Why Pakistan Government Spared Mani Shankar Aiyar

It was only a matter of hours before I would be declared persona non grata; all my work would turn to ashes, and I would be revealed as a typical untrustworthy Indian.I steeled myself for the axe......

Pak militants aim public schools for recruits

Pakistan's militant groups have increasingly focused their attention on public schools for recruitment of suicide bombers, a media report said. The recovery of two boys, Muhammad Bhaktiar and his......

Pakistan's devotion to LeT's Saeed runs deep

The perpetrators of the 2008 Mumbai attack, who shot dead 166 people, had confessed to details that should have been enough to hang him, but Pakistan enjoyed his anti-India rhetoric and let him......

Meet between Pakistan govt and Taliban postponed

The maiden meeting between the Pakistan government and a Taliban-nominated committee to frame a roadmap for peace talks was postponed on Tuesday, with representatives of the banned group claiming......

Sami destroys Kiwis

Young fast bowler Muhammad Sami destroyed New Zealand with five wickets in 11 balls to give Pakistan a 124-run win in the second one-day international to take a 2-0 lead in the series on Monday.The......

Shoaib, Sami return for India match

Fast bowlers Shoaib Akhtar and Muhammad Sami have been included in a 15-member Pakistan squad for the one-off limited overs international against India in Kolkata on November 13.Chief selector......

Malik, Sami back in Pakistan ODI squad for Zimbabwe series

Pakistan have made a number of changes in their ODI squad for the short home series against Zimbabwe, recalling seniors such as Shoaib Malik and Muhammad Sami in the 16-member side. Malik and Sami,......

Pakistan pick Sharjeel, Sami for Asia Cup, World T20

IMAGE: Sharjeel Khan of Pakistan. Photograph: Francois Nel/Getty Images The Pakistan Cricket Board has included opener Sharjeel Khan and fast bowler Muhammad Sami in the squad for......

PCB to continue with contracts

Pakistan has decided to continue with the system of awarding central contracts to its players but those with fitness or bowling action problems will be given short-term deals."Players who have been......