ISLAMABAD - The following is the joint statement on comprehensive strategic cooperation between the People's Republic of China and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan issued on Thursday.It said that at the invitation of the Government of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Premier Li Keqiang of the ...

INDIANAPOLIS - Japan's Takuma Sato, a last-lap crash victim while battling for the lead in last year's Indianapolis 500, comes back this year with a historic victory and the IndyCar season points lead. Sato became the first Japanese driver to win an IndyCar race when he captured the title last ...

KUNDUZ, Afghanistan  - On an Afghan parade ground, Dutch soldiers stand to attention at a graduation ceremony for local police officers, one of many such scenes which will soon fade into the past.The international military effort in Afghanistan since 2001 has seen scores of nations take up a ...

As Afghanistan's transition picks up pace, regional engagement becomes even more important, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said as the country's partners met in neighbouring Tajikistan. Afghan authorities are working with the international community so that by 2014 they can assume full ...

BARCELONA  - Mexico's Sergio Perez, in a Sauber, set the fastest time on the third day of Formula One testing on Saturday as rain brought an early finish to proceedings at Montmelo.Perez clocked 1min 22.094sec after completing 114 laps, with McLaren's Jenson Button in second place after just ...

LONDON  - Paul Scholes scored a fairy-tale goal as Manchester United outclassed Bolton Wanderers 3-0 to go level on points with Premier League leaders Manchester City on Saturday.Playing his first game at Old Trafford since making a shock return from retirement in the FA Cup win over City on ...

PERTH  – Australia and India are considering an unusual four-pronged pace attack for the third Test but won't settle on their final line-up until just before the match at Perth's WACA Ground, starting on Friday (today).Both teams are considering playing four fast bowlers in the match, ...

ISLAMABAD As Pakistan and Iran have only one international crossing point but strong recommendation for opening additional international crossing points is simmering on back burner. The proposal seems to hit a snag as both country after recommendation from Pakistan-Iran Joint Commission on Road ...

KARACHI - The recruitment of 69 women officers, the process to fill posts of grade 16, under Gender Reforms Action Plan (GRAP) of the Women's Development Department is yet to be made by the Sindh Public Service Commission (SPSC). However, the department had requested the SPSC much before ago, but ...

BEIJING (AFP) - Chinese manufacturing picked up in March, government and HSBC surveys showed Thursday, with the bank saying it could indicate an accelerating economy and raise chances of an interest rate hike. The HSBC China Manufacturing PMI, or purchasing managers index, rose to 57.0 last month ...

LAHORE (APP) - Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) and US Trade Development Agency have agreed to expedite work on potential avenues in transport sector for possible USTDA financial and technical assistance. Both the bodies agreed in a call on meeting between LCCI Vice President Faisal ...

ISLAMABAD (APP) - As Eid approaching close, the shopping frenzy around federal capital increases in preparation for the cheerful festival but shopping of bangles and henna - traditional commodities - are gathering a bit slow pace. The distribution of bangles and henna as gifts among the girls on ...

BOSTON (AFP) - World indoor 60-meter hurdles champion Lolo Jones and Olympic medalists Terrence Trammell and Jenn Stuczynski top the field for this weekend's US Indoor Track and Field Championship. Jones ran the three fastest times in the world this year during a European tour but will be tested ...

POTCHEFSTROOM (AFP) - Dale Steyn's pace snuffed out a spirited Bangladesh challenge as South Africa won the first one-day international by 61 runs at Senwes Park on Friday. Steyn took four for 16 as Bangladesh were bowled out for 222 in reply to South Africa's 283 for eight. Steyn struck ...

HYDERABAD (AFP) - Banish the thought that Australia's untested spin attack would hand India a major advantage ahead of the highly-anticipated Test series starting next week. Contrary to popular belief, it's pace, rather than spin, that has clinched wins for touring teams in India in recent years ...