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Split verdicts delay graft trial of Bangla oppn leader Zia

Last Updated: Sunday, May 25, 2014, 21:50

Bangladesh opposition leader Khaleda Zia`s trial on embezzlement charges was delayed again on Sunday after a court gave a split verdict on her petition challenging the appointment of a trial court judge who indicted her in two graft cases that could see her jailed for life.

Jehadis will soon turn to Kashmir: former Pakistan army chief

Last Updated: Sunday, May 25, 2014, 18:14

Kashmir is the heart of India-Pakistan relations and jehadis will turn towards Kashmir after the withdrawal of foreign troops from Afghanistan this year, a former Pakistani army chief has said.

20 FIRs against Pak personalities under blasphemy law

Last Updated: Sunday, May 25, 2014, 18:05

Over 20 FIRs have so far been registered under Pakistan`s controversial blasphemy law and Anti-Terrorism Act, including against the owner of the Geo media group, a prominent television anchor and an actress in different parts of the country.

Sri Lanka cannot mislead India under Modi, opposition says

Last Updated: Sunday, May 25, 2014, 17:05

Sri Lanka would no longer be able to mislead India under Prime Minister-designate Narendra Modi like it had done with the previous Congress-led UPA government, the country`s main opposition party has said.

Afghan players injured in Maldives bus accident: Report

Last Updated: Sunday, May 25, 2014, 12:53

Afghan team captain Haroon Fakhruddin Amiri and coach Yousuf Kargar were among five players and two officials injured in a bus accident in the Maldives on Saturday, according to a media report.

Rajapaksa orders release of all Indian fishermen

Last Updated: Sunday, May 25, 2014, 10:48

President Mahinda Rajapaksa has ordered the release of all Indian fishermen in Sri Lankan custody as a goodwill measure to mark the swearing-in of Prime Minister-designate Narendra Modi.

Eight militants, two soldiers killed in Pak clash

Last Updated: Sunday, May 25, 2014, 08:36

At least eight militants and two soldiers were killed in a gun battle in Pakistan`s restive northwest tribal area, a security official said.

`No decision on full scale military operation in N Waziristan`

Last Updated: Saturday, May 24, 2014, 21:17

Pakistan government has taken no decision to launch a full scale military operation in North Waziristan tribal region, Interior Minister Nisar Ali Khan said on Saturday, even as the military intensified action against insurgents.

Seven killed in three separate blasts in Pakistan

Last Updated: Saturday, May 24, 2014, 16:31

Six soldiers and a civilian were killed in three separate bombings in Pakistan, including twin blasts in the heavily guarded capital.

Shahbaz Sharif briefs Army Chief on Nawaz`s India visit

Last Updated: Saturday, May 24, 2014, 15:54

Nawaz Sharif`s younger brother Shahbaz has taken Pakistan Army Chief Gen Raheel Sharif into confidence about the Premier`s decision to accept India`s invitation to attend the swearing-in ceremony of Prime Minister-elect Narendra Modi.