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Time Pak military dumped hawkish "pure emotions" stance for strategic concerns: Editorial

May 18, 2012 at 4:26 PM

Islamabad, May 18 (ANI): An editorial in a Pakistan daily has said the country "has been guided by pure emotion rather than strategic concerns for too long", adding that there was a lot of emotional chest-thumping and rhetoric when what was really needed was realism and pragmatism.

Mutai, Kabuu squeeze into Kenya's Olympic marathon squad

May 18, 2012 at 3:54 PM

Nairobi, May 18 (IANS) Geoffrey Mutai and Lucy Kabuu dusted themselves from missing out on their country's marathon team for London Olympics by winning the men's 10,000m and women's 5,000m crowns at the Kenya Police Championships here.

Stewart wants to work with Pattinson

May 17, 2012 at 2:50 PM

London, May 17 (IANS) Actress Kristen Stewart says she is desperate to work in another movie with her boyfriend Robert Pattinson.

NATO supply resumption in Pak's interest: Hina Rabbani Khar

May 17, 2012 at 11:47 AM

Islamabad, May 17 (ANI): Pakistan Foreign Minister, Hina Rabbani Khar has said in categorical terms that restoring NATO supplies is in the interest of Pakistan, adding that objections raised by the opposition carries no weight.

Anna's car attacked in Nagpur

May 16, 2012 at 8:34 PM

Nagpur, May 16 (ANI): Some unknown assailants pelted stones at veteran social activist Anna Hazare's car in Nagpur on Wednesday evening.

I'm a relationship girl, says Charlize Theron

May 16, 2012 at 5:46 PM

Washington, May 16 (ANI): Charlize Theron has said that she's a "relationship girl", but she isn't looking for a boyfriend at the moment.

Charlize Theron still gets nervous on red carpet

May 16, 2012 at 1:05 PM

Charlize Theron still gets nervous on the red carpet even after having a long career in Hollywood.

People see sexy women's pics as objects

May 16, 2012 at 12:34 PM

Washington, May 16 (ANI): Women's sexualized bodies are on display everywhere in perfume ads, beer billboards or movie posters and a new study has suggested that we think of these images as if they were objects, not people.

Charlize Theron still gets uneasy on red carpet

May 16, 2012 at 12:34 PM

Johannesburg, May 16 (ANI): Charlize Theron still gets nervous on the red carpet despite her lengthy career as a Hollywood star.

Theron gets nervous on red carpet

May 16, 2012 at 5:46 AM

London, May 16 (IANS) Actress Charlize Theron admits she is moved when fans come out to greet her at premieres, but says she still gets unnerved at glitzy red carpet events despite a 17-year-old career as a Hollywood star.

Julianne Moore joins remake of classic thriller 'Carrie'

May 15, 2012 at 6:42 PM

London, May 15 (ANI): Julianne Moore is set to star in a remake of the 1976 classic horror film 'Carrie'.

Apple fixes Siri bug declaring Nokia Lumia 'best smartphone'

May 15, 2012 at 5:46 PM

Washington, May 15 (ANI): Apple has fixed a bug that caused personal assistant app Siri to declare that Nokia Lumia 900 was the best smartphone ever.

Jolie buys Pitt a helicopter

May 15, 2012 at 3:38 PM

London, May 15 (IANS) Actress Angelina Jolie has bought her partner Brad Pitt a helicopter and has apparently splashed 1 million pounds on the aircraft and flying lessons.

54 pc Americans consider same-sex marriage morally correct

May 15, 2012 at 3:38 PM

Washington, May 15 (ANI): Almost 54 percent of Americans have said that gay or lesbian relations are morally acceptable, according to poll.

Angelina Jolie buys a helicopter for Brad Pitt

May 15, 2012 at 1:11 PM

Angelina Jolie has splurged 1million pounds for a helicopter and flying lessons for fiance Brad Pitt.

