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India, Pakistan to resume cricket ties

India and Pakistan have agreed to resume direct sporting ties, including cricket games, which were frozen after the 2008 Mumbai attacks, reports say.

India revel in magical semifinal win

India revel in magical semifinal win

Thousands of delirious home fans brought the house down at the Mohali Stadium on Wednesday after India ended Pakistan’s World Cup dream.

India and Pakistan in World Cup showdown

India and Pakistan in World Cup showdown

India and Pakistan head into an epic World Cup showdown on Wednesday that will showcase the bitter rivalry and common bonds between the neighbours.

In India, some pray for a Pakistan victory

In Indian Kashmir, allegiance to the rival team, Pakistan, reflects bitter feelings in the turbulent region.

Pakistan PM: India cricket visit in national interest

Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani said on Monday his visit to India to watch the Cricket World Cup semifinal was in the "national interest".

Pakistan blocks Facebook over Muhammed cartoon

Pakistan blocks Facebook over Muhammed cartoon

Pakistan blocked access to Facebook on Wednesday over a competition encouraging users to post caricatures of the Prophet Muhammed on the site.

Pakistan premier hails ‘success’ in Taliban battle

Pakistan’s prime minister on Wednesday hailed the military’s "success" against the Taliban, as the rebels reeled from the arrest of a top spokesperson

Pakistan to ‘weed out’ Taliban sympathisers

Pakistan promises to ”weed out” elements sympathetic to the Taliban after claims of link between intelligence service and Afghan bombing.

New Pakistan PM sworn in by Musharraf

Pakistan’s new prime minister was sworn in by President Pervez Musharraf on Tuesday as two senior United States envoys arrived for talks aimed at shoring up Islamabad’s role in…

New Pakistan premier frees detained judges

Pakistan’s new prime minister triggered an immediate showdown with Pervez Musharraf on Monday, ordering the release of judges detained by the president just moments after being…