Pentagon confident of Pakistan’s ability to protect nuclear assets

Pakistan’s ability to safeguard its nuclear assets remains unaffected by some recent acts of terrorism in the South Asian country country, according to a senior U.S.  defense official.

China ready to strengthen anti-terror cooperation with Pakistan

The Chinese Defense Ministry said on Wednesday that China is ready to continue strengthening anti-terrorist cooperation with Pakistan.

‘Q’ leaders to support Pervez Musharraf upon return to Pakistan: APML

Several Pakistan Muslim League-Q and PML-Q (Like-Minded Group) leaders have assured former military ruler Pervez Musharraf of their support on his return to the country, All Pakistan Muslim League (APML) Chief Coordinator Chaudhary Shahbaz Hussain has said.

No time to turn away from Pakistan: British PM David Cameron

LONDON -- British Prime Minister David Cameron is supporting Western alliances with Pakistan amid questions about how terrorist Osama bin Laden lived for so long there before he was hunted down and killed by U.S. commandos.

Pakistan removes naval base commander after Taliban attack

Pakistan has suspended commander of a major naval air base which was hit by Taliban militants on Sunday, local media reported Wednesday.

Pervez Musharraf says Osama raid was technically an act of war

The US raid to take out Osama bin Laden was technically 'an act of war', said former Pakistani president Pervez Musharraf, who described as 'arrogance' US President Barack Obama's statement that he would order another raid if required.

Pakistan under attack from terrorists, US: Nawaz Sharif

Pakistan was being attacked both by terrorists and the US, says former prime minister Nawaz Sharif.

Pakistan says it's suffered $68bn loss on US-led war on terror

Pakistan's economy has suffered a loss of 68 billion dollars in the aftermath of the country's decision to become an ally in the US-led war against terrorism, according to the Economic Survey 2010-11.

Wikileaks: President Zardari told US he’d give IAEA access to Abdul Qadeer Khan “if he had his way”

Months before he became Pakistan's President, Asif Ali Zardari told the United States that if he had his way, he would allow the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to access disgraced Pakistani nuclear scientist Abdul Qadeer Khan.

Hillary Clinton likely to visit Pakistan this week

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has confirmed that she will visit Pakistan for an 'in-depth strategic discussion' about bilateral cooperation.

US senators concerned about Pakistan’s support to Afghan Taliban, LeT

US lawmakers are hopeful of political reconciliation in Afghanistan in the wake of Osama bin Laden's death, but fear that the fight against extremism is floundering in Pakistan.

US intensely monitoring Pakistan’s nuclear programme

The United States has been intensely monitoring Pakistan's nuclear and missile programmes, US diplomatic cables unveiled by whistle-blower website WikiLeaks have indicated.

Suicide bomb kills 5 at Pakistani police building

PESHAWAR, Pakistan – A suicide bomber in an explosives-laden pickup truck leveled a police building in northwest Pakistan Wednesday, killing five officers and wounding 30 other people in the latest attack to rattle the country since the U.S. raid that killed Osama bin Laden.

Wikileaks: Anti-Americanism rife in Pakistan army institution

Officers received training biased against the United States at a prestigious Pakistan army institution, according to Wikileaks, underscoring concerns that anti-Americanism in the country's powerful military is growing amid strains with Washington.

Pakistan safe for cricket, says Ijaz Butt

Pakistan's cricket chief insisted Wednesday that his country is safe enough to host international matches, saying the current tour by lowly-ranked Afghanistan sends a positive message to the world.

Andrew Strauss questions ICC's resolve to tackle match-fixing

England Test skipper Andrew Strauss questioned the resolve of cricket administrators to tackle match fixing, calling the International Cricket Council's (ICC) anti-corruption body 'woefully under-resourced'.

Sri Lanka seamer Nuwan Pradeep suffers injury, may miss England Test series

Sri Lanka seamer Nuwan Pradeep is likely to miss the Test series with England starting this week because of anterior cruciate ligament damage,

Kevin Pietersen vows to keep on playing till he becomes cricketing great

England batsman Kevin Pietersen, who has recovered from a double hernia operation that ended his World Cup prematurely, has vowed not to stop playing cricket until he has established himself as "a great of the game".

