Malik Mau Chaubara

Everything you need to know about Malik Mau Chaubara: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Everything you need to know about Malik Mau Chaubara: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

'Fukrey' - peppy, fun to suit youth tastes (Music Review)

May 19, 2013 at 11:18 AM

Film: "Fukrey"; Music Director: Ram Sampath; Singers: Amjad Bagadwa, Ram Sampath, Yash Divecha, Vrashal Chavan, Mika Singh, Tarannum Malik, RanaMajumder, Clint Cabral, Neisha Maskarenhas, Mimosa Pinto, Kailash Kher, Keerthi Sagathia, Pradipta Guha, Clinton Cerejo and Sona Mohapatra; Rating: ***

Ashmit was never my friend: Veena Malik

May 18, 2013 at 4:06 PM

Mumbai, May 18 (IANS) Pakistani actress Veena Malik, who was linked to actor Ashmit Patel post their "Bigg Boss 4" stint, says he was never her friend and that she only believes in maintaining friendship with her career.

NYT protests against Pakistan's expulsion of bureau chief before elections

May 11, 2013 at 10:06 AM

Washington, May 11 (ANI): Pakistan has expelled The New York Times' Islamabad bureau chief just before the national elections.

Pakistan expels NYT scribe on election eve

May 11, 2013 at 10:06 AM

Washington, May 11 (IANS) Pakistan has expelled the Islamabad bureau chief for The New York Times on the eve of national elections, according to the influential US daily.

'Non-Muslim minority community voters to play major role in Pak polls'

May 10, 2013 at 2:22 PM

Islamabad, May 10 (ANI): Votes of the non-Muslim sections in Pakistan are likely to play a decisive role in the final result of May 11 polls, according to National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) chairman, Tariq Malik.

MMS clip is scene from movie: Veena Malik

May 8, 2013 at 10:40 PM

Kolkata, May 8 (IANS) Fielding questions about her raunchy MMS video that went viral, Pakistani model-turned-actress Veena Malik Wednesday clarified that the clipping in question was a scene from her forthcoming Bollywood film "Zindagi 50-50."

Would like a bit of all three Khans: Veena Malik

May 8, 2013 at 9:12 PM

Kolkata, May 8 (IANS) Praising actor Saif Ali Khan's sense of style, Pakistani model-turned-actress Veena Malik Wednesday voiced her aspirations of working with all the three Khans of Bollywood.

Pakistani actress Veena Malik favours 'quantity with quality'

May 8, 2013 at 8:56 PM

Kolkata, May 8 (IANS) Acknowledging that Bollywood has been "very generous" to her, Pakistani actress Veena Malik Wednesday said that her mantra is "quantity with quality".

Pak chief selector Qasim says balanced Champions Trophy team has quality batsmen

May 8, 2013 at 3:45 PM

London, May 8 (ANI): Pakistan chief selector Iqbal Qasim has said the national selection committee has put a lot of thought into selecting eight batsmen, a wicket-keeper and seven bowlers for the Champions Trophy in England next month, dispelling the impression by experts that the chosen squad lacked quality batsmen.

Rohit Khurana plays ugly man on screen, says it's a risk

May 6, 2013 at 2:33 PM

Mumbai, May 6 (IANS) Rohit Khurana, who plays an ugly-looking Madhav in the "Dil Ki Nazar Se...Khoobsurat" TV serial, says it was a challenge doing the role, something that not many actors would take up.

Abdur Rehman confident of Champions Trophy slot over prior county experience

May 6, 2013 at 2:09 PM

Karachi, May 6 (ANI): Pakistan left-arm spinner Abdur Rehman is hopeful of playing for his country in next month's ICC Champions Trophy in England owing to his experience of playing in the English county circuit alongside offspinner Saeed Ajmal, current captain Mohammad Hafeez and former captain Shoaib Malik.

Musharraf's counsel asks Pak SC to form larger bench in treason case

May 3, 2013 at 1:00 PM

Islamabad, May 3 (ANI): The counsel of Pervez Musharraf has requested the Supreme Court to form a larger bench in the hearing of petitions seeking high treason proceedings against the former military chief and president.

