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The leadership of the ISI was not involved in planning the deadly 2008 Mumbai attacks, self-confessed plotter David Coleman Headley testified Tuesday. Headley, who...

Dalai Lama has formally relinquished his political powers “in a historic move” but will remain the symbol of Tibetan unity, a spokesman for...

Foreign Secretary Salman Bashir leaves for Kabul today (Monday) to deliver the prime minister’s special message to Afghan President Hamid Karzai, asking for a...

MINGAWARA - Expressing satisfaction over the role of armed forces in flushing away militants and restoration of a peaceful atmosphere in Swat Valley, elders from different politico-social groups have shown sever resentment over recent remarks of President Supreme Court Bar Association Asma Jehangir."Armed forces are playing a key role in the reconstruction process of terrorism-hit Swat Valley," remarked the elders during an emergency press conference on Wednesday.
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ISLAMABAD - Defending the role of Pakistan's intelligence agencies, Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani told the National Assembly that ISI DG Lt Gen Shuja Pasha had visited the US with the consent of the government and Islamabad would fully support Afghan President Hamid Karzai's initiative for reconciliation in his country. "We should not doubt and cast any aspersion on the roe of our intelligence agencies as they watch Pakistan's interest," he said in response to leader of opposition

ISLAMABAD - Chief Justice of Pakistan, Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhary has said that the role of Armed forces has been clearly defined in Article 245 of the Constitution of Pakistan which envisages that the Armed Forces shall, under the directions of the Federal government, defend Pakistan against external aggression or threat of war, and, subject to law, act in aid of civil power when called upon to do so.
Addressing to visiting officers of Command and Staff College Quetta,

ISLAMABAD - Speakers at a seminar here on Thursday highlighted the significant elements of reporting in a conflict situation such as responsibility, impartiality and accuracy, as these were prerequisites for reliable journalism. Speakers at the seminar titled "Role of Media in Conflict Situations", organised by Individualland Pakistan, a non-government organisation, here at a local hotel said that the media needed to play its due role in bringing people together and creating greater

LAHORE - A seminar was organised by the South Asian Free Media Association (SAFMA) on Wednesday where high-profile speakers discussed "If cricketing could act as a diplomatic effort to build ties with India?" The seminar was led by the speakers Hasan Askari, IA Rehman, and Khaled Ahmed who each voiced their view on the role of sports, especially cricket, in the relations of the two countries and discussed how it could act positively.
IA Rehman said there was a common saying that

ISLAMABAD - Chief Justice Supreme Court, Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry on Wednesday criticised Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) on its role in Steel Mills corruption and losses case.
He said if FIA was unable to investigate then the responsibility can be given to another institution.
CJ said FIA was unable to catch any 'big fish' in the case yet, a private TV reported.
The apex court has taken up a suo motu case relating to corruption and huge losses suffered by the

ISLAMABAD - The Supreme Court (SC) asked the government on Tuesday to clarify its stance over the role and status of the Parliamentary Committee (PC) vis-a-vis Article 68 of the constitution. "Can eight parliamentarians discuss the conduct of judges when the entire parliament is barred from doing so under Article 68 of the constitution?" questioned Justice Jawwad S Khawaja during arguments of Additional Attorney General KK Agha in the government's review petition against a SC verdict

KABUL - Afghan President Hamid Karzai blamed the international community on Monday for playing a part in a huge corruption scandal at the country's biggest lender, and called for a traditional "jirga" summit to review strategic ties with the United States.
The gathering of hundreds of community leaders should be held in around two or three months, he said, adding that Afghanistan would not be dominated by the bigger power.
"The first condition of this strategic partnership

DASKA - Federal Information Minister Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan has urged non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and philanthropists to come forward and establish educational institutions in the neglected areas of the country.
Addressing the annual prize-distribution of a school in village Sherpur, the minister revealed that a "sasta bazaar" would soon be started in the district where women would run their own businesses exclusively. Dr Firdous said that women could play a vital role

Josh Pence, who played opposite Armie Hammer as Tyler Winklevoss in 'The Social Network' (where Hammer's face was superimposed on his), has been cast as a young Ra's Al Ghul in 'Dark Knight Rises,' Christopher Nolan's new 'Batman' movie.
The movie's casting has been ultra-secret, although Christian Bale, Gary Oldman and Morgan Freeman are returning to lead a caped crusading cast, which includes Anne Hathaway, Tom Hardy, Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Marion Cottilard. The story line

The director of an upcoming Charles Manson biopic has confirmed Lindsay Lohan has been offered the role of Sharon Tate. The actress is in negotiations to play the pregnant pin-up, who was killed by Manson and his followers, according to Tyler Shields.
Tate was married to filmmaker Roman Polanski at the time of her death in 1969. Shields is confident Lohan will sign on for the controversial role. She said, "We've worked together many, many times. She asked me about 'Eyes of a

SAHIWAL - Sahiwal Division Commissioner Qazi Muhammad Ashfaq Qureshi has said that journalists should play positive role to bring a change and help administration provide relief to the people as they are the ears and eyes of the society.
He said this while addressing a delegation of National Dailies Union of Journalists Sahiwal in his office. He added that all segments of the society should play an active role in building a healthy environment and cooperate with one another to

ISLAMABAD - Investigators believe that the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), led by Hakimullah Mehsud, is behind the recent suicide attacks against Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl chief Fazlur Rehman, as the militants suspect his party's involvement in the recent arrests of some top Taliban commanders.
The successive suicide bombings targeting the JUI-F chief, who has been considered close to the Taliban, recently in Swabi and Charsadda districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province has

After 12 years playing sultry screen vixen Samantha Jones on 'Sex and the City,' Kim Cattrall says she's "letting it all hang out" in her new role as a has-been porn star. Cattrall gained 20 pounds for the title role in the indie film 'Meet Monica Velour,' about a washed up, aging porn star living in a rural Indiana trailer park.
"It was actually kind of a relief," the 54-year-old actress said Tuesday in an interview. "It was like getting rid of the Barbie doll and throwing it