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Everything you need to know about Musa Nagar: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Everything you need to know about Musa Nagar: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

75,000 soldiers deployed for Pakistan polls

May 11, 2013 at 9:50 AM

Islamabad, May 11 (IANS) As many as 75,000 soldiers stood guard across Pakistan as polling began Saturday.

Police clueless about ex-Pakistani PM's abducted son

May 10, 2013 at 1:42 PM

Islamabad, May 10 (IANS) Police are still clueless about the whereabouts of former prime minister Yousuf Raza Gilani's son Ali Haider Gilani who was abducted Thursday, said a media report Friday.

Pak Taliban chief sanctions attacks across country on polling day

May 10, 2013 at 11:18 AM

Islamabad, May 10 (ANI): The chief commander of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has issued a mandate to Taliban commanders to carry out widespread attacks in the country on May 11.

Ex-Pakistani PM Gilani's son kidnapped from poll meeting

May 9, 2013 at 5:21 PM

Islamabad, May 9 (IANS) Former prime minister Yousuf Raza Gilani's son Ali Haider Gilani was abducted Thursday in a town in Pakistan's Punjab province by armed men who attacked his street corner meeting with guns blazing, killing one person and injuring four others.

Former Pakistani PM Gilani's son abducted

May 9, 2013 at 2:56 PM

Islamabad, May 9 (IANS) Former prime minister Yousuf Raza Gilani's son Ali Haider Gilani was kidnapped Thursday in a town in Pakistan's Punjab province by armed men who stormed his street corner meeting with their guns blazing, killing one and injuring five.

Russian footballer attacked by linesman gets four-game ban

May 1, 2013 at 1:56 PM

Moscow, May 1 (IANS/RIA Novosti) A young footballer who was assaulted by a linesman was banned for four games Tuesday for swearing at his attacker.

Kristen Stewart voted best dressed woman

May 1, 2013 at 12:52 PM

Los Angeles, May 1 (IANS) Actress Kristen Stewart has been voted the best dressed woman for the second year in a row.

Russian linesman gets life ban for attacking Chechen player

April 29, 2013 at 5:00 PM

Moscow, April 29 (IANS/RIA Novosti) A Russian linesman has been banned for life for punching and kicking an 18-year-old player at a football game in Chechnya, an official told R-Sport Monday.

Linesman assaults player at Russian football match

April 29, 2013 at 2:04 PM

Moscow, April 29 (IANS/RIA Novosti) A top Russian football official accused a linesman Sunday of hitting a young player who abused him at a match between two Premier League clubs' reserve teams.

Pakistan Senate to discuss Musharraf's trial

April 28, 2013 at 3:00 PM

Islamabad, April 28 (IANS) A session of Pakistan's upper house of parliament, the Senate, has been summoned May 2 to discuss the progress in the trial of former president Pervez Musharraf on charges of treason.

Afghanistan 'running out of patience with Pakistan', say Karzai's office

April 23, 2013 at 3:32 PM

Islamabad, Apr 23 (ANI): Afghan President Hamid Karzai's office has said that patience is running out with Pakistan as the country has not taken practical measures to maintain peace with Kabul.

Boston Marathon bombing suspects 'had no gun licenses'

April 23, 2013 at 10:04 AM

Washington, Apr 23 (ANI): The suspects of Boston Marathon bombing, which killed three people and wounded over 180, weren't licensed to own guns.

185 killed in weekend gunbattle in Nigeria

April 22, 2013 at 3:48 PM

Borno (Nigeria), April 22 (IANS) At least 185 people were confirmed dead in a weekend crossfire between the military and Boko Haram sect in Baga, a fishing community located in Nigeria's northeastern Borno State, according to military authorities.

7.8-magnitude quake hits Iran-Pakistan border

April 16, 2013 at 5:00 PM

Islamabad, April 16 (IANS) An earthquake measuring 7.8 on the Richter scale jolted Iran-Pakistan border region Tuesday, the US Geological Survey said.

Gilani's brother, two sons get Pakistan Peoples Party tickets

April 13, 2013 at 11:32 AM

Islamabad, Apr 13 (ANI): Two sons and a brother of former prime minister Yousuf Raza Gilani have got tickets for Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP).

