Archives for May 19, 2016
Cyber attackers target US presidential campaigns: official
WASHINGTON: Cyber attackers are targeting the campaigns of Democratic and Republican presidential contenders, US Director of National Intelligence James Clapper said Wednesday. “We already have some indications of that,” he…
Afghanistan signs draft pact with Taliban-allied militants
KABUL: Afghanistan signed a draft agreement on Wednesday with the Hezb-e-Islami militant group in a move the government hopes could lead to a full peace accord with one of the…
Mexico’s president proposes allowing same sex marriage nationally
Mexico’s president on Tuesday proposed allowing same sex marriage nationally, the latest in a series of progressive policies in a traditionally conservative country. The presidency said on Twitter that President…
Panama gate: Both sides of the aisle agree on ToRs panel
ISLAMABAD: The government and the opposition have agreed to form a joint parliamentary committee to draft the terms of reference (ToRs) for a proposed inquiry commission that will look into…
Will spend more on human development, once elected as PM: Imran
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan has said once he became a prime minister, he would spend a large chunk of funds on human development in the country. “Once elected…
China’s naval chief lauds Pakistan’s pivotal role
KARACHI: The head of China’s navy on Wednesday acknowledged Pakistan Navy’s role in ensuring maritime security and stability in the region. “Pakistan, as a responsible state, is playing a pivotal…
Nawazuddin Siddiqui to play Manto in Nandita Das’ ambitious project
Bollywood actor-turned-director Nandita Das has roped in Nawazuddin Siddiqui to play Manto in her upcoming Indo-French co-production. Earlier, Irrfan Khan was believed to be playing the part. “I have had…
Janisaar’ would’ve been as well received as ‘Mah-e-Mir’: Imran Abbas
KARACHI: Imran Abbas has had Bollywood offers on his table since 2004. However, sour relations between India and Pakistan and contracts with local film directors often kept him away from…
Abrar Ul Haq’s ‘Aithay Rakh’ crosses 1m plays on Taazi
KARACHI: If recent trends are anything to go by then things are definitely looking up for the Pakistani music industry. Live performances gradually seem to be making a welcome comeback,…
Army steps in to prep Pakistan cricketers for on-field battles
The Pakistan cricket team’s fitness camp is in full swing at Kakul’s Army School of Physical Training, and the training regimes are quite visibly demanding, to say the least. PHOTO:…