Pak Islamist groups call off protests after law minister quits

Pakistan’s law minister Zahid Hamid on Monday quit as the government “surrendered” to hardline religious groups, who called off their violent protests in Islamabad that had......

Court orders ex-PM among co-accused in Musharraf treason case

A special court trying embattled former Pakistani dictator Pervez Musharraf ordered the government to include former prime minister Shaukat Aziz, a former law minister and a chief justice as......

No role for army in caretaker set-up in Pak

No former army general would be appointed at the head of a caretaker government in Pakistan, media reports said. It has also been decided that the federal and provincial cabinets would not comprise......

Pak govt will abide by CJ suspension decision

Attempting to quell the widespread protests over the suspension of Supreme Court Chief Justice, the Pakistan government has promised to abide by the decision of the Supreme Judicial Council in the......

Pakistan batsman Umar Akmal released on bail

Pakistan Test batsman Umar Akmal was released from jail after spending an entire day in lock-up for allegedly thrashing a traffic warden and tearing his uniform after being stopped for violating a......

Under-19 World Cup squads

Ashok Maneria will lead India in next month'sICC Under-19 World Cup in New Zealand. Defending champions India areaiming to win the tournament for the third time, having previously won itin Sri......

PCB pulls up 41 bowlers for chucking

Pakistan Cricket Board is facing another major problem, although at the domestic level, with 41 players being spotted with suspect bowling action.Among those found to have illegal action, some had......

India face still task against Bangladesh in SAFF f

Three-time winners India will have a tough task against a relaxed and confident Bangladesh, who will be playing to defending their title, in the final of the SAFF championship at the floodlit......

Pakistan beat India, tie football series

Pakistan came up with a memorable performance to defeat India 3-0 in the third and final football match in Lahore on Saturday evening and tie the series 1-all.Mohammad Essa, who had denied India......