TV comic in Egypt faces probe for 'insulting Pakistan'

April 10, 2013 at 8:44 PM

Cairo, April 10 (IANS/AKI) Egyptian prosecutors have begun an investigation into three complaints against popular TV comedian Bassem Youssef over allegations of promoting atheism, harming diplomatic ties between Egypt and Pakistan, and insulting the attorney general.

Prince William gets kiss snub by little girl during Glasgow visit

April 5, 2013 at 12:45 PM

London, April 05 (ANI): Prince William got the cold shoulder from a 4-year-old girl, who was dressed in a fancy dress princess costume, after he tried to kiss her on the cheek.

Zardari seeks report on molested women in Libya

March 31, 2013 at 9:46 AM

Islamabad, March 31 (IANS) Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari has sought a report on the molestation of women of Pakistani-origin in Libya, a government spokesperson said.

INRC: Ghosh surges into lead; Gill quickest

March 23, 2013 at 7:46 PM

Chennai, March 23 (IANS) National champion Amittrajit Ghosh (co-driver Ashwin Naik), driving a Mitsubishi Cedia (Group N), scrambled into lead after front-running Arjun Rao (Satish Rajagopal) in a Volkswagen Polo conceded the advantage following a broken drive shaft to drop to overall sixth on the opening day of AVT Premium South India Rally here Saturday.

Top action likely in South India Rally

March 22, 2013 at 6:18 PM

Chennai, March 22 (IANS) With the Special Stages widened and a few corners straightened, there is promise of exciting action in the AVT Premium South India Rally, the first round of 2013 FMSCI Indian National Rally Championship to be run here over the weekend.

22 killed in Nigeria park suicide attack

March 20, 2013 at 1:29 AM

Abuja, March 20 (IANS) At least 22 people were killed and 65 injured in a suicide attack in northwest Nigeria Monday evening, police confirmed Tuesday.

British Raj officer killed in 1858 'smokes' cigarettes left at his tomb in Lucknow

March 18, 2013 at 10:26 AM

London, March 18 (ANI): A British cavalry officer who was killed at a battle with nationalists in Lucknow in 1858 has been declared a saint in India with worshippers claiming he smokes cigarettes left as offerings at his tomb.

Musharraf set to return to Pakistan on March 24

March 13, 2013 at 11:34 AM

Islamabad, Mar. 13 (ANI): Former Pakistan president Pervez Musharraf will return home on March 24 after nearly four years of self-imposed exile in Dubai, in time to take part in a parliamentary election, his press aide has said.

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.

Corporates sign up to boost women's power at workplace

March 8, 2013 at 6:27 PM

New Delhi, March 8 (IANS) Promising to boost the presence of women at workplaces and treat them on par with men, six leading corporate companies signed the Global Women's Empowerment Principles (WEP) here Friday on the occasion of International Women's Day.

Pakistan court rejects plea against Musharraf's assets confiscation

March 2, 2013 at 5:23 PM

Islamabad, Mar 2 (IANS) A Pakistani anti-terrorism court Saturday rejected an application against the confiscation of former president Pervez Musharraf's property and freezing of his bank accounts for his failure to appear before it in the murder case of former prime minister Benazir Bhutto, court officials said.

Three dead in Nigeria suicide attack

February 21, 2013 at 2:48 AM

Abuja, Feb 21 (IANS) At least three people were killed and two injured in a suicide bomb attack Wednesday in Nigeria's Maiduguri city, Xinhua reported. The dead included the suicide bomber.

Pakistani daily worried over aid workers' restrictions

February 18, 2013 at 11:44 AM

Islamabad, Feb 18 (IANS) Testrictions on aid workers in the country's northwest must be "softened and rationalised" after new guidelines were issued following the tracking down of Al Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden through a vaccination campaign, a leading Pakistani daily said Monday.

Return to Islam, end bloodshed: Minister asks Taliban

January 27, 2013 at 2:56 PM

Islamabad, Jan 27 (IANS) Tough-talking Pakistani Interior Minister Rehman Malik has once again asked the Taliban to "return to the fold of Islam" and end bloodshed in the country.

