Pakistan

Imran Khan faces death penalty after being charged under Pakistan's anti-terror laws

London, Nov. 15: Former cricketer-turned politician Imran Khan could get the death penalty after being charged with violating Pakistan’s anti-terror laws.

According to the Daily Mail, Imran was charged under Pakistan's Anti-Terrorism Act on Wednesday night and is expected to be held in detention for several days before initially being returned to house arrest.

No details of the specific charges were given, but offences under the Act can result in the death sentence or life imprisonment.

Police official Aftab Cheema said: "He created a law and order situation... and caused a disruption in educational activities. "

US considering alternate arrangement if Musharraf falls

Washington, Nov 15: Bush Administration officials have reportedly lost faith in President Pervez Musharraf’s ability to survive after imposing emergency in Pakistan, and have begun discussing alter

Musharraf asks SC to validate emergency and PCO

Islamabad, Nov 15: Pakistan’s Army Chief General Pervez Musharraf in his statement submitted to the Supreme Court, has asked it to validate emergency rule and the PCO in the light of the court’s ve

Strong military backing has made Musharraf rigid: Najam Sethi

Lahore, Nov 15: The editor of the Daily Times, Najam Sethi, has said that strong backing by the military has made Pakistan President General Pervez Musharraf 'rigid', leading the General to take a

Deposed Pak Chief Justice vows to fight till the end

Islamabad, Nov 15: Deposed Supreme Court Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry has resolved to stand shoulder to shoulder with the legal fraternity in their struggle for the return of rule of la

Elections under Musharraf will hardly be fair: Benazir

Lahore, Nov 15: Former Prime Minister Benazir BhuttoFormer Prime

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