4 people injured in Khyber check post bomb blast

Four people, including three security officials, have been wounded in a bomb blast at a check post in Pakistan's Khyber tribal region.

Pakistan is largest CNG user in the world

Islamabad : Pakistan is the largest user of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) for running automobiles in the world and is way ahead of India, a media report said Friday.

Pakistan attacks militants near Afghan border

PESHAWAR, Pakistan – Pakistani helicopters and artillery on Friday forced back militants who crossed over from Afghanistan this week and triggered battles that have killed at least 63 people, an official said. The incursion prompted Islamabad to demand that NATO and Afghan troops do more to control insurgents on their side of the long, porous border.

Pakistan confirms joint intel operations with US

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan's Foreign Ministry says that Pakistani-U.S. teams will carry out joint operations and share intelligence in the campaign against militants.

China calls US culprit in global 'Internet war'

BEIJING – The Chinese military accused the U.S. on Friday of launching a global "Internet war" to bring down Arab and other governments, turning the tables on allegations of major online attacks on Western targets originating in China.

Iraq: 12 killed in bomb explosion at Sunni mosque

BAGHDAD – Iraqi officials say 12 people were killed when a bomb exploded at a Sunni mosque north of Baghdad.

China meets Libya rebels in latest blow to Gaddafi

China made its first confirmed contact with Libyan rebels in the latest diplomatic setback for Muammar Gaddafi, and France said on Friday it was working with those close to the veteran ruler to convince him to leave power.

UNHCR criticises Australia child refugees plan

The UN refugees agency on Friday criticised Australia's plans to include children among 800 asylum seekers to be sent to Malaysia to have their refugee claims assessed.

Robert Gates hopes to improve US-China relations

SINGAPORE – U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates, who has watched sharp ups-and-downs in U.S.-China military relations over the past four years, is hoping to add momentum to a recent improving trend before he leaves office at the end of June.

PCB confirms receiving letter from Shahid Afridi's legal counsel

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) today confirmed that it has received a letter from a law firm representing former captain Shahid Afridi, challenging the disciplinary actions taken against him, particularly revoking of the NOC issued to him to play in foreign leagues.

Waqar Younis meets Ijaz Butt to discuss the West Indies tour

Pakistan cricket team head coach Waqar Younis today met the Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board Ijaz Butt to discuss all the developments that took place in the team during the tour of the West Indies.

Seniors deserved a break, says stand-in captain Suresh Raina

India's stand-in cricket captain Suresh Raina has backed the decision of top players such as Sachin Tendulkar to skip the tour of the West Indies, saying the seniors "deserved a break".

Depleted India face off against West Indies in T20

They might be without key senior players but even a second-string India would be hard to stop for the struggling West Indies when the two sides clash in a one-off Twenty20 match here tomorrow.

I am not satisfied yet: Sachin Tendulkar

Sachin Tendulkar has almost every batting record that is there to be made under his belt but the iconic Indian cricketer says he is still not satisfied with his career as he considers satisfaction the beginning of stagnation.

Gillespie assistant coach for Australia A

Former Australian paceman Jason Gillespie has been appointed an assistant coach for Australia A's tour of Zimbabwe this month, Cricket Australia said today.

'China drought has significant impact on environment'

A lingering drought in central and east China's provinces has had a devastating impact on the environment there, an official said Friday.

Both mind and body play key role in problem solving

A new study has confirmed that not only the brain, but other body parts also play a significant role in problem solving.

Eating dirt protects belly against toxins, parasites, and pathogens

A new study has provided the most probable explanation for human geophagy - the eating of earth - it protects the stomach against toxins, parasites, and pathogens.

Why do some get hooked to depression?

We all have a fight with a friend, sometimes a divorce, the loss of a parent. But most of us get over it. Only some go on to develop major depression and stay hooked. Why?

Copper effective against new E. coli strains

The Escherichia coli (E-coli) outbreak in Germany shows that it is a strain seen for the first time, according to the World Health Organisation.

Family, job pressures blamed for conflicts

When the demands of work and family conflict, is the job blamed, is the family role blamed, or is blame placed on both? And what are the consequences?

Scientists clue in on why saliva glands stop working

Researchers are one step closer to unravelling why salivary glands stop working because of disease or damage from treatment of diseases.

High-fat diet during pregnancy ups risk of stillbirth

A new study has indicated that eating a high-fat diet during pregnancy boosts the chance of stillbirth.

New therapy to prevent stress-related cell death discovered

A group of researchers have found a way to save cells from stress-related hazards, showing a new dimension to fight against cardiac arrest and Parkinson's disease.

Pakistan, US to form joint anti-terror team

Washington: The United States and Pakistan are trying to bandage their relationship by forging a new joint intelligence team to go after top terrorism suspects, officials say.

Mike Mullen says Pakistan must resolve US issues before training cuts are restored

WASHINGTON — Pakistan will have to sort out its damaged relationship with the United States before the Pentagon will be able to restore "very significant" cuts in its military training there, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said Thursday.

U.N. bodies to support services for Afghans in Pakistan

The United Nations refugee agency UNHCR and the U.N. Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Thursday signed an agreement for enhanced collaboration to support mainstreaming services for Afghans in Pakistan in joint programs under One U.N. in Pakistan.

US general refuses to budge on Afghan mission

The US military mission in Afghanistan remains unchanged by the death of Osama bin Laden, the number two US general there said Thursday, amid growing political pressure to hasten the pullout.

US envoy voices concerns on N.Korea food aid

 A US envoy who traveled to North Korea to assess sending food aid said Thursday that the communist regime must address concerns about monitoring and acknowledged that South Korea opposed assistance.

9 killed in series of explosions in western Iraq

BAGHDAD – A series of bombings ripped through the capital of Iraq's western Anbar province Thursday night, killing nine people, Iraqi officials said.