US Marine faces court martial for urinating on bodies of dead Taliban extremists

January 17, 2013 at 12:41 PM

Washington, Jan.17 (ANI): A U.S. Marine pleaded guilty in a court-martial for urinating on the bodies of dead Taliban extremists and then getting himself photographed with the corpses.

13 militants killed in Nigeria

January 2, 2013 at 9:57 AM

Abuja, Jan 2 (IANS) At least 13 militants have been killed by Nigerian military, Xinhua reported Wednesday.

Pakistan president quashes polls delay rumours

December 28, 2012 at 1:49 AM

Islamabad, Dec 28 (IANS) Dismissing rumours about delay in the parliamentary elections, Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari has vowed to hold transparent and timely polls, Xinhua reported.

Pakistani daily lauds fatwa against polio workers' killing

December 24, 2012 at 12:13 PM

Islamabad, Dec 24 (IANS) A fatwa that condemns the murder of innocent people deserves to be appreciated, said a leading Pakistani daily following the killings of workers who were administering anti-polio vaccines.

Pak airport attack raises questions about highly-publicised 'operations' launched against Taliban:

December 18, 2012 at 5:41 PM

Islamabad, Dec. 18 (ANI): Referring to the recent brazen attack at the Peshawar airport, an editorial in a Pakistani daily has said that the fact that a band of heavily armed Taliban militants was able to make their way into a heavily secured facility and inflict havoc, raises questions about what the highly-publicised operations staged against the outfit have achieved.

Terrorists using tattoos for identification: Pakistani minister

December 18, 2012 at 5:18 AM

Islamabad, Dec 18 (IANS) Terrorist groups in Pakistan have been using tattoos like skull and horn to identify themselves, a provincial minister has said.

Pakistan to plant four mn olive trees for cooking oil

December 16, 2012 at 3:42 PM

Islamabad, Dec 16 (IANS) Four million olive saplings will be planted in Pakistan's northwest tribal province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa for the region to become self-sufficient in cooking oil, a minister said.

China's Xinjiang plane hijackers sentenced to death

December 12, 2012 at 9:36 AM

Urumqi, Dec. 12 (Xinhua-ANI): A court in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region on Tuesday sentenced three men to death and another man to life imprisonment after finding them guilty of attempting to hijack an aircraft in June.

Chinese plane hijackers sentenced to death

December 11, 2012 at 6:16 PM

Beijing, Dec 11 (IANS) A court in China Tuesday sentenced three men to death and one to life imprisonment after finding them guilty of attempting to hijack an aircraft and trying to detonate explosives inside it in June.

Prince William breaks silence on Duchess Kate's pregnancy

December 9, 2012 at 9:32 AM

London, December 9 (ANI): The Duke of Cambridge, Prince William, has broken his silence on his wife's pregnancy and revealed that Duchess Kate is beginning to feel better after suffering from acute morning sickness.

Pak-origin English player Shafayat says can't relate to 'racism' in county cricket

December 7, 2012 at 4:52 PM

Islamabad, Dec 7(ANI): Bilal Shafayat, who has his roots from Pakistan and is a former captain of the England under-19 side, has claimed he hasn't ever witnessed any kind of racism in county cricket.

Depp to co-produce movie on Don Quixote

December 7, 2012 at 6:12 AM

Los Angeles, Dec 7 (IANS) Actor Johnny Depp will co-produce a Walt Disney film on Spanish hero Don Quixote with Christi Dembrowski.

Stop giving girls in marriage to settle rows: Pakistani daily

November 29, 2012 at 10:39 AM

Islamabad, Nov 29 (IANS) A Pakistani daily Thursday criticised the practice of giving girls in marriage to settle disputes after a tribal court ordered a man to hand over his two sisters and a niece to an aggrieved family and another directed the wedding of a 13?year?old girl with a 50?year?old man.

Pakistan offers amnesty to banned outfits

November 27, 2012 at 3:26 PM

Islamabad, Nov 27 (IANS) Pakistan will give a general amnesty to all banned groups, including the Pakistani Taliban, if they give up terrorism, Interior Minister Rehman Malik said in remarks published Tuesday.

Sudan scientist asks India for drug to treat leishmaniasis

November 24, 2012 at 1:09 PM

Kolkata, Nov 24 (IANS) A leading Sudanese scientist has asked India to keep supplying the drug SSG, the only option available to treat leishmaniasis in the East African nation. Leishmaniasis is a disease spread by the bite of the female sandfly.

