Everything you need to know about Lokiya Tahir: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Everything you need to know about Lokiya Tahir: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
New Delhi, Apr. 12 (ANI): Vice President Mohammad Hamid Ansari released a book entitled "Religion, Law and Society- Across the Globe" authored by Prof. Tahir Mahmood at a function here on Friday.
Johannesburg, Apr. 4 (ANI): The preliminary squad of 30 players for the ICC Champions Trophy tournament to be played in England and Wales in June has been revealed by Cricket South Africa (CSA).
Islamabad, Mar. 17 (ANI): Pakistan Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf is likely to face possible disqualification from contesting the upcoming elections as a company co-owned by him has been declared a defaulter by the Capital Development Authority (CDA).
Jammu, March 9 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah called on Governor N.N. Vohra Saturday and discussed the state's law and order situation and annual plan, an official spokesman said.
Islamabad, Mar. 9 (ANI): Tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan have stirred up after a Pakistani cleric, who had called off a joint conference of religious scholars from both the countries, commented about suicide attacks in Afghanistan.
Kabul, Mar. 6 (ANI): Afghanistan's President Hamid Karzai has once again raised the ante against Pakistan by robustly telling media during a joint interaction with NATO Secretary-General Anders Fogh Rasmussen in Kabul that Pakistan has taken "no practical steps" to help Afghanistan fight terrorism.
Islamabad, Mar. 5 (ANI): Afghan President Hamid Karzai has lashed out once again at Pakistan, saying that a statement by a Pakistani cleric endorsing suicide bombings in Afghanistan shows that the neighbouring country is not sincere in efforts to fight terrorism.
Kabul, March 4 (IANS) Afghan President Hamid Karzai Monday termed terrorism as the common enemy of Afghanistan and Pakistan and sought firm anti-terror support from Islamabad.
Kabul, Feb 24 (IANS) The decision by Pakistani religious scholars not to attend a conference of Afghan and Pakistani Ulema here in March has all but scuttled the meeting, reports Xinhua.
Islamabad, Feb. 12 (ANI): A meeting of Pakistani and Afghan clerics, which was convened to finalise the date and agenda of an upcoming conference scheduled for next month in Kabul, was disrupted after a key participant walked away in a huff.
Johannesburg, Jan. 30 (ANI): Hashim Amla and Vernon Philander have recovered fully from their injuries and are back in South Africa's team to face Pakistan in the first Test at the Wanderers on Friday, according to Proteas team doctor, Mohammed Moosajee.
Cape Town, Jan. 28 (ANI): South African leg-spinner Imran Tahir has been added to the Proteas' Test squad as cover for Robin Peterson for the first Test against Pakistan which starts at the Wanderers on Friday.
Islamabad, Jan 27 (IANS) Pakistan will announce dates for elections and dissolution of assemblies within ten days, Information Minister Qamar Zaman Kaira said Sunday, reported Xinhua.
Islamabad, Jan. 22 (ANI): US Ambassador to Pakistan Richard Olson and Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Tahir Rafique Butt have reviewed Pakistan's F-16 programme.
Washington, Jan. 16 (ANI): The US State Department has said the Washington was impartial as far as Tehrik Minhaj-ul-Quran leader, Dr Tahir-ul-Qadri's "long march" was concerned.
Lahore, Jan. 16 (ANI): Political and Economic Chief in the US Consulate General Michael W Gray has said that America is in favour of democracy in Pakistan and is not supporting Tahirul Qadri.
Islamabad, Jan. 15 (ANI): A Canadian-Pakistani religious cleric, who has organized the "million-march" calling for "electoral reform" in Pakistan has raised suspicion among political observers that he is backed by the powerful Pakistani military after he said he wants the Pakistani Army to be involved in the upcoming elections.
Cape Town, Jan. 8 (ANI): 'Abandoned' Proteas leg spinner Imran Tahir has said there is 'no chance' of 'throwing in the towel' and giving up his international ambitions.
