Zia Ul Haq

Afghanistan's continuing spiral of violence highlights importance of Rajiv-Zia-Najibullah efforts of 1987

As Afghanistan faces a new phase of conflict, it is clear that only an inclusive solution like the one championed by Rajiv-Reagan and Zia-Najibullah under the 'Zahir Shah Formula' can ensure stability and peace for the trouble-torn country.

Panama Papers verdict: Three incomplete tenures of turmoil defined Nawaz Sharif's political career

Nawaz Sharif became the Prime Minister of the politically unstable Pakistan for a record three times, but every time he was forced to quit in the middle of his term — first by the presidency, then the military and now the judiciary

Panama Papers verdict: Power to make party decisions remains with Nawaz Sharif, says ruling PML-N

As Opposition party leaders in Pakistan celebrated the Supreme Court's decision to disqualify Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif from office, ruling PML-N members expressed disappointment but said Sharif's days are not over.

Hindu man arrested in Pakistan for sending 'blasphemous' WhatsApp text

A 35-year-old Hindu man in Pakistan has been arrested for allegedly sending blasphemous content through WhatsApp after police's timely intervention saved him from being lynched by a mob.

'Hand over the jets and pay for them too': US-Pak F-16 hokey pokey continues

The case of eight F-16 Block 52 aircraft that were at one point set to be sold to Pakistan by the US has had more turns and U-turns than you'd care to imagine

'Will retire on due date': Pak army chief General Raheel Sharif rubbishes speculation he'll extend tenure

The retirement of Pakistan's military chief General Raheel Sharif this year will opening up one of the most powerful positions in the country.

PM Modi's 'sudden' visit to Lahore: Engaging with Pakistan is welcome but it's too much too late

India-Pakistan engagement, which has been moving full speed ahead since November, is very welcome. But it is probably too much, too late.

It's not about Kashmir: Like UPA, PM Modi is on the wrong track with Pakistan

Pakistan's creation as an ideological state based on religion and in opposition to India makes it a genetically defective nation-state, as on Pakistani journalist notes. Our strategy needs to deal with this reality, not the romance of peace.

After attacks, Uttar Pradesh police replace rifles with revolvers

Rattled by the growing attacks on policemen, the Uttar Pradesh government has decided to provide constables on duty with pistols and revolvers, an official said on Wednesday.

Cleared by CBI in murder case, Akhilesh reinducts Raja Bhaiya as minister

He was cleared by the CBI in the murder case of a deputy superintendent of police in March last year.