Will Pakistan Be Less Of A Nuisance?

With a narrow industrial base and dysfunctional politics, and a counter-productive national security agenda, Pakistan could well remain an 'international migraine', observes T N Ninan. IMAGE: A......

Why It's Best Not To Talk To Pakistan Now

The only thing that might justify a response is the desperate state of Pakistan's economy and how its people are suffering.But it's better to be heartless for now, argues Shekhar Gupta. IMAGE:......

Disastrous Decisions, Achievements: Pervez Musharraf's Mixed Legacy

Learning perhaps from the Kargil debacle, Musharraf tried hard to evolve as a statesman in his dealings with India, recalls Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at RA&W. IMAGE: Former......

China concerned over safety of its citizens in Pakistan

China's new Foreign Minister Qin Gang in the first phone call with his Pakistani counterpart Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said that Beijing is concerned about the safety of its workers based in Pakistan......

England's Stokes ruled out for rest of summer with injury

IMAGE: Ben Stokes was spotted on crutches after The Hundred game between Northern Superchargers and Manchester Originals on Sunday. Photograph: ICC/X England will be without captain Ben Stokes for......

Give proof of govt's denial of permission: PCB tells BCCI

IMAGE: The BCCI has always steadfastly maintained that playing cricket in Pakistan is completely a government call. Photograph: BCCI The Pakistan Cricket Board wants the BCCI to provide written......

Champions Trophy 2025: India vs Pakistan on March 1

IMAGE: India captain Rohit Sharma with Pakistan skipper Babar Azam. Photograph: Adnan Abidi/Reuters The Pakistan Cricket Board has slotted its team's marquee Champions Trophy match against......

Champions Trophy: Will India accept Pakistan's proposal?

IMAGE: India has not yet confirmed its participation in the ICC Champions Trophy to be held in Pakistan next year. Photograph: PCB/X The Pakistan Cricket Board has suggested Lahore as India's home......

Champions Trophy: 'Keep India's travel to a minimum': PCB to ICC

IMAGE: With the Champions Trophy set to be held in Pakistan, PCB suggested ICC keep India's travel itinerary to a minimum. Photograph: Satish Kumar/Reuters Pakistan cricket authorities have......