The government, the media and the crash
We drop to new lows all the time
Why PIA is in such a mess got less airtime than usual this time, perhaps because everybody...
Modi ‘appalled’ by temple made in his honour
Fans of Narendra Modi on Thursday scrapped plans to open a temple in his honour after the Indian premier said he was “appalled” by...
We will change history: Misbah on India clash
SYDNEY-
If you talk to any Pakistani player ahead of Sunday’s clash against bitter rivals India in Adelaide, the first words to emerge are “we...
Pakistan ranked 159 out of 180 countries in press freedom: report
Pakistan continues to be one of the most dangerous countries for journalists, a fact corroborated by the annual report of press freedom by media...
Korean Air chief’s daughter gets one year jail term in ‘nut rage’ case
SEOUL —
A Seoul court on Thursday sentenced a former Korean Air executive to a year in prison for aviation law violations that stemmed from...
Pakistan coach Waqar hopes struggling Younis Khan comes good
Pakistan coach Waqar Younis on Thursday backed senior batsman Younis Khan to return to form in the World Cup despite a worrying slump.
The 37-year-old...
9/11 conspirator says Saudi royals backed al Qaeda
NEW YORK-
A former al Qaeda operative imprisoned for life for his role in the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks has told lawyers for victims...
Pakistanis fleeing military offensive in tribal areas find new dangers in Afghanistan
KHOST—
Tens of thousands of Pakistanis have sought shelter at a sprawling refugee camp in a volatile region of Afghanistan after crossing the mountainous...
SC takes up applications against 21st amendment
ISLAMABAD-
The Supreme Court of Pakistan on Wednesday took up for hearing applications against the 21st constitutional amendment and planned formation of military courts...
Years after 9/11, Americans still confusing Sikhs for Muslims: study
WASHINGTON DC-
More than a decade after 9/11, Americans who come across a turban-wearing Sikh are still prone to mistaking him for a Muslim, according...
Pakistan arrests 38 Indian fishermen: police
KARACHI-
Pakistani marine forces have arrested 38 Indian fishermen for violating territorial waters in the Arabian Sea, police said on Thursday.
Pakistan's Maritime Security Agency...
Paris to sue Fox News for reports on Muslim ‘no-go zones’
The city of Paris said this week it plans to sue US chain Fox News for reports that there were "no-go zones" in the...
CII declares three pronouncements of divorce at once is un-Islamic
ISLAMABAD-
The Council of Islamic Ideology (CII) on Wednesday declared that pronouncing divorce three times at once is un-Islamic and should be recognised as a...
France issues first charges against four men in Paris attacks
PARIS —
French security forces will get better weapons and protection to fight terror and the country will hire 2,600 new counter-terrorism officers, the...
Saudi single women challenge tradition in love and marriage
JEDDAH-
Amna Fatani knows she wants a brilliant career and a life different from that of Saudi women of her mother's generation who married...
Civil, military leadership attend National Action Plan meeting
ISLAMABAD-
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Wednesday chaired a high-level meeting to review the status of country's counter-terrorism National Action Plan, private media reported.
According to...
NA-122: Inspection report claims Imran Khan lost to Ayaz Sadiq by 8,800 votes
LAHORE-
An inspection report of NA-122 constituency of Lahore was submitted to an election tribunal by a local commission on Monday, stating that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf...
