Cricket No threat to World Cup: Interpol tells India

New Delhi : Interpol, the world police organization, has conveyed to India that there wasno threat to ongoing Cricket World Cup and media reports in this regard were "absolutely wrong."

Cricket World Cup Semifinal Ignore hype, play your game: Dhoni tells team

Mohali : India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni asked his team not to get distracted by the hype about their cricket World Cup semi final match against arch rivals Pakistan on Wednesday and advised them to focus on their game.

Cricket World Cup: Pakistan "dangerous", warns Indian coach Kirsten

Mohali : The cricketing world is in frenzy of commentary, analysis and advice - both professional and amateur - about big semi-final in Mohali on Wednesday. But in Camp India, coach Gary Kirsten is clinical in his approach. He has handed out to his team a blueprint of how to win the WorldCup —&nb sp; and tackle Pakistan.

PILER criticize Rahman Malik for issuing irresponsible statements against Pakistan cricket team

Karachi : Pakistan Institute of Labour Education and Research (PILER) has severely criticized the statement of the Interior Minister Rahman Malik warning the national cricket team against match fixing and saying that the team members are under surveillance for Wednesday’s highly charged World Cup semi-final against India.

Cricket World Cup semifinal: India are bookies favourite

Mumbai : For the bookies, India is clearly the strong favourites for the crucial cricket semifinal tie between hosts India and arch-rivals Pakistan in the ICC World Cup (WC) to be played in Mohali on March 30.

Cricket World Cup Semifinal" Afridi says pressure will be more on India than Pakistan

Mohali : Captain Shahid Afridi Tuesday said that pressure will be more on India compared to his team during the high voltage cricket World Cup semifinal on Wednesday in Mohali.

Cricket World Cup: India, Pakistan PMs to shake hands with players before semifinal match

New Delhi : Cricket diplomacy initiative is making huge strides. Indian officials confirmthat Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and his Pakistani counterpart Yusuf Gilani will head to the pitch Wednesday at Mohali stadium to formally shake hands with both cricket teams before India and Pakistan begin what's being described as "the final before the final."

Cricket World Cup rain can play spoilsport in India, Pakistan match

Mohali : The rain gods can dampen spirits of tens of thousands of cricket fans and play spoilsport in the eagerly awaited World Cup semifinal between arch rivals India and Pakistan at PunjabCricket Association (PCA) Stadium here Wednesday. The weatherman predicted clouds to prevail in this region with a possibility of light rain by the evening.

Cricket World Cup: Pakistan opt for rest, India light net session

Mohali : Pakistan team Tuesday opted to take rest while Indians had a light net session to prepare for Wednesday's high-octane cricket World Cup semi-final clash.

China welcomes India, Pakistan PMs proposed meeting at Mohali

Beijing : China Tuesday welcomed a proposed meeting between Prime Minister Manmohan Singhand his Pakistani counterpart Yousuf Raza Gilani on the sidelines of cricket World Cup semi-final at Mohali tomorrow, saying that improvement in Indo-Pak ties is conducive to peace and stability in the region.

PML-N expresses concerns over new deal with IMF

ISLAMABAD : PMLN secretary information Ahsan Iqbal has said that Pakistan is already  over burdened, no new loan should be taken without approval of the Parliament. 

Shahbaz Sharif prays for success of national cricket team in semi-final

LAHORE : Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad ShahbazSharif specially prayed for the success of national cricket team inthe semi final of World Cup during a press conference held at ChiefMinister's Secretariat.

Gilani's acceptance of invite a great goodwill gesture : Indian High Commissioner

LAHORE : Indian High Commissioner to Pakistan Mr.Sharat Sabharwal on Monday said Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani'sacceptance of invitation extended by Prime Minister Manmohan Singhto watch the cricket World Cup semi-final match in Mohali is a greatgoodwill gesture.

11 high profile target killers arrested : Rehman Malik

Karachi : Federal Interior Minister Rehman Malik says at least 11 high profile killers involved in target killings in Karachi were arrested in joint operation by police and law enforcement agencies in recent days.

Cricket World Cup No-fly zone, UAVs; Mohali set for epic clash

New Delhi : Even as the excitement over India-Pakistan epic encounter reached a crescendo, security agencies, Monday, left no stone unturned to secure the  city before March 30 Cricket World Cup semi-final clash, to be witnessed by the Prime Ministers of both the countries besides other VVIPs, Indian media

reported.

Sports Cricket World Cup: Indian fans lathi charged outside PCA stadium

Mohali : Indian cricket fans who were protesting against lack of adequate number of tickets for the high-profile World Cup semi-final between India and  Pakistan Wednesday at Mohali were lathi charged Monday by Punjab police outside Punjab Cricket Association PCA Stadium.

Cricket World Cup: It's Pakistani bowlers versus Indian batsmen: Saeed Ajmal

Mohali : Cricket World Cup semifinal clash between Pakistan and India here Wednesday willbe a contest between the former's bowling prowess and the latter's much hailed batting line-up, according to Pakistani off-spinner Saeed Ajmal.

Cricket World Cup Afridi asks teammates avoid watching news bulletins, talk shows ahead of semifinal

Mohali : Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi has instructed his teammates to avoid watching news bulletins and talk shows on TV channels ahead of his team's cricket World Cup semi-final against old and arch rivals India here on Wednesday.

Cricket World Cup India, Pakistan mania touches new high

Mohali : Cricket mania has touched a crescendo in fortress Mohali as it gears up to stagethe eagerly-awaited World Cup semifinal clash between arch rivals  India and Pakistan and even the ruckus over ticket sales has failed to dampen the fans' enthusiasm.

Home Secretaries of India, Pakistan begin talks

New Delhi : Indian Home Secretary GK Pillai met his Pakistani counterpart Chaudhary QamarZaman here on Monday for first ever Home Secretary level talks between the two countries since 26/11.

Pakistan coast guards seize 2 tankers carrying smuggled Iranian oil

Karachi : A joint team of Pakistan coast Guards and Pakistan Customs seized two oil tankers carrying smuggled Iranian oil at zero point coastal highway  Liyari, Balochistan.