Angelina Jolie splurges 1m pounds on helicopter for Brad Pitt

May 15, 2012 at 12:02 PM

London, May 15 (ANI): Angelina Jolie has splashed 1million pounds on a helicopter and flying lessons for fiance Brad Pitt.

Three killed in Pakistan blast

May 14, 2012 at 8:34 PM

Islamabad, May 14 (IANS) At least three people were killed and 26 injured after a paramilitary vehicle was attacked in the Quetta city of Pakistan's Balochistan province Monday, Geo News reported.

Former Pakistani cricketer Younis backs PCB's appointment of Hafeez as captain

May 14, 2012 at 7:06 PM

Islamabad, May 14 (ANI): Former Pakistan coach and legendary fast blower Waqar Younis has backed the Pakistan Cricket Board's (PCB) decision to appoint Mohamad Hafeez as captain in the 20 over format and as vice captain for the 50 over matches.

Lovato on 'The X Factor' judging panel

May 14, 2012 at 5:30 PM

Los Angeles, May 14 (IANS) Singer-actress Demi Lovato will join Simon Cowell, Antonio 'L.A' Reid and Britney Spears on the judging panel for the second season of talent show "The X Factor".

Pak Army's 'Jihadi' ideology will only cause more damage to the country: Editorial

May 13, 2012 at 4:34 PM

Islamabad, May 13 (ANI): An editorial in a Pakistan daily has said the Pakistan Army's adoption of the doctrine of jihad and its creation of non-state jihadi warriors has permitted more centres of power than the state can sustain.

Dortmund humble Bayern to win German Cup

May 13, 2012 at 3:38 PM

Berlin, May 13 (IANS) Bundesliga football champions Borussia Dortmund lifted the German Cup to seal a double following a 5-2 hammering of Bayern Munich at outsold Berlin Olympia stadium.

Newly single Sofia goes partying with friends

May 12, 2012 at 7:15 PM

New York, May 12 (ANI): Sofia Vergara seems to have move on after splitting from Nick Loeb. he was spotted partying with girlfriends including Jessica Alba, and Samantha and Charlotte Ronson in a nightclub.

12 hurt in Peshawar blast

May 12, 2012 at 11:02 AM

Islamabad, May 12 (IANS) At least 12 people were injured Saturday when a remote-controlled bomb exploded in Pakistan's northwest city of Peshawar, reported Xinhua citing a TV report.

10 Pakistanis deported from Greece

May 11, 2012 at 7:10 PM

Islamabad, May 11 (IANS) Ten Pakistani nationals have been deported from Greece for illegally entering the country, a media report said Friday.

Never ending wait for truth about Osama's murky Pak sojourn continues

May 10, 2012 at 5:42 PM

Islamabad, May 10 (ANI): The Abbottabad commission investigating the death of Al-Qaeda chief Osama Bin Laden, is still waiting for answers to a set of questions it had forwarded to Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari more than four months ago.

Slain Pakistani reporter to be honoured in US

May 10, 2012 at 4:54 PM

Washington, May 10 (IANS/AKI) Slain Pakistani reporter Syed Saleem Shahzad's name will be included in a two-storey glass memorial in US that will display the names of journalists who have died in the line of duty.

Britney Spears seals '$15 m deal' to judge X Factor

May 10, 2012 at 2:54 PM

Washington, May 10 (ANI): Britney Spears has finally ended months of speculation surrounding her possibility to appear on The X Factor by signing a deal for a judging role on the reality show.

U.S. Envoy Munter denies ever meeting Hafiz Saeed

May 10, 2012 at 2:14 PM

Islamabad, May 10 (ANI): The U.S. Embassy has categorically rejected an op-ed published in a Pakistan daily that claimed a meeting took place between U.S. ambassador Cameron Munter and Jamaat ud Daawa chief Hafiz Saeed.

12 injured in Pakistan blast

May 10, 2012 at 9:34 AM

Islamabad, May 10 (IANS) At least 12 people have been injured in a blast in Noshera district of Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province, reported Xinhua.

