Pakistan condemned the use of what it termed “blatant force” by Indian security forces against the people of Kashmir.

US President Barack Obama has appointed Dr Cameron Munter, a career diplomat, as America’s new ambassador to Pakistan.

Official sources said that the cost of refuelling 19 US helicopters will be deducted from the $217m pledged.

The information, provided by India, is being examined by the interior and law ministries.

President reverses decision to remove management of PCB after developments suggest sting operation allegedly staged.

The Foreign Office hinted at the possibility of a sinister plot against the players.

Pakistan said the move to withdraw US troops from Afghanistan could further destabilise the war-torn country.

Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi held a meeting with Saudi intelligence chief Prince Muqrin bin Abdul Aziz.

The Foreign Office spokesman said the fresh Indian assistance would come through the United Nations.

Pakistan has officially asked Scotland Yard to allow it to be part of the investigations into the scandal.