Sharad Pawar not to contest in 2014 polls: NCP

May 3, 2013 at 12:44 PM

Mumbai, May 3 (ANI): Union Agriculture Minister and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Sharad Pawar will not contest the 2014 general elections.

NCP attacks Congress on costly government flats

May 2, 2013 at 10:52 PM

Mumbai, May 2 (IANS) The ruling Democratic Front constituent Nationalist Congress Party Thursday attacked the senior alliance partner Congress over the high prices of flats to be allotted by the government later this month.

Ex-Pak skipper justifies exclusion of Afridi, Akmal from Champions Trophy squad

May 2, 2013 at 2:04 PM

Karachi, May 2 (ANI): Former Pakistan captain Mushtaq Mohammed has supported the exclusion of all-rounder Shahid Afridi and batsman Umar Akmal from the ICC Champions Trophy squad, saying that the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is completely justified in its action.

Delhi Police denies permission to Yasin Malik to protest in Delhi

May 2, 2013 at 1:40 PM

New Delhi, May 2 (ANI): Delhi Police on Thursday denied permission to Kashmiri separatist leader Yasin Malik to hold a 48-hour hunger strike in the national capital to press for his demands, including handing over the body of Parliament attack case convict Afzal Guru to his family.

US delegation commends Pak's efforts in war against terrorism

May 2, 2013 at 11:08 AM

Rawalpindi, May. 2 (ANI): A five-member US Congressional delegation, led by Senator Joe Donnelly, has commended Pakistan's efforts, role and support in the war against terrorism.

Will try to get back Sarabjit's body soon: Shinde

May 2, 2013 at 10:20 AM

New Delhi, May 2 (ANI): Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde on Thursday met the family members of Sarabjit Singh, who died in a Pakistani hospital after being comatose for nearly a week, and assured them to make all efforts to bring back his body.

Rehman Malik blames Musharraf for security lapse in Benazir Bhutto murder case

May 1, 2013 at 4:28 PM

Islamabad, May. 1 (ANI): Pakistan's former interior minister Rehman Malik has once again blamed former president Pervez Musharraf for not providing sufficient security to the assassinated PPP leader Benazir Bhutto.

JKLF chief Yasin Malik to go on hunger strike

May 1, 2013 at 3:56 PM

New Delhi, May 1 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) chief Yasin Malik will stage a 48-hour hunger strike here, beginning Friday, to demand that the mortal remains of parliament attack convict Afzal Guru be handed over to his family in Kashmir.

Rehman Malik says conspiracy being hatched to bring pro-Taliban PM

May 1, 2013 at 11:16 AM

Karachi, May. 1 (ANI): Pakistan's former Interior Minister Rehman Malik has said that conspiracy is being hatched to bring a pro-Taliban prime minister in the country.

Pak FIA to interrogate Rehman Malik in Benazir Bhutto murder case

April 29, 2013 at 3:08 PM

Islamabad, Apr. 29 (ANI): The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) is planning to interrogate Pakistan's former Interior Minister Rehman Malik in the Benazir Bhutto murder case.

'Non-performing' Afridi may face axe from Champions Trophy squad

April 27, 2013 at 1:00 PM

Karachi, Apr 27 (ANI): Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi may not be included in the national squad for the ICC Champions Trophy, according to sources.

Perrie Edwards comfortable with beau

April 26, 2013 at 3:16 AM

London, April 26 (IANS) Singer Perrie Edwards says she has reached the most comfortable stage of her relationship with boyfriend Zayn Malik.

Musharraf wants Supreme Court to summon his 'collaborators' in proclamation of 2007 emergency

April 25, 2013 at 11:00 AM

Islamabad, Apr. 25 (ANI): Former Pakistan president General (retired) Pervez Musharraf has said that all the individuals who aided, abated or collaborated with him in the proclamation of November 3, 2007 emergency should also be summoned.

