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7 hours ago
Egypt’s Mubarak faces verdict over killings of protesters
If convicted, the 84-year-old former president could face anything from a few years in jail to the death penalty.
If convicted, the 84-year-old former president could face anything from a few years in jail to the death penalty.
1 day ago
Neo-Nazi votes fan memory of Greece’s Holocaust
The rise of neo-Nazi party Golden Dawn has driven Greek Jews to speak out about their ordeal in World War II as a reminder.
The rise of neo-Nazi party Golden Dawn has driven Greek Jews to speak out about their ordeal in World War II as a reminder.
1 day ago
Aids treatment in S Africa sends baby infections plunging
The treatment has saved up to 70,000 children every year, according to officials, which is a massive success story.
The treatment has saved up to 70,000 children every year, according to officials, which is a massive success story.
2 days ago
‘Mailay Mein’ launched
In the presence of eminent writers and poets, Harris Khalique charmed audiences with his witty and politically conscious poetry.
In the presence of eminent writers and poets, Harris Khalique charmed audiences with his witty and politically conscious poetry.
2 days ago
Ethnic divides underlie Nepal’s political turmoil
Resentments that erupted anew in regional politics helped cause the government's collapse last weekend.
Resentments that erupted anew in regional politics helped cause the government's collapse last weekend.
2 days ago
Spiritual realm meets showbiz in Hollywood
“It's a known fact that actors and people who are involved in the arts, a lot of them are very superstitious."
“It's a known fact that actors and people who are involved in the arts, a lot of them are very superstitious."
3 days ago
Pakistan ‘heading for new financial crisis without reforms’
External forecasts for the current fiscal year see the budget deficit rising to about seven per cent of GDP.
External forecasts for the current fiscal year see the budget deficit rising to about seven per cent of GDP.
30th May, 2012
UN rapporteur calls for clear criteria for suo motu action
Gabriela Knaul said lack of a law guiding suo motu use could undermine the practice and may jeopardise pending cases from being timely considered.
Gabriela Knaul said lack of a law guiding suo motu use could undermine the practice and may jeopardise pending cases from being timely considered.
29th May, 2012
Pakistan judges pressured to use blasphemy law: UN
Pakistani judges are often pressured to convict people accused under the country's blasphemy laws that call for the death penalty for anyone insulting Islam, a special UN representative said.
Pakistani judges are often pressured to convict people accused under the country's blasphemy laws that call for the death penalty for anyone insulting Islam, a special UN representative said.
29th May, 2012
Mystery surrounding Afridi case
Pakistani officials' attempts to cast doubt on Afridi's character will likely be viewed in some quarters as retaliation for his work with the Americans.
Pakistani officials' attempts to cast doubt on Afridi's character will likely be viewed in some quarters as retaliation for his work with the Americans.
29th May, 2012
SC shuts rental power plants, angers US investor
The US investor didn't reckon on three things that would sour his multimillion dollar investments: govt's inability to provide fuel, unstable grid and SC's activism.
The US investor didn't reckon on three things that would sour his multimillion dollar investments: govt's inability to provide fuel, unstable grid and SC's activism.
29th May, 2012
Fears as Latin America’s largest trash dump closes
“I raised my children with money from the garbage and they had everything they needed.My dreams are over.”
“I raised my children with money from the garbage and they had everything they needed.My dreams are over.”
29th May, 2012
Afghan insurgents target safest province Bamiyan
Insurgents have stepped up attacks in a bid to undermine security ahead of the end-2014-pullout by most foreign troops.
Insurgents have stepped up attacks in a bid to undermine security ahead of the end-2014-pullout by most foreign troops.
28th May, 2012
Cancelled Lady Gaga concert a victory for Indonesia’s hardliners
The impunity that hardliners often enjoy is due partly to the fear that officials have of taking them on.
The impunity that hardliners often enjoy is due partly to the fear that officials have of taking them on.
28th May, 2012
Rendezvous with an upcoming Pakistani film director
"It’s a film which talks about human emotions and behaviour of society towards victims of terrorism in Pakistan."
