U.S., Pakistan collaborating again on drone strikes, analysts says

McClatchy Newspapers ISLAMABAD — Two apparent U.S. drone attacks last week on militant targets in Pakistani tribal areas bordering Afghanistan very likely signal the resumption of joint …

The Surfer: Watling as New Zealand’s Test keeper is a gamble

So BJ Watling has the inside running to be New Zealand’s next Test wicketkeeper, but of the two contenders in the squad logic and pure numbers suggest Kruger van Wyk should be the frontrunner, says Fred Woodcock, writing for Fairfax NZ News. The logic part is simple – of the two South African-born players, only van Wyk can claim to be a specialist gloveman. The 31-year-old has been doing the job for more than a decade at first-class level both in South Africa and New Zealand, while Watling, six years…

15 Indian MPs reach Pakistan for talks

Islamabad where parliament members from both sides will interact on trade and economic relations between the two countries, the Online news agency reported. Two rounds of dialogues were earlier held …

The Surfer: ‘Pakistan have come a long way’

Stephen Brenkley, writing in the Independent, says Pakistan have rebuilt considerably since the scandal-marred England tour in 2010, ensuring consistency in team selection under Misbah-ul-Haq. But the behaviour of both teams, he says, will be closely scrutinized for signs of friction. Pakistan seem, in short, to have got their act together. But that will not prevent an air of suspicion and intrigue around the Dubai International Cricket Stadium tomorrow. Misbah and Mohsin are trying desperately to move on. They have convinced their colleagues to forget the past and England too…

Strike at courts against lawyer’s killing

ISLAMABAD: Lawyers community of Islamabad/Rawalpindi is observing complete strike in Lahore in protest against the

SC to resume NRO case hearing today

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan (SC) will resume hearing of the case pertaining to the implementation of

Iran bunker site raises nuclear stakes

VIENNA: Iran has further stoked Western fears about the purpose of its nuclear activities by starting to enrich fi

US says backs strong govt-army dialogue in Pakistan

WASHINGTON: Welcoming Sherry Rehman, as Pakistan s new envoy to US, state department s Victoria Nuland Monday said

Authorities probe US-China commission email hack

NEW YORK: U.S. authorities are investigating allegations that an Indian government spy unit hacked into emails of

Afghan leaders cast doubt on US-Taliban talks

BERLIN: A group of Afghan political leaders on Monday cast doubt on the outcome of U.S. talks with the Taliban, wh

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