Pakistan Shiites mourn those killed in triple bomb
Thousands of Shiite Muslims, thumping their chests and crying, mourned Thursday at funeral prayers for victims of a triple bombing that heaped more tragedy on Pakistan, which is already struggling to cope with devastating floods. The blasts that targeted a Shiite ceremony late Wednesday in this eastern city were the first major attacks since flood [...]
Pakistan life bans for Mohammad Yousuf and Younus Khan
The Pakistan Cricket Board has issued indefinite bans to former captains Mohammad Yousuf and Younus Khan. Its inquiry into events during the tour of Australia found the pair had been involved in “infighting which resulted in bringing down the whole team”. Rana Naved-ul-Hasan and Shoaib Malik each face one-year bans and big fines. Shahid Afridi, [...]