Baghdad, Dec. 17 (Xinhua-ANI): At least ten people were killed and some 50 wounded in a series of bomb attacks in northern and central Iraq on Monday, the police told Xinhua.
New Delhi, Dec 16 (IANS) Pakistan's Interior Minister Rehman Malik Sunday visited the shrine of the 14th century Sufi saint Hazrat Nizamuddin Auliya and prayed for a "harmonious relationship" between India and Pakistan.
London, Dec 14 (IANS) A kebab, pizza and burger takeaway in Britain's Greater Manchester, owned by three people of Indian origin, was shut down by a judge for serving mouldy onion bhajis and foul-smelling meat.
Johannesburg, Dec 14(ANI): South Africa's convener of selectors, Andrew Hudson, has claimed that axed leg-spinner Imran Tahir remained part of their future Test plans.
Islamabad, Nov 30 (IANS) Considering their current form, Asian champions Pakistan showed optimism and confidence to win the upcoming 2012 Kabaddi World Cup to be held in India from Dec 1.
Sydney, Nov 26(ANI): South Africa would back Imran Tahir in coming fixtures despite the leg spinner recording the worst bowling figures (0-260) in Test cricket during the second Test match against Australia in Adelaide.
Sydney, Nov. 25 (ANI): Australian cricketer Rob Quiney's Test career could be nearing an end following his lack-luster performance in ongoing Test series against the Proteas.
Adelaide, Nov 22 (IANS) South Africa pace bowler Vernon Philander was withdrawn from the second Test against Australia in the ongoing series between the two countries after waking up with a stiff lower back Thursday morning.
Sydney, Nov 21(ANI): South Africa has made two changes from the squad that played against Australia in the drawn first Test in Brisbane, bringing in leg spinner Imran Tahir and Faf du Plessis for the Adelaide Test, which starts on Thursday.
Adelaide, Nov 21 (IANS) When Australia all?rounder Shane Watson did not bat, bowl or field at Wednesday's optional practice session on the eve of the second cricket Test against South Africa, it was clear that he would not be playing.
Melbourne, Nov 9 (ANI): Australia is braced for illegal tactics from leg spinner Imran Tahir following revelations that ICC officials considered banning the South African from bowling last year for repeatedly running on the pitch.
Sydney, Nov 6 (ANI): South Africa will resist the temptation to play a full pace attack and is all set to include leg spinner Imran Tahir in the team against Australia for the Gabba Test, despite Tahir's modest return and the impressive showing from Rory Kleinveldt.
Sydney, Nov. 6 (ANI): The Australian team have used the 'spinning skills' of Pakistani asylum seeker Fawad Ahmed in their first net session ahead of the Test series against South Africa starting in Brisbane this week.
Sydney, Nov. 4 (ANI): The Proteas batsmen are happy with their practice session after they exploited the flat batting conditions at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) to finish on 128 for 1 on the second day of the three-day warm-up match against Australia A on Saturday, after the hosts declared on 480/7.
Sydney, Oct 30(ANI): Australia opener Ed Cowan has claimed he has researched well about South African bowlers, which has helped him make plans to tackle them ahead of the first Test match at Gabba, Brisbane.
London, Oct. 28 (ANI): Former Australian cricketers Allan Border, Damien Fleming and Mark Waugh believe South Africa will win the Test series against Australia by a 2-1 margin.
Karachi, Oct. 25 (ANI): The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF), in its first major overhaul after the 2012 London Olympics disaster, has dissolved the selection committee and named former chief selector Hanif Khan as the national coach, replacing Khwaja Junaid.
Johannesburg, Oct 23(ANI): Former South Africa spinner Pat Symcox believes the Test team might have missed a trick by not picking up any off spinner for their tour to Australia.
New Delhi, Oct 19 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Friday asked TV Today Network and 13 others to file a reply on a defamation suit filed by the wife of Law Minister Salman Khurshid for broadcasting a programme alleging their NGO siphoned off lakhs of rupees meant for the disabled.
