Indian military plane crashes
GWALIOR: An Indian Air Force C-130J Hercules cargo plane carrying five crew members crashed on Friday during a routine missionin Gwalior city in the central state of Madhya Pradesh, an Air Force...
View ArticleObama says Russia must 'move back' troops
WASHINGTON: US President Barack Obama in an interview aired on Friday said that Russia must “move back” its troops from the Ukraine border and start negotiating.Obama told CBS News that Russian...
View ArticleGunmen disguised as Indian troops spark gunbattle
SRINAGAR: Gunmen disguised as Indian soldiers opened fire on a car on Friday in India-held Kashmir, killing a passenger and triggering a firefight with army troops, authorities said.At least three...
View ArticleTaliban refuse to set free sons of Gilani, Taseer
ISLAMABAD: The Taliban have refused to release the sons of former prime minister Yousuf Raza Gilani and slain Punjab governor Salman Taseer, but have conditionally agreed to set free the former...
View ArticleCourt installs Gavaskar as interim BCCI chief
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court installed batting legend Sunil Gavaskar as the interim head of India's troubled cricket board Friday in place of the scandal-tainted incumbent N. Srinivasan.Gavaskar would...
View ArticleTalks deadlocked; TTP rigidity blamed
PESHAWAR: Despite a degree of optimism and feel-good impression generated by the militant-handpicked committee, insiders believe the first direct face-to-face interaction with militants has hit a...
View ArticleKP govt approves reshuffle in provincial cabinet
PESHAWAR: The leadership of the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) has approved major changes in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government.The decisions were taken after the approval of party chief Imran Khan...
View ArticleSuicide bombers attack foreigners in Kabul
KABUL: A group of Afghan Taliban insurgents forced their way into a guesthouse used by foreigners in an upscale residential part of the capital Kabul on Friday, police said.A gunbattle erupted and...
View ArticleNato oil tanker torched, driver killed in Balochistan
QUETTA: Armed militants torched a Nato oil tanker and killed its driver in Balochistan's Dhadar area on Friday, levies official said.A levies official, who requested anonymity since he was not...
View ArticleNorway's former PM Jens Stoltenberg named new Nato chief
BRUSSELS: Former Norwegian premier Jens Stoltenberg was named the next Nato chief on Friday, stepping in to take over from current secretary general Anders Fogh Rasmussen at a key moment in Europe.“Mr....
View ArticleBalochistan government suspends 260 teachers
QUETTA: The Balochistan Education Department has suspended 260 teachers for not performing their duties in different districts of the province.Secretary Education Balochistan, Ghullam Ali Baloch told...
View ArticlePakistan tightens rules on Islamic banking windows
KARACHI: Pakistan's central bank has issued new rules for the operation of Islamic banking windows, aiming to strengthen their role in the world's second-most populous Muslim nation.The new...
View ArticleResolutions moved against threats to Bilawal
KARACHI: Resolutions condemning the threatening letter received by chairman Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) from banned Lashkar-i-Jahngvi (LJ) and demanding action against those responsible were moved in...
View ArticlePA secretary suspended after sons thrash traffic warden
LAHORE: Punjab Assembly secretary Rai Nawaz was sent on a one-month leave after his sons thrashed a traffic warden for issuing them a ticket for road violation.Rai Nawaz was initially removed from his...
View ArticleUK couples say 'I do' as gay marriage becomes legal
BRIGHTON: Gay couples across England and Wales said “I do” on Friday night as a law legalising same-sex marriage came into effect at midnight, the final stage in a long fight for equality.Prime...
View ArticleOgra recommends up to Rs5.61 cut in POL prices: sources
ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority has recommended that the government decrease prices of petroleum products by up to Rs 5.61 per litre at the start of next month.Well informed sources...
View ArticleColumnist, anchor Raza Rumi attacked, driver loses life
LAHORE: An attack on noted columnist and TV anchor Raza Rumi led to the unfortunate death of his driver Mustafa on Friday evening.Raza Ahmed, popularly known as Raza Rumi, was injured in an attack...
View ArticleUN backs resolution presented by Pakistan on drones
GENEVA: The United Nations called on all states on Friday to ensure that the use of armed drones complies with international law, backing a proposal from Pakistan seen as taking aim at the United...
View ArticleSBP warns of increase in fiscal deficit
KARACHI: The State Bank warned on Friday that despite some positive economic indicators fiscal deficit could be in the range of 6 to 7 per cent of GDP for the current financial year, even if the...
View ArticleOpposition cries foul at blasphemy sentence
ISLAMABAD: Two main opposition parties in the National Assembly protested on Friday against a death sentence passed on Thursday by a Lahore court against a Christian man before the uproar was cut short...
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