ISI chief may become Pak Army chief: Analysts
Pakistani analysts are speculating on the possibility of President Pervez Musharraf appointing the current Director-General of the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), Lieutenant-General Ashfaq Pervaiz Kiyani, to replace him as Chief of Army Staff. ANI
Proposed US military strike in Pak badlands ill advised: Pak academic
A Pakistan academic has cautioned the United States to be wary about launching an independent military strike in Pakistans insurgent-infested tribal areas, warning that their global war on terror might come unstuck if such an exercise is undertaken. ANI
Pak worried about Indian penetration from Afghanistan: Cohen
An expert on South Asian affairs has said that Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf cannot be blamed entirely for the deterioration of civil society in his country, and adds that he should avail of all opportunities to set things right and build up civilian competence, allowing for the armys retreat from governance. ANI
Internet chatting with brother led to Haneefs visa cancellation
An online chat between Indian doctor Mohamed Haneef and his brother Shoaib after the failed UK bomb plot is likely to be the reason behind Australian Immigration Minister Kevin Andrewss decision to cancel the formers visa. ANI
US must take preventive action in Pak, but carefully: Ex-CIA officer
A former Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) officer has urged the Bush Administration to take careful preventive action to neutralise the terrorist threat in Pakistans volatile Waziristan area. ANI
Errors were made in Haneefs episode: UK Police
The initial information received by British Police about Indian Dr. Mohammad Haneef was wrong, admitted a Scotland Yard spokesperson on Tuesday. ANI
Intelligence given by the US to Pak need not always be accurate: Aziz
Pakistan Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz has hinted that the intelligence provided to his country by the United States with regard to terrorist hideouts in Pakistan may not have always been accurate, though the intention was honourable. ANI
Nalanda University project to revive India, Asia Pacific linkages: Pranab
la, July 31 (ANIExternal Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee today expressed hope that the Nalanda University project will reinforce the soft linkages between India and Asia Pacific countries. ANI
Australia ready to help India in the NSG: Pranab
la, July 31 (ANIExternal Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee today said that Australia has assured India of its support in the crucial Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) meeting that would clear the decks for New Delhi to buy Uranium fuel from various countries for its civilian nuclear reactors. ANI
Australia to decide on Haneefs visa after completing its investigation: Pranab
la, July 31 (ANIExternal Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee today said that a decision on reinstating the visa of Doctor Mohamed Haneef will be taken after Australia completes its investigation into the failed UK terror plot. ANI
Saudis playing a key role in patronising Wahabism in Pakistan
The revelation of the existence of a new Lal Masjid by eyewitnesses in Pakistan volatile North West Frontier Province (NWFP) must be seen as just the beginning of the key role being played by countries lying to the West of Pakistan, notably Saudi Arabia, in this tribal-dominated region. ANI
North Waziristan resents outside interference
North Waziristan, the centre of a campaign to Talibanise Pakistan, resents any outside interference in the area. ANI
Saudis playing a key role in patronising Wahabism in Pakistan
The revelation of the existence of a new Lal Masjid by eyewitnesses in Pakistan volatile North West Frontier Province (NWFP) must be seen as just the beginning of the key role being played by countries lying to the West of Pakistan, notably Saudi Arabia, in this tribal-dominated region. ANI
North Waziristan resents outside interference
North Waziristan, the centre of a campaign to Talibanise Pakistan, resents any outside interference in the area. ANI
Saudis playing a key role in patronising Wahabism in Pakistan
The revelation of the existence of a new Lal Masjid by eyewitnesses in Pakistan volatile North West Frontier Province (NWFP) must be seen as just the beginning of the key role being played by countries lying to the West of Pakistan, notably Saudi Arabia, in this tribal-dominated region. ANI
North Waziristan resents outside interference
North Waziristan, the centre of a campaign to Talibanise Pakistan, resents any outside interference in the area. ANI
Fathers incarceration does not damage teens
Social disadvantages, not fathers incarceration, damage a teenagers development, says an Australian study. ANI
Trinidad and Tobago PM desperate to drive a bus!
The Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago would love nothing more than to drive a bus. ANI
The engine purr that turned out to be a kitten
A Brit driver alarmed over the unusual sound his cars engine was making was stunned when he found that the reason for the noise was a kitten. ANI
Suicide bomber hurt civilians, American troops in Kabul
At least three civilians and three American troops were injured today when a suicide car bomber blew himself near a convoy of foreign troops on the outskirts of Kabul, the U.S. military said in a statement. ANI
The proposal that sent the bride-to-be rolling down the mountain
Sharon Perry is never going to forget the day her boyfriend popped the question, for moments after he proposed, she went rolling down the mountain. ANI
Afghanistan condemns Taliban killing of second S.Korean hostage
President Hamid Karzais government in Afghanistan today condemned the killing of a second South Korean hostage by Taleban militants in the countrys Ghazni Province, describing the murder as an act against humanity and Islam. ANI
700 Nepalese Maoists fall ill after drinking contaminated water
Around 700 Maoist combatants of Shaktikhor camp in Nepals Chitwan District have fallen ill after drinking contaminated water. ANI
US EVMs vulnerable to security-related flaws: Research
University of California researchers have revealed that electronic voting machines have flaws that make them vulnerable to security attacks. ANI
Zardari was unaware of Benazir-Musharraf Abu Dhabi meeting
Asif Zardari, husband of former Pakistan Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto, was unaware about the meeting between his spouse and President Pervez Musharraf in Abu Dhabi on Friday. ANI
US does not support any candidate or party in Pakistan
Reiterating that the US wants free and fair elections in Pakistan, a State Department official has said Washington respects the Pakistanis choice in a leader, and does not support any particular candidate or party. ANI
Boys put up best behaviour for male teachers
It may be a good idea to bring in male teachers to teach boys, for a new survey has revealed that boys are more likely to disrupt classes when they are taught by female tutors. ANI
Volkswagens diesel Polo emerges as top green motoring vehicle
The diesel version of Volkswagens Polo has emerged as the top green motoring vehcile, beating worlds best-selling hybrid vehicle, the Toyota Prius. ANI
Italian PM vows to reopen ancient road between Canterbury and Rome
Italian Prime MInister Romano Prodi has vowed to reopen the ancient road between Canterbury and Rome, saying it is great heritage waiting to be revealed to the world again. ANI
India-Pak fibre link delayed over revenue sharing
Disagreement between Pakistan and India over the price and revenue sharing on the planned direct fibre link through the Wagah border has delayed the first-ever direct cyber contact between the two countries. ANI
Musharraf can extend his political life by taking bold decisions: Weinbaum
Eminent South Asian expert Marvin Weinbaum feels that Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf can extend his political career by taking a stand on Washingtons threat to take direct military action in Pakistans tribal areas to root out al Qaeda. ANI
Pakistan in touch with US over new anti-terror bill: Foreign Office
The Pakistan Government is taking up the issue of a new anti-terror bill with Washington, over which it has already expressed reservation, the Pakistan Foreign Office said. ANI
Musharraf to be benefited more from talks with Benazir
The reported meeting between President Pervez Musharraf and Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) chief Benazir Bhutto in Abu Dhabi would benefit the General more than it would Bhutto, 67.4 per cent of the people who participated in an online survey said. ANI
Musharraf is sunk, faces an extremist backlash: Imran
Pakistan President General Pervez Musharraf has lost touch with the people of his country, and is embroiled in a crisis of his own making, former Pakistani cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan claimed, and added that he should resign forthwith. ANI
Benazir will fail to survive if she helps Musharraf: Sharif
Former Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has denounced the reported deal between Benazir Bhutto and President Pervez Musharraf, and said that anyone who tries to revive a dying dictatorship would also fail to survive. ANI
British Airways falls from first to tenth in worlds top airline list
British Airways has dropped to tenth in the worlds top airline list this year. ANI
Keralas Kathakali dancers to spice up India Independence bash in Scotland
Two Kathakali dancers from Kerala will spice up this years India Independence celebrations in Edinburgh, Scotland, for the first time. ANI
Bangladesh flood death toll over 160, half-a-million stranded
Monsoon-related floods have stranded at least half-a-million people in their homes across Bangladesh. ANI
India, Pakistan not on the same proliferation plane: US
The US State Department has said that the reason for not having a civilian nuclear cooperation deal with Pakistan on the lines of India, is the issue of proliferation, which is very different in the two countries. ANI
Silence of the sheep saves man
The silence of sheep was a blessing in disguise for a man, who was caught having sex with an animal in the flock. ANI
New anti-terror bill will harm US, Pak: Aslam
The new US anti-terror bill that envisages punitive actions and restrictions on Pakistan would be detrimental for both the countries, Pakistan Foreign Office spokesperson said. ANI
Musharraf briefs PML leaders on his meeting with Benazir
President Pervez Musharraf briefed Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz and PML (Q) chief Shujaat Hussain about his meeting with former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto in Abu Dhabi. ANI
Musharraf regime restores bank accounts of Benazir
The Musharraf regime has restored some bank accounts of former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto, as part of measures to pave the way for a government-Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) deal, the sources said. ANI
Most comprehensive genome study of humans and primates
A joint team of researchers from the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, and Stanford University, have announced the results of a large scale genome study aimed at investigating the gene copy number differences among ten primate species, including humans. ANI
Benazir demands extension of Political Parties Act 1962 in FATA
Former Pakistan Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto has filed a constitutional petition in the Supreme Court (SC), seeking enforcement of the Political Parties Act in the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA). ANI
Bush security adviser for direct action against al Qaeda in Pak
A Security Advisory Council member of the Bush Administration has called for rooting out al Qaeda from Pakistans tribal areas, if President Pervez Musharraf fails to check it. ANI
Musharraf will seek re-election in uniform: Pak Minister
Pakistan Railways Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed has said that President General Pervez Musharraf will seek re-election in uniform from the current assemblies. ANI
New class of Active Galactic Nuclei discovered
An international team of astronomers have using NASAs Swift satellite and the Japanese/U.S. Suzaku X-ray observatory, discovered a new class of active galactic nuclei (AGN). ANI
Andrews not ready to give details on cancellation of Haneefs visa
Australian Immigration Minister Kevin Andrews has said that releasing secret information, which convinced him to cancel Indian born doctor Mohamed Haneefs visa could jeopardise the ongoing investigations into the case. ANI
Andrews not ready to give details on cancellation of Haneefs visa
Australian Immigration Minister Kevin Andrews has said that releasing secret information, which convinced him to cancel Indian born doctor Mohamed Haneefs visa could jeopardise the ongoing investigations into the case. ANI
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