We kept believing that we could do it: Mahendra Singh Dhoni

Despite being precariously placed at one stage of their Indian Premier League play-off match against Royal Challengers Bangalore here on Tuesday night, Chennai Super Kings skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni said he had the belief that his team could win the game.

West Indies not disappointed despite loss to Pakistan in second Test

West Indies lost to Pakistan by 196 runs to lose the Second Digicel Test on the fifth and final morning at Warner Park, but the team is not disheartened with the result.

Injured Gautam Gambhir likely to play IPL game, doubtful for Windies ODI tour

Indian opener Gautam Gambhir has injured his right shoulder, but is likely to play the crucial Indian Premier League game between the Kolkata Knight Riders and the Mumbai Indians to be played at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium today.

Afghan captain hopes for Pakistan revival

Afghanistan cricket captain Nawroz Mangal Tuesday said he hoped that his team's tour to Pakistan would help the return of international cricket to the troubled country.

Suresh Raina powers Chennai into IPL final

Suresh Raina smashed an unbeaten 73 as Chennai Super Kings produced a stunning turnaround to beat Royal Challengers Bangalore by six wickets on Tuesday and storm into the Indian Premier League final.

David Boon gives up Australia role to become referee

Former Australia batsman David Boon is to stand down from his role as a national selector in order to become an international match referee, it has been announced.

Why schizophrenia patients may have trouble reading social cues

Vanderbilt University researchers have found possible evidence on why people with schizophrenia might have difficulty in understanding the actions of other people.

New blood test can detect deadly MRSA infections within hours!

Scientists have developed the technology for a fast new blood test that can quickly tell whether patients are infected with an antibiotic-resistant bacterium that's become a global threat, significantly improving treatment.

Study calls for rethink on 'extinction' criteria set for plants

Scientific findings about biodiversity have never been good, with the World Conservation Union adding an increasing number of plants and animals to its list of threatened species every year.

Amazon tribe study suggests geometry skills are innate

A study on an Amazonian tribe has suggested that we are born with geometry skills.

Harmful radioactive iodine can now be blocked with simple, rapid method

An expert at the University of Sheffield has discovered a novel way to immobilize radioactive forms of iodine using a microwave.

Researchers spot elusive feuding helium dwarf stars eclipsing

University of Warwick researchers have found a unique feuding double white dwarf star system where each star is mostly composed of helium.

Robots develop own lexicon independent of human language to talk to each other

The new age robots are developing their own language to communicate with each other, and it is independent of the human lexicon which is difficult to understand by the machines.

Increasing daily calcium intake will not reduce fracture risk

A study has found that increasing the daily intake of calcium from 700 mg a day will not reduce the risk of fractures or Osteoporosis in later life.

Bacteria that uses caffeine as food source identified

A student researcher at the University of Iowa has discovered a new bacterium, which lives and grows on caffeine by using newly found digestive enzymes to break it.

Bacteria 's role in influencing weather events revealed

A new study has found the presence of high concentration of bacteria in the center of hailstones, explaining the role of these microorganisms in various weather events.

Greenland's largest glaciers lost ice 'enough to fill lake Erie' last decade

A new study has warned that in the last decade two of the largest three glaciers in Greenland have lost enough ice that, if melted, could have filled Lake Erie.

Iran continuing to develop nuke weapons, says IAEA

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has reportedly received more information suggesting that Iran's secret military nuclear program is steaming ahead despite efforts to shut it down.

Tornadoes, storms kill 6 in Oklahoma, Kansas

At least six people were killed and many others injured after a string of tornadoes and thunderstorms Tuesday hit Oklahoma and Kansas, authorities said.

NASA abandons contacting with Mars rover

NASA is ending attempts to regain contact with the long-lived Mars exploration rover Spirit, NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) announced Tuesday.

Microsoft unveils new version of mobile operating system

Microsoft Corp. on Tuesday officially unveiled the latest version of its mobile operating system, touting new features that differentiate itself from competitors.

