Pakistan forms team to probe naval base attack

The government of Pakistan’s Sindh province Sunday formed a joint investigation team of police and various security agencies to probe the attack that killed 14 people in a naval base in Karachi,

PLM-N should show political maturity: Babar Awan

Senator Dr Babar Awan of Pakistan Peoples Party said on Sunday that the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz should show political maturity as the country was passing through difficult times. Addressing a press conference here, Babar said that PML-N Chief Nawaz Sharif should not adopt “a non-serious attitude and mislead the nation asking it to revolt against the government”.

Politics of confrontation not to serve country’s interest: Qamar Zaman Kaira

Former Information Minister and PPP Information Secretary Qamar Zaman Kaira said on Sunday that the PPP believed in the politics of reconciliation as confrontation was not in the interest of country. 

India, Pakistan to resume Siachen talks Monday

New Delhi: India is expected to press Pakistan to authenticate the 110-km actual ground position line (AGPL) along the Siachen Glacier-Saltoro ridge in Jammu and Kashmir when their defence secretaries meet here for two days beginning Monday.

7 killed in Pakistan accident

At least seven people were killed and 13 injured Sunday when three vehicles collided on a highway in Pakistan’s Sindh province, police said.

6 alleged Tehrik-e-Taliban militants arrested in Sindh

Sindh's Crime Investigation Department (CID) claimed to have arrested six alleged terrorists.

Pakistan Foreign Office seeks clarification over India's wanted list

 The Pakistan Foreign Office has asked the Indian Government to give its clarification on errors in a list of 50 most wanted terrorists and criminals that New Delhi had asked Islamabad to hand over.

Youth wants Imran Khan to be the next Pakistan Prime Minister

Islamabad: Pakistani cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan, also known as "Im the Dim", may have become the butt of jokes for his allegedly hypocritical ways, yet nearly three lakh people, mostly youth, want him to become the next prime minister of his country.

Taliban's new tactic: High-profile inside jobs

A car with the license plate of a high-ranking Afghan general approached the gates of the Defense Ministry in Kabul last month. A special "A'' pass also was on its windshield, so guards quickly waved it through.

PM Gilani attended funeral of Headley's father in 2010

CHICAGO: Pakistan Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani had attended the funeral of Mumbai attacks accused David Headley's father in 2010.

PNS Mehran Attack: Terrorist were using walkie talkies of NATO forces

The walkie talkies used by the terrorist are used by the NATO forces in Afghanistan.

WikiLeaks: UK, France concerned over Pakistan nuke

According to recent revelations by the whistle blower website, WikiLeaks, the UK and France are concerned about the Pakistani nuclear weapons.

Intestinal cells activate defence against salmonella bug

We may only have our own immune system to thank for protecting us silently from ravages of salmonella, a bug behind severe intestinal infections.

Protests in Nepal over parliament extension

The first protests started Sunday soon after Nepal’s major parties agreed to extend parliament’s term by three months more with an ethnic organisation calling a general strike in the Terai lowlands.

President Zardari’s chief security officer attacked

Karachi : Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari’s chief security officer was fired at here and two of his securitymen were injured in the shooting, a media report said Sunday.

Pakistan strategic sites fully secure: Foreign Office

Pakistan Foreign Office spokesperson Tehmina Janjua has dispelled speculation about the security of Pakistan's strategic assets and assured that safety measures are of international standard.

Pakistan Cricket Board approaches ECB for hosting cricket matches in UAE

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has approached the Emirates Cricket Board for hosting its home series in the UAE, ECB Chief Executive Officer Dilawar Mani has said.

Pakistan officially admits Osama bin Laden had ‘local support group’ in country

For the first time since the May 2 raid, Pakistan has officially acknowledged that there was a local support group, most probably from al-Qaeda and its affiliates, that helped Osama bin Laden stay in Abbottabad undetected for five years.

Misbah-ul-Haq silent as Pakistan's cricket does the talking

Belfast: Security officials hurried Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq away from reporters and back to the squad's hotel after his side beat Ireland in the first of two one-day internationals.

