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Galaxy S3 takes top position in smartphone market: Research
Samsung sold 18 million S3 models in the third quarter, compared with iPhone 4S sales of 16.2 million.
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We hope Afghanistan and ISAF take action against Fazlullah: FO
Pakistan shares dossiers on Fazlullah with Afghan government and NATO-led ISAF.
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Pakistani drugs smuggler beheaded in Saudi Arabia
Mnawar Khan was arrested at King Khaled International airport as he was trying to smuggle an amount of...
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US judge jails anti-Islam filmmaker for a year
Mark Basseley Youssef to serve sentence in federal prison after he admitted 4 allegations of using false identities.
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Despite Obama victory, Clinton still aims to leave
Obama says he has begged Clinton to stay on, she has refused; keen to become private citizen again.
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Ahmadinejad hits out at ‘capitalist’ US elections
Election has become a battleground for the capitalists, and an excuse for hefty spending, says Ahmadinejad.
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Libya car blast hurts Gaddafi era officer: Local security
The blast shredded the driver’s seat, an AFP photographer at the scene said.
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Hatred locks Myanmar Rohingya in legal limbo: Experts
Local authorities told AFP they have begun a process of verifying the nationality of all the state’s Muslims.
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Four Tibetans set selves alight in China: Exile government
Three of the confirmed burnings took place in Tibetan-inhabited areas of Aba County in Sichuan province.
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Analysis: What Obama’s victory means for Pakistan
Obama’s entire speech was remarkably nation-focused.
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Referendum: Puerto Ricans say yes to US statehood
The Caribbean island is now a self-governing US territory.
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Mullah Fazlullah hiding in Afghanistan: US officials
Say finding the mastermind of Malala Yousafzai is not a priority.
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Afghan Taliban ask Obama to withdraw troops
Say US tired of war; Obama must give up the mentality of a warmonger.
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It’s Obama again: Four more years
Romney concedes defeat as Obama secures second term.
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Anti-Islam film producer sent back to jail for a year
Nakoula was sent back to jail for violating terms of his probation due to the role he played in making the film.
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Malala's enemy: Mullah Fazlullah hiding in Afghanistan, US officials confirm
Unnamed US officials say they are not focused on Fazlullah since he is not affiliated with al Qaeda.
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Obama to visit Myanmar this month: Government official
Myanmar government official says Obama will visit Yangon on November 19. White House has not confirmed the trip.
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Britain lifts Indian Kashmir travel warning
British High Commissioner says decision to lift the warning would boost foreign tourism and benefit the local economy.
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US elections: Zardari congratulates Obama
Zardari says he is confident that Pakistan-US relations would 'continue to prosper'.
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Death toll in south India floods rises to 45: Officials
Downpours triggered by a cyclone that hit the coast further south last week have left hundreds of villages inundated.
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Bahrain revokes citizenship of 31 Shia activists
Move comes after Bahrain late last month banned all protests and gatherings to ensure 'security is maintained.'
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100 missing as Bangladesh boat sinks: Coastguard
11 survivors rescued with help of local fishermen, search and rescue operation is underway, says coastguard.
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India rejects Pataudi trophy for England Tests
India’s cricket chiefs turn down proposal to name trophy for upcoming Tests against England after Pataudi.
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Bomb explosions hit pro-Assad Damascus district
Attack occurred a day after deadly tit-for-tat attacks in segregated neighbourhoods of the capital.
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Iran hangs 10 convicted drug traffickers
Men sent to the gallows were convicted of trafficking “hundreds of kilos” (pounds) of narcotics, a statement said.
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Zawahri urges Somali militants to fight on against 'crusaders'
Chase them with guerrilla warfare, ambushes, martyrdom (suicide attacks), said Zawahri in a statement.
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Let the polls begin: Vote grumbles in storm-hit state
New Jersey voters complain of polling station conditions.
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Aafia loses appeal on shooting conviction
Her attorney argues that the judge should not have let Aafia to testify in her defence.
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D-8 Summit: Mursi to make historic trip to Islamabad this month
Foreign Minister Khar’s visit to Dhaka to extend invite, considered significant.
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Blacklisted: UN orders global sanctions against Haqqani network
Move welcomed by Kabul, dismissed by Taliban, Haqqanis.
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Australian sheep: Pakistan must probe sheep slaughter, says Gillard
Footages includes a man sawing the neck of a sheep before throwing it in trench.
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US Elections 2012: Americans vote after long, bitter campaign
Obama and Romney raced through seven battleground states on Monday to hammer home their final themes.
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Google searches for 'Romney' from Pakistan surged in recent months
While Obama led the overall searches, Pakistan had rising interest in Romney in recent months too.
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Australia urged to ban cattle exports to Egypt
Government-tasked committee recommends the ears of hormone-treated cattle be chopped off.
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India claims Pakistan providing safe haven to Dawood Ibrahim: Report
Indian Home Minister says red corner notices against Ibrahim were still pending.
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Afghanistan rules out peace deals with Haqqanis
Afghan government welcomes the United Nations' decision to impose sanctions on the Haqqani network.
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Polls start to open on US election day
Polls opened at 6:00am (1100 GMT) in battleground states New Hampshire and Virginia.
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Pakistan refuses flag meeting with India: Report
Major General Bipin Rawat claims Pakistani troops violated ceasefire last month in Uri sector of Kashmir.
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Aafia Siddiqui loses appeal on shooting conviction
Siddiqui’s defense lawyers argue she had shot at US officials in panic, say crime lacked any connection to...
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Australia PM demands Pakistan probe sheep slaughter
Australian farmers urged against any consequent ban on the live export trade.
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UN orders global sanctions against Haqqani network
The United States put Haqqani on its terror blacklist in September.
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Final campaign day dawns for Obama, Romney
National polls show Obama and Romney are essentially deadlocked.
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Tale of the states that will decide White House race
Romney trails Obama in many states but retains a narrow and plausible path to 270 electoral votes needed to win.
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The Muslim vote in the US
One survey says 68% plan to vote for Obama.
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Afghan ethnic unity essential for region: Maleeha
Warns of growing uncertainty on both the political and security fronts.
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SAARC parliamentarians summit: Lok Sabha speaker upbeat on improved regional ties
South Asian lawmakers discuss citizens’ participation in governance.
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Afghan conflict stagnated Pakistan’s prosperity, says PM
Says freedom of expression should not be used to stoke confrontation among faiths.
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Prince Mohammed to head Saudi ministry
Prince Mohammed best known as Saudi Arabia’s long-time security chief.
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Google says Apple patent lawsuit dismissed
US federal judge throws out lawsuit by Apple alleging Google owned Motorola's patent licensing practices were unfair.
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US soldier in court for Afghan massacre hearing
The hearing will determine if Bales should face a full court martial for killing 16 Afghan villagers in March 2012.

















