Top Indian squash players reluctant to tour Pakistan

April 24, 2013 at 9:32 PM

New Delhi, April 24 (IANS) Top Indian squash players, including Dipika Pallikal and Saurav Ghosal, have cited security risks as the main reason for not taking part in the Asian Championships beginning May 1 in Islamabad.

Top Indian squash players reluctant to tour Pakistan

April 24, 2013 at 5:24 PM

New Delhi, April 24 (IANS) Top Indian squash players including Dipilka Pallikal and Saurav Ghosal have cited security risk as the main reason for not taking part in the Asian Championships beginning May 1 in Islamabad.

Had I followed others, would have been lost: Anu Malik

April 22, 2013 at 3:16 PM

Mumbai, April 22 (IANS) Composer Anu Malik, who recently composed songs like "Aila re", says people love him for his unique style. He feels he would have been lost, if he had tried to follow others in the field.

Perrie Edwards'll be first to get engaged: Jesy Nelson

April 21, 2013 at 4:44 PM

Los Angeles, April 21 (IANS) Singer Jesy Nelson of Little Mix band says among them, her fellow member Perrie Edwards would be the first one to get engaged.

Pak SC strips Rehman Malik, predecessors of 'unlimited perks and privileges'

April 18, 2013 at 1:48 PM

Islamabad, Apr. 18 (ANI): The Supreme Court of Pakistan has stripped former interior minister Rehman Malik and his predecessors of unlimited perks and privileges.

Civil society India's 'fire-fighters' in Kashmir: Yasin Malik

April 16, 2013 at 6:44 PM

Srinagar, April 16 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) chairman Muhammad Yasin Malik Tuesday charged the Indian civil society with acting as "fire fighters" for the government while accusing the international community of criminal silence on rights abuses here.

Tomlinson helps Styles talk to girls

April 16, 2013 at 12:28 AM

London, April 16 (IANS) Singer Harry Styles might be known as a womaniser, but it is his fellow band member Louis Tomlinson who helps him in getting friendly with girls.

Pak CJ takes notice of 'unlimited' perks, privileges for Rehman Malik, other rulers

April 14, 2013 at 2:28 PM

Islamabad, Apr. 14 (ANI): The Chief Justice of Pakistan, Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry, has taken notice of unlimited perks and privileges for Rehman Malik and his predecessors; and unprecedented security protocol to former prime ministers, and has sought para-wise comments from the attorney general of Pakistan, advocate general and the Sindh Police inspector general on April 16.

One Direction demands vacation, management refuses

April 14, 2013 at 2:04 PM

London, April 14 (IANS) Members of One Direction band are reportedly upset with their management after it refused to grant them a break.

1D stars barred from playing slot machines for not having 18+ IDs

April 13, 2013 at 5:40 PM

London, April 13 (ANI): English-Irish pop band One Direction's member's Liam Payne and Louis Tomlinson were barred from playing on slot machines at a motorway services, as they did not have over-18's ID on them.

Pak cricket icon Akram denies 'marriage with Sushmita Sen' rumours

April 13, 2013 at 10:12 AM

Islamabad, Apr 13 (ANI): Pakistan cricket icon Wasim Akram has dismissed rumours that he is marrying Bollywood actress Sushmita Sen, saying that he wants privacy and respect from both the media and his fans following Indian media's recent claim that Akram and Sen were about to tie the knot in Mumbai.

Musharraf admits to secret deal with US on drone strikes in Pakistan

April 12, 2013 at 11:24 AM

Islamabad, Apr. 12 (ANI): Former Pakistan president Pervez Musharraf has admitted that his government had secretly signed off on US drone strikes.

Gurbani takes lead at Usha Army Ladies golf

April 10, 2013 at 7:00 PM

New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) Kolkata's Gurbani Singh played the best round of the week with a back nine that had four birdies as she rose from tied seventh to the very top of the leaderboard at the end of second rounds of the Usha Army Ladies and Junior golf championship here Wednesday.

Fan tries to meet One Direction, gets injured

April 9, 2013 at 12:29 PM

London, April 9 (IANS) A fan of British band One Direction got hit by a lorry in a bid to meet the members.

