8 killed in Pak gunship helicopters attack on militant hideouts in Orakzai

Eight suspected militants have been killed in an attack by the Pakistan Army's gunship helicopters on their hideouts in the Orakzai tribal region.

Pak's Tehrik-e Insaf to protest against drone strikes in Karachi

Pakistan's Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan has asked his party workers to block the activities at Karachi Port in protest against the United Stated-led drone strikes.

Indo-Pak relations cannot be held "hostage" to Kashmir issue, Qureshi told Boucher

Former Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi told a top US official that Indo-Pak relations could not be held "hostage" to the Kashmir issue, a diplomatic cable unveiled by the whistle-blower website WikiLeaks has revealed.

Shah Mehmood Qureshi thanked US for convincing Musharraf to retire from Pak Army: WikiLeaks

Former Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi had thanked the United States for its efforts to convince former military ruler Pervez Musharraf to retire from the Pakistan Army, a diplomatic cable unveiled by the whistle-blower website WikiLeaks has revealed.

Mystery surrounds Pak calling off Iranian minister's visit second time in a month

Pakistan has yet again cancelled a scheduled visit of Iranian Interior Minister Mustafa Najar to Islamabad, according to highly placed sources.

Continuous drone attacks show US' 'utter disrespect' for Pak and its parliament: Report

The Pakistan Parliament's unanimous resolutions of October 2008 and May 2011, demanding an immediate halt to US drone attacks, do not seem to be worth a penny for either nation.

Nawaz Sharif trying to become CIA, RAW agent to serve their objectives in Pak: PPP leader

Lahore : Pakistan Muslim League-N (PML-N) chief Nawaz Sharif wants to become an agent of America's Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) and India's Research and Analysis Wing (RAW), a Pakistan People's Party (PPP) parliamentary leader has said.

Pak, China to jointly launch satellite on August 14

Beijing : Pakistan and China would jointly launch a communication satellite PAKSAT-1R on August 14 to replace the Sat-1 satellite, which is on the verge of expiry.

Donald Rumsfeld says he preferred Musharraf's reign to "weaker" Zardari-led Pak Govt

Former US Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld has said that he preferred the Musharraf government in Pakistan to the present Zardari-led government, which he said "is weaker".

Chinese bank opens two branches in Pakistan

Islamabad : The Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) - the country's largest commercial bank - has opened a branch each in the Pakistani cities of Karachi and Islamabad, Xinhua reported.

16 people killed in militant attacks on NATO tankers in northwestern Pakistan

In the latest attack on convoys in Pakistan carrying supplies for NATO forces in Afghanistan, NATO oil tankers were set ablaze at Landikotal and Torkham late Friday night, killing at least sixteen people.

Ijaz Butt says PCB 'needn't give reason' for sacking Shahid Afridi as ODI skipper

Karachi : Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Ijaz Butt has refused to give the reason behind the sacking of Shahid Afridi as the national team's One-Day International (ODI) skipper, saying that it is the board's right to change captains.

Pakistan players may be recalled from England for domestic series: PCB official

Islamabad, May 21(ANI): A Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) official has confirmed Pakistani cricketers participating in English county cricket may be asked to report back to Pakistan to play in a domestic T20 tournament.

Pakistan's T20 domestic series clashes with the Friends Provident Twenty20 competition in England where Pakistani cricketers Shahid Afridi, Umar Gul, Rana Naved ul Hasan and Yasir Arafat are scheduled to take part.

CIA ready for emergency action against key Taliban, Qaeda leaders in Pakistan

London : The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) has finalised a plan of action in case it finds evidence about the presence of Taliban leader Mullah Muhammad Omar, Al-Qaeda leader Ayman Al-Zawahiri and other key terrorists in Pakistan, a Pakistani newspaper has said.

Pakistan orders exit of a fifth of US Special Forces trainers in country amid tensions

Islamabad : Pakistan has ordered the exit of up to 20 per cent of the US Special Operations forces trainers in that country in the wake of a series of clashes between the two governments, according to a US military official.

US doesn’t want nuclear-armed Pakistan to be a failed state: Donald Rumsfeld

Washington : The United States needs to "take a deep breath" before considering ending its military aid to Pakistan, because the last thing America wants is a failed Muslim state with nuclear weapons, former US Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld has said.

