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Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar to be Pakistan's caretaker PM

Senator Anwarul Haq Kakar from Pakistan's restive Balochistan province was on Saturday appointed the caretaker prime minister to head a neutral political set-up to run the cash-strapped country......

ISIS behind blast at Pak party meet that killed 46: Police

Police in Pakistan's restive Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province said on Monday that an initial probe has suggested that the banned terrorist group Islamic State is behind the suicide attack on a political......

Infiltration bid foiled in JK; 3 terrorists nabbed with 10-kg IED, weapons

The Army on Wednesday foiled an infiltration attempt with the arrest of three terrorists along with a huge consignment of arms and narcotics along the Line of Control in Poonch district of Jammu......

Pak: Punjab govt gives Imran 24-hr ultimatum to 'hand over terrorists'

The interim government in Pakistan's Punjab province on Wednesday claimed that some '30 to 40' terrorists are hiding at the Lahore residence of former prime minister Imran Khan, giving him an......

Imran May Be Jailed For A Long Time

His disqualification to participate in future elections may follow, notes Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at RA&W, India's external intelligence agency. IMAGE: A woman gestures next to......

No TCS on overseas spending of up to Rs 7 lakh via debit, credit cards: FinMin

The government on Friday announced that no tax will be charged on overseas spending of up to Rs 7 lakh in a year using debit or credit as it looked to douse backlash from its earlier decision of......

Visa on time: Embassies work to meet spike in applications by Indians

Visa delays have perturbed Indian visitors this summer. But a solution could be in sight soon, as embassies gear up to address the challenges caused by a spike in applications and staff shortages.......

2023's Must Watch Web Series

The streaming platforms were replete with violent, profanity-laden gangster shows. But amidst the noise, there were some effective and thought-provoking shows too. Deepa Gahlot's list of her top 10......

10 War Films You Can Watch On OTT

There have been relatively few war films made by Bollywood, perhaps because they are expensive and difficult to shoot. Also, invariably, there are accusations of inaccuracy, disrespect, jingoism,......

The Railway Men Review: Compelling Watch

The Railway Men is a compelling watch; the subject is handled with seriousness and respect without going overboard with the dramatic impact, observes Mayur Sanap. In the opening stretch of......

The Top 10 Spy Thrillers On OTT

The West has had an advantage over Indian cinema and OTT when it comes to espionage thrillers -- the two World Wars and the Cold War were grist for the mill, and then the Middle East joined the......

Tanaav Review: Engaging!

Sudhir Mishra's espionage thriller Tanaav is a decent one-time watch, observes Namrata Thakker. Tanaav, the Indian adaptation of the hit Israeli Web series Fauda, is set in Kashmir and revolves......

Controversial recall? Amir, Imad return to Pak squad

IMAGE: Mohammad Amir's selection has been criticised recently by former Test captain and commentator, Ramiz Raja. Photograph: Andrew Couldridge/Reuters Having reversed their decisions of......

PCB in muddle over handing back captaincy to Babar

IMAGE: Sources claim that Babar Azam wants reins in all three formats. Photograph: Andrew Boyers/Reuters PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi has offered Babar Azam captaincy in the white ball formats but......

PCB reorganises selection panel, does away with chairman's post

IMAGE: PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi announced Pakistan’s selection committee will have no chairman. Photograph: PCB/X The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has reorganized its selection committee by......

Inzamam questions PCB over Hafeez sacking

IMAGE: Inzamam-ul-Haq and Muhammud Hafeez. Photograph: Pakistan Cricket Board/X Former Pakistan captain Inzamam-ul-Haq has criticised the country's cricket board for removing Muhammed Hafeez as......

PCB terminates Haris Rauf's central contract

IMAGE: PCB took strict action against Haris Rauf. Photograph: Andrew Boyers/Reuters The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Thursday terminated the central contract of fast bowler Haris Rauf in......

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