Lok Sabha may see election for Speaker's post for 1st time since Independence

Since Independence, Lok Sabha Speakers have been chosen by consensus. Photograph: Sansad TV If the opposition forces an election to the post of Speaker of the Lok Sabha next week, it would be the......

New party linked to 26/11 attack mastermind Hafiz Saeed to contest Pak polls

A new political party named Pakistan Markazi Muslim League, believed to be a new face of the banned groups of the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks mastermind Hafiz Saeed, is participating in Thursday's......

Imran Khan gets bail in 8 cases over Islamabad violence

Former prime minister Imran Khan got a major relief on Tuesday when an anti-terrorism court in Pakistan granted him bail till June 8 in eight cases related to violence that erupted at the Judicial......

PFI formed 'secret squads' to establish Islamic rule by 2047: NIA

As part of its agenda to create terror, communal hatred and unrest in society and to further its agenda of establishing Islamic rule in India by 2047, the banned outfit Popular Front of India......

WEF Davos meet next week; Jaitley, Goyal to participate

Meeting against the backdrop of the world economy facing multiple challenges, the 45th edition of the WEF meet would discuss 'The New Global Context'. The annual congregation of rich and powerful......

The BEST Indian Films of 2021

Aseem Chhabra lists his favourite Indian films of 2021. Aseem's Best International Films of 2021 In the second year of the pandemic when movie theatres remained closed for an extended period of......

Birthday Special: The 25 Moods of Lata Mangeshkar

Happy birthday, Lataji! Every time she breathes, she makes music and the applause follows. For more than half a century, the beautiful, lilting, hearty quality of Lata Mangeshkar's singing has......

'India ban' in Pakistan dressing room?

Basit Ali slams Mohammad Haris for his 'not allowed to talk about India in dressing room' remark IMAGE: Muhammad Haris disclosed that there is a restriction on discussing India in the dressing......

Pakistan's surprise decision for South Africa Tests

IMAGE: Shaheen Afridi also missed the last two Tests against England in October. Photograph: Alastair Grant/Reuters Speedster Shaheen Afridi has been left out of Pakistan's squad for a two-Test......

PCB Central Contract changes: Afridi demoted, seniors excluded

IMAGE: PCB awarded central contracts to a total of 25 players, just two short of the 27 who were given contracts last year. Photograph: PCB / X The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Sunday demoted......

Babar, Shaheen, Naseem recalled for Australia series

IMAGE: Pakistan's senior players Babar Azam and Shaheen Shah Afridi. Photograph: Andrew Kelly/Reuters Former captain Babar Azam, pacers Shaheen Shah Afridi and Naseem Shah on Sunday returned to......

Why top Pakistan cricketers are contemplating terminating central contracts

IMAGE: As per sources, most of the centrally contracted players are upset with the board. Photograph: Andrew Boyers/Reuters Some of the top cricketers are contemplating terminating their central......