Everything you need to know about Sisaura Nasir: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Everything you need to know about Sisaura Nasir: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Srinagar, May 17 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir's ruling National Conference (NC) Friday welcomed the Delhi High Court decision to grant bail to militant Liyaqat Shah, saying it proved Chief Minister Omar Abdullah's stand that he was returning for rehabiliation, not a terror strike.
Johannesburg, May 15 (ANI): The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced a 15 percent salary hike and a 10 percent increase in match fees this year for the 21 players receiving central contracts.
London, May 8 (ANI): Pakistan chief selector Iqbal Qasim has said the national selection committee has put a lot of thought into selecting eight batsmen, a wicket-keeper and seven bowlers for the Champions Trophy in England next month, dispelling the impression by experts that the chosen squad lacked quality batsmen.
Islamabad, May 5 (ANI): The Pakistan squad for the next month's ICC Champions Trophy have spent the second day of their conditioning camp in Abbottabad focusing on their batting under the guidance of former player Javed Miandad.
New Delhi, May 3 (IANS) An India-Pakistan judicial panel that visited Lahore's Jinnah Hospital where Sarabjit Singh was under treatment, has recommended that jail authorities
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New Delhi, May 3 (IANS) A report of an India-Pakistan judicial panel that visited three jails in Pakistan, including Kot Lakhpat in Lahore where Sarabjit Singh was lodged, said Friday that 535 Indian prisoners, including 483 fishermen, 'were presented before the committee'.
Mumbai, April 30 (IANS) Imran Khan, who cried after wathcing the climax of his uncle Aamir Khan's debut film "Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak" (QSQT) at a special screening to mark 25 years of the hit movie, says it should not be remade.
Lahore, April 30 (IANS) The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has left out all-rounder Shahid Afridi and batsman Umar Akmal from the 15-member squad for the ICC Champions Trophy to be held in England from June 6 to 23.
Sydney, Apr 30 (ANI): Popular Pakistani player Shahid Afridi has been dropped from the 15-man squad for the ICC Champions Trophy following the all-rounder's below-par performances in South Africa and a domestic competition.
Mumbai, April 28 (IANS) "Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak" (QSQT) - a film of many firsts - completes 25 years of its release and its lead actress Juhi Chawla still relishes the time spent on the sets and says none of them knew "how the film would turn out".
Lahore, Apr. 26 (ANI): The Lahore High Court has referred a petition requesting the reopening of Indian freedom fighter Bhagat Singh's case to another judge hearing an identical petition.
Bangalore, April 17 (IANS) The blast near the BJP office in Bangalore Wednesday is the fourth terror strike in the Karnataka capital, home to renowned educational institutions and global information technology firms.
Karachi, Apr. 16 (ANI): Pakistan captain Misbah ul Haq has urged the selection committee to test players' fitness before they finalise the squad for the ICC Champions Trophy.
Tehran, April 15 (IANS) Iran's Foreign Minister Ali-Akbar Salehi has called for dialogue between the Syrian government and opposition, Press TV reported.
Islamabad, Apr 9 (ANI): Pakistani media has lambasted the list of 30 probables for the ICC Champions Trophy announced by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) last week, saying that selection may cost the country any hopes of winning the ICC Champions Trophy.
Islamabad, Apr. 04 (ANI): Batting coach must be Pakistan Cricket Board's (PCB) top priority if they wanted to get desired and satisfactory results in upcoming events, former Test cricketer Younas Ahmad has said.
Karachi, Mar. 25 (ANI): The Sri Lankan Premier League is set to attract a large number of Pakistan audience as players from the country will rule the roost in each of the seven participating teams.
Islamabad, Mar 15 (ANI): Pakistan coach Dav Whatmore and manager Naveed Cheema held an indoor crisis meeting with senior players in bid to reverse the flow of poor results on their current South African tour.
Srinagar, March 13 (IANS) Following the tension that gripped Srinagar in Jammu and Kashmir after a 24-year-old man was killed in CRPF troopers' firing, the authorities announced curfew in the city, beginning Wednesday midnight.
