Archives for May 10, 2016
A number Europeans support Kashmiris as ‘Signature’s Drive’ arrives in Hungary
Kashmir Council Europe (KC-EU)’s team has arrived in Budapest, the Capital of Hungary in connection with the widespread awareness movement on Kashmir’s issue titled ‘One Million Signature Campaign’. The EU…
Subcontinent Quagmire – Bound To Happen
Shakil Ahmed Siddiq Relations between Pakistan and India have remained complex due to a number of historical and political vents and reasons. Despite, Indian leadership’s aggressive tones, Pakistan has always…
London’s mayor an exception to proposed ban on Muslims: Trump
Republican US presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks to supporters in Charleston, West Virginia, US May 5, 2016. PHOTO: REUTERS Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, who has called for a temporary…
Pacquiao punches way into Philippines Senate
MANILA: Boxing hero Manny Pacquiao is virtually assured of a seat in the upper house Senate, according to election results on Tuesday, which take him one step closer to his…
Opposition’s blitzkrieg unnerves govt
MUZAFFARABAD / ISLAMABAD: Opposition parties fired a broadside at the government in parliament on Monday before staging walkouts from both houses saying they would boycott the proceedings until the prime…
Rangers’ powers extended in Karachi
ISLAMABAD: The interior ministry has formally announced extension of the Rangers’ policing powers in Karachi for another 77 days effective from May 4. The interior ministry notified the decision on…
These pictures of Pakistani actors from their early days show how far they have come
It turns out that no one’s born with Fawad Khan’s killer looks or Ayesha Omar’s head-turning style — not even Fawad and Ayesha themselves. Before reaching the height of stardom,…
‘Udaari’ stars walk the ramp at BCW finale for a cause
Bushra Ansari, Ahsan Khan, Urwa Hocane and Farhan Saeed held placards to raise awareness about child abuse. PHOTO: FILE The finale of this year’s Bridal Couture Week Gold Edition offered…
Yousuf denies receiving ‘head coach offer’ from Afghan Cricket Board
Former Pakistan Test batsman Muhammad Yousuf on Monday denied he was offered the post of head coach by Afghanistan Cricket Board (AFC). The head coach position has been vacant after…
Pakistan’s style of cricket has to change, says new coach Mickey Arthur
Coaching Pakistan can scarcely be termed as one of the most sought after jobs in world cricket, and the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) found it the hard way by undergoing…