Beckham's contract with LA Galaxy expires at the end of December, has constantly been linked with a move to PSG.

The tournament from March 5-18, will boost its total prize-money to $11 million with increases for all rounds.

Both, the US and Afghan President Hamid Karzai are keen to discuss a post 2014 troop scenario.

The bulk of Pakistan's tiny Christian community live in and around Lahore, where police say there are 433 churches.

Taliban bombers kill five Polish soldiers in an attack on their convoy in Afghanistan.

Pakistan beat Bangladesh by 7 wickets to win 2-0, complete tour whitewash.

Suicide bomber shot dead before reaching target in front of Kabul Bank, says police spokesman Zirat Gul Mangal.

2011 remained a mixed year for cricket in Asia.

Corruption, mismanagement and neglect have driven Pakistan Railways to the brink.

Karzai urges Pakistan to approach Afghanistan as a neighbour, with potential for business and transit to Central Asia.