Pak tribunal upholds rejection of Musharraf’s nomination
Former military ruler Pervez Musharraf’s efforts to seek election to parliament suffered another setback today when a tribunal barred him from contesting the May 11 polls from a constituency in the Pakistani capital.
Pakistani Taliban deny role in Boston Marathon blasts
The Pakistani Taliban, which claimed the 2010 Times Square bomb plot, on Tuesday denied anything to do with explosions that killed three people and wounded more than 100 in Boston.
Pak election tribunal rejects Musharraf’s appeal
A Pakistani election tribunal today rejected former President Pervez Musharraf’s appeal against the rejection of his nomination papers for a parliamentary constituency in the southern port city of Karachi.
Imran’s party admits presence of Kashmiri jihadi forces in Pak
Cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan’s party has acknowledged “Kashmiri jihadi forces” active in Pakistan as one of key factors driving “terror and lawlessness” within the country.
Pre-arrest bail of Musharraf extended by six days
A Pakistani court today extended the pre-arrest bail of former military ruler Pervez Musharraf by six days during proceedings conducted amid tight security.
Pakistan teacher gangraped
A 26-year-old school teacher was kidnapped and gangraped while on her way to work in Pakistan’s central Punjab province.
Ensure Musharraf does not leave Pak: SC tells govt
The Pakistan’s Supreme Court today directed the government to ensure that Pervez Musharraf does not leave the country as it began hearing several petitions seeking the former military ruler’s trial for treason for subverting the constitution and declaring emergency in 2007.
Musharraf’s nomination papers accepted from third seat
Pervez Musharraf’s nomination papers for a parliamentary constituency in the port city of Karachi were rejected today while his papers for another seat in northern Pakistan were accepted by election authorities.
Akram requests BCCI to allow Pakistani players in IPL
Former Pakistan captain and pace legend Wasim Akram has requested the Indian cricket board (BCCI) to allow Pakistani players to participate in the cash-rich Indian Premier League.
World Bank boosts Sri Lanka health sector funding
The World Bank has approved a concessionary loan of $200 million to Sri Lanka for health sector development.