Wellington, Mar 11 (ANI): Captain Mushfiqur Rahim became the first Bangladeshi batsman to score a double ton in the first test against Sri Lanka in Galle, as the tourists scored a mammoth 638 in their first innings in reply to hosts' 570-4 declared, taking a 68 runs lead.
Karachi, March 11 (ANI): A group of students from University of Karachi has explored health benefits of papaya and discovered some facts about the delicious tropical fruit, including its usage in lowering chances of heart attack and controlling diabetes.
Mumbai, March 10 (IANS) An alert security staffer at the Mumbai International Airport Ltd. (MIAL) helped save 97 tortoises which were being smuggled to Bangkok on a Thai Airlines flight, an official said here Sunday.
Lahore, Mar. 5 (ANI): The popularity of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has increased by nine percent in two months till February, according to a Gallop survey.
New Delhi, Feb 26 (IANS) Imran Khan has been snowed under with requests from architects and interior design magazines ever since he got his ancestral home renovated -- however, the actor is not keen to let anyone enter his private pad.
Islamabad, Feb 21 (IANS) The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced a 16-man squad for the upcoming One-day International (ODI) series against South Africa, recalling all-rounder Shahid Afridi back in the team.
Karachi, Feb. 1 (ANI): Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq has described Nasir Jamshed, who will play his Test debut against South Africa on Friday, as a prodigious talent who "has all the shots" in the book.
Karachi, Jan. 31 (ANI): Pakistan opener Taufeeq Umar, who was ruled out of the tour of South Africa just two days before the first Test starts in Johannesburg due to an injury, has been replaced by Imran Farhat.
Male, Jan.29 (ANI): Maldives Foreign Minister Abdul Samad Abdulla has admitted that relations between India and Maldives have deteriorated following the premature cancellation of the GMR airport development contract.
Islamabad, Jan 27 (IANS) A film festival "Be Pakistani See Pakistani" is attempting to revive the cinema industry in the country with screenings of classic and modern movies like "Heer Ranjha", "Jinnah" and "Khuda ke Liye".
Srinagar/Jammu, Jan 24 (IANS) The Jammu and Kashmir cabinet met in winter capital Jammu earlier this week for the first time after it was reshuffled by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah to improve the ruling coalition's electoral fortunes in the 2014 assembly polls. However, the moot question remains whether the reshuffle has eased or added to the coalition's problems.
Karachi, Jan. 21 (ANI): Pakistani cricketer Nasir Jamshed has said he wants to become a "complete batsman" who can adjust to any conditions around the world.
New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) Theatre in Afghanistan is trying to connect to audiences as a tool of communication and story-telling even 11 years after the curbs on performing arts by the Taliban during 1996-2001 were lifted. The people are coming out to watch plays despite the fact that they do not have money to pay due to low disposable incomes.
New Delhi, Jan 19 (IANS) Eleven years after curbs on theatre imposed by the Taliban were lifted, theatre is making a comeback in Afghanistan.
Jammu, Jan 15 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir governor N.N. Vohra Tuesday accepted the resignations of seven ministers as Chief Minister Omar Abdullah reshuffled the National Conference ahead of assembly elections due next year.
Jammu, Jan 15 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Tuesday effected major changes in the National Conference ahead of assembly elections due next year.
Islamabad, Jan. 13 (ANI): Pakistani off spinner Saeed Ajmal has won four trophies in the Pakistan Cricket Board's first ever awards ceremony.
Islamabad, Jan 12(ANI): Pakistan selectors have named a 16-member Test team for their upcoming series against South Africa with Akmal brothers, Kamran, Umar and Adnan getting the axe.
Islamabad, Jan. 9 (ANI): Pakistan batsman Nasir Jamshed, who scored back-to-back centuries in the first two one-dayers in the recently concluded India ODI series and was adjudged man of the series, has said he would seek tips from Inzamamul Haq and Saeed Anwar on how to further improve his batting.
Lahore, Jan. 8 (ANI): Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief Zaka Ashraf has said it is an honour for the country to have defeated India in their own land.
