US Congressman expresses concern over security of Pak opposition leaders
Expressing concern over security of opposition leader in Pakistan, a US Congressman has urged President George W Bush to call for a UN investigation into the assassination of ex-premier Benazir Bhutto. ANI
Dr AQ Khans British investigator being probed
Atif Amin, a British customs agent, who investigated the nuclear smuggling network of disgraced Pakistani scientist Dr Abdul Qadeer Khan, has himself become the target of a British criminal probe after being prominently featured in a book by American researchers on Pakistans nuclear bomb. ANI
Edmund Hillary wanted his fight to preserve Everest to continue even after his death
Everest conqueror Sir Edmund Hillary wanted his fight against the impacts of global warming and tourism on the mountain to continue even after his death, says a former companion. ANI
Bilawals elevation is dangerous, it doesnt benefit Pakistan, says Fatima Bhutto
Criticising the Pakistan Peoples Party decision to anoint Bilawal Bhutto as the partys next chairperson following the assassination of ex-premier Benazir Bhutto, Fatima Bhutto, daughter of Murtaza Bhutto, has said that Bilawals elevation is a dangerous step and it doesnt benefit Pakistan. ANI
Asma Jehangir says Pakistan Government is waging a war on its people
The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan Chairperson Asma Jehangir has accused the Government of declaring a war upon the people of Pakistan in a game of high stakes. ANI
Code conveying exactly opposite message behind The Times Everest scoop triumph
The Times became the first newspaper to break the story about Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgays Everest triumph in 1953 due to an elaborate journalistic code, through which its then sub-editor Jan Morris conveyed exactly the opposite message. ANI
Elections could increase political crisis in Pakistan: Report
The general elections in Pakistan due on February 18 could either dampen tensions and set the country on a path towards stabilisation, or exacerbate a long-running political crisis, a report released by the Oxford Analytica has said. ANI
Tenzing Norgays grandsons tribute to Sir Edmund Hillary
Sir Edmund Hillarys demise is a great loss for the people around the world, says eldest grandson of Tenzing Norgay, who conquered Mt. Everest in 1953, along with Hillary. ANI
Parted at birth Brit twins marry!
British twins who had been separated at birth learned that they were siblings only after they had tied the knot. ANI
Women halting males social ladder climb in Britain
Women are slowing the pace of mens growth on the social ladder in Britain, according to a new study. ANI
Sir Edmunds mementos spark bidding fury on online sale
Within hours of the announcement of Sir Edmund Hillarys death, online auctions for items connected to him attracted serious bidding. ANI
US policies damaging democracy and judiciary in Pakistan
The Bush Administration must review its policies, which are damaging democracy and judiciary in Pakistan, said the head of a visiting delegation of US lawyers. ANI
Muslim girl afraid of forced marriage was murdered, says coroner
A teenage Muslim girl who feared a forced marriage was being arranged by her parents was killed unlawfully, a coroner said yesterday. ANI
Pakistan TV has footage showing Benazirs suspected killers escape, says PPP
Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Finance Secretary Babar Awan has claimed that state-run Pakistan Television (PTV) had footage in which some people were shown helping suspected persons escape from the crime scene after the assassination of former premier Benazir Bhutto. ANI
Reports suggest Benazirs assassination may have been plotted
Two new reports on the assassination of former Pakistan Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto suggest that mystery remains about the person who organised the crowd after an election rally, which made Benazir come out of the roof the bullet-proof car to wave to people. ANI
Imran asks political parties to suggest exit strategy for Musharraf
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan has asked all political parties to sort out an exit strategy for President Musharraf over his failure in controlling affairs of the government. ANI
Pakistan batsman Yousuf to get legal aid
Pakistan star batsman Mohammad Yousuf will get a legal representation from the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for the next arbitration hearing in Mumbai on January 24 investigating his pullout from the Indian Cricket League (ICL). ANI
Aroused Jesus sculpture leaves Christian group livid
A controversial sculpture in the UK featuring a visibly aroused Jesus has left a Christian group livid. ANI
Nawaz calls for closure of ISIs political wing
Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Chief Nawaz Sharif has said that the Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid (PML-Q) is a product of the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) and called for an end to the agencys political wing. ANI
Suhakam welcomes govts decision to not stop intake of Indian workers
Malaysian Human Rights Commission (Suhakam) has welcomed the recent decision of the government to not stop the intake of specialised workers from India, Tamil Nesan reported. ANI
Malaysian minister expresses shock over brutal killing of Krishnasamy
The Malaysian Indian Congress (MIC) president and Works Minister, S. Samy Vellu, has expressed shock over the brutal killing of S. Krishnasamy, a member of the national-level Central Committee of the MIC and a provincial legislator. ANI
Musharraf has failed to rein in extremism and terrorism: Curtis
Former Pakistan Prime Minister Benazir Bhuttos death not only demonstrates the extent to which the Musharraf regime has failed to rein in extremism and terrorism, it also diminishes the chances of building a moderate, progressive state in this unstable region, a South Asia expert has said. ANI
Pentagon extremely concerned over al Qaeda operations in Pak
The US Defence Ministry is extremely concerned about al Qaeda operations in Pakistans tribal areas bordering Afghanistan, military chief Admiral Michael Mullen has said. ANI
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