Pakistani rupee firmed slightly to close at 94.34/39 against the dollar compared with 94.45/50

Spy ring bust appears to support US allegations; Yemeni president tells Iran not to interfere.

US basketball star says only world’s best should compete.

As many as 31% fewer deaths were recorded in 2011 as compared to 2005.

The 25-year-old Red Bull driver has yet to win a race in his homeland or in the month of July.

Recent legislation tightens control on civil rights groups, brands those receiving foreign funding as foreign agents.

Bomb ripped through eighteen fuel trucks and four supply vehicles in Aibak.

Taliban spokesman says victims were targeted because they were Shia.

Report finds pirate kingpin given diplomatic passport by Somali government. Some pirates doubling as counter-pirates.

The 19-times Englis­h champi­ons, who are prepar­ing for a listin­g on the NYSE, were valued at $2.23 billio­n.