Drone strike kills 5 in North Waziristan

Staff Report

MIRANSHAH: A missile strike by a drone killed five militants and left several others injured in North Waziristan tribal region on Monday.

The pre-dawn attack targeted militants sleeping at a compound in Haider Khel village of Mir Ali district in North Waziristan, 25 kilometres (15 miles) east of the region’s main town of Miranshah.

According to security sources, at least five militants were killed in the strike. Trend Pk

Asia stocks fall as data takes shine off earnings

TOKYO: Asian markets fell Friday, overlooking strong earnings from some of the region’s biggest companies as Japanese shares tumbled on dour economic figures and a strong yen.

More here:
Asia stocks fall as data takes shine off earnings

Airplane carrying 150 crashed in Margalla Hills

ISLAMABAD: An airliner carrying 159 passengers and crew members crashed in Margalla hills after losing contact with the control tower of Islamabad airport.

Read more from the original source: 
Airplane carrying 150 crashed in Margalla Hills

Asian stock markets gain amid strong earnings

TOKYO: Most Asian stock markets climbed Wednesday as optimism from strong corporate earnings in the region and elsewhere outweighed fading U.

More: 
Asian stock markets gain amid strong earnings

No aggressive designs against any state: PM

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani on Monday said Pakistan harbours no aggressive designs against any state but was determined to defend its territorial integrity and sovereignty.

View original here:
No aggressive designs against any state: PM

US holds drills off Korea as Pyongyang talks war

ABOARD USS GEORGE WASHINGTON: US and South Korean warships and helicopters staged anti-submarine maneuvers off the Korean peninsula Monday meant as a warning to Pyongyang that aggression in the region will not be tolerated.

The rest is here: 
US holds drills off Korea as Pyongyang talks war

LeT becoming threat to region: Mullen

ISLAMABAD: Admiral Mike Mullen, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the United States Saturday said Lashkar-e-Tayyaba has become very dangerous organization and a significant threat not only in the region but it has also the potential for global threat.

Continued here:
LeT becoming threat to region: Mullen

Social networking popular among elders: report

NEW YORK: Social networking isn’t only for the under 40s.

Read the original post: 
Social networking popular among elders: report

Mauritius says ready to try, imprison pirates

PORT LOUIS: Mauritius is ready to try and jail suspected pirates, Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam said on Saturday, joining three other countries in the region that have shown interest in doing the same.

See the original post:
Mauritius says ready to try, imprison pirates

Foreign policy meant to promote peace: PM

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani said the foreign policy of Pakistan should be calibrated to promote peace in the region, cultivate friendly relations with all the nations and enhance exports.

Read more:
Foreign policy meant to promote peace: PM

Next Page »