Pak army chief knew of 1990 election rigging: Ex-ISI boss

Plan to distribute money among politicians to influence the outcome of the 1990 general election in Pakistan was in full knowledge of the then army chief Gen Mirza Aslam Beg, ex-ISI chief Asad......

What could Zardari's mannat at Ajmer Sharif be?

Rediff.com's Tahir Ali reads behind the lines on Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari's private pilgrimage to Ajmer Sharif and analyses the decline of Sufism in PakistanQuestions have been raised......

Why Pakistan won't extend ISI chief Pasha's term

The Dawn of Karachi reported on February 25, that the government of Prime Minister Yousef Raza Gilani has reportedly decided against extending the tenure of Lieutenant General Ahmed Shuja Pasha,......

Karzai arrives in Islamabad for Afghan-Iran-Pak summit

Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai arrived in Islamabad on Thursday on a two-day state visit for bilateral talks and to attend a tri-lateral summit of Afghanistan, Iran and Pakistan that will focus......

Kings XI look to set their campaign on track

Kings XI Punjab would look to get over the disappointment of back-to-back losses and make a winning start on home turf this IPL season when they take on Pune Warriors in Mohali on Thursday, aiming......

When Pataudi orchestrated a hold-up of the Indian team

Tiger Pataudi had a penchant for pranks. Haresh Pandya recounts an incident when 'dacoits' held Gundappa Viswanath and other players to ransom. India's most elegant and stylish batsman Gundappa......

'Sixer' Salim Durrani to get Lifetime award

Salim Durrani, the charismatic all-rounder who served Indian cricket with distinction in the 1960s and 70s, will receive the Board of Control for Cricket in India's Col. C K Nayudu Lifetime......

We got more than we asked for: Pakistan

Sport can sometimes act as a great healer and it was wonderfully demonstrated during the opening ceremony of the 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi on Sunday.The Pakistan athletes and officials, as......

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 Lanka......