War on terror to continue for next 15 years: UK security minister
The new UK security minister in Gordon Browns cabinet Admiral Sir Alan West today said that the battle to deal with radicalisation of young Muslims in the fight against terrorism could take up another 15 years to achieve. ANI
After 42 years, train from India reaches Dhaka
After a gap of 42 years, a train from India today reached Bangladesh capital Dhaka, as a part of the trial run before both the countries launch a regular passenger train service facility between them. ANI
Nepali Congress condoles death of Chandra Shekhar
Nepali Congress today expressed deep sorrow at the demise of former Indian Prime Minister Chandra Shekhar. ANI
NWFP Gov. urges tribes to expel foreign militants from FATA
Expressing concern over the deteriorating law and order situation in North Waziristan, NWFP Governor Lt. Gen (retd). Ali Mohammad Jan Aurakzai has urged all tribes to expel foreign militants from the agency (FATA) areas. ANI
Differences emerge on the issue of support to the CJ at APC
Differences seems to emerge in the All Part Conference (APC) of the opposition parties in London, on the issue of support to suspended Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry. ANI
White women more inclined to seek dieting help than their African-American counterparts
A recent study has revealed that overweight or obese white women are more inclined to ask for dieting help than their African-American counterparts. ANI
Lal Masjid standoff: Pak Army denies killing of 305 students
Pakistan Army today denied killing of 305 male and female students in its last night operation against Lal Masjid brigade. ANI
Musharraf addressing extremism with economic, political reforms: US
Pakistan President General Pervez Musharraf is addressing extremism with political and economic reforms, the US State Department has said. ANI
Meditation is a state of attentiveness that differs from eyes-closed resting or sleep
An Australian study has shown that meditators may seem to be asleep, but in reality they are surprisingly alert. ANI
First Indo-Pak Jashn-e-Ghalib festival in Karachi this August
Karachi will host the first India-Pakistan Jashn-e-Ghalib festival this coming August. ANI
Musharraf asks PML-Q chief to renegotiate with Ghazi
Pakistan Muslim League-Q chief Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain has been asked to make another effort to negotiate the release of women and children present inside the Lal Masjid by President Pervez Musharraf, said sources. ANI
Grandparents care makes grandchildren more caring for them
A new research has found that grandchildren, who were taken care of by their grandparents during childhood, show a greater desire to take care of their grandparents as they age. ANI
Divorce leaves women significantly worse off financially than men
A new study has found that after divorce, women are considerably worse off money-wise as compared to men. ANI
Neurotransmitter that can yield new insights in the fight against diabetes identified
Neuroscientists at the University of Southern California have identified a chemical that can carry the electrical signal that alerts the brain to low blood sugar levels. ANI
Prince Williams hush-hush holiday plans with Kate Middleton
British Royal Prince William is reportedly taking his former girlfriend Kate Middleton on a secret holiday to help get their relationship back on track. ANI
Lal Masjid standoff: Rawalpindi put on high alert
Police in Rawalpindi have been put on high alert with tension in the Lal Masjid standoff still running high. ANI
PPP not to share power with PML-Q: Benazir
Former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto has indirectly ruled out the possibility of a power-sharing agreement between the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and the ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Q. ANI
Nawaz asks opposition to resign if Musharraf seeks re-election
The 37 opposition parties of Pakistan on the first day of the two-day All Parties Conference (APC) here, unanimously decided to resign in case President Pervez Musharraf decides seek re-election from the present National Assembly. ANI
Lal Masjid boundary wall collapses in gunfight
The boundary wall of the besieged Lal Masjid and the Jamia Hafsa collapsed following heavy gunfight between the Pakistan Army and the Islamists. ANI
Pak Army commander leading Lal Masjid operation killed
A senior commander of Pakistans elite Special Service Group (SSG) commando force was killed in heavy firing that erupted in the wee hours of Sunday. ANI
Boom in Internet shopping may be adding to CO2 emissions
Shopping on the Internet may not be as environmentally friendly, if new figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders are anything to go by. ANI