Motorsports: Zuhin tops time charts

November 23, 2012 at 9:38 PM

Chikmagalur, Nov 23 (IANS) Zuhin A (co?driver Musa Sherif) of Team Kajah Motorsports, showcased the power of his Subaru Impreza four?wheel drive car to top the time sheets in the Spectator Special Stage on the opening day of the Coffee Day Rally, the third round of FMSCI Indian National Rally Championship, here Friday.

Jlo glad Casper is there for her

November 22, 2012 at 7:39 AM

Los Angeles, Nov 22 (IANS) Singer Jennifer Lopez is thankful about the fact that her dancer boyfriend Casper Smart is with her during her concerts.

Pak's evergreen cheerleader 'Chacha Cricket' says love for nation keeps driving him

November 21, 2012 at 6:18 PM

Islamabad, Nov 21(ANI): Chaudhry Abdul Jalil, who is also known as Chacha Cricket is one of the most recognisable faces in the cricket world, as he is seen at almost every cricket match played by Pakistan, no matter where in the world, and has become famous for his energetic waving of a giant Pakistan flag.

Queen Victoria's bloomers fetch 360 pounds at auction

November 21, 2012 at 3:54 PM

London, November 21 (ANI): A pair of Queen Victoria's 38in (97cm) linen bloomers have been auctioned off among other royal memorabilia in Essex.

US targets group linked to Taliban

November 21, 2012 at 7:46 AM

Washington, Nov 21 (IANS) The Obama administration has hit an entity and two individuals with sanctions for their alleged links to the Taliban.

Middleton returns Kim's dresses

November 18, 2012 at 6:59 PM

London, Nov 18 (IANS) The Duchess of Cambridge has returned the dresses socialite Kim Kardashian had sent for her.

45 kg of heroin seized in Afghanistan

November 18, 2012 at 7:49 AM

Moscow, Nov 18 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Two men were detained with 45 kg of heroin near the Iranian border in Afghanistan's Nimroz province, the Pajhwok news agency reported.

CSKA beat Kuban, extend RPL lead

November 11, 2012 at 2:11 PM

Moscow, Nov 11 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Two Ahmed Musa goals helped football club CSKA Moscow cruise to a 3-1 win over FC Kuban and extend their Russian Premier League lead.

50-year-old Oz mum defends decision to breastfeed 4-year-old daughter

November 5, 2012 at 4:39 PM

Melbourne, November 5 (ANI): A 50-year-old mother from Byron Bay has said that she is proud to breastfeed her four-year-old daughter up to four times a day.

Pakistan, Turkey to hold joint naval drill

November 4, 2012 at 3:20 AM

Islamabad, Nov 4 (IANS) Pakistan and Turkey will hold a 10-day joint naval exercise.

10 die in Riyadh blast

November 1, 2012 at 2:44 PM

Riyadh, Nov 1 (IANS) Ten people were killed and 50 wounded when a truck transporting fuel exploded Thursday in the Saudi capital of Riyadh, Al-Arabiya television reported.

Cancer stopped show worries: Minogue

November 1, 2012 at 3:16 AM

London, Nov 1 (IANS) Singer Kylie Minogue says she used to worry about her live performances until she battled and beat breast cancer.

Takale first Indian APRC champion

October 31, 2012 at 7:56 PM

New Delhi, Oct 31 (IANS) India's Sanjay Takale and his navigator Musa Sheriff braved a gear box failure, a tyre burst and rugged terrain to become the first pair from the country to win the A6 class championship in the 2012 Asia Pacific Rally Championship (APRC) in Longyou, China.

Roadside bombing kills 8 Afghan civilians

October 31, 2012 at 3:32 PM

Kabul, Oct. 31 (Xinhua-ANI): Eight Afghan civilians, including seven women, were killed and two others wounded Wednesday morning in a roadside bombing in southern Helmand province, the Interior Ministry said.

Pippa Middeton laughs off 'I hate princesses' comment by young girl

October 30, 2012 at 9:00 PM

Washington, Oct 30 (ANI): Pippa Middleton was taken aback by a young girl's comment during a promotional event for her new party planning book 'Celebrate: A Year of British Festivities for Families and Friends.'

