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Sunday marked the completion of 100 days without any drone strikes taking place in territory of Pakistan. According to the federal government, the milestone was reached due to unceasing diplomatic efforts, but analysts are not exactly clear as to why the US stopped the use of drone attacks on Pakistani soil. The drone strikes had […]
According to the latest reports, a private bank in Karachi was broken into by thieves, who were able to get away with hundreds of thousands worth of valuables. The bank, located in the Garden Area, was looted in the night between Saturday and Sunday, when it was closed for the weekend. The thieves reportedly had […]
Sri Lanka defeated India by six wickets to win their first ever World T20 title, despite having reached the finals three times previously. Batting second, the Lankan Lions were chasing a total of 131, and managed to reach it in 17.5 overs. Thisara Perera sealed the game and the cup for his team in the […]
The Turkish premier, Recep Tayyip Erdogan banned Twitter on March 20 after information which implicated him and his close aides in corruption was anonymously leaked on the social media platform. However, the ban drew severe criticism from NATO allies and human rights groups around the globe, according to who the bans were against the spirit […]
Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi, known for his flamboyant batting and bowling in the shortest format of the game, has surprisingly attracted no bids for the upcoming Caribbean Premier League tournament. The Caribbean Premier League is set to begin on July 5 and bids for several Pakistani players have been made. These include Mohammad Hafeez, the […]
According to TTP spokesman Shahidullah Shahid, the militant group has decided to extend their ceasefire against the Pakistan government and security forces by another 10 days. The ceasefire, which was part of the negotiation process between the group and the government, expired on March 31. However, according to their spokesperson, the TTP has extended the […]
Former captain and the new chief selector of Pakistan cricket, Rashid Latif, commented on Pakistan’s exit from the World T20 and cited the team’s reliance on senior players as a major stumbling block. Having been shown the door by West Indies in their last match on Tuesday, the Pakistan team returned home to severe criticism […]
Musharraf’s counsel Ahmed Raza Kasuri has claimed that his client was offered a secret deal to leave the country safely and stay abroad for five years. “President Pervez Musharraf was offered to sign a 5-year bond and not return (till the date of its expiration),” Ahmed Raza Kasuri stated. However, he further added that the […]
According to the latest reports, an explosion took place in Islamabad after the former General and President Pervez Musharraf was shifted from the hospital where he was under treatment. The explosion was near the Faizabad flyover, but only happened after the retired General’s convoy had passed. Pervez Musharraf was shifted to his Chak Shehzad farmhouse […]
The US ambassador to India resigned on Monday following a rift between the two countries. The announcement, made by Nancy Powell comes just before the Indian elections, where Narendra Modi, a Hindu nationalist, is expected to become prime minister. The experienced diplomat has not given any reasons behind her decision except that she had ‘planned […]
According to a recent senate report the interrogation methods used by the CIA, which included torture, yielded no key evidence related to the apprehension of Osama bin Laden. The 6,200-page report, if confirmed, will challenge the former administration’s claim that the CIA’s interrogation techniques were essential in rooting out terrorism. The Associated Press was told […]
According to the latest reports, the plane rumored to be Pervez Musharraf’s flight out of Pakistan has turned out to be owned by a businessman who is due to fly out soon. The airplane which had landed yesterday at Noor Khan Air Base gave rise to rumors about former General Pervez Musharraf’s efforts to leave […]
