Pakistan test-fires nuclear-capable Hatf-VIII cruise missile

Karachi : Pakistan has successfully tested the indigenously developed Hatf-VIII nuclear capable cruise missile.

The missile has the range of over 350 kilometres, which has enabled Pakistan to achieve strategic standoff capability on land and at sea. The cruise missile with stealth capabilities is a low altitude, terrain hugging missile with high maneuverability and can deliver nuclear and conventional warheads with complete accuracy.

A breakthrough in revival of Cricket ties between Pakistan and India

Lahore : Pakistan expects a breakthrough in a four years deadlock between Pakistan and India cricket as Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Zaka Ashraf and chief operating officer Subhan Ahmed held talks with their counterparts during a visit to India.

“We held positive discussions on the revival of bilateral ties and expect a breakthrough very soon,” Subhan Ahmed told AFP, without confirming reports in Indian and Pakistani media that a short series is expected as early as December-January.

US Must stop 'Carpet bombing' of Pakistan, Bilawal

PPP chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has said US drone attacks were turning out to be counter-productive due to the civilian toll they take. 

The leader-in-waiting of Pakistan's ruling party called for an end to the US drone attacks, which he said were a violation of his country's sovereignty and international law. 

Pakistan PM will not appeal against court conviction

Barrister Eatezaz Ahsan while talking to Media along with Rehman Malik

Islamabad : Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gillani will not appeal against his conviction by supreme court of Pakistan for contempt.

Talking to the media, the lawyer of Prime Minister barrister Mr Eatezaz Ahsan, said that after reviewing aspects of the case Speaker National Assembly Dr Fehmida Mirza had decided not to forward the disqualification reference against the prime minister to the Election Commission of Pakistan.

Russia test fires IBM which could penetrate US Missile Defenses Shield

Moscow: Russian Defense Ministry said that it has successfully test-fired a new intercontinental ballistic missile (IBM) with an enhanced capability to penetrate missile defenses shield. 

With out giving the missile any name, Russian Defence ministry said that the missile has successfully reached a designated target at a range on the far eastern Kamchatka Peninsula. 

Pakistan Beats Argentina 4-2 in Azlanshah Hockey match

Malaysia : Pakistan's new build hockey team has beaten Argentina by 4-2 goals in their opening match of Azlan Shah hockey tournament.

Captain Sohail Abbas, Haseem Khan, Irafan and Waqas scored one goal each.

Fire erupts on-board a US Nuclear Submarine

Miami : A US Nuclear Submarine comes under fire while docked at shipyard according to media reports, it is reported that fire is still burning inside the Nuclear submarine.

A spokesman said that all crew have been rescued and its nuclear plant was "shut off".