Musharraf`s lawyer, prosecutor squabble in court

Last Updated: Monday, January 6, 2014, 18:30

A war of words ensued on Monday between Pervez Musharraf`s lawyers and the prosecution at the special court conducting his treason trial after the prosecutor called the former Pakistani dictator a "fugitive" who was "hiding" in a military hospital.

Musharraf`s condition stable, no word on treatment abroad

Last Updated: Saturday, January 4, 2014, 18:55

Former Pakistan president Pervez Musharraf is said to be in stable condition even as the doctors ascertain the need for sending him abroad for treatment, a media report said Saturday.

Musharraf being targeted because he is `Muhajir`: MQM chief

Last Updated: Saturday, January 4, 2014, 17:39

Coming to the defence of Pervez Musharraf, Mutthaida Qaumi Movement chief Altaf Hussain has said the embattled former Pakistani military ruler was being targeted because he is `Muhajir` (a refugee from India).

Musharraf`s condition `static but not dangerous`: Lawyer

Last Updated: Friday, January 3, 2014, 18:58

Pervez Musharraf`s condition is "static but not dangerous", his lawyer said on Friday amidst reports that the former Pakistani military ruler would require an angioplasty or by-pass surgery as three vessels in his heart are blocked.

Withdrawal of AFSPA would hit counter-terrorist ops in J&K: Army chief

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 31, 2013, 00:16

Terror infrastructure across LoC has the potential to vitiate the security environment in Jammu and Kashmir, Army Chief, Gen Bikram Singh, has said.

Top Afghan army general warns of high risk over US pact delay

Last Updated: Monday, December 23, 2013, 17:47

A top Afghanistan general has warned the country of high risk, if it further delays signing the security pact with the United States on its military withdrawal in 2014.

Gen Bikram Singh to be the new Chairman, COSC

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 18, 2013, 19:41

Army Chief Gen Bikram Singh has been appointed as the new Chairman, Chiefs of Staff Committee to succeed IAF Chief NAK Browne, who is superannuating on December 31.

Gen-next video games to see through walls

Last Updated: Monday, December 16, 2013, 16:13

Imagine playing a video game while moving freely throughout your house!

US award for Army Chief: Defence Ministry not happy

Last Updated: Friday, December 13, 2013, 20:44

The acceptance of a US military award by Army Chief Gen Bikram Singh has not gone down well with the Defence Ministry which has sent a poser to him asking why he received it without government clearance.

Lt Gen Dalbir Suhag designated Army Vice-Chief

Last Updated: Thursday, December 12, 2013, 20:52

Lt Gen Dalbir Singh Suhag, who heads Eastern Command, was on Thursday designated as the Vice-Chief of Army Staff in what is being seen as a precursor to his elevation as the next Army chief when incumbent General Bikram Singh retires next year.

Negotiations done on Afghan deal: Top US general

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 11, 2013, 21:26

America`s top military officer says the US does not intend to renegotiate a security deal with Afghanistan and that a full withdrawal of its forces from the country at the end of 2014 could reverse gains made by Afghan troops in their war against the Taliban.

J&K upper house summons Gen VK Singh to appear on Jan 9

Last Updated: Monday, December 9, 2013, 22:07

The upper house of Jammu and Kashmir Assembly has summoned former Army Chief Gen VK Singh to appear in person before its privileges committee on January 9 to explain his allegations that Army had paid bribes to politicians in the state.