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No Caribbean Premier League team bid for Shahid Afridi

Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi, known for his flamboyant batting and bowling in the shortest format of the game, has surprisingly attracted no bids for the upcoming Caribbean Premier League tournament. The Caribbean Premier League is set to begin on July 5 and bids for several Pakistani players have been made. These include Mohammad Hafeez, the […]

TTP extends ceasefire duration for another 10 days

According to TTP spokesman Shahidullah Shahid, the militant group has decided to extend their ceasefire against the Pakistan government and security forces by another 10 days. The ceasefire, which was part of the negotiation process between the group and the government, expired on March 31. However, according to their spokesperson, the TTP has extended the […]

Rashid Latif says Pakistan’s reliance on senior players backfired in the World T20

Former captain and the new chief selector of Pakistan cricket, Rashid Latif, commented on Pakistan’s exit from the World T20 and cited the team’s reliance on senior players as a major stumbling block. Having been shown the door by West Indies in their last match on Tuesday, the Pakistan team returned home to severe criticism […]

Explosion in Islamabad as Musharraf shifted from Hospital to Home

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According to the latest reports, an explosion took place in Islamabad after the former General and President Pervez Musharraf was shifted from the hospital where he was under treatment.  The explosion was near the Faizabad flyover, but only happened after the retired General’s convoy had passed. Pervez Musharraf was shifted to his Chak Shehzad farmhouse […]

US Ambassador to India resigned on Monday

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The US ambassador to India resigned on Monday following a rift between the two countries. The announcement, made by Nancy Powell comes just before the Indian elections, where Narendra Modi, a Hindu nationalist, is expected to become prime minister. The experienced diplomat has not given any reasons behind her decision except that she had ‘planned […]

US Senate Report says CIA’s use of torture for interrogation yielded no key evidence

According to a recent senate report the interrogation methods used by the CIA, which included torture, yielded no key evidence related to the apprehension of Osama bin Laden. The 6,200-page report, if confirmed, will challenge the former administration’s claim that the CIA’s interrogation techniques were essential in rooting out terrorism. The Associated Press was told […]

Plane rumored to be for Musharraf turns out to be owned by a businessman

According to the latest reports, the plane rumored to be Pervez Musharraf’s flight out of Pakistan has turned out to be owned by a businessman who is due to fly out soon. The airplane which had landed yesterday at Noor Khan Air Base gave rise to rumors about former General Pervez Musharraf’s efforts to leave […]

UN seeking compliance with International Law on issue of Drone attacks

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The United Nations (UN) asked all states on Friday to make sure that the use of armed drones falls in compliance with principles of International law. The original proposal behind the call was made by Pakistan, believed to be aimed at US drone attacks in the country. The resolution forwarded by Pakistan was made on […]

Pakistan ready for crunch games ahead to get a spot in the World T20 Semi Finals

The Pakistan cricket team will be returning to the World Twenty20 arena after a week off when they play the first of their two Super-10 games tomorrow, on Sunday. The Green Shirts, under the captaincy of Mohammad Hafeez, lost their first group match against their arch-rivals India, but were able to get back into the […]

Insurgents attack Afghan Election Commission HQ

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According to the latest reports from Kabul, the headquarters of the Afghan Election Commission were attacked by insurgents today, Saturday. The attack, confirmed by an official, has come just one week before voting in the country and follows a number of bloody attacks in Kabul.  “I can confirm an attack at the IEC (Independent Election […]

Lady Traffic Wardens make a comeback in Lahore to manage traffic

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The City Traffic Police Lahore restarted their lady traffic warden patrolling program in order to properly handle traffic on major roads in the city. Sohail Chaudhry, the Chief Traffic Officer (CTO) was present at the inauguration of the lady warden patrolling batch, which was held at Liberty Market’s parking lot. Senior officials like the headquarters […]

Indian Air Force admits that it will be difficult to fight a war against both China and Pakistan

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According to reports from New Delhi, the Indian Air Force (IAF) has made an admission that it will be difficult for them to deal with a multi-front war against both China and Pakistan. Speaking in front of an Indian Parliamentary panel, the IAF stated that Pakistan would fish in troubled waters if China launched an […]

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