NATO operation in Libya only to oust Gaddafi: Russian NATO envoy

Russian ambassador to NATO Dmitry Rogozin on Tuesday said NATO operations in Libya are aimed only at ousting Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi but not fulfilling UN resolutions, according to RIA Novosti news agency.

Over 70 killed in Yemen's capital in intensified clashes between gov't troops, rebels

At least 49 anti-government armed tribesmen and 15 government soldiers were killed in intensified clashes on Tuesday in the capital Sanaa as smoke poured out from buildings of the Interior Ministry, officials from both sides said.

Hosni Mubarak to be tried, over 60 killed in Yemeni clashes

Former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak and his two sons will be tried for killing peaceful protesters, while over 60 people were killed in fresh clashes in Yemen Tuesday.

NATO airstrike kills 19 in Tripoli

A NATO airstrike killed 19 people and injured over 130 others in Tripoli overnight Tuesday, a government spokesman said.

Defense of country impregnable: Dr Abdul Qadeer Khan

Lahore: The renowned nuclear scientist Dr Abdul Qadeer Khan has said that the defence of the country has been made invulnerable after attaining nuclear deterrence. Now India cannot impose war on Pakistan.

Nawaz Sharif demands Karachi attack investigations

Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) Quaid Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif has demanded investigations of the PNS Mehran Navy Base attack in Karachi.

5 Chechen killed at Kharotabad were pilgrims: Report

A new Investigation report has claimed that five Chechen nationals killed in Kharotabad by firing of Frontier Constabulary personnel were pilgrims who were on their route to Iran to attend Holy places.

Gen Ashfaq Pervez Kayani interacted with six children suffering from perilous diseases

Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General Ashfaq Pervez Kayani interacted with six children suffering from perilous diseases like blood cancer and Thalassemia at General Headquarters here on Tuesday.

GOB authorized to issue gold mining license: Supreme Court

Supreme Court of Pakistan (SC) has stated that government of Balochistan (GOB) has authority of issuance of gold and copper mining licenses instead of SC, adding that the exploration license of Taython Copper Company (TCC) for gold and copper exploration in Balochistan has expired.

Lahore High Court rejects Hamesh Khan, Sheikh Afzal bail plea

Two-member headed by Chief Justice Lahore High Court Justice Ijaz Ahmed Chaudhry rejected the bail plea of accused Hamish Khan and Sheikh Afzal in the Bank of Punjab corruption scandal here on Tuesday.

Nation not to demoralize with terrorist activities: PM Gilani

KARACHI: Prime Minister (PM) Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani has said terrorists are out to cause harm to prosperity, peace and development of country adding operation will continue till they are eliminated.

Pakistan returns tale of US Blackhawk crashed in Abbottabad raid

Washington: Almost three weeks after US Navy Seals raided on Osama bin Ladin’s compound in Abbottabad, the tail of the stealth helicopter that was crashed in the operation reached back in America, Pentagon officials confirmed on Tuesday.

Russian Army chief calls on COAS Ashfaq Pervez Kayani

Rawalpindi: Colonel General Alexander Postnikov, Commander -in-Chief Russian Ground Forces called on Chief of Army Staff, General Ashfaq Pervez Kayani at General Headquarters today.

PNS Mehran attack: Nationality of Four terrorists identified

KARACHI: Four terrorists killed during PNS Mehran operation had been identified in terms of their nationality as 3 among them were Uzbek and one was Afghan national.

Arrested suicide bomber admits terrorist attacks

PESHAWAR: The alleged suicide bomber, who was arrested from General Transport Bus Stand (GTS) admitted that he had made plans for terrorist activities in sensitive areas of Peshawar, said Police sources.

Handful of terrorists cannot destabilize country, vows PM Gilani

KARACHI: Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani on Tuesday again made it clear that the terrorists by creating uncertainty and chaos in the country want to harm the national security and destabilize the country.

PNS Mehran fiasco: initial report handed over to Interior Ministry

KARACHI: The initial report of the PNS Mehran carnage has been handed over to the Interior Ministry.