Facebook rejects Home 'can destroy users' privacy' claims

April 6, 2013 at 3:41 PM

London, Apr 6 (ANI): Social networking giant Facebook has rejected suggestions its new smartphone software Home could destroy privacy of users.

U.S. commander underlines Pakistan's cooperation for Afghan operations

April 6, 2013 at 2:44 PM

Islamabad, April 6 (Xinhua-ANI): Top American commander has reaffirmed the importance of the U.S.-Pakistani security relationship to ongoing operations in Afghanistan and also to regional security and stability, the U.S. embassy said Saturday.

Advertisers warn Facebook not to irritate users with Home ads

April 6, 2013 at 1:40 PM

London, Apr 6 (ANI): Advertisers have warned Facebook that its new Home application should not avoid irritating users with its adverts.

'Always on' nature of Facebook's 'Home' sparks privacy concerns

April 6, 2013 at 10:53 AM

London, Apr 6 (ANI): Facebook's newly released Home software for Android phones could 'destroy the privacy of users', industry watchers have warned.

Perrie Edwards labels Zayn Malik as best boyfriend

April 5, 2013 at 1:09 PM

Los Angeles, April 5 (IANS) Singer Perrie Edwards says that after having loads of dating disasters, she is happy with One Direction singer Zayn Malik, who is perfect for her.

When One Direction performed for ill fan

April 5, 2013 at 1:08 AM

London, April 5 (IANS) British band One Direction treated a ill fan Hannah Booth with their special performance.

One Direction movie has lovely emotional moments: Morgan Spurlock

April 3, 2013 at 8:29 PM

Mumbai, April 3 (IANS) Hollywood director Morgan Spurlock, currently shooting "One Direction: This Is Us", says the film following the lives of One Direction band members while on tour will have some "emotional moments" and fans "may shed a tear" while watching it.

Land dispute suspected behind BSP leader's murder

April 3, 2013 at 6:49 PM

New Delhi, April 3 (IANS) A land dispute is suspected to be behind the murder of BSP leader and business tycoon Deepak Bhardwaj here March 26, a police source said Wednesday.

US woman claims potpourri bag contained 'poisonous' Indian snake

April 3, 2013 at 5:01 PM

New York, April 3 (ANI): A Long Island woman is worried that a snake is on the loose inside her home and claims that it may have slithered out of the large bag of potpourri that she was told may contain items from India.

Veena Malik says she got hitched on April Fool's Day!

April 2, 2013 at 11:16 AM

Islamabad, Apr. 2 (ANI): Bollywood controversy queen Veena Malik has announced that she is now married.

Hafiz Saeed is a killer of Kashmiris: Dr. Shabir Choudhry

April 1, 2013 at 6:26 PM

Geneva, April 1 (ANI): Kashmiri leader Dr. Shabir Choudhry has categorically described Jamaat-ud-Dawa leader Hafeez Saeed as a killer of Kashmiris.

Malik's boxing plans

April 1, 2013 at 2:34 PM

London, April 1 (IANS) Singer Zayn Malik says he loves boxing and is beefing up to practise in the ring again.

Harry Styles working on solo album?

April 1, 2013 at 12:50 PM

Los Angeles, April 1 (IANS) Singer Harry Styles, who is a member of band One Direction, is reportedly working on a solo album.

One Direction on its way to richest boyband?

March 31, 2013 at 1:46 PM

London, March 31 (IANS) British band One Direction is expected to top the list of richest boy band in the country with worth 25 million pounds.

Payne wants big hair, Jesus beard

March 31, 2013 at 8:10 AM

London, March 31 (IANS) The One Direction star Liam Payne says he wants to grow his hair and sport a Jesus beard. Payne and his band members including Niall Horan, Zayn Malik, Harry Styles and Louis Tomlinson are known for their trendsetting hairdos.

Rehman Malik rejects media report of Bilawal's spat with father Zardari

March 28, 2013 at 12:58 PM

Islamabad, Mar. 28 (ANI): Former Pakistan Interior Minister Rehman Malik has strongly rejected a media report claiming that Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has left the country after a spat with his father, President Asif Ali Zardari.