Swiss politician 'advertised for cannibals to eat best pal's wife and child'

May 9, 2012 at 3:02 PM

London, May 9 (ANI): A sadistic politician offered the wife of his friend and her daughter to cannibals in order to "save his friend a messy divorce".

Law obsessed with manicures

May 8, 2012 at 4:22 PM

Los Angeles, May 8 (IANS) Actor Jude Law is obsessed with manicures as he likes to keep his nails neat and tidy.

Seven die in Pakistan school roof collapse

May 7, 2012 at 3:26 PM

Islamabad, May 7 (IANS) Seven students were killed and over 35 injured Monday when the roof of their school collapsed in Pakistan's Punjab province, said officials.

Secret 'backroom talks' fails to break Pak-U.S. impasse on NATO routes, drone strikes

May 5, 2012 at 5:34 PM

Islamabad, May 5 (ANI): In a bid to break the lingering impasse on the resumption of vital land supply routes for NATO forces stationed in Afghanistan as well as drone strikes inside the tribal belt, Pakistan and the U.S. are working overtime, away from the media glare, sources said.

People search for burial space in Rawalpindi

May 5, 2012 at 4:14 PM

Islamabad, May 5 (IANS) People in Pakistan's Rawalpindi city are finding it difficult to bury their dead as they say there is not enough space left for their loved ones any more.

Eight die in Pakistan suicide blast

May 4, 2012 at 10:22 AM

Islamabad, May 4 (IANS) Eight people were killed when a suicide bomber blew himself up in Pakistan's northwest, a media report said.

Anna Paquin shuns plastic surgery

May 3, 2012 at 5:58 PM

Washington, May 3 (ANI): Anna Paquin has said that she wouldn't go under the knife to look beautiful because it would limit her as an actress.

Anna Paquin shuns plastic surgery

May 3, 2012 at 5:26 PM

Washington, May 3 (ANI): Anna Paquin has said that she wouldn't go under the knife to look beautiful because it would limit her as an actress.

Ajax capture 31st Dutch league title

May 3, 2012 at 2:30 PM

Brussels, May 3 (IANS) Ajax secured their 31st Dutch league title by beating VVV-Venlo 2-0 in their penultimate game of the season.

U.S.-Afghan pact 'does not rule out drone strikes in Pak': U.S. Envoy

May 3, 2012 at 12:06 PM

Kabul, May 3 (ANI): US Ambassador Ryan Crocker has indicated that the pact between the U.S. and Afghanistan could leave the door open for continued drone strikes against insurgent targets in Pakistan after 2014, commenting on the deal signed in Kabul overnight by U.S. President Barack Obama and Afghan leader Hamid Karzai.There is nothing in this agreement that precludes the right of self-defence for either party and if there are attacks from the territory of any state aimed at us we have the inherent right of self-defence and will employ it," The Express Tribune quoted him, as saying.

Miley Cyrus in talks to become 'X Factor' judge

May 2, 2012 at 10:07 PM

Washington, May 2 (ANI): Miley Cyrus is in talks to join Simon Cowell's US version of 'The X Factor', according to reports.

Alonso fastest on day one of mid-season test

May 2, 2012 at 4:50 PM

Mugello (Italy), May 2 (IANS) Fernando Alonso brought joy to the Ferrari fans gathered at the Mugello Circuit here by setting the fastest time on a rain-affected opening day of the Formula One mid-season testing. Force India's reserve driver Jules Bianchi was eighth fastest.

Lopez, Iglesias to tour together

May 2, 2012 at 9:30 AM

London, May 2 (IANS) Singer Jennifer Lopez has revealed that she will be touring with Spanish crooner Enrique Iglesias.

Romney closes gap with Obama in upcoming US presidential race, finds poll

May 1, 2012 at 6:58 PM

Washington, May 1 (ANI): Presidential candidate Mitt Romney has closed the gap with President Barack Obama during the post week, according to poll.

