Kidnappers demanding four Taliban prisoners in exchange for the parliamentarian.

Pakistan-based militants are preparing to take on India once Western troops leave Afghanistan next year.

Shortfall to be bridged through other donors, including ADB.

The rupee ended stronger at 101.9/102.1 against the dollar.

Islamabad to import up to a million tons after production was hit badly.

The IMF's executive board will formally approve the package for Pakistan sometime in early September.

Zimbabwe's President Mugabe spoke harsh words against his critics after he won elections by a considerable margin.

British PM labels Spain's tighter border controls as 'politically motivated' while Spain thinks of going to the UN.

More instances of violence against Rohingya Muslims in Rakhine, Myanmar increase tensions.

The trip will be Karzai's first visit to Pakistan since Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif was elected.