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No relaxations: Pakistani cricket fans need Indian sponsor for visa
“There will be no relaxation of visa rules for the cricket fans," says Home Ministry official.
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Dr Khalil Chishti returns to India: Report
Indian Supreme Court had allowed Chishti to come to Pakistan on condition that he would return to India on November 1.
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Pakistan expresses concern over unprovoked Afghan border shelling
Foreign Secretary says such attacks would harm the conducive environment needed for promotion of peace.
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Hopes weak for Pakistan-Afghanistan peace talks
Support from Pakistan is seen as crucial to peace in Afghanistan beyond 2014.
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Sarabjit Singh to file fresh mercy petition: Report
Indian prisoner on death row writes letter to President Zardari, seeks mercy on humanitarian grounds.
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Talking to foreign media is haram: Grand mufti’s edict
Foreign media seeking to “spread chaos and strife in the Muslim world” says Grand Mufti.
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Karzai in Delhi to push Indian PM on investment
Karzai, who is due to stand down in 2014, is expected to sign fresh mining deals in New Delhi.
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Iran denies clean-up of suspect military base
Foreign minister says clean-up of such places not possible.
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China not serious in Tibet immolations probe: Dalai Lama
Sixty-nine people have set themselves on fire to protest Chinese rule of Tibet since 2009.
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Syria opposition groups agree to unite against Assad
United States swiftly declares its support for the new National Coalition.
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Afghan massacre too big for lone US soldier: Police
Soldier faces16 counts of murder, 6 of attempted murder, 7 of assault, 2 of using drugs and one of drinking alcohol.
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Helicopter crash: Pakistan commiserates with Turkey
Prime Minister Raja Pervaiz Ashraf also sent a similar message to his counterpart in Ankara.
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Egypt’s Mursi to meet JI chief in upcoming visit
A delegation of the Jamaat-e-Islami is also set to travel to Cairo.
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IDEAS 2012: Pakistan, China to market Al-Khalid tank together
It is equipped with a 125mm gun and can fire sophisticated ammunition, missiles while stationary or moving.
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Rehman Malik likely to visit India in upcoming weeks
Expected to discuss implementation of new visa regime and security for Pakistan’s cricket team.
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IDEAS 2012: Pakistan, China showcase UAVs
Chinese company representative says capability equal to US predators.
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Sindh tour: Pakistan, India urged to focus on social issues
Bihar CM says resources should be used for poverty mitigation.
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Karzai to push Indian PM on investment
Karzai is expected to sign fresh mining deals in New Delhi, youth affairs, development projects and fertiliser trade.
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Afghan reconciliation: Kabul’s top negotiator seeks release of Taliban prisoners
Afghan High Peace Council head Salahuddin Rabbani arrives today.
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Sympathy for Sandy among Pakistan's forgotten flood victims
"It is really amazing to see Americans helping us here despite having a much worse storm in their own country."
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Talks due on status of US troops in Afghanistan: Official
A key element of any agreement will be the question of immunity for US troops from prosecution in local courts.
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Six Palestinians killed after militants hit Israeli jeep
The flare-up was one of the most serious since Israel's devastating operation in the Gaza Strip over New Year 2009.
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13 killed in strong Myanmar quake: NGO
Shallow 6.8-magnitude quake struck in a rural area and was followed by strong aftershocks.
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Bomb kills Afghan family including hours-old baby
Family was leaving a maternity hospital in Khost province in a pick-up truck when the bomb exploded.
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Restoring peace: Bihar CM shares his strategies to combat crime
Nitish Kumar says he always wanted to visit Mazar-e-Quaid.
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Accusing Pakistan: Karzai vows to hunt down Malala attackers
Afghan president urges Pakistan to fight the rising terrorism in the country.
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Damaging scandal: CIA chief’s resignation shocks Washington
David Petraeus’s affair came to light as FBI was investigating his computer.
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India hopes to get voice samples of Mumbai attack handlers
Indian Home Minister Shinde contacts Rehman Malik to request voice samples of Pakistan-based attackers.
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US plans $6.7 billion aircraft deal with Saudi
Multibillion-dollar deal includes cost of training, logistical support, parts and associated equipment for aircraft.
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Hard choices in Afghanistan for re-elected Obama
Obama came to power in middle of economic crisis with intention of bringing American troops home from Afghanistan.
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Sudden departure: CIA Director David Petraeus resigns
US media says he stepped down due to involvement in an extra-marital affair.
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1971 ‘war crimes’: Bangladesh seeks apology from Pakistan
Request made by Bangladeshi foreign minister in a meeting with Khar.
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CIA chief Petraeus resigns over extramarital affair
Obama accepts Petraeus' resignation. Acting Director Michael Morell will take over as the interim C IA chief.
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Prison riot in Sri Lanka leaves 13 dead, 45 injured
A gunfight in Sri Lanka's biggest prison turns into hostage situation, army called in to help.
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Iran warns US over airspace misadventures
If any foreign aircraft attempts to enter our airspace our armed forces will deal with them, General Massoud Jazayeri.
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Britain to curb £200m of financial aid to India by 2015
Britain to push for "trade not aid" based relationship with former colony.
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Pope Benedict XVI to take God's message to Twitter
Vatican said the pope's Twitter handle will be announced officially at a later time
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Indian troops kill four suspected militants in Kashmir
Indian troops gun down four heavily-armed rebels 150 kilometres away from Srinagar.
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25 dead, dozens hurt in Myanmar train fire: Government
Fire breaks out as two petrol tankers overturn with train derailment.
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No breakthrough in Taliban talks expected before 2014: Afghanistan
Afghan official says Haqqanis being listed by UN as terrorists will hamper talks.
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20 years on: All hope for fisherman's wife, locked in India's prisons
Sakina Bibi awaits her husband, two brothers and two relatives who went missing while fishing.
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Obama cries as he thanks campaign workers
Obama's campaign team distributed on Thursday a YouTube video of the president's emotional tribute.
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US sanctions Iran minister for Internet, TV censorship
Move against communications minister came after he ordered jamming of international satellite TV broadcasts.
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China October industrial output rises 9.6% on-year
The data come as China’s economy grew 7.4 percent in the three months through the end of September.
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Indian ‘spy princess’ honoured in London
The Guardian newspaper described Khan as Britain’s only female Muslim war heroine.
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Iranian jets fired on US drone in Gulf: Pentagon
They intercepted aircraft and fired multiple rounds, spokesman George Little told a news conference.
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Final-day deliberations: Progress in achieving SAARC goals ‘slow’
Terrorism identified as South Asia’s biggest challenge.
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By the sword: Pakistani drug smuggler beheaded
So far, 63 people were put to death in Saudi Arabia this year.
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November 10 to be celebrated as Malala Day
"Malala is an inspiration for the education of girls of the whole world," says UN secretary General.
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US claims Iranian fighters fired on their drone in the Gulf
"The US military drone was never in Iranian air space," says George Little.
















