Octomom files for bankruptcy

May 1, 2012 at 12:50 PM

Los Angeles May 1 (ANI): 'Octomom' Nadya Suleman has filed for personal bankruptcy in a federal court in California, on Monday as her home in La Habra was set to go up for auction.

Mahmood must play domestic cricket for international recall: Jaffar

April 30, 2012 at 8:10 PM

Islamabad, Apr 30 (ANI): Pakistan cricketer Azhar Mahmood's chances of playing for his country again has taken a dive with selector Saleem Jaffar saying the all rounder would have to play domestic cricket in Pakistan before being considered for the national squad.

Einstein starved his wife of sex?

April 30, 2012 at 1:22 PM

London, April 30 (IANS) While the world knows Albert Einstein for his theory of general relativity which effected a revolution in physics, a book has revealed the genius expected his wife to abide by a cruel list of rules which included sex ban.

Something fishy about the food, says Pakistani daily

April 30, 2012 at 11:46 AM

Islamabad, April 30 (IANS) A Pakistani daily has questioned the quality and safety of the food in the country after fish in Karachi were "said to be heavily tainted with mercury and other poisonous substances".

Afghan Taliban to get 'safe passage' for joining reconciliation talks

April 28, 2012 at 12:34 PM

Islamabad, Apr 28(ANI): Pakistan, US and Afghanistan have agreed to provide a 'safe passage' to Taliban militants willing to join the reconciliation talks and set up a working group to settle modalities for their unhindered movement.

Sarah Michelle Gellar expecting second child

April 27, 2012 at 6:18 PM

Washington, Apr 27 (ANI): Sarah Michelle Gellar is pregnant with baby number two.

Pak reiterates opposition to drone strikes amid US envoy visit

April 27, 2012 at 5:46 PM

Islamabad, Apr 27(ANI): Pakistan has reiterated its opposition to US drone attacks in its territory amid a US special representative's visit to Pakistan to mend bilateral ties.

Pak captain Misbah opposed to separate teams for different formats

April 27, 2012 at 2:02 PM

Islamabad, Apr 27(ANI): Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq has opposed the idea of forming three separate teams for all formats of the game, saying only three or four changes are required, but changing the whole team is not possible.

How probiotic bacteria prevent inflammatory bowel disorders

April 27, 2012 at 1:22 PM

Washington, Apr 27 (ANI): Scientists have now decoded the biochemical mechanism that lies behind the protective effect of some lactic acid bacteria, which play a role in alleviating inflammation and thus protecting against intestinal diseases.

Obama Romney in 'dead heat' but neither conjectured to 'fix' economy': Poll

April 26, 2012 at 11:21 AM

Washington, Apr 26 (ANI): Although the race between US presidential candidates Mitt Romney and Barack Obama is currently deacklocked after a tie in the vote results, neither contender is expected to fix the US economy, according to voters in a latest poll.

China expels former Wukan village heads from Party

April 24, 2012 at 4:04 PM

Guangzhou, Apr 23 (Xinhua-ANI): Two former officials from south China's Wukan village were expelled from the Communist Party of China (CPC) over corruption and election-rigging charges, provincial authorities announced Monday.

Simon had sex with me 11 times in one night, claims ex model

April 23, 2012 at 5:00 PM

London, April 23 (ANI): After an unauthorised autobiography revealed Simon Cowell has obsession for other men's exes, a former glamour model has now stepped forward to reveal that she had a six-month affair with the music mogul, and once ended up having sex with him 11 times in one night.

Pakistani jails are 'lightly constructed' coops: daily

April 23, 2012 at 11:24 AM

Islamabad, April 23 (IANS) Criticising security in Pakistan's prisons, a daily has described jails as "lightly constructed" chicken coops guarded by men "armed with paper darts and a catapult".

Man guns down five in Pakistan mosque

April 22, 2012 at 8:05 AM

Islamabad, April 22 (IANS) A madman armed with an AK-47 assault rifle stormed into a mosque in Pakistan's northwest tribal region and shot dead five worshippers, Geo News reported.