Islamabad, Oct. 14 (ANI): Former Pakistani Olympian Shahnaz Sheikh has reiterated calls for a complete overhaul of the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) after former captain Tahir Zaman was appointed to a consultant coaching role, in what was the first move by the PHF following a poor show at the London Olympics 2012.
Islamabad, Oct 3 (IANS) This could well be a new record. The top post at Islamabad's Capital Development Authority (CDA) saw three changes within 24 hours.
New Delhi, Sep 27 (IANS) A man in his early 20s was arrested here for raping his minor female friend who had come to him for help after being raped by another friend and his two accomplices, police said Thursday.
London, Sep.27 (ANI): A British lawmaker has raised fears over the security of a 4,000-mile trip that will take passengers from Birmingham to Kashmir via the Pakistan-Afghanistan border.
Islamabad, Sept. 9 (ANI): The Pakistani Christian girl, who was arrested on charges of blasphemy, has been airlifted from the Adiala Jail and shifted to an unspecified place in Islamabad under the protective custody of the police.
Islamabad, Sep 8 (ANI): The stringent amendments in blasphemy laws that were introduced during General Zia-ul-Haq's rule have resulted in an increase in communal clashes in Pakistan, and people in the country continue to suffer, a new report on blasphemy-related incidents in nation has revealed.
Islamabad, Sept. 7 (ANI): Pakistan Interior Minister Rehman Malik has constituted an investigation committee to probe the Rimsha Masih 'blasphemy' case.
London, Sept 4 (ANI): One of Pakistan's most senior Islamic clerics has hailed the Christian girl accused blasphemy as a 'daughter of the nation', and has pledged to guarantee her safety if she is released from prison.
Islamabad, Sep 3 (IANS) The US embassy here Monday denied that two Americans were killed in a car bomb attack in Peshawar.
Islamabad, Aug. 29 (ANI): A Pakistani judge has postponed the bail hearing of minor Christian girl, Rimsha Masih, who is in jail on charges of blasphemy.
London, Aug. 28 (ANI): Islamic leaders in Pakistan have came out in support of the minor Christian girl, reportedly suffering from Down Syndrome, who was arrested on charges of blasphemy.
Islamabad, Aug 24 (ANI): A lawyer for the 11-year-old Pakistani Christian girl, who was arrested on blasphemy charges - prompting international outrage - has claimed that he had been refused a meeting with her.
Islamabad, Aug 23 (ANI): The Pakistan Government has remained tight-lipped over the probe into the attack on Pakistan Air Force's (PAF) air base in Kamra, after a group of militants attacked the military installation last week.
Islamabad, Aug 17 (IANS) The Pakistan Air Force has formed a five-member committee to probe the terror attack at Kamra airbase, a media report said Friday.
Cape Town, Aug 10 (ANI): South Africa could face a turning pitch in the final clash of their three-Test series against England at Lord's next week.
Sydney, Aug 8 (ANI): Cricket Australia is confident that the likely involvement of three Test players in the Champions League Twenty20 tournament in late October will not compromise their preparation for the Test series against South Africa.
London, July 26 (ANI): Proteas all-rounder Jacques Kallis has been rested for the one-day international series against England, bringing respite to the Alastair Cook-led squad.
Hashim Amla is the first South African to score a triple century ever, leaving behind AB de Villiers 278 against Pakistan in Abu Dhabi in 2010.
Cape Town, July 18 (ANI): Former South Africa skipper Shaun Pollock has given Proteas pacers a slight edge over their English counterparts ahead of the first Test starting at The Oval on Thursday.
London, July 16 (ANI): South Africa batsman Jacques Rudolph has said the team's confidence remains sky high despite their bowlers being unable to take a single Kent wicket on the final day of the tour match at Canterbury.
Karachi, July 16 (ANI): Shocked by the news of Mark Boucher's retirement following a freak eye accident, former Pakistani wicketkeeper Rashid Latif rated the South African among the top five glovesmen in cricket history.
London, July 15 (ANI): Former South Africa wicketkeeper Mark Boucher fears he may lose his left eye after a freak injury cut short his international cricket career.
