LoC Firing – A New Episode of Blame Game from India
“Dastardly ambush“, says Narendra Modi, over Indian soldiers’ killing.“Pak kills Indian soldiers. No talks if even a single bullet is fired,” BJP tells the Centre India alleges Pakistan of firing…
Terror Threat Extends U.S. Embassy Closures to Aug. 10
At least 19 U.S. embassies and consulates in predominantly Muslim countries will remain closed through the week as the State Department stays on guard for potential terrorist attacks. Yesterday’s initial…
U.S. says It Can be ‘Willing Partner’ With Iran
The White House says it hopes Iran’s new president will “heed the will” of the voters and make choices that will “lead to a better life” for Iranians. Hasan Rouhani…
Enhanced security for jails: KP sanctions Rs198.200m, Punjab to deploy Rangers
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhawa (KP) government has sanctioned Rs198.200 million for enhancing the security of jails to counter militants’ threat in the wake of intelligence reports. This amount…
Girl raped by cops in UP
Two constables have been arrested for allegedly raping a 20-year-old girl at gunpoint in Bulandshahar. The incident is yet another example of law-keepers turning law breakers in the state. The…
China restricts patrolling by Indian Army in Ladakh
Leh/New Delhi, Aug 4: Amid a spate of incursions by China in Ladakh, its troops are also resorting to tactics like preventing Indian Army from patrolling posts…
Iran’s Rowhani tells Syrian PM alliance will stay strong
New Iranian President Hassan Rowhani vowed that no change will affect a close alliance with the Syrian government of President Bashar al-Assad, promising that it will remain strong.…
Amaan Ramazan; More of a fatuous entertainment show than a Religious one
There comes a time once every year when the female television show hosts bring out their dupattas, mulvis re-dye their beards and the finest shalwarein kameezein are brought out. If…
Iraq – Jail break – Fruits of US Led Democracy
Prison raids and bombings are only the latest in a wave of violence that has swept throughout Iraq in the past four months killing more than 300 people and further…
Interpol Issues Global Security Alert Linked to Jailbreaks
Interpol has issued a global security alert linked to suspected al-Qaeda involvement in recent prison breakouts. Interpol cited prison escapes in Iraq, Libya and Pakistan, and asked its members to examine if…