Thousands offer prayers on Maha Shivratri in Punjab, Haryana

CHANDIGARH : Thousands of people offered prayers at various temples across Punjab and Haryana on Monday to mark Maha Shivratri amid tight security arrangements. In view of intelligence reports of the possibility of a terror strike on this festive occasion, tight security arrangements could be noticed around temples at various places. Lord Shiva temples were […]

Shehzad replaces Khurram in Pak squad for World T20

Karachi : Pakistan opening batsman Ahmed Shehzad has been called in the World T20 squad as a replacement for Khurram Manzoor. The decision in this regard has been conveyed to the International Cricket Council (ICC) by the Pakistan Cricket Board ( PCB) in their final list. Shehzad has been included in the squad after Manzoor’s disappointing performance […]

India to enter World T20 as world number one

New Delhi : India, which have lifted the Asia Cup title for the sixth time, have strengthen their reputation as a strong title contender for the ICC World T20 as they will enter the tournament as the number-one ranked side. India’s number-one ranking was sealed after Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s side swept aside Bangladesh by eight […]

Lord Ahmed reiterates questions on enquiry against Altaf Hussain

London : Pakistan-origin British politician and life-peer Lord Nazir Ahmed has once again taken the controversial affairs of MQM and its leader Altaf Hussain with Home Secretary Theresa May and Attorney General Jeremy Wright. In his letters to both the dignitaries, Lord Nazir Ahmed has drawn their attention that the Metropolitan Police has recently decided to […]