Two awards for 'Miss Lovely' at Mumbai film fest

October 26, 2012 at 5:50 PM

Mumbai, Oct 25 (IANS) Director Ashim Ahluwalia's "Miss Lovely" was named the best film in the 'India Gold' category of the 14th Mumbai Film Festival. It also won 'Reliance Media Works CreaTech (Creativity & Technology) Award' as the eight-day cine extragvanza concluded Thursday here.

Bristol Palin's baby daddy to marry this weekend

October 26, 2012 at 5:02 PM

Washington, Oct 26 (ANI): Levi Johnston, the former fiance of Sarah Palin's daughter Bristol, is set to marry his girlfriend Sunny Oglesby over the weekend.

What the world thought about Obama-Romney foreign policy debate

October 24, 2012 at 6:15 PM

Washington, Oct. 24 (ANI): The third and final presidential debate on foreign policy between President Barack Obama and his Republican rival Mitt Romney was geared to sway US voters, but at points on the globe that the candidates argued over-from Libya to Pakistan to China - netizens, analysts and activists tuned in and weighed in.

Afghan cop kills six colleagues

October 20, 2012 at 2:46 PM

Kabul, Oct 20 (IANS) An Afghan policeman gunned down six of his colleagues in Helmand province Friday night, police spokesman Farid Farhang said Saturday.

14th century West African king named wealthiest in richest man's list

October 16, 2012 at 9:24 PM

London, Oct 16 (ANI): An obscure king who ruled West Africa in the 14th century, has been named the richest person in history in a new inflation-adjusted list of the world's 25 wealthiest people of all time.

ECP suspends membership of Rehman Malik, 154 MPs for failure to disclose assets

October 16, 2012 at 9:24 PM

Islamabad, Oct. 16 (ANI): The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has suspended the membership of 154 parliamentarians and members of provincial assemblies, including Interior Minister Rehman Malik, for failing to submit details of their assets.

UAE officials hold talks with Iran, Portugal counterparts

October 15, 2012 at 11:16 PM

Abu Dhabi, Oct 15 (IANS/WAM) Officials of the UAE have held bilateral talks with their counterparts from Portugal, Algeria, Iran and Australia's Victoria state.

We will continue studies, vow Malala's injured friends

October 14, 2012 at 6:36 PM

Islamabad/London, Oct 14 (IANS) Kainat and Shazia, friends and fellow students of Pakistani teenaged rights activist Malala Yousafzai, who were also injured in the recent Taliban attack on her, have vowed to defy the militants and continue their studies.

Nicola Roberts loves penning poems

October 12, 2012 at 8:44 AM

London, Oct 12 (IANS) Girls Aloud singer Nicola Roberts, who would regularly write her feelings down as a teenager in the form of short angst-ridden verse, misses the therapeutic form of expression.

Barlow to quit 'The X Factor'?

October 11, 2012 at 3:08 PM

London, Oct 11 (IANS) Singer Gary Barlow, who is one of the judges on the British version of "The X Factor", plans to quit the singing reality show to join his band for a new album.

Afghanistan expels over 30 'Pak clerics' for encouraging people to rebel against govt.

October 10, 2012 at 4:04 PM

Islamabad, Oct. 10 (ANI): Afghan security officials have expelled over 30 'Pakistani clerics' from mosques in Kandahar province over 'provocative speeches' encouraging people for an 'uprising against the government', an Afghan official has said.

Afghanistan expels over 30 'Pak clerics' for encouraging people to rebel against govt.

October 10, 2012 at 3:40 PM

Islamabad, Oct. 10 (ANI): Afghan security officials have expelled over 30 'Pakistani clerics' from mosques in Kandahar province over 'provocative speeches' encouraging people for an 'uprising against the government', an Afghan official has said.

Decided to leave Presidency after Ali Musa's 'intolerable' arrest: Gilani

October 7, 2012 at 1:33 PM

Islamabad, Oct. 7 (ANI): Former Pakistan premier Yousuf Raza Gilani has said he decided to leave the Presidency when "things became intolerable for him", in an apparent reference to the arrest of his son Ali Musa Gilani by the army-led Anti-Narcotic Force (ANF) in the ephedrine quota case.

