Pakistan court orders ears and noses to be cut off

We see a lot on the world news about Muslim punishments for women, and like many people, I criticise the severity of the sentences imposed. Reading the headline to this made me wonder again at the mentality of the Muslim traditions where crime and punishment are...

5 Pakistani cops hurt in second suicide hit of the day

At least five policemen were injured and two suicide bombers killed when the attackers rammed their explosive-laden car into a police checkpoint on motorway near Lahore, the capital city of the largest Punjab province of Pakistan, Monday evening. It was the second suicide...

37 dead in Pakistan police office attack

One more Blood Red violent morning in Pakistan, reports from pakistan says that gunman attacked police station in Lahore. There is no official death toll figure. In similar incident in Kohat city, eight people died in bombing incident." Gunmen have attacked police offices in...

Wasim Akram To Becom KKR Coach

NEW DELHI: Kolkata Knight Rider’s management, searching a coach for their IPL franchise, now targets former Pakistan skipper and seamer Wasim Akram. According to Times Now news channel, Akram confirmed that he has been approached by the Kolkata Knight Riders management for...

Fragile Economy of Pakistan pushes higher oil prices

Pakistan is at a very sensitive juncture in its tenure of a nation. It has been in the limelight for the last one year due to its geared up involvement in the war against terrorism. Pakistan has lead its armed forces into its northern areas to combat against militants. The...

Pakistan Budget 2009-10

The present government will be presenting its second budget on June 13. Before one analyses the expected policy stance for the 2009-10 fiscal year, it is essential to review the current policy stance pursued by the government. Pakistan’s balance of payments came under...