New Delhi, Jan 7 (IANS) Pakistan opener Nasir Jamshed has made the biggest move in the latest Reliance ICC Player Rankings for ODI batsmen while Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni returned to the top five. The latest rankings were released Monday, a day after the conclusion of the three-ODI series between rivals India and Pakistan.
New Delhi, J Jan 6 (IANS) Pakistan skipper Misbah-ul-Haq said it was fine bowling and superb fielding by India that prevented his team from making a clean-sweep of the series in the third and final One-Day International (ODI) at the Ferozeshah Kotla here Sunday.
New Delhi, Jan 6 (IANS) The following is the scoreboard of the third and final One-Day International between India and Pakistan at the Ferozeshah Kotla here Sunday:
New Delhi, Jan 5 (IANS) With the series already lost, India's misfiring senior players will be looking to strike form even as skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni remains doubtful for Sunday's third and final ODI against Pakistan.
New Delhi, Jan 5 (IANS) With the series already lost, India's misfiring senior players will be looking to strike form in Sunday's third and final ODI against Pakistan before the selectors announce the team for the forthcoming five-match series against England.
Kolkata, Jan 3 (IANS) Successfully battling fitness problems and spot fixing allegations, Pakistan's young opener Nasir Jamshed has emerged as a hero for Pakistan in the ongoing One-Day International series against India.
Kolkata, Jan 3 (IANS) Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq Thursday credited a team effort with a special mention for his bowlers after his team won the crucial second onedayer at the Eden Gardens here to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series against India.
Kolkata, Jan 3 (IANS) Indian batting fizzled out virtually without a spark as Pakistan took a winning 2-0 lead in the One-Day International (ODI) series by carving out a comprehensive 85-run victory in the second match here Thursday.
Kolkata, Jan.3 (ANI): India on Thursday lost the three-match ODI series to Pakistan, failing to reach the latter's 250-run total by 85 runs in the second one-day international in Kolkata's Eden Gardens.
Kolkata, Jan 3 (IANS) The following is the scoreboard of the second One-Day International between India and Pakistan played at the Eden Gardens here Thursday:
Kolkata, Jan 3 (IANS) Pakistan beat India by 85 runs in the second One-Day International (ODI) here at the Eden Gardens to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series.
Kolkata, Jan 3 (IANS) Opener Nasir Jamshed fired his second consecutive hundred of the series to give Pakistan a rollicking start before India fought back to run through the visitors' batting line-up in the second One-day International at the Eden Gardens here Thursday.
Kolkata, Jan 3(ANI): Pakistan have set India a gettable target of 251 in the second one-day international being played at Kolkata's Eden Gardens.
Kolkata, Jan 3 (IANS) Former Pakistan cricket captain Intikhab Alam Thursday heaped lavish praise on compatriot Nasir Jamshed, who struck a masterly century in the second One-Day International (ODI) against India at the Eden Gardens here.
Kolkata, Jan 3 (IANS) Pakistan were bowled out for 250 runs with 10 balls to spare against India in the second ODI at the Eden Gardens here Thursday.
New Delhi, Jan 3 (ANI): Civil Aviation Minister Ajit Singh has constituted a five-member Committee, headed by Prof. Ravindra H. Dholakia, Professor of Economics and Public Systems, IIM, Ahmedabad, to suggest various measures for cost cutting and optimal utilisation of resources in Air India.
Kolkata, Jan 2 (IANS) Struggling with the new rules and batting blues, India have their task cut out in a must-win second ODI of the three-match series against Pakistan here Thursday.
Kolkata, Jan 2 (IANS) Struggling with the new rules and batting blues, India have their task cut out in a must-win second ODI of the three-match series against Pakistan here Thursday.
Kolkata, Jan.2 (ANI): Pakistan will be hoping to achieve a rare one-day series win against India, when it takes on the latter in the second one-day international to be played here.
Kolkata, Jan 1 (IANS) Former Pakistan opener Sadiq Mohammad Tuesday likened the batting of Virender Sehwag to a "terrorist", saying it was tough to stop the dashing batsman when he gets going.