KASHMIRIS URGED TO FORGE GREATER UNITY AMONG THEIR RANKS

Srinagar : In occupied Kashmir, veteran Kashmiri Hurriyet leader, Syed Ali Gilani, has said that the Kashmiri people have given matchless sacrifices to  achieve their inalienable right to self-determination.

Preparation for Shaheed Zulifikar Ali Bhutto death anniversary

LARKANA : A meeting of Pakistan Peoples Party(PPP) Women Wing Larkana District Saturday discussed arrangements to observe the 32nd death anniversary of Founder Chairman of PPP and former Prime Minister Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto on April 4.

Bangladesh accuses India of killing hundreds of its citizens

Dhaka : After celebrating 40th Anniversary of Bangladesh Independence, the country’s HomeMinister Shahara Khatun reported killing of as many as 136 Bangladeshis due to gunshots by Indian Border Security Force since January,

Cricket World Cup Janata Party asks PM Singh not to attend India, Pakistan semifinal

New Delhi : Indian Janata Party President Subramanian Swamy Saturday asked Prime MinisterManmohan Singh not to attend India-Pakistan cricket World Cup semifinal at Mohali next Wednesday,

UNHCR, Pakistan household survey on registered Afghans in country

Islamabad : UN High Commissioner for Refugees UNHCR in association with States & FrontierRegions SAFRON Ministry is carrying out Population Profiling, Verification & Response PPVR household survey on registered Afghans in Pakistan to collect data, examine their livelihoods, health, social conditions, legal problems.

Cricket World Cup India, Pakistan semifinal ball expected to seam at Mohali under lights

Mohali : It will be batting-friendly for most part but the pitch at Punjab Cricket Association PCA Stadium, which will host the eagerly-anticipated World Cup semifinal between India andPakistan on Wednesday, would assist seam bowlers under the floodlights. "The ball will seam a bit under the lights," PCA curator Daljeet Singh said on Saturday.

India extends stay for across Line of Control (LoC in disputed Kashmir) travel to six months

New Delhi : Based on the recommendation of Held Jammu & Kashmir Government, Indian External Affairs Ministry has extended the stay for cross-Line of Control (LoC in disputed Kashmir) travel to six months.

Cricket Ireland announce ODI series against Pakistan

Dublin : Cricket Ireland announced details of a two match One-Day International series against Pakistan both to be played at Stormont, Belfast, on May 27 and May 29.

Kazmi's remand extended for four days

Islamabad : Hamid Saeed Kazmi handed over to the FIA on another four-day physical remand on Saturday.

PPP party of Federation, has mandate in all provinces: Dr Firdous

Karachi : Federal Information Minister, Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan says PPP is a party of the Federation and has mandate in all the provinces.

Cricket World Cup tight security for India, Pakistan semifinal

Mohali : Tight security measures are being in put place in and around Mohali cricket stadium in Punjab for a high—voltage semi—final between India and Pakistan, in which Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and his Pakistani counterpart Yousuf Raza Gilani would be among the VVIP audience, Press Trust of India PTI reported on Saturday.

PM Gilani approves promotion of Planning Division, Education officers

ISLAMABAD - Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani on Saturday approved the promotion of four officers of various group services on the recommendations of the Central Selection Board.

Cricket World Cup semi final: 1500 extra visas for Pakistan fans

A fresh hope for Pakistan fans who want to make it for the Mohali semi-final of cricket World Cup between India and Pakistan as 1500 extra visas have been announced by the Indian government, NDTV reported on Friday.

Cricket World Cup Pakistan, India semi final bodes well for bilateral ties: Shahid Malik

New Delhi : Pakistan Friday said it was "sure" the upoming Home Secretary-level talks between India and Pakistan which will be immediately followed by a cricketing "encounter" between the two countries will bode well for bilateral relations.

Pakistani man jailed for 60 years for kidnapping a five-year-old British boy

London : A Pakistani man has been jailed for 60 years for kidnapping a five-year-old British boy who was on holiday in the country, Daily Mail newspaper reported on Friday. Sahil Saeed Naqqash, from Oldham, was snatched from his grandparents’ house in central Pakistan in March last year.

12 people killed in Karachi firing incidents

KARACHI : In yet another violent day in the metropolis, twelve persons were killed on Friday in different firing incidents, police said. According to details, Anwar Hussain 25 s/o Ameer Niaz was killed in Landhi near Mohammaden Ground whenunknown armed men opened fire on him. The body was shifted to Abbasi Shaheed Hospital (ASH) for postmortem.Later, it was handed over to the heirs.

Afghanistan, Pakistan, Turkey infantry troops conduct joint exercise in Turkey

Ankara : Infantry troops from Afghanistan, Pakistan and Turkey Friday conducted a joint exercise in Turkey to improve warfare tactics in residential areas.

Gilani greets Bangladeshi counterpart on Independence Day

Islamabad : Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani has sent a message of greetings to the Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Ms. Sheikh Hasina on their National Day falling on 26th March.In his message,

Cricket World Cup : Pakistan team arrives for semi final clash with arch rivals India

Chandigarh : Pakistan cricket team arrived in Chandigarh on Friday evening to play their high-voltage World Cup semi-final match against arch rivals India at Mohali on March 30. No sooner theteam landed in Chandigarh, the hotel here where the team is staying was turned into a fortress.

Cricket World Cup: Don't see any problems in playing India in India: Ijaz Butt

Lahore : Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman Ijaz Butt has no qualms about the team playing its World Cup semifinal against arch rivals India in India.

Karachi : 15 kill in fresh violence in Karachi

KARACHI : At least 15 people, including three workers of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement, were gunned down in targeted attacks and drive-by shootings in the city on Sunday, officials said.

Taliban kill 4 in Pakistan for alleged US links

 MIRAMSHAH: Taliban militants shot dead four tribesmen on Monday after accusing them of spying for the United States in Pakistan’s northwestern tribal belt, officials said.

