Mullah Omar’s family backs down, accepts Taliban decision on succession issues

Karachi, Aug.5 : Family members of former Taliban leader Mullah Mohammad Omar have reportedly agreed to accept the insurgent group’s dispute resolution council’s decision on succession issues.According to the Dawn, members of Mullah Omar’s family had initially rejected the appointment Mullah Akhtar Mansoor as Omar’s successor, demanding a new and wider vote.The Taliban, however, issued […]

SC’s decision on military courts ‘has strengthened Pak’s war against terrorism’: Nawaz Sharif

Karachi, Aug. 5 : Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Wednesday said that the Supreme Court’s decision to uphold the establishment of the military courts has strengthened the Pakistan’s war against terrorism.According to the Dawn, Sharif, while addressing the National Assembly session, said that the ‘extraordinary steps’ taken by the court are commendable, adding that the […]

Non-bailable arrest warrant against former IPL chief Lalit Modi

MUMBAI: A special court on Wednesday allowed the issuance of a non bailable warrant against former IPL chief Lalit Modi in a case of alleged money laundering registered against him. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) had moved the court last week seeking the issuance of the warrant. Special judge PR Bhavake asked the prosecution if the […]

Mukherjee condoles loss of lives in MP train mishap

New Delhi, Aug 5: President Pranab Mukherjee has condoled the loss of lives and wished ‘speedy recovery’ to all those injured in the twin train accidents that took place in Madhya Pradesh last night.In a message to Madhya Pradesh Governor Ram Naresh Yadav, President Mukherjee said on Wednesday, “I am sad to learn about the […]