'No pressure' on Pak to release Abhinandan: FO

Pakistan claimed on Thursday that there was "no pressure" on it to release Indian Air Force Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman, a day after a top Opposition leader said that Foreign Minister Shah......

Govt imposes ban on Jamaat-e-Islami Jammu and Kashmir

The Centre on Thursday banned the Jamat-e-Islami Jammu and Kashmir for five years under anti-terror law on grounds that it was “in close touch” with militant outfits and is expected to......

What 26/11 taught us about Pakistan

'Peace talks with Pakistan are like accepting a dinner invitation from cannibals and hoping to return alive,' says Colonel Anil A Athale (retd). IMAGE: A visual that will not fade away. Mumbai's......

2005 Delhi blasts case: 2 acquitted, 1 convicted

A Delhi court on Thursday acquitted two persons, accused in 2005 Diwali-eve serial blasts case which had claimed 67 lives, saying the prosecution has failed to prove their guilt. Additional......

'I wanted to make a Don triology'

His unconventional film about a girls' hockey team and a disgraced coach was a hit withcritics and audiences alike. And this was evident from the outpour of complimentsshowered onShimit Amin, the......

Pakistan drop star players for England Test

IMAGE: Pakistan announced its playing XI for the second Test against England, which begins in Multan on Tuesday, October 15th. Photograph: PCB/X Pakistan have made four changes to the side for the......

Pakistan drop Babar, Shaheen, Naseem against England

IMAGE: Babar Azam was dropped for the first time in his Test career. Photograph: Andrew Boyers/Reuters Former Pakistan captain Babar Azam was dropped on Sunday, while the pace duo Shaheen Afridi......

Pakistan batters 'afraid' of pace'?

They are afraid of grass pitches: Basit Ali's surprising take on Pakistan batters ahead of England Test series IMAGE: Ahead of Pakistan's three-match Test series against England, Basit Ali stated......

Babar Azam's struggles: Kamran Akmal points out technical flaws

Photograph: Kind Courtesy PCB/X Former player and national selector Kamran Akmal has slammed the past and present national team management including captains for showing lack of faith in spinners......

How Indo-Pak cricket thrived in Musharraf's rule

IMAGE: Former Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf shakes hands with Virender Sehwag. Photograph: Reuters Pakistan's former military ruler Pervez Musharraf, the architect of the Kargil War in......