Lucknow, July 14 (IANS) The family of an Uttar Pradesh-based businessman was locked up in their house by an official for three days after he failed to clear dues with the revenue department.
Kabul, July 11 (IANS) More than one million Afghans, aged between 15 to 64, are suffering from drug addiction across the country, an official said Wednesday.
London, July 11 (ANI): South Africa's team management has decided that AB de Villiers will man the stumps in the first Test against England at The Oval after Mark Boucher's retirement following a freak eye injury.
London, July 10 (IANS) A freak eye injury forced South Africa's veteran wicketkeeper Mark Boucher to end his international cricket career, it was announced Tuesday.
Cape Town, July 10 (ANI): Several big names in South African cricket have taken to twitter to support wicketkeeper Mark Boucher, who injured his eye in a freak accident during the first day of the Proteas' tour opener against English county Somerset on Monday.
Islamabad, June 28 (ANI): The Pakistan National Party (NP) central general secretary has said the sloganeering for a Pakhtun province in Balochistan was merely a political point-scoring stunt.
Johannesburg, June 13 (IANS) Cricket South Africa (CSA) Wednesday showed faith in the Test squad that won their last series comprehensively against New Zealand when the selectors named an unchanged group for the three-match series in England.
Cape Town, Jun 13 (ANI): South Africa's squad for the three-Test series against England is unlikely to have too many changes from the team which played on New Zealand tour.
Cairo, June 12 (ANI): Amnesty International has asked Egyptian authorities to probe alleged sexual assaults on women protesters during a rally in Cairo's Tahrir Square on Friday.
Cairo, June 9 (ANI): A mob of over hundred men attacked women protesters, who were holding a rally against sexual harassment at Cairo's Tahir Square on Friday.
London, June 6 (IANS) Asian families in Britain have been warned by police to beware of criminals who could target their gold jewellery during the traditional wedding season in summer.
Islamabad, June 4 (IANS) Four women, who were sentenced to death by clerics in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provice for singing and dancing at a wedding, have been killed, a media report said. A minister, however, denied this.
Lahore, may 30 (ANI): South African leg-spinner Imran Tahir has returned to his native Pakistan to seek tips from old tutor Abdul Qadir in a bid to exploit England's weakness against spin when the teams meet in July.
Mumbai, May 22 (IANS) Urging the Indian and Pakistani media not to use words such as "traditional rivals", a seminar of mediapersons from the two countries called for creating an ambience for improving relations.
Islamabad, May 22 (IANS) Three Pakistan Navy officers have been convicted for their negligence of security measures during a deadly attack at the PNS Mehran base in Karachi last year.
Karachi, May 22 (ANI): A military court in Pakistan has court-martialed three officers in connection with the Pakistan Naval Station (PNS) Mehran base attack that took place almost a year ago.
Wellington, Mar 15(ANI): New Zealand suffered a dramatic collapse and lost five wickets for no runs in 20 balls to crash to 185 in 61.2 overs on the opening day of the Hamilton Test against South Africa.
Wellington, Mar 15(ANI): New Zealand suffered a dramatic collapse and lost five wickets for no runs in 20 balls to crash to 185 in 61.2 overs on the opening day of the Hamilton Test against South Africa.
Dunedin, Mar 11(ANI): The Dunedin test between New Zealand and South Africa ended in a draw after rain prevented the Kiwis from resuming play from their overnight score of 137-2 in their chase of the 401 run target.
Dunedin, Mar 11(ANI): The Dunedin test between New Zealand and South Africa ended in a draw after rain prevented the Kiwis from resuming play from their overnight score of 137-2 in their chase of the 401 run target.
Wellington, Mar 10(ANI): New Zealand battled back after the loss of early wickets to reach 132-2 in their second innings, still 264 runs short of victory, with skipper Ross Taylor and Brendon Mc Cullum at the crease at the end of day four of the Dunedin Test.