Two more Tibetan men self-immolate over 'Chinese repression'

April 21, 2012 at 11:09 AM

Beijing, Apr 21 (ANI): Two Tibetan men have reportedly died after they set themselves on fire in protest against China's political and religious repression.

Four Vasco da Gama players banned for brawl

April 19, 2012 at 4:21 PM

Rio de Janeiro, April 19 (IANS) Four Vasco da Gama players have been given a combined 28-match ban for their part in a wild post-match brawl earlier this month.

Anna Paquin and Stephen Moyer expecting first child

April 18, 2012 at 4:53 PM

Washington, Apr 18 (ANI): Anna Paquin and husband Stephen Moyer are expecting their first child together this fall, her representative has confirmed.

Osama's family contracts pollen allergy ahead of deportation from Pak

April 18, 2012 at 4:05 PM

Islamabad, Apr 18 (ANI): Detained family members of slain Al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden have contracted pollen allergy in Pakistan, a report said.

Pakistan gives go-ahead for reopening NATO supply routes

April 18, 2012 at 10:05 AM

Islamabad, Apr 18 (ANI): Pakistan's decision-making body on national security has reportedly given the green signal for reopening of vital supply lines to NATO troops in Afghanistan.

Cowell robbed by woman

April 18, 2012 at 7:33 AM

Los Angeles, April 18 (IANS) A one-night stand with a woman cost a lot to music mogul Simon Cowell. The woman robbed him after he took her to his hotel room.

Lahore's Gadaffi Stadium undergoes renovation before Bangladesh tour

April 17, 2012 at 12:39 PM

Islamabad, April 16 (ANI): The Gadaffi Stadium in Lahore is undergoing renovation work just before the two-match tour by Bangladesh.

UK equal pay watchdog blasted for paying men more than women

April 16, 2012 at 5:31 PM

London, April 16 (ANI): The Equality and Human Rights Commission in UK, set up to ensure that women were paid equal as men, was blasted it admitted that it paid four percent more to its men employees than women.

Lily Collins's idea of perfect man

April 16, 2012 at 3:39 PM

Los Angeles, April 16 (IANS) Actress Lily Collins knows exactly what she wants in her man! She wants him to look after her, and make her laugh all the time.

Chinese man held for killing five people

April 16, 2012 at 12:11 PM

Beijing, April 16 (IANS) A man has been arrested in China for killing five people, including his daughter and former wife.

China assists Pakistan avalanche victim search

April 14, 2012 at 3:15 PM

Beijing, April 14 (IANS) China is assisting in the search for 139 Pakistani soldiers and civilians who are entombed in thick ice following an avalanche that swept through their camp in Siachen glacier.

Palin says Rosen's controversial comment on Ann Romney has stirred 'Mama grizzlies'

April 14, 2012 at 1:31 PM

Washington, Apr 14(ANI): Former Alaska governor and vice-presidential candidate, Sarah Palin has said Democrat pundit Hilary Rosen's controversial comment that Ann Romney has 'never worked a day in her life' has stirred up conservative women across the country.

Aleem Dar says neutral umpires in cricket should stay despite advent of DRS

April 14, 2012 at 1:07 PM

Islamabad, Apr 14(ANI): Winner of three consecutive ICC Umpire of the Year awards in 2009, 2010 and 2011, Pakistani umpire Aleem Dar has rejected the suggestion that with the introduction of Decision Review System (Decision Review System), neutral umpires in cricket matches should be done away with.

Brazil killers ate flesh, sold 'dish' to neighbours

April 14, 2012 at 10:51 AM

Rio de Janeiro, April 14 (IANS/EFE) Three people accused of killing at least three women in the northeastern Brazilian state of Pernambuco said they ate some of their victims' flesh and also used it to make a dish they sold to their neighbours, police said Friday.

