The suspense over Musharraf's uniform issue is finally over with the appointment of General Ahsan Hayat as the new Vice-Chief of Army Staff. It is now clear that the President is not quitting the military. This came as no surprise to most Pakistanis who had little faith in Musharraf's commitment to the nation in December...............detail

After the unprecedented turnout in the Attock and Tharparkar constituencies, and his 'landslide' victory, Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz exhibited his largesse by appointing the biggest ever cabinet in the country's history, comprising 59 members. He did so in direct violation of General Musharraf's rhetoric. .........detail

A three-member probe commission of the Peshawar High Court Bar Association has reported civilian losses, gross human rights violations and suffering in the Pakistan army's operation against remnants of the Taliban and Al-Qaeda in South Waziristan tribal agency. It has warned that the situation in South Waziristan is worsening and a serious humanitarian crisis is unfolding in the region. ........detail

At a concert in Washington DC on October 11, a broad range of American popular musicians will seek to bring down the government of the United States of America........detail

Q: Afghanistan is preparing itself for its first-ever Presidential election in history. How significant is this?

A: Holding both Presidential and parliamentary elections in Afghanistan is of historical significance. It is the first time that the Afghani people have had the opportunity to vote for the President of their choice.......detail

This is a new season for Amir Adnan: time to adopt a new perspective, time to focus on the metrosexual man, and time to go global while holding on to tradition. Amir's new line has given sherwanis a different dimension: one that appeals to a wider audience, as he prepares to hit the fashion scene in Dubai ...........detail