti-drone attack resolution

KARACHI : Central Secretary of organizing committee of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Khawaja Saad Rafique has said that parliament accepted a condemnation resolution against American drone attacks and Abbottabad raid,

7 Hazaras killed , 4 injured in firing

QUETTA :  Seven Hazara community persons  including a minor girl were killed and four others sustained injuries when unknown persons opened fire on their vehicle here Wednesday. According to details, Hazara vegetable sellers were bringing vegetables form Hazar Ganji market to Marriabad locality here today.

Serious steps needed to improve law and order: Asma Jahangir

country is burning in the fire of terrorism and dire steps are needed to improve law3 and order.Addressing at a reception in her honor at District Bar Association Mirpurkhas, she said the judges were restored due to the struggle of lawyers and civil society.