Bangladesh SC stays execution of Jamaat-e-Islami leader
Dhaka – The Supreme Court of Bangladesh late Tuesday halted the execution of Abdul Quader Molla hours before the convicted war criminal was to be hanged, a leading Bangladesh daily reported. The decision to halt the execution came after a petition by the counsels for the condemned... read more »
Pak govt. to press five charges against Musharraf in high treason case
Islamabad – The Pakistan government has decided to press five charges against former President General Pervez Musharraf in the ‘high treason’ case. The government plans to charge Musharraf with abrogating, subverting, suspending, holding in abeyance and attempting to conspire... read more »
US defense secretary to hold talks in Pakistan
Islamabad – US Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel is scheduled to hold talks with the Pakistani civil and military leaders on security issues Monday, officials here said. Hagel earlier visited Afghanistan at a time when relations between Washington and Kabul are tense over a proposed security... read more »
I am opposed to India, US policies, says Imran Khan
Islamabad – Pakistani cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan said he opposes the policies adopted by India and the US on Kashmir and drone issue. Imran Khan, who is the chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), said Pakistan’s relation with these countries would not improve unless... read more »
