A well-educated young man from a middle-class background, 28-year-old Mohammed Naeem Noor Khan hardly fits the profile of a hardened terrorist. A computer whiz kid who abandoned a promising career for the call to jihad, he is now being described as the crucial cog in Al-Qaeda's operation in Pakistan..............detail

A traumatised Zarina Akhtar had just gone to sleep after a hectic day spent lobbying for the life of her son, Sajid Naeem, when all hell broke loose. Thousands of miles away, Al-Jazeera broke the horrifying news of a militant group carrying out the execution of her son and another Pakistani held hostage in Iraq. .........detail

The Pakistan police have failed to ascertain the whereabouts of two sisters who have been identified as potential suicide bombers. Security officials disclosed that 20-year-old Arifa and 18-year-old Saba, have been missing since July 1, after they left home telling family members that they would soon embark on a "divine mission." There has been no trace of them since.........detail

In the wilderness of Sindh's interior, the sleepy town of Dokri is home to one of the world's greatest ancientwonders: the houses, granary, baths, assembly halls, towers etc that make up the fabled Moenjodaro on the banks of the River Indus.. ....detail

From Prague to Peshawar, Dubai to Delhi and Greece to London, the HSY brand has travelled the globe and woven a spell on fashion aficionados the world over. It is easy to see why this young designer from Lahore works magic with his creations. While timeless elegance remains the hallmark......detail

Fahrenheit 9/11 is a slick documentary, not brilliant, albeit full of anger at the present US administration and its misadventure in Iraq. In an atmosphere where patriotism is measured by how little one questions the establishment, this is a good vent for frustrated citizens of the US in an election year. However, it does not provide any real information to audiences outside the US. ..........detail