Cricket World Cup 2011: umpires for Pakistan, West Indies quarter final match

Dhaka : New Zealand umpire Billy Bowden will officiate in the first quarterfinal Wednesday at cricket World Cup, between Pakistan and the West Indies in Dhaka.International Cricket Council Monday

Cricket World Cup 2011: Pakistan high on confidence after ending Aussies 34-match World Cup run

Colombo : Pakistan's confidence level has "naturally" received a boost as they brought Australia's 34-match winning streak in Cricket World Cup to an end on March 19, vice-captain Misbahul-Haq said."Confidence is naturally high after the win against Australia. It's a good feeling to be the team thatended Australia's fantastic 34-match run. Now important thing is to build on the win against Australiaand take that momentum into quarter finals,"

10 percent of Pakistan’s population suffering from Hepatitis

KARACHI : An estimated 10 percent of Pakistan’s population of 160 million is suffering from Hepatitis, which shows high prevalence of the disease in the country. Five percent of the troubled individuals have hepatitis C.
Pakistani scientists, working in the area of health biotechnology are conducting research to find out cheap medicine for treatment of this fatal disease, Dr. Mazhar Iqbal of National Institute for Biotechnology and Genetics Engineering (NIBGE), Faisalabad said while delivering a lecture at Latif Ebrahim Jamal (LEJ) National Science Information Center, Karachi University (KU).

Hajj Scam : Hamid Kazmi's remand extended for 5 day

Islamabad, March 21 (PPI):-The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Monday extended the physical remand of Former Religious Affairs Minister Hamid Saeed Kazmi by five days. The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) produced the former minister before senior civil judge Aslam Gondal and pleaded for a nine-day extension in his remand.

World Water Day on March 22 focus on clean water for a healthy world

Karachi : World Water Day to be celebrated on March 22 Tuesday all over the world including Pakistan will focus on need for clean water for a healthy world.Water for Life Decade 2005-2015 puts spotlight on water-related programs and participation of women. It hopes to increase efforts for achieving international water-related goals and United Nations Millennium Declaration.

Pakistan one of “most water stressed” countries in the world

Karachi : Pakistan is one of the “most water stressed” countries in the world, which is likely to face an acute water shortage over next five years due to lack of water availability for irrigation, industry and human consumption, according to the World Bank and Asian Development Bank.

Cricket World Cup 2011 : Pakistan in best position to clinch World Cup for over a decade: Iqbal Qasim

Karachi, March 21 (PPI): Pakistan’s four-wicket win over defending champions Australia has made many fans back home hopeful that this team could even win a World Cup and former Test cricketer Iqbal Qasimconcurred and said that Pakistan now has an effective team, which could achieve the remarkable feat.

5.6 magnitude earthquake jolts Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, parts of Punjab, Azad Kashmir

Islamabad, : A 5.6-magnitude earthquake on Monday afternoon jolted Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, Islamabad, parts of Punjab and Azad Kashmir, Pakistan Meteorological Department said. 

683 die in 212 bomb blasts in Karachi during 26 years

Karachi : Doctors, paramedics, social workers and citizens should be given emergency-handling training, besides promoting volunteering culture in the country so as to effectively cope with the crisis situations, said speakers of a seminar here on Monday.  The seminar on the topics of bomb blasts in Karachi was held at the Jinnah Postgraduate Medical CenterHospital (JPMC).

Karachi : 13 injured as college students clash

KARACHI : At least 13 students were injured, two of them critically, when two rival groups clashed in the Premier Government College, North Nazimabad, here on Monday in the limits of Hydri police station, police said.Police said that students belonging to the Islami Jamiat Talaba (IJT) and All Pakistan Muhajir Students Organization (APMSO) fought with iron rods and clubs.

President Zardari likely to announce next two years agenda in address to joint sitting of Parliament Tuesday

Islamabad - PPI: President Asif Ali Zardari who on Tuesday afternoon will address joint sitting of the Parliament is likely to announce national agenda for next two years focusing on economic development and measures for common man.

Cricket World Cup 2011: Australia 176 all out against Pakistan

COLOMBO Defending champions Australia were bowled out for 176 in the 47th over against Pakistan in their World Cup Group A match at the R. Premadasa Stadium on Saturday.

Yousuf Raza Gilani requests Chaudhry Nisar not to boycott President Zardari address

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani on Saturday telephoned Leader of the Opposition Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan, DawnNews reported.

PML-N to stage protest during President Zardari address to joint sitting

ISLAMABAD: It will not be as easy for President Asif Ali Zardari to address the joint sitting of parliament on coming Tuesday, as the main opposition party PML-N has decided to stage a protest during the presidential address.

Leader of the OppositionChaudhry Nisar in his recent press conference had hinted at PML-N’s protest during President Zardari’s address to the joint sitting of parliament.

Pakistan Air Force on 'high alert' following US drone strike

The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) is reportedly on a high alert, and is conducting strict vigilance of the country's airspace after a US drone attack in North Waziristan killed at least 40 civilians.

US Drone Strike: Tribesmen vow Jihad against US

Reacting to the deadly drone attack on a traditional jirga in North Waziristan Agency that killed 40 civilians, the tribal elders on Friday announced waging jihad (holy war) against the US and its allies.

Protests against Raymond Davis release continue

ISLAMABAD: Thousands of people took to the streets across the country on Friday to protest the release of Raymond Davis, a CIA contractor who had been held for murder, and a US drone strike that killed over 40 people.

MQM Chief Altaf Hussain offers one million youth to defend country

KARACHI: Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) Quaid Altaf Hussain has offered a force of one million youth if the government and the Army stop the drone attacks in the tribal areas with ‘courage and bravery’.

Govt. making efforts to provide relief to people: Yousuf Raza Gilani

Islamabad - Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani said on Friday that despite financial constraints, the government was making concerted efforts to provide relief to the people through effective economic measures. He stressed upon the need of better coordination among the ministries to achieve sustainable economic growth through efficient utilization of available resources.

Turkey, Pakistan, Afghanistan trilateral military exercise from March 19

Ankara -  Turkey, Pakistan, Afghanistan military live exercise on urban warfare will be held in Istanbul from March 19-26. The three countries decided to hold joint exercises at the conclusion of 5th Trilateral Summit in December 2010.The exercise constitutes one of the tangible results of the Trilateral Summit process,

US based Pakistani doctors donate 40 water filtration plants

LAHORE -  Association of Physicians of PakistaniDescended of Kentucky and Indiana (APPKI) USA has provided 40 waterfiltration plants to the Health Department Punjab for the floodaffected areas in view to provide clean drinking water to the peopleof effected areas.