Nicole Scherzinger believes Britney will be fantastic as 'X Factor' judge

April 13, 2012 at 3:07 PM

Washington, Apr 13 (ANI): Nicole Scherzinger has backed Britney Spears for a judging role on US 'X Factor'.

Brangelina to work together again in new movie

April 13, 2012 at 10:59 AM

Washington, Apr 13 (ANI): Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, who worked together in 'Mr. and Mrs. Smith' in 2005, are considering another movie collaboration in Ridley Scott's new film.

'Rescue work on for missing Siachen avalanche victims'

April 13, 2012 at 9:15 AM

Islamabad, April 13 (IANS) The Pakistani army was carrying on its rescue operations on the sixth day to reach out to 138 soldiers and civilians buried under snow after a massive avalanche hit their camp at Siachen last Saturday.

Bristol Palin's ex doesn't 'feel like a dad' to their son

April 12, 2012 at 7:31 PM

Washington, Apr 12 (ANI): Bristol Palin's former boyfriend Levi Johnston has said that he doesn't "feel like a dad" to his first son, Tripp with the former Alaskan Governor's daughter.

Pak's linking opening of NATO lines to ending drone strikes 'untenable': Editorial

April 12, 2012 at 2:52 PM

Islamabad, Apr 12(ANI): An editorial in a Pakistan daily has called for de-linking the proposal of ending drone strikes with the re-opening of NATO supply routes that have been shut since the deadly November 26 airstrike, saying that Pakistan-US ties are far too vital to be held hostage by political demagoguery.

British teen plunges to death

April 11, 2012 at 8:51 PM

London, April 11 (IANS) A British teenager plunged 170 feet to her death while trying to escape being caught by policemen as they arrived to recall her to prison.

Alicia Silverstone stands by her baby feeding technique

April 11, 2012 at 6:04 PM

Washington, Apr 11 (ANI): Alicia Silverstone has defended her controversial practice of feeding her son, Bear Blu, by feeding him food that she had chewed, directly from her mouth to his.

India expected to participate in tri-nation kabaddi series in Pakistan

April 11, 2012 at 1:31 PM

Islamabad, Apr 11 (ANI): The Pakistan Kabaddi Federation (PKF) will be hosting a tri-nation series in September with India and Iran set to take part in game event.

Nine miners trapped in Peru may be rescued soon

April 11, 2012 at 1:00 PM

Lima, April 11 (IANS) Peru's nine miners, who have been trapped underground for six days, could be freed soon, a minister said.

Bin Laden's Yemeni wife, five children to be deported back after serving prison sentence

April 10, 2012 at 8:26 PM

Islamabad, Apr 10(ANI): Former Al Qaeda chief Osama Bin Laden's Yemeni wife and his five children will be deported back after serving a seven-day prison sentence, as their travel documents are nearly complete.

Pak lawyer denied US visa after speaking against drone strikes

April 10, 2012 at 8:19 PM

Islamabad, Apr 10(ANI): Pakistani lawyer Shahzad Akbar, who had been invited to speak at an International Drone Summit in Washington on April 28, has been denied a US visa.

Afghan Islamist organization calls on Taliban to consult other groups for restoring peace

April 10, 2012 at 8:13 PM

Islamabad, Apr 10(ANI) - Hizb-i-Islami Afghanistan (HIA), an Islamist organization, has called on the Taliban to consult other forces in Afghanistan for restoring peace in the country.

Laptops for Pakistani students, but what about textbooks

April 10, 2012 at 11:54 AM

Islamabad, April 10 (IANS) Let them eat cake, French queen Marie Antoinette is presumed to have said when told that people did not have bread. Several centuries later, the anomaly being played out in Pakistan with a daily pointing out that the Punjab government was distributing laptops to students while hundreds of thousands went without textbooks.

Bethenny Frankel wants Mila Kunis to star in film version of her new novel

April 9, 2012 at 4:20 PM

Washington, Apr 9 (ANI): Bethenny Frankel has chosen Mila Kunis for the film adaptation of her first novel, Skinnydipping, which will hit the stores on May 1.

