March 26 2010

Shahid Afridi to lead Pakistan at World Twenty20

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Afridi has been picked to lead Pakistan in the World Twenty20 Championship in West Indies later next month: PCB

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Shahid Afridi to lead Pakistan at World Twenty20

March 26 2010

Draft of 18th amendment bill ready: Awan

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Some 100 amendments to over 70 articles of the Constitution have reportedly been suggested.

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Draft of 18th amendment bill ready: Awan

March 26 2010

Nato chopper crash in Afghanistan kills one

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“One Turkish soldier has been killed and three injured in the helicopter crash,” said a provincial government spokesman.

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Nato chopper crash in Afghanistan kills one

March 26 2010

Netanyahu returns home with US-Israeli spat unresolved

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The spat erupted when the Israeli government announced new settler construction.

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Netanyahu returns home with US-Israeli spat unresolved

March 26 2010

US to provide $125m for energy, power plans

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Ms Clinton announced the support for Pakistan’s power projects and assistance for the Benazir income support prog.

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US to provide $125m for energy, power plans

March 26 2010

Doctor hacks eight children to death at China school

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Chinese officials said that the former doctor, who worked at a community clinic, had a history of mental illness.

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Doctor hacks eight children to death at China school

March 26 2010

Two suspects in Sahil case presented before media

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“We had no prior planning to kidnap this boy,” one of the suspects was heard saying beneath his hood.

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Two suspects in Sahil case presented before media

March 26 2010

‘Provincial autonomy to resolve Balochistan’s issues’

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Zulfiqar Magsi said the Aghaz-i-Haqooq-i-Balochistan package was not the solution to the province’s problems.

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‘Provincial autonomy to resolve Balochistan’s issues’

March 26 2010

Afridi and Younus challenge PCB punishments

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“When I have already served a two-match ban then on what basis is the board punishing me for the same mistake again?”

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Afridi and Younus challenge PCB punishments

March 26 2010

Israeli airstrike on Gaza injures four Palestinians

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The four casualties were slightly hurt by shell fragments when an Israeli aircraft fired a missile on a building in Gaza City.

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Israeli airstrike on Gaza injures four Palestinians

March 26 2010

Army ready to forgo hardware: Kayani

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We are willing to forgo military equipment to ensure that Pakistan’s energy and economic needs are met, the general said.

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Army ready to forgo hardware: Kayani

March 26 2010

Nuclear plants issue to figure in dialogue: Hillary

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The US will consider Pakistan’s request for civilian nuclear power plants, US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said.

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Nuclear plants issue to figure in dialogue: Hillary

March 26 2010

Pakistan comes with specific wish list for US

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The delegation will seek a civilian nuclear deal, drone technology and military equipment from the US in the talks.

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Pakistan comes with specific wish list for US

March 26 2010

Twenty one Taliban killed in Orakzai military assault

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Several important sanctuaries of the militants were also destroyed during shelling and artillery fire.

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Twenty one Taliban killed in Orakzai military assault

March 26 2010

Fire in old Calcutta building kills 19, injures 20

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Police were investigating the cause of the blaze, which was believed to have started in an elevator.

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Fire in old Calcutta building kills 19, injures 20