Journalists' peaceful rally against release ofRaymond Davis

DASKA -  In Daska, the journalists took out apeaceful agitational rally in Daska as a protest against the releaseof accused US official Raymond Davis by the government. Theprotesting journalists were holding the agitational banners andplacards and they chanted anti-government. The rally passed throughall the main inter-city roads and bazaars. The journalists alsostaged a sit-in at Fawara Chowk Daska.

PML-N submits two adjournment motions in NA

Islamabad - Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz on Friday filed two adjournment motions in the National Assembly.  The adjournment motions were filed by PML-N members National Assembly, Rana Mahmood ul Hassan, Mrs. Nisar Tanveer, Malik Shakir Bashir Awan, Nighat Parveen Mir, Majeed khan and

Pakistan records strong protest with U.S over drone attacks in NWA

Pakistan has lodged a strong protest with the United States over yesterday (Thursday)’s drone attacks in North Waziristan telling Washington that such strikes were not only unacceptable but also constituted a flagrant violation of humanitarian norms and laws.In pursuance of the directive of Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza gilani,

Plea against Raymond’s handing over to U.S. dismissed

KARACHI - Sindh High Court Thursday dismissed petition seeking direction from government to hand over American citizen, Raymond Davis, a CIA contractor, to United States as petition became infructuous following his release in double murder case of two Pakistanis in Lahore.

Sharif Brothers' buy freedom for Raymond Davis: APML spokesman

Islamabad - Spokesman All Pakistan Muslim League (APML) Barrister Muhammad Ali Saif said that `Sharif Brethren' help in buying freedom for Raymond Davis adding that the freedom of Davis was the resultant of Sharif brother's selfishness. 

Imran Khan terms Raymond Davis release as match fixing

Islamabad - Terming the release of Raymond Davis as match fixing, former Pakistani cricketer and Chairman Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaaf (PTI), Imran Khan Thursday called for a strong stand on the issue.Addressing a news conference here at PTI central secretariat, he said that over thirty two thousand Pakistanis have been killed after 9/11 while those injured in the incidents of terrorism are numberless.

Countrywide protest against Raymond Davis release

LAHORE -  Countrywide protest was held on Thursdayagainst the release of CIA gent and double murderer, Raymond Davis,on the appeal of the Jamaat e Islami chief, Syed Munawar Hasan. 

                Protest rallies and demonstrations were held in the federal andthe provincial capitals besides major cities and small towns as themasses looked shocked over this sudden sell out the national honourand prestige by the rulers and the secret agencies.

Protest in Karachi against release of Raymond Davis

KARACHI - On the Call of Amir of Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Pakistan Syed Munawar Hasan, JI Karachi chapter staged a protest rally against the release and repatriation CIA contractor Raymond Davis, who had been charged of killing two Pakistani citizens in Lahore.
Hundreds of JI activists gathered at Empress Market, Saddar and marched towards the Regal Chowk, wherethey staged a sit-in. The protestors were chanting slogans against the government.Addressing the rally, Amir JI Karachi Mohammed Hussain Mehnti said that the release of the CIA contractor, whose hands were stained with the blood of four innocent Pakistanis, was a matter of shame.

ISPR: General Ashfaq Kayani strongly condemns drone strike

RAWALPINDI - Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani, strongly condemned  the predator strike carried out on Thursday in North Waziristan Agency resulting in loss ofinnocent lives. He said it is highly regrettable that a jirga of peaceful citizens including elders ofthe area was carelessly and callously targeted with complete disregard to human life, said a ISPR press release issued here.

More than 400 Pakistanis return from Libya

Islamabad - In a bid to evacuate Pakistani citizens from crisis hit areas of Libyamore than 400 Pakistanis have returned to Pakistan on Friday, in a special flight as part of ongoing safe escape of the citizens.

Cricket World Cup 2011: 52% Pakistani believe national team to win Cricket World Cup

Islamabad - As the world cup final approaches, optimism in Pakistanis rises. More than half of Pakistanis (52%) from across the country believe that Pakistan will win the world cup followed by those who think winner will be Australia (11%) or India (10%), revealed the result of a survey conducted by Gilani Research Foundation/Gallup Pakistan.

Cricket World Cup 2011: Zimbabwe wins toss, bats first against Pakistan

Zimbabwe moved shakily to 29/3 against Pakistan in the World Cup Group A match at the Pallekele International Stadium in Kandy on Monday.

9th over: Craig Ervine plays a good drive through mid-wicket for three runs off Wahab Riaz as Zimbabwe moves to 29/3. Ervine is on eight and Tatenda Taibu on eleven. The fast bowlers are looking threatening and have generally used the helpful conditions beautifully.

Cricket World Cup 2011: Saeed Ajmal wants a crack at Aussies in World Cup

KARACHI: Pakistan's off-spinner Saeed Ajmal wants a crack at the Australians in the 2011 World Cup to avenge the thrashing he got at their hands in the ICC Twenty20 World Championships last year in the West Indies.

"I have forgotten the mauling I got at the hands of Mike Hussey because if I kept that in my mind I would never be able to play cricket. But I definitely want a shot at the Australians in this World Cup to even things," Ajmal said in Pallekele.

Cricket World Cup 2011: Ian Chappell hopes Pakistan will trouble Australia

PALLEKELE, Sri Lanka: Ian Chappell, the former Australia captain, wants Pakistan to shine against the Aussies in their final World Cup Pool A game at Colombo’s R Premadasa Stadium on March 19.

It’s not because Chappell is a huge Pakistan supporter. He just wants Australia to get a good work-out before they play in the knock-out stages of the tournament.

India arrest 7 Pakistani fishermen, seize their boat

Jamnagar -  Indian Coast Guards have arrested seven Pakistani fishermen, and seized their boat near Jhakhau area in the Arabian sea on the west coast of Kutch district, officials said on Sunday.

Raymond Davis issue: Govt. will not take negative step, Yousuf Raza Gilani

Multan - Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani said here Sunday that his government will not take any negative step on Raymond Davis issue which could tarnish image of country in the world.
“We are not less patriotic than others on the issue of Raymond,” he said while talking to media men after inauguration of 132KV grid station at WAPDA Town built at an estimated cost of Rs.320 million.

