What was in red bag on IC-814 flight? Ex-envoy reveals in new book

It was December 31, 1999. As the hostages on IC-814 were leaving after their eight-day ordeal in Kandahar, a hijacker "quietly informed" now National Security Advisor and then lead negotiator Ajit......

Pak Army Chief Is In No Mood To Forgive Imran Khan

The military establishment is in no mood to forgive or forget Imran's anti-military utterances, observes Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at RA&W, India's external intelligence agency.......

Pakistan army chief shuffles generals

It could be part of a deliberate strategy to heal divisions within and restore the Pakistan army's image, explains Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at RA&W. IMAGE: General Syed Asim......

5 Jaish men get life term for recruiting, training youths in terror activities

A Delhi court on Monday awarded life imprisonment to five terrorists of the Jaish-e-Mohammed for recruiting and training youths for terror activities across the country. Special judge Shailender......

IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack Review: Gripping!!

IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack begins by asking why the hijack lasted seven days and ends in wondering if the good guys fought the bad ones hard enough, observes Sukanya Verma. On a late afternoon of......

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......

Pitch uncertainty looms as Pakistan gambles on spin trio for final test

IMAGE: England players celebrate the fall of a Pakistan wicket during the second test match. Photograph: Akhtar Soomro / Reuters Have England pulled an ace by playing mind games with Pakistan......

PCB strips captain, coach of authority

IMAGE:  Pakistan skipper Shaan Masood and Jason Gillispie were inducted on the national selection committee. Photograph: PCB/X Pakistan captain Shan Masood and head coach Jason......

PCB furious at Fakhar: Criticise his comments on Babar

IMAGE: Babar Azam's omission from the Test squad was announced by the selection panel. Photograph: Hamad I Mohammed/Reuters The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is not pleased that Fakhar Zaman......

Shaheen Afridi dropped for Pakistan's must-win Test

IMAGE: Shaheen Afridi is working with Azhar Mahmood to be more effective. Photograph: Francis Mascarenhas/Reuters After facing criticism for heavy defeat in the series-opener, Pakistan on......