Wellington, Mar 10(ANI): New Zealand battled back after the loss of early wickets to reach 132-2 in their second innings, still 264 runs short of victory, with skipper Ross Taylor and Brendon Mc Cullum at the crease at the end of day four of the Dunedin Test.
Wellington, Mar 9(ANI): Graeme Smith and Jacques Kallis smashed centuries to put South Africa in a dominating position on day three of the Dunedin Test against New Zealand.
Wellington, Mar 9(ANI): Graeme Smith and Jacques Kallis smashed centuries to put South Africa in a dominating position on day three of the Dunedin Test against New Zealand.
Dunedin, Mar 8(ANI): New Zealand edged past South Africa to claim a narrow first inning lead on second day of the Dunedin Test
Dunedin, Mar 8(ANI): New Zealand edged past South Africa to claim a narrow first inning lead on second day of the Dunedin Test
Islamabad, Feb 29 (ANI): The Pakistan government has decided to name Air Marshal Tahir Rafiq Butt as the next chief of the Pakistan Air Force.
Islamabad, Feb 29 (ANI): The Pakistan government has decided to name Air Marshal Tahir Rafiq Butt as the next chief of the Pakistan Air Force.
Rawalpindi, Feb 23(ANI): An anti- terrorism court here has cleared a suspect of the charges of assassinating former Pakistan Minorities' Minister Shahbaz Bhatti.
Rawalpindi, Feb 23(ANI): An anti- terrorism court here has cleared a suspect of the charges of assassinating former Pakistan Minorities' Minister Shahbaz Bhatti.
Johannesburg, Feb 14(ANI): South African rookie Thami Tsolekile has been included in the list of 22 nationally-contracted players, indicating that the national selectors have earmarked him as Mark Boucher's successor when he quits wicket-keeping after the England tour.
London, Feb.2 (ANI): Kashmir is not only known for its natural beauty; but was also famous for culture of tolerance, peace and co existence. All this was shattered when backed by Pakistani secret agencies culture of gun, violence, fear and intimidation was introduced in 1988/89.
London, Feb.2 (ANI): Kashmir is not only known for its natural beauty; but was also famous for culture of tolerance, peace and co existence. All this was shattered when backed by Pakistani secret agencies culture of gun, violence, fear and intimidation was introduced in 1988/89.
Islamabad, Feb 1(ANI): Officials of the Pakistan Broadcasting Corporation (PBC) incurred a 9.4 million rupee expenditure in undertaking 49 official overseas visits from March 2008 to February 2011.
Islamabad, Feb 1(ANI): Officials of the Pakistan Broadcasting Corporation (PBC) incurred a 9.4 million rupee expenditure in undertaking 49 official overseas visits from March 2008 to February 2011.
Lahore, Dec 21(ANI): A Lahore rally held under the banner of the Difaa-i-Pakistan Council (Pakistan Defence Council) and led by Jamaat-ud -Dawa leader Hafiz Saeed has set alarm bells ringing.
Cape Town, Dec 18 (ANI): Former off-spinner Pat Symcox has reckoned that South African cricketer Mark Boucher is the Proteas' best option as wicketkeeper in Test matches.
Johannesburg, Nov 23(ANI): South African coach Gary Kirsten feels that leg-spinner Imran Tahir has the potential to become a decent Test match cricketer.
Johannesburg, Nov.19 (ANI): Proteas fast-bowler Dale Steyn, who claimed four wickets for 64 runs against Australia on Friday, has attributed his team's comeback to some fine bowling that led to the visitors being dismissed for 296 in reply to South Africa's first innings score of 266 in the second Test being played here.
Cape Town, Nov 14(ANI): South African captain Graeme Smith has confirmed that leg-spinner Imran Tahir would not be dropped for the second and final Test in Johannesburg.
Islamabad, Nov 2 (ANI): Senior Pakistan Civil Judge Mahmood Haroon has ordered the Federal Investigation Agency's (FIA) Special Investigation Unit (SIU) to submit its investigation report on an ex-additional secretary of the Establishment Division in connection with the Hajj scam till November five.