Naveed Qamar says ‘No deadline for ending power crisis’

Multan -  “I can’t repeat the past mistake of giving deadline for ending power load shedding  however I would try my best to minimize it,” federal minister for water and power Naveed Qamar said. “There will be less load-shedding during the coming summer as compared to last year,”

Cricket World Cup 2011: Ramiz Raja believes Asian team would win World Cup

Karachi, March 13 (PPI): Former Pakistan cricket team captain Ramiz Raja has predicted that an Asian team will win the 2011 World Cup.“There was a time when Asian teams didn’t have the sort of quality that was needed to go all the way, especially in a major event like the World Cup.

No consultation before SC’s detailed verdict, Chaudhry Nisar

Islamabad - Opposition Leader in National Assembly Chaudhry Nisar said on Sunday that consultation on the appointment of Chairman National Accountability Bureau (NAB) cannot be held until the issuance of detailed verdict by the Supreme Court on the removal of Justice (R) Deedar Hussain Shah

Pak Senate Foreign Relations committee calls on President Hamid Karzai

Islamabad- Pakistan Senate Foreign Relations committee under the chairmanship of Senator Salim Saifullah Khan during its three day visit called on Afghan President Hamid Karzai, Afghan Foreign Minister Zalmai Rasoul, and Chairman High Peace Council Professor Burhanuddin Rabbani in Kabul on Sunday, and discussed bilateral relations.

PML-N leader Ghous Ali Shah says strike in Sindh was unlawful

Shikarpur -  There is no any person above the law and it was the constitutional, moral, legal, democratic and national obligation to honor and accept all legal decisions of the Courtsof Law. Therefore there was no need to make comments over the decision of Supreme Court of Pakistan, former Sindh Chief Minister and PML-N’s central leader Syed Ghous Ali Shah said.

Two gunned down in Karachi

KARACHI - Two people were gunned down when unidentified armed men opened fire in Sakhi Hassan area in the limits of Shahrah-e-Noor Jehan Police station on Monday,

US Drone Attacks : 14 killed in North Waziristan

MIRAMSHAH/PESHAWAR: Fourteen people, including suspected militants, were killed in two separate missile attacks by the US drones on vehicles in Mir Ali Subdivision in North Waziristan Agency on Friday. Tribal sources said eight US spy planes were seen flying over the town before the missile strikes.

Attempts to derail democracy to be foiled: Yousuf Raza Gilani

KARACHI: Dispelling the impression of clashes between the institutions, Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani has said that the PPP will resist like rock if any attempt was made to derail the democratic system.

DG ISI tenure being extended, confirms Ahmed Mukhtar

ISLAMABAD: Defence Minister Ahmed Mukhtar Saturday said that extension in tenure is being given to Director General Inter-Service Intelligence (ISI) Shuja Pasha but stopped short of mentioning the period of extension, Geo News reported.

Karachi Target killings: Six perish in firing incidents

KARACHI - In the fresh spree of target killings in Karachi at least six people were gunned down on late Friday night and Saturday morning, police and rescue services said.Police said that unidentified armed man opened fire on one Noman, 30, in Federal B Area. He died on the spot. The body was moved to Abbasi Shaheed Hospital Karachi for medico-legal formalities.In another incident a 20 years old youth was gunned down by unidentified armed at Superhighway near Buraq Petrol Pump.

Mirza asked to take action against criminals

KARACHI - Taking notice of persisting lawlessness in Karachi, Sindh Home Minster Dr. Zulfiqar Ali Mirza on Saturday instructed police and LEAs to take appropriate steps for marinating peace in tense areas.He directed to take stern action against miscreants and criminal elements without any discrimination, besides ensuring security of the life and property of citizens.He directed senior police officers to chalk out proper security plan in their concerned areas.

KESC says SSGC gas supply improves: load shedding returns to normal

Karachi, - Karachi Electric Supply Company says it has started to receive improved supply of gas from Saturday morning and simultaneously it has reverted to normal power supply plan.

President Zardari reviews progress on new airport in Islamabad

Islamabad - President Asif Ali Zardari Friday said that the need for constructinga new state-of-the art airport for Islamabad, equipped with all modern facilities, is being felt for quite some time as the existing one was unable to meet the growing requirements of passengers and cargo.

JI for steps to check electoral frauds

KARACHI,- Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Saturday demanded firm and foolproof steps to stop electrical frauds in future polls, so that a true democracy returns to Pakistan.

PML Likeminded rules out merger with PML (N)

Peshawar - Provincial Additional General Secretary of Pakistan Muslim League-Likeminded (PML-L) Hussain Jan Bangash Friday ruled out the impression of their party’s merger with Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N).  Addressing a news conference here, he said that it was not even thinkable that the PML-L would merge into the PML-N. However, the central leaders of the party could think about alliance with the PML-N. 

Japan earthquake : Hundreds dead after 8.9 quake

Hundreds are dead after the worst earthquake in generations struck off the northeast coast of Japan on Friday, setting off a devastating tsunami that swallowed swaths of coastal territory and fanned out across the Pacific Ocean, threatening everything in its path.

The 8.9-magnitude earthquake -- the world's fifth-largest since 1900 and the biggest in Japan in 140 years -- struck at 2:46 p.m. local time, shaking buildings violently in Tokyo for several minutes and sending millions fleeing for higher ground.

India test-fired nuclear capable ballistic missile Prithvi-II

Balasore : India’s nuclear-capable ballistic missilePrithvi-II was Friday test- fired from Integrated Test Range (ITR) at Chandipur, about 15km from here off Orissa coast, in less than an hour of flight testing of "Dhanush" from a naval ship.

Seminar to build confidence, improve Pak-India relations

LAHORE : The speakers at a seminar declared thetrade as the best option to build confidence and improve relationsbetween Pakistan and India, besides creating new opportunities forpoverty alleviation from both the countries.
                 The seminar was organized by the Centre for Peace and Democracyin collaboration with the LCCI here on Friday.

Karachiites suffer as KESC further increases load shedding

KARACHI : Sending a wave of anger and unrest in Karachiites, the Karachi Electric Supply Company (KESC) has increased the duration of load shedding hours in residential and commercial areas due to ‘shortfall of gas’.
A KESC release here Friday said change of weather has further aggravated the situation, resulting in rapid increase in power demand. Industrial areas normally exempted will also undergo four-hour load shedding.