Missouri tornado toll reaches 139

The number of deaths caused by last weekend's tornado in Joplin, Missouri, has risen to 139, authorities said. Almost a week since the disaster and on the eve of a visit by President Barack Obama to the area,

NATO planes hit Moammar Gadhafi compound

NATO aircraft destroyed guard towers at Moammar Gadhafi's compound in Tripoli, a NATO official said on Saturday, then staged a rare daytime air strike on the Libyan capital, stepping up pressure on him to quit.

Egypt court fines Mubarak for Internet, phone disruptions

Cairo:  Egypt's ousted president Hosni Mubarak has been ordered to pay US $90 million together with his two ex-ministers for "damaging the economy" by enforcing a shutdown of telephone and Internet connections during the country's popular uprising.

Japan PM could face no-confidence motion

Japan's centre-left Prime Minister Naoto Kan, under fire for his handling of the response to the March 11 earthquake, tsunami and nuclear disaster, faces the threat of a no-confidence motion this week.

Yemen president, tribal chief agree to end clashes

SANAA, Yemen – Yemen's embattled president and the country's most powerful tribal leader agreed Saturday to end five days of gunbattles that killed 124 people and pushed the country's political crisis closer to civil war.

NATO air strike kills 12 children, 2 women: Afghanistan

An air strike called in by NATO-led troops in southern Afghanistan killed 12 children and two women, Afghan officials said on Sunday, one of the worst civilian death tolls by foreign forces in months.

Canadian soldier dies in Afghanistan, 156th since 2002

A Canadian soldier was found dead in Afghanistan, Prime Minister Stephen Harper said today in a message of condolence to relatives.

Mother of two is first Arab woman to scale Everest

Suzanne Al Houby, a Palestinian-born and UAE-based mother of two, has become the first Arab woman to reach the summit of Mount Everest, the world's tallest mountain.

Fans 'emotionally drained' after India's WC win: Mahendra Singh Dhoni

Admitting that playing in the IPL just after the World Cup was tough, India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni said the fans were also "emotionally drained" after the country's historic triumph last month.

I am happy and relieved IPL went off well: Amin

Indian Premier League Chairman Chirayu Amin has said that he is happy and relieved that the T20 tournament went off well this season despite the increased number of games than earlier editions due to the inclusion of two more teams.

Chennai Super Kings crush RCB by 58 runs to retain IPL title

Chennai Super Kings retained the Indian Premier League title after crushing Royal Challengers Bangalore by 58 runs in a thoroughly one-sided final here Saturday.

Srilanka vs Egnland: Centurians Cook and Trott frustrate Sri Lanka

Cardiff: Alastair Cook and Jonathan Trott shared a double century partnership to frustrate Sri Lanka on another rain-affected day in the first test as England reached 287 for two on Saturday.

Shane Warne selling his 'dad' jeans for charity

Spin king Shane Warne, who recently revealed that he has lost 22 pounds over the last few months, has decided to put his Diesel jeans up for auction to raise money for seriously ill and underprivileged kids through his Shane Warne Foundation.

New Zealand Cricket brush off Donald's move back to South Africa

New Zealand Cricket boss Justin Vaughan has expressed confidence about retaining the services of bowling coach Allan Donald despite rumours Cricket South Africa expressing an interest in the former quick.

Will look to carry IPL momentum into Windies series: Vijay

Basking in the glory of Chennai Super Kings' second successive IPL triumph, the team's batting hero in the finals, Murali Vijay, said he would now aim to carry his fine form into India's Test series against the West Indies next month.

Three killed, 8 injured in chemical plant blast in China

Three people were killed and eight others injured in an explosion at a chemical plant in east China.

Soon, 'skin patch' to cure life-threatening allergies!

Ben, 4, and Lucy, 2, are severely allergic to both nuts and milk. Ben almost died when his father kissed him after eating a peanut butter sandwich.

Clot busting drug could improve stroke treatment

A new clot busting drug seems to improve the prospect of recovery for stroke victims.

Stars to help track space junk

Soon a method to track geostationary objects, including space debris, could be in place, using the position of the stars.

People over 75 don't feel lonely: Study

As people grow older, they become less lonely and more happy with their local society. A whopping majority of 75-year-olds in Britain say they have never felt lonely, according to a new government research.

