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 the... read more »
Bangladesh court orders Abdul Kader Mullah to be hanged
London – A Bangladeshi war crimes court has ordered prison authorities to hang Abdul Kader Mullah of the Jamaat-e-Islami party, months after he was sentenced to death. According to the BBC, Mullah could now be hanged at any time, unless President Abdul Hamid or the Supreme Court... read more »
Caretaker issue not on UN emissary’s agenda: Hasina’s aide
Dhaka – Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s advisor Gowher Rizvi said Saturday that the visiting UN emissary will no! t discuss the caretaker government issue while trying to broker peace b! etween the Awami League and BNP, local media reported. “The election can be held... read more »