Sharif brothers are behind nomination of Musharraf in Bbibi murder, Mozam Butt

Peshawar - Terming the nomination of former President General Retd Musharraf in the assassination of Benazir Bhutto as against the basic principles of interrogation, provincial spokesmanof All Pakistan Muslim League, Moazzam Bhut advocate Friday said that the step was taken at the behestof Sharif brothers. 

Cricket World Cup 2011: India vs Pakistan: Cracker of a quarter in offing?

Imagine the charged atmosphere if India were to play Pakistan in Cricket World Cup quarterfinal match at Motera on March 24. Fans would be delirious, Gujarat Cricket Association (GCA) authorities would be in overdrive to manage rush at ticket windows, and police wouldbe on tenterhooks after intelligence inputs of a possible terror strike during the match.

MQM chief Altaf Hussain sympathizes with the victims of violence

Karachi : Expressing sorrow over the recent wave of violence in Karachi, MQM’s Chief Altaf Hussain has urged the people to stay calm.

Cricket World Cup 2011: Umar Akmal suffers injury to right index finger

Kandy - Batsman Umar Akmal suffered an injury to his right index finger in a training session and was rested on Friday for team practice ahead of their Cricket World Cup Group A match Monday with Zimbabwe.
Akmal was rested while the rest of his team mates were practising in a simulated match.

Cricket World Cup 2011: Dropping Kamran Akmal will not be a good decision: Kaneria

Karachi - Pakistan leg-spinner Danish Kaneria has urged the team management to persist with the out-of-form wicketkeeper Kamran Akmal in the ongoing World Cup.Kaneria, who has suffered the most at the hands of wicketkeeper Akmal as far as dropped catches and missed stumpings are concerned off his bowling in the last few years, still feels that Pakistan would make a big mistake if they try out Umar Akmal as a keeper by dropping Kamran.

Cricket World Cup 2011: Pakistan wants ‘fool-proof’ security for its cricketers in India

Karachi : Pakistan has called on India to make ‘fool-proof arrangements’ for the security of the cricket World Cup in the wake of media reports about possible terrorist attacks on thevenues of the tournament.Reacting to reports in the Indian media about ‘planned terrorist attacks on cricket World Cup venues’ that could be ‘launched from Pakistani soil’,

Cricket World Cup 2011: A single defeat shouldn’t be the criteria to criticize team: Intikhab Alam

Karachi - Pakistan cricket team manager Intikhab Alam said the criticism and ridicule heaped on the national team after their defeat to New Zealand in the World Cup was not fair."Other teams have also lost a match, we are not the first side to lose a match. But the way we have been criticised is unjustified. The players need the full backing of their people to come good in the tournament,"

Karachi : Two killed in firing incidents

KARACHI - Two men were killed in different incidents in Karachi on Saturday, Chippa ambulance sources said.They said a 25 years old man was shot dead by unidentified armed men in Kahada Market,

Pakistan successfully test-fires Hatf-II surface to surface ballistic missiles

Islamabad - Pakistan on Friday conducted successful test-fire of short range surface to surface ballistic missile HATF II (Abdali) with the range of 180 km. The missile can carry nuclear and conventional warheads.

PPP protest day: Partial strike in Karachi, six killed, 16 vehicles torched in violence incidents

KARACHI : Partial strike was witnessed in Karachi on Friday on the ‘protest day’ call of ruling Pakistan Peoples’ Party (PPP) against the decisions of Supreme Court of Pakistan declaring appointment of Justice (retd) Deedar Shah as chairman National Accountability Bureau (NAB) null and void.
Various areas of the city echoed with aerial firing on Thursday evening and till Friday noon at least six people were killed in incidents of gunfire while 16 vehicles were torched.Tense situation was witnessed in various parts of city including Lyari, Orangi Town, Kharadar, Gulistan-e-Johar, Shanti Nagar, Sachal Goth, Malir, Gulshan-e-Hadeed and other Sindhi and Balochi speaking localities, where shops and markets remained closed and public transport off roads.

Give Kashmiris their right to self-determination: Shabbir Ahmad Shah

Srinagar - In occupied Kashmir, senior APHC leader, Shabbir Ahmad Shah, has said that the Kashmir dispute can only be resolved through tripartite talks and by giving the Kashmiris their right to self-determination.
      According to Kashmir Media Service,

Anti-Taliban militia announces “end cooperation with government”

Peshawar : The head of a powerful anti-Taliban militia, Dilawar Khan says he will “end co-operation with the government,” one day after a deadly suicide bombing targeted his group. At least38 people were killed when the Taliban bombed a funeral procession for the wife of a tribal elder nearPeshawar.

Ali Gilani Calls for complete shutdown on Saturday

Srinagar -  In occupied Kashmir, veteran Kashmiri Hurriyet leader, Syed Ali Gilani, has called for a complete shutdown on Saturday against illegal detentions of Hurriyet leaders and to draw attention of the international community towards gross human rights violations perpetrated by Indian troops in the territory.

Asif Zardari & company burn midnight oil to find solutions

ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari was kept up late on Tuesday night by a restless MQM delegation and he was busy burning the midnight oil again on Wednesday night, only this time he was surrounded by his own prime minister and the PPP cabinet ministers.

President Zardari decides on power tariff hike today

ISLAMABAD: Amid the ongoing political and economic crises, President Asif Ali Zardari will today (Thursday) take a difficult decision on the issue of hiking electricity tariff and other taxation measures including withdrawal of zero rating regime for textile sector through issuance of SRO.

Shah Mehmood Qureshi stresses dialogue to meet national challenges

ISLAMABAD: Former foreign minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi on Wednesday underlined the need for a result-oriented debate by the different political forces to help the country face its current national challenges.

Raymond Davis issue Pakistan has not yet approached Saudi Arabia

ISLAMABAD: Saudi Arabia is prepared to play a role in the settlement of the complex case of US killer Raymond Davis who is involved in the double murder of two innocent youngsters of Lahore and currently behind the bar in the city prison.