West to have 80,000 cruise missiles by 2020: Russia

Russian military experts have forecast that Western nations will have 80,000 cruise missile by 2020, a top military official has said.

Wikileaks: Pakistan army always looks for chance to rule

Diplomatic Adviser of French President says that Pakistan military always looks for chances to rule the country and every generation of Pakistan selected Islamism.

RAW providing shelter to terrorists: Pervez Musharraf

Former President General (r) Parvez Musharraf has said that RAW is providing shelter to the terrorists who required to Pakistan and providing them arsenals for destabilizing Balochistan province.

9 Killed in Pakistan Blast

A bomb blast targeting a pro-government tribe elder killed at least nine persons and injured 14 others in Peshak Bazaar in Tehsil Salaarzai of Bajur Agency, an area located near to Pak-Afghan border.

Target claim 5 lives in Karachi

Five persons including two police personnel were killed in the different incidents of target killing here on Saturday i9n different parts of the city.

Official circles persistently protecting RAW agents by blaming Taliban: Munawar Hasan

The Jamaat-e-Islami chief, Syed Munawar Hasan, has said the forensic report of the terrorist attack at the Pakistan naval ship had proved that the government circles had been constantly protecting the anti state elements involved in terrorism.

President Zardari summons budget session of NA, Senate

President Asif Ali Zardari has summoned the budget session of the National Assembly on Friday (June 3).

The President has also separately summoned the session of Senate on the same day i.e Friday (June 3).

Firing in session court claims 2 lives

Two accused brothers were killed by unidentified person in the jurisdiction of session court here on Saturday.

National Economic Council approves PSDP worth Rs 730 billion for next financial year

The National Economic Council on Saturday approved Public Sector Development Programme worth 730 billion rupees for the next financial year showing 58% increase over the outgoing year, this was approved during the meeting which was chaired by Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani.

Nukes completely safe: Dr. Abdul Qadir Khan

ISLAMABAD: Dr. Abdul Qadir khan on Saturday has claimed that Pakistan’s nuclear assets are safe and no body can access them; their security is fool proof.

Pakistani team arrives in India to hold talks on Siachen issue

Pakistan's Defence Secretary Lt General (Retd) Syed Ather Ali arrived here today for the 12th round of Defence Secretary-level talks on the long-pending Siachen issue, which is being resumed after a gap of three years on Monday.

PM Manmohan Singh asks Pakistan to ‘control monster of terror’

In his first reaction after Pakistani-American terrorist David Coleman Headley’s stunning disclosures about the ISI’s role in 26/11 Mumbai terror, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Saturday warned Pakistan to control jihadi groups that target India and underlined that it was in Islamabad’s interest to control the ‘monster of terrorism’ it has unleashed.

Suicide bomber kills Afghan police chief, German troops

KUNDUZ, Afghanistan — The police commander for Northern Afghanistan and two German soldiers were among six people killed Saturday in a suicide bombing at a provincial governor's office, officials said.

India to give Pakistan updated 'Most Wanted' list

Home Secretary G.K. Pillai Saturday said an updated list of India's 'Most Wanted' fugitives allegedly hiding in Pakistan would be given to that country after mistakes were detected in the earlier list.

After 4 years, Egypt reopens its border with Gaza

RAFAH, Gaza Strip – Egypt lifted a 4-year-old blockade of the Gaza Strip on Saturday, greatly easing travel restrictions on the 1.5 million residents of the Palestinian territory in a move that bolstered the Hamas government while dealing a setback to Israel's attempts to isolate the militant group.

Drone attacks remain an irritant between Pakistan-US relations: FO

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has made it clear on US that the two countries cannot move ahead until all discrepancies and misgivings between the two countries are removed while drone attacks still remains an irritant between the two countries.

Cricket: Pakistan beat Ireland by 7 wickets

Junaid Khan took four wickets for just 12 runs, spinner Saeed Ajmal chipped in with 3-6 and Mohammad Hafeez hit a half-century as Pakistan romped to a seven-wicket victory over Ireland in their one-day international on Saturday.

Hillary Clinton did not vindicate Pakistan’s ISI: U.S

 United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton had not absolved Pakistani spy service Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) over terror links, an American government official said on Saturday.