Higher exports and record remittances have also supported Pakistan’s reserves.

Pakistani rupee closed slightly weaker at 96.54/59 to the dollar, compared to Wednesday’s close of Rs96.53/58.

US author sues film-maker Perry over plot of 2012 film

US, Israel opposed Palestinian push for 'state' status, more than dozen European states support Palestinians.

The Interior Ministry said 14 people were wounded.

The two girls will have security escorts indefinitely, say police officials.

The split among Real Madrid fans over their support for coach Jose Mourinho was evident.

Brazil will be under huge pressure to win a sixth world title in 2014.

Prison officials in Peshawar say they are keeping Afridi in solitary confinement, will not allow him to have visitors.

Researchers find non-genetic information available at birth is enough to predict which children will become obese.