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Afghanistan says Rabbani’s killer was Pakistani
KABUL: Afghanistan said on Sunday that the suicide bomber who assassinated Afghan peace negotiator Burhanuddin Rabbani was a Pakistani national. Tensions between the neighbours have been rising amid allegations from Afghan officials that Pakistan and its powerful ISI intelligence agency masterminded Rabbani’s assassination and are seeking to destabilise Afghanistan. An investigative delegation established by President…
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APC issues unanimous declaration, calls for unity
ISLAMABAD: The All-Party Conference (APC) which was convened in Islamabad at the behest of Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani has issued a unanimous declaration in which all the various parties called for unity in light of the recent increase in pressure on Pakistan by the United States. Among the issues that the declaration has put…
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Yes, I have cheated in a relationship: Ranbir
Mumbai – As they say there is no smoke without fire, there must be some reason why Ranbir Kapoor has been crowned a Casanova. The Kapoor boy, whose first film ‘Saawariya’ opposite debutant Sonam Kapoor proved to be a dud at the box office, has since then been in news for his constant romantic liaisons. Ranbir and…
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Akhtar claimed that Sachin, Dravid play for their own records
Former Pakistani fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar has ruffled feathers in India again in a new headline-grabbing autobiography that also contains candid admissions about ball-tampering and corruption. The book, from the man who was once the fastest bowler in the world, takes a swipe at Indian heroes Sachin Tendulkar and Rahul Dravid, as well as unnamed…
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President Zardari summons National Assembly session on October 3rd
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has summoned the National Assembly (NA) session on October 3 here. Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani has advised the President to summon the session to discuss national security situation, a statement from the PM house said. The session, being held following a series of allegations by senior US officials…
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Pakistan coach Waqar hails farewell tour
Pakistan coach Waqar Younis on Wednesday hailed his team’s winning tour of Zimbabwe — his last series in the post — and said he was a “satisfied man” after his stint in charge. The 39-year-old former fast bowler had announced the Zimbabwe tour will be his last for medical reasons. Waqar said he was pleased…