A Pakistani court on Monday admitted a petition filed by banned Jamaat-ud-Dawah chief Hafiz Mohammad Saeed challenging two cases registered against him by police under the Anti-Terrorism Act for inciting people to wage 'jehad'.
The Pakistani police on Wednesday said they were awaiting instructions from the government for taking further action against founder of Lashkar-e-Tayiba and Jamaat-ud-Dawa chief Hafiz Saeed, who was placed under house arrest after two cases were registered against him under an anti-terror law.
Under pressure from India and the United States to act against Jamaat-ud-Dawah chief Hafiz Mohammad Saeed, the mastermind of Mumbai terror attack, the Pakistani police today registered cases against him and one of his close aides Abu Jandal under the Anti-Terrorism Act.
The writ petition, filed in the Lahore High Court by Saeed's lawyer A K Dogar, said that the two First Information Reports registered against the JuD chief in Faisalabad last week were 'without lawful authority and of no legal effect'.
A high-intensity earthquake struck the Hindukush region in Afghanistan on Monday, tremors of which were felt in several parts of North India including Jammu and Kashmir and Delhi.
Pakistan Meteorological Department's earthquake centre said the 5.8-magnitude earthquake was located near the mountainous city of Jehlum in Punjab province.
Former Pakistan wicketkeeper-batsman Taslim Arif passed away in the southern city of Karachi late on Thursday after a prolonged illness. Arif, who represented his country in six Tests and two one-day internationals, developed an acute lung infection and had been hospitalised several times over the last year. He was 53 years old.
Former Pakistan wicketkeeper-batsman Taslim Arif passed away in the southern city of Karachi late on Thursday after a prolonged illness.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has decided to limit Australia's tour, which is under threat due to security concerns, to four venues, an official said on Wednesday.
Zimbabwe's 15-member squad includes recalled players Ray Price and Gary Brent, according to the touring squad list submitted to the Pakistan Cricket Board. Zimbabwe play five one-dayers from Jan. 21 to Feb. 2 in Karachi, Hyderabad, Multan, Faisalabad and Sheikhupura.
Just as they were about a kilometre away from the stadium, Taufel says, he heard something that sounded like firecrackers.
Pakistan on Tuesday executed 12 prisoners convicted under militancy and murder charges
Pakistan off-spinner Saeed Ajmal was banned from bowling on Tuesday for an illegal action on Tuesday. Here are some facts on the bowler.
A planned three match one-day series by New Zealand in Pakistan has been scrapped, the Pakistan Cricket Board said on Wednesday.
Statistical highlights of the third day's play between India and Sri Lanka in the first Test at the SSC in Colombo on Friday.
Discarded batsman Faisal Iqbal has been banned for four matches by the Pakistan Cricket Board for showing indiscipline during the Pentangular Cup One-day tournament in Karachi earlier this year.
President Pervez Musharraf on Saturday said that the Bajaur madrassa, which was destroyed in an Pakistani air strike last week, trained suicide bombers and it was under observation for a year.
India's total of 616 for five is their second highest against Pakistan in all matches. It is also the fifth highest for any side against Pakistan and also India's fifth highest against all countries at home soil.
The new Pakistan Nuclear Power Complex (PNPC), to be set up in Faisalabad, will also enrich the fuel from atomic reactors that the country plans to set up by 2030 to generate 8,800 MW of nuclear power.
No link has been established to the Mumbai train blasts.
Seven terror convicts were hanged on Tuesday in jails across Pakistan, including a junior technician at Pakistan Air Force who was involved in the attack on former military ruler Pervez Musharraf.
A heavily pregnant woman and her husband have become latest victims of suspected honour killing in Pakistan, just a day after another pregnant woman was killed by her own mother in the same Punjab province for contracting marriage against parents' will.
Aamir, 15, Nomin Ali, 14, and Arshad, 12, were on their way to meet their relative on a motorcycle, when they crossed over to India on Friday and were caught by the guards on patrol duty.
Inzamam-ul Haq and Rahul Dravid have called for cool heads from both camps ahead of the deciding Test in Karachi
England have expressed safety concerns about playing in Karachi on the tour which starts in October.
Rahul Dravid said the partnership between Irfan Pathan and MS Dhoni had given the team confidence and heart
Pakistan won the toss and elected to bat in the second Test.
Pakistan's captain challenged the dashing Indian opener to unleash his fusillade on bouncy wickets.
Police have registered an FIR against six people under blasphemy law on the complaint of Mahinder Paal Singh, a resident of Multan district of Punjab.
"The weather at this time of the year in Punjab is not ideal for cricket," said Younis Khan.
The venues for India's first two one-dayers in Pakistan in February may be switched due to a shortage of security personnel.
The venues for Pakistan's first two ODIs against India may be switched due to a shortage of security personnel
The Pakistan fast bowler claimed 4-36 as South Africa were bowled out for 124 in the first innings on day 1 of the second Test.
A five-member inspection team from India arrived in Pakistan on Sunday to finalise security arrangements for their cricket tour which starts next month.
Pakistan have included the all-rounder in a 16-man squad for their final three ODIs against England.
Down by a goal, the visitors fought back to score their first victory in the six-match hockey series.
The pitch has occupied the centrestage in the contest between the arch-rivals so far.
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