"It’s a film which talks about human emotions and behaviour of society towards victims of terrorism in Pakistan."
28th May, 2012
Doubt cast over ‘attacks’ on Afghan schoolgirls
“Initial laboratory tests of multiple air, water and material samples were negative for any organic compounds like poisons."
“Initial laboratory tests of multiple air, water and material samples were negative for any organic compounds like poisons."
27th May, 2012
CIA remembers those lost in covert operations
A new star was added to the intelligence agency’s memorial wall and more than a dozen names to its Book of Honor.
A new star was added to the intelligence agency’s memorial wall and more than a dozen names to its Book of Honor.
24th May, 2012
Shakil Afridi: From government doctor to anti-state agent
Afridi still has the right to contest the verdict by filing an appeal to the FCR commissioner and tribunal.
Afridi still has the right to contest the verdict by filing an appeal to the FCR commissioner and tribunal.
24th May, 2012
Greek far-right rise cows battered immigrants
Nazi graffiti have spread and weeds have taken over the children's playground at the foot of the church.
Nazi graffiti have spread and weeds have taken over the children's playground at the foot of the church.
24th May, 2012
Remarks surprise legal experts
“Only the executive has the authority to declare emergency,” renowned jurist Justice (retd) Fakharuddin G. Ibrahim said.
“Only the executive has the authority to declare emergency,” renowned jurist Justice (retd) Fakharuddin G. Ibrahim said.
24th May, 2012
‘Sindh in danger of suffering Balochistan-style mayhem’
The HRCP has been able to verify at least 41 cases of enforced disappearance in ‘interior Sindh’ since November 2010.
The HRCP has been able to verify at least 41 cases of enforced disappearance in ‘interior Sindh’ since November 2010.
23rd May, 2012
Nato, Taliban take war to Twitter
Unlike the heavy-ammunition combat on the ground, this battle on social media is only a war of words.
Unlike the heavy-ammunition combat on the ground, this battle on social media is only a war of words.
23rd May, 2012
White House said to give inside access for bin Laden film
Among the disclosures were that the filmmakers had access to top White House officials.
Among the disclosures were that the filmmakers had access to top White House officials.
23rd May, 2012
Taliban, Afghan neighbors could hamper Nato’s exit
The Nato summit's plan to "responsibly wind down" the Afghan war is not entirely in the hands of Obama.
The Nato summit's plan to "responsibly wind down" the Afghan war is not entirely in the hands of Obama.
23rd May, 2012
US-Pakistan thaw swiftly becomes debacle
A summit meant to symbolize a thaw between the US and Pakistan has only worsened the bad blood.
A summit meant to symbolize a thaw between the US and Pakistan has only worsened the bad blood.
23rd May, 2012
An endless wait for the missing
Although the body of Muzaffar Bhutto was found, a number of other activists, among them members of JSMM, remain untraced.
Although the body of Muzaffar Bhutto was found, a number of other activists, among them members of JSMM, remain untraced.
22nd May, 2012
Indian women rely on firearms for protection
"Ten per cent of the people buy weapons for safety whereas a hefty 90 per cent keep them for an elevated social status."
"Ten per cent of the people buy weapons for safety whereas a hefty 90 per cent keep them for an elevated social status."
22nd May, 2012
Obama snubs Pakistan over supply routes
Obama acknowledged that the tensions raise questions about Pakistan's role in achieving the goal of a stable Afghanistan.
Obama acknowledged that the tensions raise questions about Pakistan's role in achieving the goal of a stable Afghanistan.
22nd May, 2012
Fake testicles, facemasks, the new level of pet pampering
Animals are subjected to tattoos, earrings, nose rings, chin rings, tummy tucks, even facelifts.
Animals are subjected to tattoos, earrings, nose rings, chin rings, tummy tucks, even facelifts.
22nd May, 2012
Victim fights sex trade in Southeast Asia
The line between "victim" and "trafficker" is often not always clear. "What I know how to do is just helping the women".
The line between "victim" and "trafficker" is often not always clear. "What I know how to do is just helping the women".
