Islamabad, Apr. 11 : Days after announcing a ban on divorce, the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has now barred men in the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) Bajaur region from shaving their beards.

Announcing the ban over the outfit's illegal FM radio station, the TTP's Bajaur Agency chief Faqir Muhammad said severe punishment would be handed out to those who do not follow the restrictions.

Islamabad, Apr. 11 : The North West Frontier Province (NWFP) government and the Tehrik-e-Nifaz-e-Shariat-e-Muhammadi (TNSM) have agreed to keep the Swat peace deal intact, The Nation reported.

Representatives of the NWFP government, which included provincial information minister Iftikhar Hussain, Commissioner Malakand Division Syed Muhammad Javed and other top officials, held a meeting with the TNSM delegates.

Both the sides unanimously vowed to keep the peace accord intact in the greater interests of people of the region.

Lahore, Apr. 11 : Former Pakistan captain Inzamam-ul-Haq has criticised the Pakistan Cricket Board's (PCB) attitude towards the ICL players terming its decision to drop the three rebel players after initially selecting them for Twenty20 World Championship as `unprofessional behaviour'.

"One day they announced the list, and the next day they reversed it. This is the result of unprofessional thinking by the board and the selectors," The Daily Times quoted Haq, as saying.

Islamabad, Apr. 11: The sandy cricket grounds in Abu Dhabi and Dubai has made Pakistan pacers fear for injuries during the forthcoming five match one-day international series against Australia.

“We have to maintain our speed and performance even in these difficult conditions and we are afraid that it would only bring injuries and fitness problems to us,” The Daily Times quoted a Pakistan fast bowler, as saying.

Lahore, Apr. 11 : Pakistan captain Younus Khan has said that his team would beat Australia 5-0 in the forthcoming one day international series in the UAE.

Talking to reporters at the Gaddafi Stadium here, Khan, while replying to a question said: "No doubt be 5-0, but in favour of Pakistan."

He admitted that Pakistan has not played much international cricket in recent times, and it could affect its performance in the series.

Khan, however, said his team was capable of handing out surprises.

Islamabad, Apr. 11: The Swat Taliban has established its grip over new areas in the Buner region of the North West Frontier Province (NWFP).

A day earlier, the Taliban had announced that it would move out of the region.

According to sources Taliban fighters have also taken control of the shrine of Sufi saint Pir Baba in the region.

"They (Taliban) have taken control of vast areas in Buner. They are freely moving around while police and other law-enforcement personnel remain confined to their posts," the Dawn quoted a local living near the shrine, as saying.