Ex-Pak PM Gilani named as accused in ephedrine quota scandal

October 6, 2012 at 12:54 PM

Islamabad, Oct 6 (ANI): Former Pakistani Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani has reportedly been named as an accused in a ephedrine quota scandal.

Pakistan to export 200,000 tonnes of sugar

October 4, 2012 at 12:22 PM

Islamabad, Oct 4 (IANS) The Pakistan government has allowed export of 200,000 tonnes of sugar.

EU grants 19 million dollar flood, unrest aid to Pakistan

September 28, 2012 at 4:06 PM

Islamabad, Sep. 28 (ANI): The European Commission has said it will release another 15 million euros or 19 million dollars in aid to Pakistan to help tens of thousands of people affected by floods and unrest.

US Marines face court-martial over urinating on Taliban corpses in Afghanistan

September 25, 2012 at 10:43 AM

Washington, Sept 25 (ANI): Two senior US Marines face being court-martialled over a controversial video showing them urinating on Taliban corpses in Afghanistan and posing for photographs with the dead militants.

Pak 'blasphemy' accused Christian girl's case sent to juvenile court

September 24, 2012 at 5:39 PM

Islamabad, Sept. 24 (ANI): A Pakistan court has rejected the district administration's decision to hold the hearing on the Rimsha Masih 'blasphemy' case in jail and has ordered the police to submit a charge sheet in the special court in accordance with the juvenile laws.

Lohitt, Dean, Aditya pocket rally titles

September 23, 2012 at 6:43 PM

Bangalore, Sep 23 (IANS) Crowd favourite Lohitt Urs (co-driver B.S. Sujith Kumar) of Team PGA Motorsports claimed his maiden Karnataka-1000 title in nine attempts as he comfortably defended his overnight lead by clocking the fastest time overall in the first round of the FMSCI Indian National Rally Championship here Sunday.

Two Boko Haram commanders killed in Nigeria

September 21, 2012 at 8:35 AM

Abuja, Sep 21 (IANS) Two top commanders of the Boko Haram outfit have been killed in an operation in the restive state of Borno in Nigeria, the military said.

Former Pak PM Gilani's son given bail after arrest in ephedrine quota case

September 14, 2012 at 3:08 PM

Islamabad, Sept. 14 (ANI): Former Pakistan prime minister Yousuf Raza Gilani's son, Ali Musa Gilani, who was arrested upon his arrival at the Supreme Court premises for the hearing of the ephedrine quota case earlier on Friday, has been brought back to the court.

Ex-Pak PM Gilani's son arrested for role in ephedrine case

September 14, 2012 at 12:28 PM

Islamabad, Sept. 14 (ANI): Former Pakistan Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani's son, Ali Musa Gilani, has been arrested for his role in a ephedrine quota case.

Former Pakistani PM's son arrested

September 14, 2012 at 10:52 AM

Islamabad, Sep 14 (IANS) Former prime minister Yousuf Raza Gilani's son Ali Musa Gilani was arrested Friday from the gate of the Supreme Court while he was on his way to appear for a hearing in a case related to quotas for the drug ephedrine, a media report said.

13 killed in Karachi factory fire

September 12, 2012 at 12:34 AM

Islamabad, Sep 12 (IANS) At least 13 people, including two women and a child, were killed and 30 injured in Pakistan's port city of Karachi Tuesday when a fire broke out in a garment factory, a media report said.

Kate Middleton vows to support Prince Harry

September 3, 2012 at 6:57 AM

London, Sep 3 (IANS) Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton has vowed to support her brother-in-law Prince Harry through his naked photo scandal.

Pak playing vital role in war against terror, says Rehman Malik

September 2, 2012 at 11:05 AM

Islamabad, Sept. 2 (ANI): Pakistan Interior Minister Rehman Malik has said that Pakistan has played a vital role in the war on terror and has suffered a lot in the process.

Operation against terrorists in Gilgit-Baltistan soon, declares Rehman Malik

August 29, 2012 at 11:31 PM

Islamabad, Aug. 29 (ANI): Pakistan Interior Minister Rehman Malik has said a targeted operation would soon be launched against terrorists in Gilgit-Baltistan (GB), reiterating that criminals are moving towards GB fearing military operation in Waziristan.