Ronaldinho scores to give Flamengo 2-1 victory

April 8, 2012 at 3:53 PM

Rio de Janeiro, April 8 (IANS) Ronaldinho scored a 92nd-minute penalty to give Flamengo a dramatic 2-1 victory over fierce rivals Vasco da Gama in the Rio Cup.

Becks features in Adidas ad with Olympic hopefuls

April 7, 2012 at 2:49 PM

London, Apr 7 (ANI): David Beckham stars alongside cyclist Victoria Pendleton, gymnast Louis Smith and diver Tom Daley in an ad for Team GB Olympic kit makers Adidas.

Yemen President Mansour Hadi fires scores of old-regime loyalists

April 7, 2012 at 1:22 PM

Sanaa, Apr 7 (ANI): Yemen's newly appointed President Abed Rabbo Mansour Hadi has reportedly fired several old-regime figures in a major shake-up of the country's military.

US, Pak 'behind the scenes' officials finalizing 'real deal' between both sides: Sources

April 6, 2012 at 6:58 PM

Islamabad, Apr 6(ANI): Both Pakistan and the US 'behind the scenes' officials are engaging in back-channel talks to finalize the real deal to improve ties between both sides.

Pak demands action against perpetrators of deadly November 26 NATO airstrike

April 5, 2012 at 5:12 PM

Islamabad, Apr 5(ANI): Pakistan has said that perpetrators of the deadly NATO airstrike attacks should be brought to book.

Gilani to visit Afghanistan

April 4, 2012 at 11:29 PM

Islamabad, April 4 (IANS) Pakistani Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani Wednesday accepted an invitation from Afghan President Hamid Karzai to visit Afghanistan.

Six killed in Pakistan blast

April 4, 2012 at 11:36 AM

Islamabad, April 4 (IANS) Six people were killed Wednesday in a massive explosion that tore through a passenger van in Pakistan's northwest, a media report said.

UAE bans Egyptian livestock import

April 3, 2012 at 11:44 PM

Dubai, April 3 (IANS/WAM) The UAE has temporarily banned import of animals with cloven hooves from Egypt, following reports of foot and mouth disease there.

Gilani's plane makes emergency landing

April 3, 2012 at 9:36 PM

Islamabad, April 3 (IANS) A plane carrying Pakistani Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani made an emergency landing Tuesday following a technical problem, a media report said.

14 dead in Pakistan violence

April 3, 2012 at 8:48 PM

Islamabad, April 3 (IANS) At least 14 people were Tuesday killed in sectarian violence in Pakistan.

Gilani's plane makes emergency landing after technical failure

April 3, 2012 at 5:53 PM

Islamabad, Apr 3 (ANI): Pakistan Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani's plane made an emergency landing on Tuesday at the Chakala airbase near Rawalpindi after experiencing a technical failure.

Gallup poll shows Obama ahead of Romney

April 3, 2012 at 1:12 PM

Washington, Apr.3 (ANI): U.S. President Barack Obama has established a four-percentage point lead over Republican rival Mitt Romney in a general election match-up, according to a new USA Today/Gallup Poll Monday.

Pakistan world view clouded by India threat: US

April 3, 2012 at 10:24 AM

Washington, April 3 (IANS) Pakistan's world view is clouded by a perception that they are threatened by India resulting in very mixed messages from Islamabad on fighting terrorism, according to US Defence Secretary Leon Panetta.

Stewart working on first novel

April 3, 2012 at 7:28 AM

London, April 3 (IANS) Twilight star Kristen Stewart has reportedly started penning her first novel.

Bin Laden's three wives, two children jailed for 45 days

April 2, 2012 at 5:12 PM

Islamabad, Apr 2(ANI): A senior civil judge in Pakistan has sentenced former Al Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden's three widows and two of his daughters to a month and a half in prison for residing in the country illegally, and ordered the government to arrange for their repatriation.