World Health Organisation says crisis is at ‘turning period’ and urges governments to plan for mass outbreaks The World Health Organisation warned today that swine flu can no longer be contained, as the virus spread to Asia and the Middle East, with the first cases confirmed in New Zealand and Israel.

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Pakistan has a rag-tag and undependable army which cannot even tackle the existential threat of a bunch of rubes riding around in the back of a Toyota pickup, so their capability vis-à-vis India, is risible, in the extreme. Had the US’ Condi Rice, not persuaded India not to attack Pakistan, post the cowardly Mumbai attacks, [...]

We have the issue of Swat in front of us. On the one hand are those who fully support the so-called “Nizam-e-Adl” while on the other side are people who claim that this is the wrong strategy. The aim of this article is not to go into lengthy details about the origin and reasons behind [...]

The top official in the north-western district of Upper Dir in Pakistan has gone missing along with his driver and a bodyguard, officials say.

Personal life and background Bano was brought up and raised in Delhi. She was musically talented, with a sweet and appealing voice. From a young age, Bano developed a love for music. It was a crucial moment of her life when her friend’s father came forward as a votary. He told her father, “My daughters [...]