PM Gilani seeks plan to give relief in gas bills

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani on Wednesday reiterated that uninterrupted gas supply be ensured so as to give relief to the public, particularly the domestic consumers.

DG FIA Waseem Ahmed submits resignation

ISLAMABAD: Director General Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), Waseem Ahmad, has dispatched his resignation to the Interior Ministry, seeking to shed his responsibilities. According to sources, the government has not taken any decision on his application yet.

Court trying to curb corruption in govt depts: Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry

ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry on Wednesday observed that the Supreme Court was trying to curb corruption in different sectors of the government, while in the Steel Mills case, some improvement had been seen but still more efforts were needed to reduce losses.

Seven injured in Sui blast

QUETTA - At least seven security guards of a local tribal elder were injured in a bomb blast took place in Sui town of Dera Bugti district on Thursday.

Zardari, Gilani chair party meeting

ISLAMABAD - Co-Chairman of PPP President AsifAli Zardari and Prime Minister Syed Yusaf Raza Gilani chaired ameeting of PPP ministers and leaders here at the Aiwan-e-Sadr.

Another Girl's school blown up in Khyber Agency

 LANDIKOTAL - Unknown insurgents blew up Government Girls Primary school with an Improvised Explosive Device (IDEs) in Malik Yaseen Killey at Landikotal on Thursday, Political Authority said.

SHC notice Secretary Interior, NADRA DG on Hindu’s plea

KARACHI - Sindh High Court Thursday issued notice to Secretary Interior Ministry, Director General NADRA and others on petition filed by a Hindu resident of Mirpur Mathelo, seeking issuance of machine readable passport.

PPP good working relationships with army & judiciary

Pakistan Peoples’ Party (PPP) Punjab President Imtiaz Safdar Wariach has said that PPP has good working relations with all state institutions including judiciary and army and institutions were playing their role according to the law and construction in present government.

Rehman Malik reviews ‘New Security Alerts’

ISLAMABAD: The Interior Ministry reviewed ‘New Security Alerts’ and discussed matters and challenges related to security issues of the Capital City in a high level meeting held here on Wednesday.

Pakistan High Commission in Britain receives Pervez Musharraf arrest warrant

LONDON: Pakistan High Commission in Britain received an arrest warrant of former president General Pervez Musharraf (retd), sources said. The News 

Five men injured in Dera Bugti

QUETTA: In another incident around five people were injured when their vehicle hit a landmine placed on the road in Loti area of Dera Bugti district on Wednesday.

7 killed in various incidents in Karachi

KARACHI, - Seven people were killed in various incidents in the city.
Munawwar Iqbal, 30, was killed in target killing near Juhar Complex. According to police, he was targeted when he was standing outside his estate agency in Block 7, Gulistan-e- Jauhar. Four armed men riding two motorcycles opened fire at him and he died on the spot. The police shifted the injured to a nearby private hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.

Cricket World Cup 2011: Ross Taylor plans to feast on good fortune

PALLEKELE, Sri Lanka,- Ross Taylor admitted he owed Kamran Akmal a slap-up meal after Pakistan's blundering wicket-keeper gifted him two World Cup lives, but now the century-maker wants to feast on more runs.

Cricket World Cup 2011: Fans vent anger against Kamran Akmal

PALLEKELE, Sri Lanka - Emotional cricket fans went berserk on Twitter and Facebook, venting their frustration against fumbling wicket-keeper Kamran Akmal and demanding he be dropped from the team.       Kamran gave century-maker Ross Taylor two astonishing let-offs during Pakistan's 110-run defeat against New Zealand on Tuesday, missing two regulation chances when the batsman was on nought and eight.

Umar Akmal could replace brother Kamran Akmal, admits Shahid Afridi

PALLEKELE, Sri Lanka - Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi admitted on Wednesday that calamity-hit wicket-keeper Kamran Akmal could be replaced behind the stumps by younger brother Umar at the World Cup.
       Kamran has come under fire from fans, media and a host of former players for his sloppy glovework which allowed Ross Taylor to escape on nought and eight to smash a breath-taking 131 in New Zealand's 110-run win on Tuesday.

جنوبی وزیرستان میں امریکی جاسوس طیارے کاحملہ،5افرادہلاک

پشاور- جنوبی وزیرستان میں امریکی جاسوس طیارے کے ایک حملے میں5 افراد ہلاک اور تین زخمی ہوگئے ہیں۔

ذوالفقار مرزا کے بیانات: پیپلزپارٹی سیاسی نقصانات پر تشویش میں مبتلا

کراچی-  پاکستان پیپلز پارٹی کے سنجیدہ حلقے اور پرانے کارکن پیپلز پارٹی سندھ کے سینئر نائب صدر و صوبائی وزیر داخلہ ڈاکٹر ذوالفقار مرزاکے متنازع بیانات سے پیپلز پارٹی اور اس کی حکومت کو پہنچنے والے سیاسی نقصانات اورپارٹی کے مستقبل کے بارے میں تشویش میں مبتلاء ہیں

ریمنڈ ڈیوس کیس میں سعودی عرب کردار ادا کریگا، نجم سیٹھی

کراچی-  ممتاز تجزیہ کار نجم سیٹھی نے کہا ہے کہ امریکا آئی ایس آئی کو بائی پاس کرکے افغانستان میں براہ راست تعلقات بنانے کی کوششیں کررہا ہے اور یہ بات پاکستان کو پسند نہیں، ریمنڈ ڈیوس اسی پالیسی کا حصہ ہے،انہوں نے کہا کہ ریمنڈ ڈیوس کیس میں سعودی عرب کردار ادا کرسکتا ہے اور اس مسئلے کے حل کی امید دو تین میں نظر آرہی ہے،

ایف آئی اے مشرف کیخلاف مقدمہ پر کارروائی کرے، سندھ ہائیکورٹ

کراچی-  سندھ ہائی کورٹ نے ایف آئی اے کو حکم دیا ہے کہ راہِ راست ٹرسٹ کی پرویز مشرف کیخلاف سنگین غداری کا مقدمہ درج کرنے کی درخواست پر قانون کے مطابق کارروائی کی جائے۔

