'No pressure' on Pak to release Abhinandan: FO

Pakistan claimed on Thursday that there was "no pressure" on it to release Indian Air Force Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman, a day after a top Opposition leader said that Foreign Minister Shah......

Govt imposes ban on Jamaat-e-Islami Jammu and Kashmir

The Centre on Thursday banned the Jamat-e-Islami Jammu and Kashmir for five years under anti-terror law on grounds that it was “in close touch” with militant outfits and is expected to......

What 26/11 taught us about Pakistan

'Peace talks with Pakistan are like accepting a dinner invitation from cannibals and hoping to return alive,' says Colonel Anil A Athale (retd). IMAGE: A visual that will not fade away. Mumbai's......

2005 Delhi blasts case: 2 acquitted, 1 convicted

A Delhi court on Thursday acquitted two persons, accused in 2005 Diwali-eve serial blasts case which had claimed 67 lives, saying the prosecution has failed to prove their guilt. Additional......

'I wanted to make a Don triology'

His unconventional film about a girls' hockey team and a disgraced coach was a hit withcritics and audiences alike. And this was evident from the outpour of complimentsshowered onShimit Amin, the......

How Indo-Pak cricket thrived in Musharraf's rule

IMAGE: Former Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf shakes hands with Virender Sehwag. Photograph: Reuters Pakistan's former military ruler Pervez Musharraf, the architect of the Kargil War in......

Hasan Ali back in Pakistan squad for NZ Tests

IMAGE: Hasan Ali, who last played a Test against Sri Lanka in Galle in July, has picked up 77 wickets in 21 Tests. Photograph: Stu Forster/Getty Images Pakistan have recalled pace bowler Hasan Ali......

PIX: Abrar claims seven on debut, Babar leads Pakistan's reply in Multan

IMAGE: Abrar Ahmed of Pakistan is applauded by his team mates as he leaves the field after taking seven wickets on debut during Day 1 of the first Test against England at Multan Cricket Stadium on......

ICC ODI Rankings: Iyer, Rahul make gains

IMAGE: KL Rahul has moved up to the 35th spot. Photograph: Nathan Stirk/Getty Images India captain Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli remained static at the ninth and 10 spots respectively, even as......

England scent victory after bold declaration against Pakistan

Pakistan ended the penultimate day on 80-2, still 263 behind England. SCORECARD IMAGE: England's Joe Root surprised all by batting left-handed against leg spinner Zahid Mahmood for a couple of......