Band members supported Edwards in tough times

March 27, 2013 at 3:22 AM

Los Angeles, March 27 (IANS) Singer Perrie Edwards says her fellow Little Mix members stood by her when she was going through tough times.

Rehman Malik Pakistan's top electricity bill defaulter

March 26, 2013 at 11:38 AM

Islamabad, Mar. 26 (ANI): Former Pakistan Interior Minister Rehman Malik tops the list of politicians who have yet to pay their power bills, according to the Islamabad Electric Supply Company.

Huge contingent of Pak cricketers likely to feature in Sri Lankan Premier League 2013

March 25, 2013 at 11:38 AM

Karachi, Mar. 25 (ANI): The Sri Lankan Premier League is set to attract a large number of Pakistan audience as players from the country will rule the roost in each of the seven participating teams.

Pawar indisposed, rests in Pune home

March 24, 2013 at 2:34 PM

Pune, March 24 (IANS) Union Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar was rushed to Pune from Kolhapur Sunday morning after he experienced sudden weakness and exhaustion, a party official said.

Malik admits failure to bring peace in Karachi

March 17, 2013 at 1:18 PM

Islamabad, March 17 (IANS) Pakistan's Interior Minister Rehman Malik has admitted his government's failure in restoring peace in the port city of Karachi during its five-year tenure.

No alcohol, only tea for One Direction members

March 17, 2013 at 1:18 PM

London, March 17 (IANS) Members of British band One Direction have decided to shun alcohol and instead have peppermint tea during their performances.

'Giant' Irfan helps Pak draw level in ODI series after beating Proteas in Centurion

March 16, 2013 at 11:02 AM

Johannesburg, Mar 16 (ANI): Pakistan's giant fast bowler Mohammad Irfan took four wickets to help the visitors draw level in their five match one-day series after beating South Africa by six wickets in Centurion on Friday.

Pak govt. offers Rehman Malik lifetime of perks

March 15, 2013 at 2:06 PM

Lahore, Mar. 15 (ANI): The Interior Ministry of Pakistan has issued a notification declaring unlimited perks and privileges for incumbent Interior Minister Rehman Malik.

Perrie Edwards hates attention

March 15, 2013 at 12:30 AM

Los Angeles, March 15 (IANS) Singer Perrie Edwards says she does not like it when people stare at her or even at her singer boyfriend Zayn Malik.

Shinde reads out same statement twice in Lok Sabha

March 14, 2013 at 5:42 PM

New Delhi, March 14 (IANS) Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde Thursday read out parts of his statement twice in the Lok Sabha on the attack on CRPF troopers in Srinagar, adding to the list of his gaffes.

Shinde reads statement twice in Lok Sabha

March 14, 2013 at 4:30 PM

New Delhi, March 14 (IANS) Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde Thursday read out parts of his statement twice in the Lok Sabha on the attack on CRPF troopers in Srinagar, adding to the list of his gaffes.

Delhi HC blast: Stringent charges framed against accused

March 13, 2013 at 6:46 PM

New Delhi, March 13 (IANS) A Delhi court Wednesday framed an additional charge of waging war against the country against Wasim Akram Malik, accused in the 2011 blast at the Delhi High Court in which 15 people were killed. The provision carries death penalty.

Delhi HC blast: Stringent charges framed against accused

March 13, 2013 at 3:18 PM

New Delhi, March 13 (IANS) A Delhi court Wednesday framed an additional charge of waging war against the country against Wasim Akram Malik, accused in the 2011 blast at the Delhi High Court in which 15 people were killed. The provision carries death sentence.

Justin Bieber thanks One Direction for support

March 13, 2013 at 2:38 PM

London, Mar 13 (ANI): Justin Bieber has thanked Louis Tomlinson and Zayn Malik from One Direction for their support through his rough week on Twitter.

Bieber thankful to One Direction for support

March 13, 2013 at 12:46 PM

London, March 13 (IANS) Singer Justin Bieber has thanked One Direction members for their support.