Parliamentary body recommends COAS to conduct military operation in Parachinnar

ISLAMABAD : Standing Committee of National Assembly for Human Rights recommended Chief of Army Staff through Ministry of Defense military operation in Parachnar.

First round of talks between Pak-India over Sircreak issue completed

RAWALPINDI : First phase of dialogue to talk about the Sircreak border’s disputed boundary between Pakistan and India held here on Friday.

Pakistan 180/6 at stumps on Day 1 against West Indies in Second Test

BASSETERRE (Saint Kitts and Nevis): Half-centuries from Azhar Ali and Umar Akmal helped Pakistan recover from a shaky start in the second Test against West Indies on Friday before poor weather prompted an early close.

PM Gilani, President Hu agree to take Pak-China strategic partnership to new heights

BEIJING : Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani and Chinese President Hu Jintao on Friday agreed to further strengthen their historic relationship and take their strategic partnership to new heights.

China remains steadfast friend, reliable partner of Paksitan: PM Gilani

BEIJING : Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani has said that throughout 60 years, China has remained a steadfast friend, a reliable partner and a trustworthy neighbour of Pakistan. In his message to his Chinese counterpart Premier Wen Jiabao on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries, P

Pakistan makes outstanding contribution in combating terrorism: Chinese President Hu

BEIJING : Chinese President Hu Jintao said on Friday appreciated the role of Pakistan saying it has made outstanding contributions in the fight against terrorism.

President Asif Zardari greets President Hu on 60th anniversary of Pak-China diplomatic ties

BEIJING : President Asif Ali Zardari has said that China has proved to be unwavering and reliable friend, partner and neighbour of Pakistan throughout 60 long years.

No agreement exists between Pak, US on drone attacks: Army Chief Kayani

ISLAMABAD: Army Chief Gen Ashfaq Parvez Kayani has said no agreement is existing between Pakistan and US regarding drone attacks nor such agreement has been executed during Musharraf regime.

US drone attack kills 6 in North Waziristan

MIRANSHAH: A US drone strike on Friday killed six people when they were reportedly fired two missiles in North Waziristan Agency.

Pakistan, India exchange maps, survey reports on Sir Creek dispute

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and India have agreed on resolving Sir Creek dispute keeping in view interest of both the countries besides exchanging survey reports and maps on this issue.

Sit in to stage at every cost in Karachi to stop NATO supply: Imran Khan

KARACHI: PTI chief Imran Khan has said sit in will be staged at every cost in Karachi to stop NATO supply adding rulers and opposition both are involved in drone attacks.

PML-N Chief Nawaz Sharif seeks accountability of Abbottabad’s incident responsible

GUJRAT: PML-N Quaid Mian Nawaz Sharif on Friday said that Pakistanis put its self respect endanger in return of getting charity.

Pakistan highly regarded its relations with Britain: Rehman Malik

ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister held a meeting with former British secretary of State, David Milliband here on Friday.

Pakistan tainted trio to face October trial

London : Tainted Pakistani cricketers Salman Butt, Mohammad Asif and Mohammad Amir, who were accused of spot-fixing during the Test match against England at Lord's last year, will face trial on October 4 in London. Justice John Saunders today set the date of their trial at the latest hearing,

Ex-Pak cricketers slam PCB decision to drop Shahid Afridi as ODI skipper

Former Pakistan cricketers have criticized the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for removing Shahid Afridi as one-day captain for the forthcoming series against Ireland.

Fans criticize Shahid Afridi's removal as Pakistan ODI captain

SLAMABAD — Fans of Shahid Afridi have taken their cause to social networking website Facebook, criticizing Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Ijaz Butt for removing the enigmatic allrounder as captain for this month's one-day series against Ireland.

Pakistani opposition party to block NATO supplies

KARACHI — Pakistani opposition leader and former cricketer Imran Khan said Friday his party workers would block the port in Karachi to protest against US drone strikes in the country's tribal badlands.

Pakistan province cancels US aid deals: official

ISLAMABAD — Pakistan's most politically important province, Punjab, will cancel four aid agreements with United states in protest at continued US drone strikes in the country, a senior official said on Friday.