Pak SC notice to ISI, defence min on terror detentions

Pakistan's supreme court has issued notices to the defence ministry, the Inter-Services Intelligence and military intelligence in response to a petition challenging a law that allows people accused......

Pak cleric asks SC to order parl to enforce Shariah

The chief cleric of the radical Lal Masjid in Islamabad has asked Pakistan's Supreme Court to invoke its suo moto powers and order parliament to enforce Shariah or Islamic law across the country.......

Pak: Plea against extradition of Baradar dismissed

The possible extradition of 12 Afghan Taliban militants, including Taliban No 2 Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, arrested by Pakistan has been stalled after the Lahore High Court dismissed petitions......

Pak: Bail plea of 5 American Muslims rejected

A Pakistani court on Wednesday,rejected the bail plea of five American Muslims facing trial for planning terror attacks in the country and neighbouring Afghanistan. Ramy Zamzam,Waqar Hussain Khan,......

The New Yorkers who may be headed to the Oscars

These Birds Walk is on the long list of documentaries to qualify for the Academy Awards. Filmmakers Omar Mullick and Bassam Tariq tell Aseem Chhabra their fascinating story. Three years ago New......

Political turmoil hits cricket: Will Pakistan make it to 2023 World Cup?

IMAGE: Rohit Sharma and Babar Azam are all smiles as they pose for photographs during the ICC T20 World Cup. Photograph: Martin Keep/Getty Images Pakistan Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif has formed......

PCB pulls up 41 bowlers for chucking

Pakistan Cricket Board is facing another major problem, although at the domestic level, with 41 players being spotted with suspect bowling action.Among those found to have illegal action, some had......

Check out the 14 squads for the World Cup

Less than a month to go for the ICC World Cup andthere are a lot of areas where work is still in progress. The venues, tickets, strategies et al are yet to be put in place. However, one thingstands......

Under-19 World Cup squads

Ashok Maneria will lead India in next month'sICC Under-19 World Cup in New Zealand. Defending champions India areaiming to win the tournament for the third time, having previously won itin Sri......