No more tattoo designs for One Direction

March 12, 2013 at 7:39 AM

London, March 12 (IANS) British band One Direction (1D) has removed their status of inviting tattoo entries by fans on social networking sites - Facebook and Twitter - after being accused of encouraging body art.

Decision on Malik's passport at appropriate time: Shinde

March 11, 2013 at 8:43 PM

New Delhi, March 11 (IANS) Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde Monday said the government had taken note of JKLF chief Yasin Malik sharing the stage with Lashkar-e-Taiba founder Hafiz Saeed during his Pakistan visit and action concerning his passport will be taken at the appropriate time.

Pak Taliban threatens brutal backlash following Malik's 'broken their back' claims

March 11, 2013 at 4:19 PM

Islamabad, Mar. 11 (ANI): The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has warned the government of a severe backlash against false, exaggerated claim of having "broken the back" of the terror outfit.

Yasin Malik placed under house arrest on Srinagar return

March 10, 2013 at 5:23 PM

Srinagar, March 10 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) chairman Muhammad Yasin Malik said he was placed under house arrest Sunday immediately after his arrival in Srinagar.

Rehman Malik says Pak govt. has 'broken Taliban's back' through 'effective strategy'

March 10, 2013 at 1:23 PM

Islamabad, Mar. 10 (ANI): Pakistan Interior Minister Rehman Malik has claimed that the government has broken the back of Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) through effective anti-terrorism strategy, adding that the country is now moving towards the goal of durable peace, political and economic stability.

Yasin Malik returns to India, faces protests

March 9, 2013 at 10:19 PM

New Delhi, March 9 (IANS) Returning from a private visit to Pakistan, Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) leader Yasin Malik Saturday faced a protest from some right-wing activists, demanding his arrest for sharing a stage along with 26/11 accused Hafiz Saeed.

Malik arrives in India, says 'did not invite Hafiz Saeed'

March 9, 2013 at 8:11 PM

New Delhi, Mar. 9 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) chief Yasin Malik, who was seen sharing the dais with India's most wanted terrorist and 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks mastermind Hafiz Saeed in Islamabad, arrived here on Saturday evening from Pakistan.

Eesha Koppikar signs debut Marathi film

March 9, 2013 at 1:39 PM

Mumbai, March 9 (IANS) Eesha Koppikar is set to make her Marathi debut soon with a woman-centric film.

Obama's half-brother loses gubernatorial bid in Kenya

March 8, 2013 at 2:03 PM

Washington, Mar. 8 (ANI): President Barack Obama's half-brother Malik Obama has lost bid to be a governor in Kenya.

'Motor mouth' Rehman Malik Pakistan's top electricity bills defaulter

March 5, 2013 at 3:31 PM

Islamabad, Mar. 5 (ANI): Pakistan Interior Minister, Rehman Malik, has been found to be one of the biggest defaulters who has not paid his electricity bills over the past 56 months

Rehman Malik questions Punjab government over terror

March 5, 2013 at 12:11 PM

Islamabad, March 5 (IANS) Pakistan's Interior Minister Rehman Malik has criticised the Punjab provincial government for doing precious little to curb terrorism, particularly against banned terror outfit Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ).

Payne chooses girlfriend over band

March 4, 2013 at 3:15 AM

London, March 4 (IANS) Singer Liam Payne says he loves his dancer girlfriend Danielle Peazer so much that he can stay away from his band One Direction to be with her.

Pakistani journalist shot dead

March 1, 2013 at 10:27 PM

Islamabad, Mar 1 (IANS) Unidentified motorcycle-riding gunmen Friday shot dead a journalist in Pakistan's southwestern Balochistan province, a media report said.

Journalist's killing upsets Pakistani daily

March 1, 2013 at 11:15 AM

Islamabad, Ma Mar 1 (IANS) Empty words need the flesh of arrests, prosecutions and convictions on them if they are to mean anything, said a Pakistani daily following a journalist being shot dead earlier this week.

Fan throws shoe at Styles

February 28, 2013 at 3:31 PM

London, Feb 28 (IANS) Singer Harry Styles was left in pain after a fan threw a shoes at him during a performance.

