James Dobbins appointed US Afghanistan-Pakistan envoy

James F Dobbins, a veteran United States diplomat, has been named as the new special American envoy to Afghanistan and Pakistan, at a time when both countries are going through "a pivotal moment".......

We want to see Hafiz Saeed being brought to justice: US

The United States has said it wants to see Hafiz Saeed, the founder of Lashkar-e-Tayiba brought to justice and this is the reason why it recently announced a reward of $10 million to anyone for......

Still smarting from NATO attack, Pak rejects visit of Grossman

In further escalation of tension with the United States, Pakistan has asked for the visit of President Barack Obama's special envoy to be put on hold till it formulates its policies towards......

'Memogate': Haqqani leaves for Pak to explain his position

Amid a raging political storm back home, Pakistan's envoy to the United States Husain Haqqani has left for Islamabad, where he would explain his position with regard to the controversy over a......

Birdman, Boyhood, American Sniper sweep Oscar 2015 nominations

The 87th Annual Academy awards nominations were announced by directors JJ Abrams and Alfonso Cuarón as well as Chris Pine and Academy President Cheryl Boone Isaacs, at the......

BAFTA announces 2012 nominees

Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe joined Great Expectations actress Holliday Granger as the young actors announcedthe 2012 British Academy of Film and Television Awards (BAFTA) nominations this......