Sri Lanka army chief says execution video doctored

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka – Sri Lanka's army chief on Wednesday dismissed as "doctored" a video clip that shows soldiers shooting bound, blindfolded prisoners and abusing corpses in the final days of the country's 26-year civil war.

Petraeus vows to keep civilian deaths to minimum

KABUL, Afghanistan – The top NATO commander in Afghanistan said Thursday that he is committed to reducing the loss of innocent lives to an absolute minimum.

Man pleads guilty in Barbados fire that killed 6

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – A man accused of setting a clothing store on fire and killing six women during an attempted robbery last year has pleaded guilty.

134 now confirmed dead after Joplin, Mo., tornado

 Everyone reported missing since last week's massive tornado in Joplin has been accounted for, and at least 134 people have been confirmed killed, state officials said Wednesday.

UN panel finds Libya forces committed war crimes

 A United Nations panel said Wednesday that Libyan government forces have committed crimes against humanity and war crimes in a conflict it estimates has killed between 10,000-15,000 people.

Sudan: UN deliver food aid to thousand displaced

"We have partners on the ground who helped us get food quickly to those who need our assistance," said Amer Daoudi, the WFP Sudan Regional Director.

US asks China, India to join hands on Burma

Washington: The US today asked India and China to join hands with it to achieve true democracy in Burma and protection of human rights of its people, saying the two Asian nations "remain important" for engaging the Burmese regime.

Google hacking allegations 'very serious' says Hillary Clinton

The FBI is to investigate "very serious" allegations that the Google mail accounts of senior US government officials have been attacked by Chinese hackers, said the secretary of state, Hillary Clinton, as the long-running war between the technology giant and the Chinese government escalated.

Google reveals Gmail hacking, says likely from China

Beijing/San Francisco: Suspected Chinese hackers tried to steal the passwords of hundreds of Google email account holders, including those of senior US government officials, Chinese activists and journalists, the Internet company said.

Pakistan Osama bin Laden commission runs into trouble

ISLAMABAD — Pakistan's new commission into how Osama bin Laden lived in the country undetected for so long ran into trouble Thursday as one appointee refused to take part and the political opposition criticised it.

Army personnel are well trained: Pakistan army spokesman

Islamabad: Spokesman of Pakistan Army Major General Athar Abbas said on Thursday that Pakistan Army personnel were well trained and they had achieved the objectives set out  in  Swat and Malakand.He said  the main need  of Pakistan army is ‘technical support’ and  “we  had stressed this time and again.”

Pakistan conveys strong concern on cross-border attack by militants in Dir

Foreign Secretary Salman Bashir has conveyed to Ambassador of Afghanistan strong concern on the cross-border attack launched from the territory of Afghanistan in Dir by some 300-400 militants who attacked villages and burnt schools.

PCB reject Shahid Afridi's Hampshire request

The Pakistan Cricket Board has rejected a request from former captain Shahid Afridi for permission to play for English county Hampshire.

Govt exploring "out of box" solutions to resolve energy crisis: President Zardari

ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has said that the government was exploring "out of box" solutions to resolve energy crisis on the one hand, and attempting to tap renewable energy potentials, on the other, to generate more power.

PM Gilani asks economic team to bring people-friendly budget

Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani on Thursday directed the government’s economic team that the forthcoming budget for the financial year 2011-12 should be people-friendly to give relief to common man. 

Decrease in petroleum products to provide relief to common man:PM Gilani

Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani said the prices of petroleum products have been reduced to provide relief to the common man.

No nation can progress in isolation: PM Gilani

Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani on Thursday said that in the globalized world no nation can progress in isolation and the formation of partnerships based on mutuality of interests is a sine qua non to fast-paced development.

US gives Pakistan deadline to capture Mullah Omar

Washington: The United States has given Pakistan time till July to capture Al Qaeda leader Ilyas Kashmiri and Afghan Taliban chief Mullah Omar.

Abbottabad inquiry commission challenged in Lahore High Court

LAHORE: The Abbottabad inquiry commission has been challenged on Thursday in the Lahore High Court According to media reports, the application indicates that Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani called Abbottabad raid a success while, the applicant highlighted, the operation was against country’s sovereignty.

North Waziristan operation a sovereign prerogative: FO

Islamabad: Pakistan on Thursday made it clear that to carry out operation against extremists anywhere inside its territories would be the country’s sovereign decision.

Pakistan and US trying to repair their troubled relations: Officials

Washington: Pakistan and United States have tried to repair their latest diplomatic clash by forging a new joint intelligence team to go after top terrorism suspects, officials said.

Abandoned Pakistan dangerous for world: US army chief Mike Mullen

WASHINGTON: US top army official Admiral Mike Mullen reiterated that it would be dangerous for the world and for the United States to break relations with Pakistan.

Supreme Court expresses displeasure over slipping away from court by DG FIA

SLAMABAD: Supreme Court (SC) has expressed grave concern over slipping away from the court by DG FIA involved in contempt of court case before commencement of proceedings.

Floods, oil prices pushed growth rate down to 2.4 per cent: Hafeez Shaikh

Federal Minister for Finance, Dr.Abdul Hafeez Shaikh Thursday said the devastating floods last year, increasing international oil prices and security situation were the three main factors impacting the country’s economy which slowed down growth rate during fiscal year 2010-11.

President Zardari to attend SCO Summit at Astana on June 15

President Asif Ali Zardari will lead Pakistan’s delegation to the Summit of Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), being held in Astana, Kazakhstan on June 15.

Nawaz Sharif meets President Zardari, condoles over death of his father

A delegation of PML (N) led by Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif Thursday called on President Asif Ali Zardari at the Aiwan-e-Sadr to offer their condolences to the President over the death of his father.