Big win for security forces; Zakir Musa's successor gunned down

The Al Qaeda's offshoot in Kashmir, Ansar Ghazwat-ul Hind, has been wiped out from the Valley with the killing of the group's chief Hameed Lone and two other terrorists, Jammu and Kashmir Director......

Will General Munir Take On Imran Khan?

If General Asim Munir, Pakistan's new army chief, wants to help defuse the current polarised atmosphere and shepherd civilian politicians towards negotiations on an acceptable date for elections,......

In Pakistan, Allah smiles upon Lt Gen Asif Ghafoor

as journalists active in Pakistani media have been quick to point out, with Ghafoor at the helm in Balochistan, no one will take seriously any claims by the civilian leadership to use the velvet......

Reyaz Naikoo: From maths teacher to calculative terrorist

From a maths teacher to a calculative terrorist, Reyaz Naikoo had a charmed existence as a terrorist for eight years before he was killed by security forces on Wednesday in a gunbattle lasting five......

World Cup PHOTOS: Musa double powers Nigeria to victory

IMAGE: Nigeria's players celebrate after Ahmed Musa, centre, scored the opening goal. Photograph: Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images Nigeria beat Iceland 2-0 on Friday to revive their hopes of advancing......

South Africa on brink of ODI World Cup qualification

IMAGE: Aiden Markram plundered 175 runs off 126 balls as South Africa outclassed the Netherlands by 146 runs, to jump into eighth place in the World Cup Super League standings. Photograph: Sydney......

Reluctant tactical switch pays dividends for Nigeria

IMAGE: Ahmed Musa celebrates scoring Nigeria's first goal with team mates and coach Gernot Rohr during Friday's World Cup match against Iceland. Photograph: Toru Hanai/Reuters Nigeria’s top......

Zlatan gives Mourinho first trophy at Manchester United

IMAGE: Manchester United's Wayne Rooney celebrates with the trophy after winning the FA Community Shield. Photograph: Eddie Keogh/Reuters. Zlatan Ibrahimovic's winner ensured that Jose Mourinho's......

What Iceland need to do to progress to World Cup knockout round

Iceland must beat group leaders Croatia and hope the result of Argentina against Nigeria goes their way too. A win for Nigeria, and possibly even a draw depending on goal difference, would put the......