Clinton, in Pakistan, Confronts Rising Hostility

Hillary Clinton arrived in Islamabad today. She promises 'a new page in relations' and several civilian investment deals. According to reports in the local media, in her interview she focussed mainly on a desire to...

Blasts rock Pakistan university, 4 Dead

It is always too early to quit, that is what is visible in case of Taliban. When the NATO force thinks the Game is about to be over, on that very moment they make you feel that it is just a beginning. Last week is...

Shakib Al Hasan is Test player of the year 2009

Congratulation Shakib Al Hasan. Shakib al hasan, 22-year-old allrounder,  who  is now  the vice-captain of Bangladesh National Cricket team. World's no. 1 cricket magazine "The Wisden Cricketer" selected him as  the Test player of the year ...

'Lady Taliban' Robin Raphel appointment raises concern

An American woman diplomat, with close ties to both the Pakistan military establishment and the Taliban, will certify if Pakistan military is actually taking action against the Taliban -- the proverbial fox to...

Fire In Foreign Office Building

ISLAMABAD: The fire, broke out on the fifth floor of the Foreign Office (FO) building late on Monday night, has been brought under control shortly before arrival of fire tenders, FO sources said. The Interior Minister Rehman Malik has issued probe orders into incident,...

Bin Laden son killed in US drone attack

Pakistan is likely to come under increased pressure of the Obama administration after Saad bin Laden, a son of the world's most wanted terrorist was killed in a CIA operation. According to informed sources in...

Obama, corruption help Taliban: Bhutto heiress

Pakistan president Asif Ali Zardari, known worldwide as Mr. Ten Percent, is taking President Barack Obama for a ride by bilking "scrillions" in American taxpayers monies, says his staunchest critic, Fatima Bhutto....

Bhutto blamed Ejaz Shah for plots to kill her

The political heir of slain twice-premier Benazir Bhutto has openly accused former dictator General Pervez Musharraf for being responsible for the killing of his mother."London: Pakistan People's Party Chairman...

Riedel, Sood understand Pak threat better

As Pakistan's defense establishment remains fixated to the idea of a Zionist-Hindu-U.S. plot to harm Pakistan, very few analysts understand the gravity of the threat emanating from a nuclear-armed Islamabad with the real possibility of an Islamic takeover.Bruce Riedel, senior...

Taliban sue for Peace Pakistan demands pull out of SWAT

" ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (CNN) -- The Pakistani Taliban -- under pressure in fighting with the military -- said Tuesday it wants to return to a peace deal that recently collapsed That collapse sparked the ongoing...

Taliban shaving off their beards to escape the army and SWAT

" ISLAMABAD: Taliban are shaving off their beards to escape the army offensive in Swat, the army said on Friday as security forces killed 55 more Taliban. “We have confirmed reports that these Taliban ... after...

Pakistani Political Parties Convene Against Taliban Militants

The Pakistani government convened a meeting on May 18 of all of the country's political parties to garner ubiquitous national support for the military action being taken against Taliban militants in the Swat Valley. " The leaders of 42 political parties were expected to...

Taliban pays $30,000+ for child suicide bombers

After destroying all infrastructure and leaving the people no way to support their families: " Islamabad, May 18 (IANS) Pakistani Interior Minister Rehman Malik has said that the Taliban have spent huge sums of...

The MESSAGE finally arrives in Pakistan

Remembering ‘The Message’ Nadeem F. Paracha Sunday, 10 May, 2009 | 01:42 AM PST "Some 30 years later after it was first released, The Message finally arrived in Pakistan and was...

Adding milk to tea negates health benefits: Study

Tea was previously known to enhance the capability of blood circulatory system by improving the ability of arteries to relax and expand and thus improving blood pressure. But, a recent study has added that this...

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