Taliban bomb maker detained in S. Afghanistan

August 28, 2012 at 3:22 PM

Lashkar Gah, Aug. 28 (Xinhua-ANI): A Taliban expert bomb maker was detained by the Afghan police in the country's southern province of Helmand, a police source said Tuesday.

Taliban beheads 17 Afghan civilians for taking part in music event

August 27, 2012 at 4:34 PM

Kabul, Aug 27 (ANI): The Taliban has reportedly beheaded nearly 17 civilians for taking part in a music event in southern Afghanistan.

17 civilians killed by Taliban militants in S. Afghanistan

August 27, 2012 at 3:06 PM

Lashkar Gah, Aug. 27 (Xinhua-ANI): Up to 17 civilians, including three women, were killed by Taliban militants in Musa Qala district in the Afghanistan's southern province of Helmand Sunday night, an official said Monday.

Bloodshed at picnic: 17 Afghan civilians killed by Taliban

August 27, 2012 at 2:58 PM

Kabul, Aug 27 (IANS) Seventeen civilians, including three women, who were at a picnic were killed by Taliban militants in Musa Qala district in Afghanistan's southern province of Helmand Sunday night, an official said Monday.

Kate Middleton gives cooking lessons to Harry

August 26, 2012 at 4:34 AM

London, Aug 26 (IANS) Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton shares a close bond with her brother-in-law Prince Harry and has been giving him cooking lessons in her free time.

Duchess Kate giving cookery classes to Harry

August 25, 2012 at 5:38 PM

Washington, August 25 (ANI): Duchess of Cambridge is said to be using most of her free time by giving Prince Harry some cooking lessons.

Honda goal gives CSKA win over AIK

August 24, 2012 at 11:04 AM

Stockholm, Aug 23 (IANS/RIA Novosti) A simple finish from Keisuke Honda was enough to give CSKA Moscow a valuable away 1-0 lead as the Russian team beat Sweden's AIK here Thursday.

Patnaik rejects centre's claim on coal bidding

August 23, 2012 at 4:32 PM

Bhubaneswar, Aug 23 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik Thursday said his state had been seeking auction-based bidding for allocation of mineral resources including coal.

23 booked for Mumbai violence

August 12, 2012 at 5:53 PM

Mumbai, Aug 12 (IANS) Police Sunday booked 23 people for murder, attempt to murder, molestation and damage to public property as they began probing violence during a Muslim protest which left two dead and 100 injured.

Gilani gave aide Rs.6m for 'medical check-up' in UK

August 3, 2012 at 1:07 PM

Islamabad, Aug 3 (ANI): Former Pakistan prime minister Yousuf Raza Gilani reportedly granted 40,000 pounds (Rs.6 million) to his principal secretary Kushnood Akhtar Lashari for a 'medical check-up' in the United Kingdom, without the recommendation of a medical board.

Love-cheat Kristen Stewart 'most hated woman in Hollywood'

July 31, 2012 at 9:32 PM

London, July 31 (ANI): Kristen Stewart has been dubbed as the "most hated women in Hollywood" after she cheated on her boyfriend Robert Pattinson with married 'Snow White And The Huntsman' director Rupert Sanders.

R-Patz fans may boycott Kristen Stewart's films

July 31, 2012 at 9:31 PM

Washington, July 31 (ANI): Robert Pattinson fans are expected to boycott future flicks starring Kristen Stewart in wake of the cheating scandal that has inflicted the 'once happy couple.'

Big win for Chheda Nagar

July 31, 2012 at 7:31 PM

Mumbai, July 31 (IANS) Chheda Nagar struck top form as they romped to a facile 5-0 win against Koli Samaj in a Third Division match of the Mumbai District Football Association League, played at the St. Xavier's ground, Parel Tuesday.

Two killed, 26 Boko Haram members held in Nigeria

July 28, 2012 at 5:46 AM

Abuja, July 28 (IANS) At least two members of Islamist sect Boko Haram were killed and 26 arrested in Nigeria's Borno state for their alleged involvement in the killing of two Indian nationals, Xinhua reported.