LEEDS: On this occasion, there were not too many secrets to unravel. Headingley can still become treacherous for batsmen when the mood takes it, but this was a day when it rolled over and allowed its tummy to be tickle
Japan put Italy to sword for 10th straight win
TOKYO: Japan´s forward line put in a dynamic performance as the Asian champions extended their record winning streak to 10 games with a nail-biting 26-23 victory over Italy on Saturday.Male Sau´s bulldozing try on the
W-Indies cruise to 10-wicket Test victory over NZ
PORT OF SPAIN: West Indies finally broke the back of New Zealand´s resistance and romped to a 10-wicket victory after lunch on the final day of the second Test at Queen´s Park Oval on Friday.Set 93 runs to win after th
Valencia double gives Ecuador new life
CURITIBA: Ecuador moved into second place in World Cup Group E as two goals from Enner Valencia handed them a 2-1 win over Honduras in Curitiba on Friday.Honduras had looked on course for their first ever World Cup win
NASA postpones Mars ´flying saucer´ test on Earth
LOS ANGELES: The U.S. space agency has postponed its plan to send a "flying saucer" into Earth´s atmosphere to test technology that could be used to land on Mars.
NASA spokeswoman Shannon Ridinger says weather condi
‘Super’ banana to face first human trial
SYDNEY: A super-enriched banana genetically engineered to improve the lives of millions of people in Africa will soon have its first human trial, which will test its effect on vitamin A levels, Australian researchers s
COAS visits corps headquarters, briefed on Zarb-e-Azb
RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Raheel Sharif has emphasized that all terrorists along with their sanctuaries must be eliminated without any discrimination.
According to an Inter Services Public Relati
No other choice but to stand with the army: Imran Khan
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) Chief Imran Khan Monday said his party was left with no other choice but to stand with the army after the decision of going ahead with the comprehensive offensive has already b
US supports operation ‘Zarb-e-Azb’ against Taliban
ISLAMABAD: The US backs the military operation ‘Zarb-e-Azb’ against the Taliban militants, spokesman US Embassy said here on Monday.
The Spokesman said the US supports every step of Pakistan taken for the establishme
PM Nawaz takes parliament into confidence over NWA operation
ISLAMABAD: Operation ‘Zarb-e-Azb’ has been launched against terrorism and it will continue till the obtainment of the final objective of restoration of peace and tranquility in Pakistan, said Prime Minister Nawaz Shari
Pakistan Army to be deployed in Karachi
KARACHI: The Pakistan Army is being deployed at sensitive locations across the city.
According to the ISPR, the army will be available to aid Rangers and police. The deployment is underway and expected to be complete
PM says operation will continue till all terrorists eliminated
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif said that the military operation in North Waziristan will continue till all terrorists have been eliminated.
According to official sources, Prime Minister Sharif is in contact w
Sindh Assembly passes resolution supporting Zarb-e-Azb
KARACHI: The Sindh Assembly on Monday approved a resolution supporting the military operation ‘Zarb-e-Azb’ against terrorists in North Waziristan Agency.
The provincial assembly session was chaired by speaker Agha Si
Taliban threatens to burn palaces in Islamabad, Lahore
MIRANSHAH: The Pakistani Taliban on Monday warned foreign firms to leave the country and vowed retaliatory strikes against the government after tanks, ground troops and jets were deployed in a long-awaited offensive in
Six security personnel martyred in NWA blast
MIRANSHAH: Six security personnel were martyred and three injured in a IED blast targeting their vehicle in North Waziristan Agency (NWA) on Monday.
According to official sources the blast took place in G
Need to rid country of terrorism: Army chief
RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Raheel Sharif said on Monday terrorism in Pakistan needs to be eliminated.
General Sharif visited the National Defence University and addressed participants of the National
27 terrorists killed in North Waziristan operation: ISPR
RAWALPINDI: At least 27 terrorists were killed on Monday during operation ‘Zarb-e-Azb’ as fighter jets destroyed six terrorist hideouts in Shawal, North Waziristan Agency.
A statement released by the ISPR said there was
Federal government files another appeal in Musharraf ECL case
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has filed another petition in the Supreme Court against removing the name of former president General (retd) Pervez Musharraf from the Exit Control List (ECL).