Chennai, Dec 30(ANI): A resolute century from opener Nasir Jamshed helped Pakistan beat India by six wickets in the first one-day international match played at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chepauk, Chennai on Sunday.
Chennai, Dec 30 (IANS) Indian skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni rued the absence of a fifth bowler and said his part-timers struggled on a sheepish wicket. India lost by six wickets to Pakistan in the first ODI at the Chepauk here Sunday.
Chennai, Dec 30 (IANS) Pakistan beat India by six wickets in the first One-Day International (ODI) between the two sides at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium here Sunday.
Dubai, Dec 29 (IANS) India's Virat Kohli jumped five places to a career-best fifth in the latest ICC T20I batsmen rankings released Saturday.
Ahmedabad, Dec 28 (IANS) India squared the two-match Twenty20 International series 1-1, beating Pakistan by 11 runs in the second encounter at the Sardar Patel Stadium, Motera, here Friday.
Ahmedabad, Dec 28 (IANS) The following is the scoreboard of the second and final Twenty20 International between India and Pakistan at the Sardar Patel Stadium, Motera, here Friday:
Ahmedabad, Dec 28 (IANS) Pakistan captain Mohammad Hafeez won the toss and elected to field against India in their second and final Twenty20 international at the Sardar Patel Stadium here Friday.
Bangalore, Dec 25 (IANS) Scoreboard of the first of the two Twenty20 internationals between India and Pakistan here Tuesday.
Bangalore, Dec 25 (IANS) Pakistan captain Mohammad Hafeez won the toss and elected to field against India in the first Twenty20 international at the Chinnaswamy Stadium here Tuesday.
Islamabad, Dec 16 (IANS) Scholars in Pakistan have termed as "baseless" a prophecy by the ancient Mayan civilisation that the world would come to an end Dec 21, 2012.
Indians and Pakistani fans will miss the Boom-Boom of Shahid Afridi in the ODIs that are due to be played between Pakistan and India in December-January.
New Delhi, Dec. 10 (ANI): Reacting to reports of Wal-Mart Stores preparation of its entry into India's supermarket sector in 2010 with a USD 100 million investment into a consultancy with no employees, no profits and a scant USD 14,000 in revenue., Foreign Minister Salman Khurshid said the company is looking into its own internal operations.
Singapore/Male/New Delhi, Dec 3 (IANS) In a move to put pressure on Male, India has frozen aid to the Maldives as its government Monday decided to take control of the international airport despite a Singapore court staying the suspension of the contract given to India's GMR-led consortium.
Singapore/Male/New Delhi, Dec 3 (IANS) India is exploring various options, including suspending aid to Male, as the Maldives government Monday decided to take control of the Male international airport despite a Singapore court staying the suspension of the contract given to India's GMR-led consortium.
Singapore/Male, Dec 3 (IANS) The Indian infrastructure major GMR-led consortium Monday got an interim relief from the Singapore High Court which asked it to continue operating the international airport in the the Maldives capital Male.
Singapore/Male, Dec 3 (IANS) The High Court of Singapore Monday quashed the Maldives government's decision to terminate the $500 million contract awarded to Indian infrastructure major GMR-led consortium to build and operate the international airport in the the capital Male.
Jammu, Nov 30 (IANS) The Jammu and Kashmir government has been given an award by a travel magazine for "Excellence in Regenerating Tourism".
Male, Nov 29 (IANS) The work permits and visas of GMR employees will be cancelled within seven days after the Indian infrastructure giant was ordered by the Maldives government to hand over the Male airport, a media report said Thursday.
Male, Nov 28 (IANS) Indian infrastructure giant GMR has described as "illegitimate" an order by the Maldives government to hand over the Male airport within seven days after its contract was annulled, and insisted the company will not leave the Indian Ocean archipelago nation.
Male, Nov 28 (IANS) The Maldives government of President Mohamed Waheed Hassan Manik used xenophobia, nationalism and religious extremism to attack Indian firm GMR and annul an agreement to manage the airport in Male, former president Mohamed Nasheed said Wednesday.
