'They wanted to strike terror in India'

'The entire idea behind the serial bomb blasts was to strike fear in the minds of Indians.''I don't think the blasts were targeted to derail the Indian economy; the idea behind the blasts was......

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......

14 members of Taliban govt in UNSC's terrorism blacklist

At least 14 members of the Taliban's hardline interim government in Kabul are on the United Nations Security Council's terrorism blacklist, including acting Prime Minister Mullah Mohammad Hasan......

Hardliners, no women: Full list of new Taliban Cabinet

After the fall of the Republic of Afghanistan, the Taliban on Tuesday formed the interim "Islamic Emirate", appointing hardliners in its new government who oversaw the 20-year fight against the......

He brought out the poetry of the ordinary face

Om Puri was that rare actor who could carry a film on sheer power and versatility of his performance, says Avantika Bhuyan. IMAGE: Om Puri in Ardh Satya. It was on a balmy evening in 1988 that I......

PIX: Shah Rukh Khan, Juhi Chawla party with Varun Dhawan

Restaurateur Riyaaz Amlani hosted a party for his new restaurant, Capital Social, in Bandra, Mumbai and made sure to invite Bollywood.   Shah Rukh Khan killing it with his casual......

He risks his life for the stars!

'I was Mukesh Rishi's body double in Aashiq. In one scene, he is chasing Bobby Deol, and he breaks through a glass, falls off a building and lands on a pandal.' 'I had to jump from the ninth......

Review: West is West is endearingly relatable

Shaikh Ayaz says West Is West is not the conventional Diaspora film but has beautifully cherry-picked music. Post YOUR reviews here!Jehangir Khan (Om Puri), that foul-tongued chippy owner, has not......

Hall of Famer Abbas wants to inspires next gen

IMAGE: Zaheer Abbas was lauded by the PCB for being inducted into the Hall of Fame. Photograph: Tom Shaw/Getty Images One of the most elegant batsmen of his time, Zaheer Abbas on Sunday hoped his......

Former Pakistan hockey captain makes shocking claims

Pak hockey team were involved in smuggling in 1983, claims ex-captain Hanif Khan Former Pakistan hockey captain Hanif Khan has accused some of his teammates of indulging in smuggling valuable goods......

Pakistan's oldest living Test player passes away

IMAGE: Imtiaz Ahmed. Photograph: L. Blandford/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images. Pakistan cricket, on Saturday, lost its oldest living Test player Imtiaz Ahmed after he passed away in Lahore......

Do you agree with Waqar's All-Time Pakistan Test XI?

IMAGE: Former Pakistan pacer tweets his All-time Pakistan XI.  A month back, there was huge buzz over India‘s 500th Test and many former greats had come up with their own all-time......

Azhar's historic triple century puts Pakistan in control vs Windies

Azhar became the first man to score a triple century in a day-night Test IMAGE: Azhar Ali of Pakistan celebrates his triple century during Day Two of the First Test between Pakistan and West......