Pakistan army chief Kayani likely to remain head of military post-retirement

Last Updated: Saturday, October 5, 2013, 16:05

One of Pakistan`s most powerful men, General Ashfaq Kayani, is likely to stay head of the military with a new title when he steps down as army chief next month, government and security sources said, taking over some of the duties of his successor.

Nation remembers Gandhi on birth anniversary

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 2, 2013, 11:52

The nation on Wednesday remembered Mahatma Gandhi on the occasion of his 144th birth anniversary with top leaders paying floral tributes at his memorial here.

Planning Commission organises Twitter conference on Mahatma Gandhi

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 2, 2013, 10:54

The Planning Commission has organized a global Twitter conference to discuss the life and message of Father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi to mark his 144th birth anniversary celebrations.

Jay Z learnt business skills from drugs dealing

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 2, 2013, 09:21

Music producer-singer Jay Z found it easy to set up his record label Roc Nation because of experience in illegally selling drugs in New York City.

MFN-status can't be given to India now: Pakistan

Last Updated: Thursday, September 26, 2013, 16:14

Pakistan on Thursday said Most Favoured Nation (MFN)-status cannot be granted to India at a time when there is tension on the borders.

MFN-status can`t be given to India now: Pakistan

Last Updated: Thursday, September 26, 2013, 16:10

Pakistan on Thursday said Most Favoured Nation (MFN)-status cannot be granted to India at a time when there is tension on the borders.

US ready to engage diplomatically with Iran: Barack Obama

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 24, 2013, 14:09

US President Barack Obama on Tuesday said that he was looking forward to a new relationship with Iran, based on mutual respect but at the same time he warned that Tehran must match its words with action.

India can now certify electronics products accepted globally

Last Updated: Thursday, September 19, 2013, 19:46

Till now, India was having the status of 'Consuming Nation' with respect to certification of electronics and IT products.

Iran says US no longer has pretext to attack Syria

Last Updated: Sunday, September 15, 2013, 13:44

Iran`s deputy foreign minister said today the United States no longer has a pretext to attack Syria, following a deal struck to eliminate that country`s chemical weapons.

India, Lesotho discuss defence, security cooperation

Last Updated: Friday, September 13, 2013, 18:43

Defence and security cooperation and the lines of credit offered by India topped the agenda during talks between India and Lesotho held Thursday-Friday in the landlocked southern African nation.

Strike on Syria may trigger attack on Israel: Iran

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 10, 2013, 23:48

Iran has issued a thinly veiled threat to Israel, saying that in the event of a US attack on Iranian ally Syria some groups may retaliate by striking the Jewish state.

Pak women`s trade body supports MFN status to India

Last Updated: Sunday, September 8, 2013, 23:36

A women`s trade body in Pakistan on Sunday endorsed granting Most Favoured Nation (MFN) status to India, saying that the move shouldn`t be delayed any longer as it is in the national interest.