Nearly 60,000 Pakistanis showered rose petals over a procession led by Pakistan's suspended top judge on Saturday as visiting US officials backed embattled President Pervez Musharraf.
Tens of thousands of Pakistanis showered rose petals over a procession led by Pakistan's suspended top judge Saturday as US officials backed embattled President Pervez Musharraf.
Paceman Shoaib Akhtar regained full fitness to claim a place in Pakistan's 15-man squad for the upcoming tour of Scotland, selectors announced here on Saturday.
Senior U.S. officials held talks with President Pervez Musharraf on Saturday, after stressing Washington's desire to see him guide Pakistan to free and fair elections, and eventually quit his post as army chief.
Two senior U.S. diplomats and a top military official offered signs of support for President Gen. Pervez Musharraf on Saturday, highlighting his government's fight against terrorism and remaining silent about Pakistan's growing domestic political crisis.
Three top US officials held talks with Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf Saturday amid a tense political crisis that threatens a key ally in Washington's war against terrorism, officials said.
Australians Geoff Lawson, Dav Whatmore and Richard Done are shortlisted for the job of Pakistan cricket coach.
Former Australian fast bowler Geoff Lawson will fly to Pakistan for talks on coaching the troubled national team following the death of Bob Woolmer, a report said here Saturday.
Pakistan's suspended chief justice is expected to lead a fresh procession and a rally later Saturday as top US officials visit for talks with embattled President Pervez Musharraf.
John Negroponte, the US deputy secretary of state, has backed General Pervez Musharraf, s aying it was up to the Pakistan president to decide when to quit as army chief.