Pakistan, a South Asian nation with nuclear capability, says it has successfully test-fired a new missile that "can carry all types of warheads."
US-led and Afghan troops struck Taliban posts inside Pakistan, which denied giving permission, as new clashes left more than 30 rebels dead and there were claims Sunday of civilian casualties.
Another defeat for President Gen. Pervez Musharraf in Pakistan's Supreme Court has narrowed the options for the U.S.-allied military leader as he seeks to extend his rule.
by Staff Writers Islamabad (AFP) Aug 25, 2007 Pakistan on Saturday successfully test fired a new air-launched cruise missile capable of carrying nuclear weapons, the military said in a statement.
US-led and Afghan troops struck Taliban positions inside Pakistan in fresh clashes with the extremist Islamic militia that left at least 19 rebels dead, security forces said Sunday.
Pace bowler Shoaib Akhtar said Sunday he was confident Pakistan would progress swiftly under new coach Geoff Lawson, who he says wants to inject aggression into the troubled side.
US and Afghan troops killed more than a dozen militants who were attacking from positions in eastern Afghanistan and across the border in Pakistan, the US-led coalition said in a statement Sunday.
Islamabad, Aug 27 (DPA) Eight people, including four policemen and a soldier, were killed in two separate attacks by pro-Taliban militants in restive north-west Pakistan bordering Afghanistan, officials said.
Pakistan has announced an 18-member squad for the men's Asia Cup hockey tournament starting at Chennai, India next week.
Eight people, including four policemen and a soldier, died on Sunday in two separate attacks by pro-Taliban guerrillas in restive north-west Pakistan bordering Afghanistan, officials and media reports said.