The transaction is expected to complete in the final quarter of 2012.

HSBC said that as of June 30, the bank's Pakistan business had gross assets of about $635 million.

Tehreek-e-Tahafuzz Pakistan or Save Pakistan Movement will contest general elections due in 2013.

Pakistan were bowled out at 74 in 19.1 overs, joint lowest total by a Test playing country in all T20 internationals.

Human rights groups estimate thousands of people have been kidnapped and detained in secret prisons in past decade.

Explosive-laden car was parked near Turi Market and was the cause of the blast.

Britain, France and Germany are leading for a clear signal from the International Atomic Energy Agency gathering.

Rushdie’s novel includes highly critical descriptions of late prime minister Indira Gandhi.

Heavy monsoon rains have destroyed more than 1,600 houses while damaging a further 5,000.

Airport personnel find 7-inch monkey in one of the passengers underwear.