The appeal was filed on b
Karachi: 20 bodies found near Gadani
KARACHI: The bodies of 20 fishermen were found near the Gadani beach on Monday.
Fisheries officials said the bodies were found near Burida Camp in Gadani area. According to initial reports, the fishermen went into the o
CJP to constitute new bench for hearing govt. plea in Musharraf ECL case
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court Monday referred to Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) the matter of constitution of a new bench for hearing the federal government’s plea that former president General (retd) Pervez Musharraf b
Masterminds of Karachi airport attack also killed in NWA bombings
RAWALPINDI: Several foreign terrorist commanders are among 80 terrorists killed during aerial strikes by Pakistani Jets in Datta Khel area of North Waziristan, according to the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) win
Pakistan army launches operation ‘Zarb-e-Azb’ in North Waziristan
RAWALPINDI: In a major development, Pakistan army on Sunday formally announced to have launched a full scale operation 'Zarb-e-Azb’ against ‘local and foreign terrorists’ in North Waziristan Agency ‘on the directions of
Rangers raid in Nazimabad, 11 suspects detained
KARACHI: Rangers detained 11 suspects during a raid in Karachi’s Nazimabad area on Sunday.
According to sources, the suspects belong to a religious political party and the paramilitary force has recovered arms and amm
Jaitley hurls ceasefire-violation allegations on Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Indian Defence Minister Arun Jaitley again hurled allegations on the Pakistan Armed forces of violating the ceasefire along the line of control.
Jaitley who was in Srinagar on Sunday said, violations along th
PPP to remain part of democratic alliance: Khurshid Shah
KARACHI: Leader of opposition in the national assembly, Khurshid Shah Sunday said that the federal and Sindh governments should provide security to the installations instead of bickering over and added that the institut
TTP ready for talks despite Jet bombings in NWA
MIRANSHAH: Outlawed Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) spokesman Sunday said that North Waziristan Agency (NWA) was being targeted by the Jet fighters bombings, but the TTP was still serious and sincere for the process of
Jhagra sent to London for further treatment on directive of PM
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) senior leader, Iqbal Zafar Jhagra on Sunday sent to London for further treatment of the injuries that he had suffered in a traffic accident few months ago, Geo News report
West to pursue oil investments in Russia despite Ukraine crisis.
MOSCOW: Energy chiefs and political titans gather in Moscow this week for a major conference that will highlight the West´s desire to pursue oil investments in Russia despite the Ukraine crisis.
With oil prices hitting
Football: Italy’s Super Mario sinks England
MANAUS: Mario Balotelli scored the winner as Italy beat England 2-1 in their World Cup duel in the Amazon on Saturday as Costa Rica provided a major shock with an upset win over Uruguay.
AC Milan striker Balotelli nodd
England secure 122-run lead
LONDON: Angelo Mathews became the second Sri Lanka batsman to add his name to the Lord's honours board in successive days as he completed a pugnacious century to restrict England's first-innings lead to 122 in the first
Rain stops play in Bangladesh-India ODI
DHAKA: India were 100-1 off 16.4 overs when rain stopped play in the first one-day cricket international against Bangladesh in Dhaka on Sunday.
After opener Robin Uthappa was dismissed for 50, leg before wicket off Shak
Rahim, Shakib guide Bangladesh to 272-9
DHAKA: Skipper Mushfiqur Rahim and Shakib Al Hasan scored brisk half-centuries as Bangladesh posted a competitive 272-9 off 50 overs in the first one-day cricket international against India on Sunday.
Rahim hit three f
Football: Ivory Coast comeback leaves Japan stunned
RECIFE: Second-half goals by Wilfried Bony and Gervinho saw the Ivory Coast come from behind and beat Japan 2-1 in an enthralling World Cup Group C clash in Recife on Saturday.
Keisuke Honda had put the Asian champions
Football: Costa Rica stun Uruguay as Suarez looks on
FORTALEZA: Costa Rica came from a goal down to beat Uruguay 3-1 in a huge World Cup upset Saturday as the Copa America champions suffered for the absence of star striker Luis Suarez.
After Edinson Cavani gave the South
