The ISI's grim message for Afghanistan

'The ISI has given a stunning display of its capacity to do with impunity what it likes within Kabul. Incensed over the triumphalism of the hardliners in Kabul, the ISI has hit out; it is a typical......

Mullah Omar's successor is a pliable Pakistani lackey

'The Mansoor Taliban is really an extension of the Haqqani Network which in turn is an instrument of the ISI.' 'With Ashraf Ghani ready to dance to Pakistani tunes and with the Haqqani Network......

J-K can only be ruled by a Muslim chief minister: PDP MLA

A People's Democratic Party member of Legislative Assembly has stoked controversy by saying that only a Muslim can become the chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir, a view from which his party......

Taliban facing dissension over leadership: Report

As they await a major onslaught from the US and North Atlantic Treaty Organisation forces in Afghanistan, the Taliban are reported to be in turmoil with dissensions breaking out among the top......

Noteworthy statistics from first-class and Ranji Trophy

Maharashtra’s Swapnil Gugale and Ankit Bawane set a new record in the Ranji Trophy championship against Delhi, by adding 594 runs for the third wicket without being separated. This is now the......

Shoaib left out of training squad over fine disput

Fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar has been left out of a Champions Trophy training camp after the Pakistan Cricket Board blocked his attendance over an unpaid fine. Chief selector Salahuddin Ahmed told......

Akhtar in, Yousuf out

Controversial fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar made a comeback while senior batsman Mohammad Yousuf and dope-tainted pacer Mohammad Asif were left out of Pakistan's 30-member preliminary squad on Tuesday......

Pakistan drops Akhtar, Gul for Zimbabwe ODIs

Pakistani selectors have dropped fast bowlers Shoaib Akhtar and Umar Gul for the one-day home series against Zimbabwe. The experienced bowlers have not been included in a list of 21 players......

Akhtar, Asif named in provisonal Cup squad

Pakistan fast bowlers Shoaib Akhtar and Mohammad Asif, cleared last month of a doping offence, have been included in a provisional 30-man squad for the 2007 World Cup. Pakistan officials said they......