Male, Nov 27 (IANS) As the Maldivian government cancelled a contract with Indian infrastructure major GMR for the Ibrahim Nasir International Airport (INIA), Finance Minister Abdulla Jihad said the airport would now be run by the state?run Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL).
New Delhi, Nov 27 (IANS) India Tuesday said the Maldives government's decision to cancel the GMR contract to develop an airport near Male would send "a very negative signal to foreign investors and the international community".
Lucknow, Nov 24 (IANS) Bollywood star Aamir Khan, who was here to promote his forthcoming film "Talaash", went down memory lane and recalled how he flew kites here upon his last visit.
Mumbai, Nov 21 (IANS) Veteran actor Anupam Kher says he and filmmaker Ashutosh Gowariker got to spend a great evening with Hollywood star Robert De Niro in Doha during the ongoing Doha Tribeca Film Festival.
Islamabad, Nov 17 (IANS) A man working as a barber at a police training centre in Pakistan shot dead two of his colleagues because he suspected they cast a spell on him through "black magic".
New Delhi, Nov 16 (IANS) India Friday voiced concern at the "continuing political instability" in the Maldives in the wake of the arrest of four opposition members, including two lawmakers, and also over the anti?India demonstrations and statements by a section of people in the Indian Ocean archipelago nation.
Mumbai, Nov 11 (IANS) Former Pakistan law minister Iqbal Haider, who died in a Karachi hospital Sunday, was due to visit Mumbai Nov 26 on the fourth anniversary of the Mumbai terror attacks, an activist said here.
New Delhi, Nov 8 (IANS) He is an accomplished writer, poet and lyricist, but Javed Akhtar says his childhood aspiration, just like every kid, was to become an actor.
Islamabad, Nov. 5 (ANI): Pakistan Army XI won the first match of the Twenty20 tri-match series held at Rawalpindi Club by defeating United Kingdom Army XI by 9 wickets.
Islamabad, Oct 10 (IANS) The Pakistan Supreme Court Wednesday approved the fresh draft of a letter that the government has to send to Swiss authorities to reopen corruption cases against President Asif Ali Zardari, a media report said.
Mumbai, Oct 5 (IANS) Yesteryears' jubilee actress Asha Parekh had a lot to be jubilant about on her 70th birthday bash. From Jaya and Amitabh Bachchan to Imran Khan and Kangna Ranaut - everyone was there to wish her and the party went on till the wee hours.
Colombo, Oct 4 (IANS) Sri Lanka defeated Pakistan by 16 runs to reach the final of the World Twenty20 tournament here Sunday.
Colombo, Oct 4 (IANS) Following is the scoreboard of the first World Twenty20 semi-final between Sri Lanka and Pakistan at the R. Premadasa Stadium here Thursday:
Colombo, Oct 4 (IANS) Sri Lanka captain Mahela Jaywardene won the toss and elected to bat against Pakistan in the first semi-final of World Twenty20 cricket at the Premadasa Stadium here Thursday.
Colombo, Oct 2 (IANS) Scoreboard of the World Twenty20 Super Eight tie between Pakistan and Australia at the R. Premadasa Stadium here Tuesday:
Colombo, Oct 2 (IANS) Australian captain George Bailey opted to bowl against Pakistan in their final World Twenty20 Super Eight tie at the R. Premadasa Stadium here Tuesday.
Colombo, Sep 30 (IANS) Following is the scoreboard of the World Twenty20 Super Eights match between India and Pakistan at the Premedasa Stadium here Sunday.
Colombo, Sep 30 (IANS) Pakistan won the toss and decided to bat against India in a Super Eight match of the World Twenty20 tournament here Sunday.
Karachi, Sept. 30 (ANI): Pakistan chief selector Iqbal Qasim has lauded Pakistan's lower-order batting for reclaiming the team's pride with a two-wicket victory over South Africa in the Super-Eight match at the World Twenty20 on Friday.
Colombo, Sep 28 (IANS) The following is the scoreboard of the Super Eights match between Pakistan and South Africa in the World Twenty20 Championship at the R Premadasa Stadium here Friday.