Pak Army says it won't interfere in upcoming polls

February 28, 2013 at 2:19 PM

Islamabad, Feb. 28 (ANI): In a bid to quash fears about the military's role in the coming general elections, Pakistan's defence establishment has reiterated that it has no intention of interfering in the electoral process.

Pak, India set to revive snooker ties after eight-year gap

February 28, 2013 at 12:59 PM

Islamabad, Feb 28 (ANI): Pakistan and India are set to revive snooker ties between them following a long eight-year gap after the Pakistani authorities received a green signal from their government to go ahead with a series planned from March 7.

Malik confident Pak would bounce back in ODIs against Proteas after Test humiliation

February 28, 2013 at 12:43 PM

Islamabad, Feb 28 (ANI): All rounder Shoaib Malik has claimed Pakistan has the ability to bounce back from their Test humiliation against South Africa in their upcoming one-day series.

Pakistan asks India, Afghanistan to clear positions

February 27, 2013 at 10:43 PM

Islamabad, Feb 27 (IANS) Pakistan Interior Minister Rehman Malik Wednesday demanded that India and Afghanistan clear their positions on the statement of Chuck Hagel, who took charge of the US Defense Department, that India finances troubles in Pakistan.

Gunmen kill Pakistani journalist

February 27, 2013 at 7:55 PM

Islamabad, Feb 27 (IANS) Unidentified gunmen shot dead a journalist in Pakistan's restive tribal region Wednesday, local media reported.

I'm still waiting for roles I desire: Veena Malik

February 27, 2013 at 5:39 PM

Mumbai, Feb 27 (IANS) Although Pakistani actress Veena Malik has quite a few films in hand, she says she has still not got her dream role.

LeJ linked to Pak Taliban: Rehman Malik

February 25, 2013 at 10:27 AM

Islamabad, Feb. 25 (ANI): Pakistan Interior Minister Rehman Malik has claimed that the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ) have links with each other.

Pakistan seeks Taliban commander from Afghanistan

February 24, 2013 at 1:39 PM

Islamabad, Feb 24 (IANS) Pakistan will ask Interpol to deport Tehrik-e-Taliban commander Maulvi Faqir from Afghanistan, the Associated Press of Pakistan (APP) reported Sunday.

Pakistan detains Lashkar-e-Jhangvi leader Malik Ishaq

February 23, 2013 at 9:46 AM

London, Feb 23 (ANI): Pakistani authorities have detained the founder and former head of militant group Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ), Malik Ishaq, at his home in Punjab province.

Shinde: An asset or liability for Congress?

February 22, 2013 at 8:34 PM

New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) Union Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde, who regretted his statement linking the BJP and the RSS with terrorism just two days ago, is again in the eye of a political storm over the alleged intelligence failure behind the Hyderabad blasts that killed 16 people and injured 117.

Pak Army 'predictably' denies having links with terror group Lashkar-i-Jhangvi

February 22, 2013 at 12:34 PM

Islamabad, Feb 22 (ANI): The Pakistan army has denied having links with the banned terror outfit Lashkar-i-Jhangvi (LJ) which is responsible for Shia killing spree in Balochistan and other parts of the country.

Something special about Horan: Lovato

February 21, 2013 at 3:37 AM

Los Angeles, Feb 21 (IANS) Singer Demi Lovato cannot stop raving about band One Direction member Niall Horan, and finds something special about him.

One Direction members get personal assistants

February 19, 2013 at 1:37 PM

London, Feb 19 (IANS) Members of British band One Direction now have their own personal assistants to manage their busy work schedules.

UAE, Algeria discuss relations

February 19, 2013 at 7:36 AM

Abu Dhabi, Feb 19 (IANS/WAM) The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Algeria have held talks on strengthening bilateral relations to serve the interests of the two countries and their citizens.

Kargil war was 'strategic mistake' that brought India, US closer, says Hurriyat member

February 18, 2013 at 11:21 AM

Islamabad, Feb 18 (ANI): A member of the All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) has said that the Kargil war was a 'strategic mistake' as it brought India and the US closer.