58 Indian Fishermen Arrested in Pakistan
KARACHI: At least 58 Indian fishermen were arrested today by KARACHI: At least 58 Indian fishermen were arrested today by Pakistani authorities for allegedly violating the country's maritime boundary. Security…
US House Passes Critical Budget Bill
The US House of Representatives has narrowly passed a $1.1 trillion spending bill to avert a government shutdown less than three hours before a midnight deadline. The bill will…
Xinjiang Burqa Ban Could ‘Spark Unrest’
A proposed burqa ban in the capital city of Xinjiang province could spark further unrest in the troubled region, experts warn. The Urumqi People's Congress Standing Committee voted yesterday in…
Pakistan Welcomes UN Chief’s Offer to Help Resolve Kashmir Dispute
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: The Foreign Office said on Thursday that Pakistan welcomes the statement made by the UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon, offering assistance in resolving the longstanding issue of Jammu…
ISAF Commander Meets General Raheel
ISLAMABAD - General John Campbell, Commander international Security Assistance force(ISAF), called on Chief of Army Staff General Raheel Sharif on Thursday at the General Headquarters. According to a short statement…
Election Kashmir : An Exercise in Futility
Elections for 87 members of Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly (Vidhan Sabha) are being held in Jammu & Kashmir, while the separatist leaders and militant groups of the state have…
Going Nuclear: Russia and India Agree to Build 12 Nuclear Power Reactors By 2035
Russia and India are ramping up energy ties and will construct at least 12 new nuclear reactors by 2035. Two will be completed by 2016 at the Kudankulam Nuclear Power…
US Acknowledges N. Waziristan Operation Has Disrupted Militants
WASHINGTON: The United States affirmed on Wednesday Pakistan’s claim that the military operation in North Waziristan had disrupted militants. At the 23rd meeting of the US-Pakistan Defence Consultative Group, the…
The Pros Of Operation Zarb-e-Azb
Right after the attack of 9/11, the United States and allies waged a ‘war on terrorism’ against a handful of terrorists who were then living on Afghan soil.…
Amnesty International Accuses Israel of War Crimes
LONDON: The Israeli military committed war crimes during its Gaza offensive this summer and must be investigated, human rights monitor Amnesty International said on Tuesday. The destruction of four multi-story…