فیصل آباد دھماکا، گزشتہ سال سے اب تک پنجاب میں 13واں دہشتگردحملہ

کراچی-  پاکستان کے تیسرے بڑے شہر اور انڈسٹریل حب فیصل آباد میں آج اپنی تاریخ کا بڑا دہشتگرد حملہ ہوا ہے اور اس جگہ حساس ادارے کا دفتر بھی تھا تاہم اسے کوئی نقصان نہیں پہنچا، لیکن فیصل آباد کے 24 لوگ اس واقعہ میں شہید ہوئے،

گیلانی جونیئر اپنے والد سے 4 گنا زیادہ امیر ہیں

اسلام آباد- جون 2010 ء میں الیکشن کمیشن میں داخل کرائے گئے جائیداد کے تازہ ترین گوشواروں کے مطابق وزیراعظم کا بیٹا عبدالقادر گیلانی ان سے چار گنا زیادہ امیر ہے حالانکہ ان گوشواروں میں گیلانی جونیئر کی ملتان سٹی اورڈی ایچ اے کراچی میں خریدی گئی نئی جائیداد کا تذکرہ نہیں ہے

ریمنڈکا چالان وصولی سے پھر انکار،سماعت 16مارچ تک ملتوی

لاہور - دو پاکستانیوں کے قتل میں ملوث امریکی شہری ریمنڈ ڈیوس کے کیس کی سماعت 16 مارچ تک ملتوی ، آئندہ سماعت پر ملزم پر فرد جرم عائد کی جائے گی،

مشرف کی ہدایت پر اسپورٹس بورڈ نے10 ارب کی راضی کلب کو دیدی،پی اے سی اظہار برہمی

اسلام آباد - پبلک اکاؤنٹس کمیٹی کی خصوصی کمیٹی کو بتایا گیا کہ 2001 ء میں سابق صدر پرویز مشرف کی ہدایت پر پاکستان اسپورٹس بورڈ نے 10 ارب روپے مالیت کی 47 ایکڑ اراضی اسلام آباد میں گن کلب کو دیدی۔

بلوچستان حکومت حساس اداروں کے تعاون سے بدامنی اور ٹارگٹ کلنگ فوری روکے،سپریم کورٹ

اسلام آباد- سپریم کورٹ نے بلوچستان میں ٹارگٹ کلنگ اور امن و امان کی خراب صورتحال کے خلاف دائر درخواستوں کی سماعت کرتے ہوئے قلیل المدتی پالیسی کے تحت موثر اقدامات کر کے شہریوں کا تحفظ یقینی بنانے کی ہدایت کی ہے

صدرزرداری سے متحدہ کے مذاکرات ،پیشرفت نہیں ہوسکی،صدراسی ہفتے پی پی سندھ اور ایم کیوا یم کا مشترکہ اجلاس بلائیں گے

اسلام آباد- ایم کیو ایم اور پیپلز پارٹی کے درمیان اختلافات دورکرنے میں کوئی قابل ذکرپیش رفت نہیں ہوسکی صدرآصف علی زرداری نے ایوان صدر اور ایم کیو ا یم کے وفد سے ملاقات کے بعد الطاف حسین کو ٹیلی فون کرکے تحفظات دورکرنے کی یقین دہانی کرادی ہے ایم کیوایم کے وفد کی صدرزرداری کے ساتھ تین گھنٹے تک ملاقات جاری رہی ڈاکٹر فاروق ستار، سینیٹر بابر غوری، رضا ہارون اور ڈاکٹر صغیر احمد وزیر داخلہ رحمان ملک ا ور صدارتی ترجمان فرحت اللہ بابر ملاقات میں موجود تھے

Faisalabad blast suspects arrested

LAHORE: IG Punjab Javed Iqbal said the militant network behind the Faisalabad blast has been traced but this group has no connection with Punjabi Taliban, Geo News reported.

Three top Customs collectors to face grilling

ISLAMABAD: Three Customs collectors have been called up to answer for their role in the ISAF missing containers scandal before the chief investigator appointed by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) for initiating criminal proceedings.

Rare attack in Faisalabad

LAHORE: The fact that Faisalabad has been an extremely safe city can be gauged from the verity that out of the 105 terrorism and violence-related incidents that have shaken the province of Punjab between 2001 and March 8, 2011, only three such events have occurred within the geographic boundaries of this third largest Pakistani urban centre.

Federal govt’s reply sought in Hafiz Saeed case

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Tuesday sought a reply from the federal government on a petition of Jamatud Dawa chief Hafiz Muhammad Saeed, seeking directions for the government to defend him as a citizen of Pakistan before a US court, which issued summons to him, the ISI chief and other officials on a law suit filed by relatives of US nationals killed in the Mumbai attacks.

Shahbaz Sharif seeks joint efforts against terrorism

LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif has said that it is the collective responsibility of all Pakistanis to strive for national development and prosperity.

Raymond Davis case adjourned till 16th

LAHORE: Additional District and Sessions Judge Yousaf Aujla on Tuesday adjourned the hearing of a double murder trial against US national Raymond Davis till March 16 after handing over the case record to the counsel of the accused.

Govt believes in rule of law

ISLAMABAD: A spokesman for the government has clarified the news analysis penned down by The News investigation editor Ansar Abbasi published in The News on Monday wherein he has stated that the government is showing reluctance and a stubborn attitude towards implementation of the orders and decisions of the Supreme Court passed on from time to time.

42,858 kanals of land encroached upon in Lahore’

LAHORE: The bureaucracy of Pakistan needs a movement, just like the lawyers movement, that can set them free from political pressures and influences and enable them to function independently in the best interest of the country and its people, instead of powerful individuals.

All eyes on Saudi role in resolving Raymond Davis row

ISLAMABAD: Will Saudi Arabia once again come to the rescue of two of its staunchest allies, the United States and Pakistan, with a face saving formula for all parties that cannot be challenged, as it is based on Islamic injunctions? By delivering, Jeddah will be doing what it has done several times in the past - bailing the US and Pakistan out of difficult situations.

Steps being taken for economic empowerment of women: Gilani

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani Tuesday said the government would not bow down before the agenda of the extremists, who believe in destroying girls’ schools.

“Let me assure you that our government is determined to implement, in letter and spirit, the vision of our Shaheed leader of a greater and stronger Pakistan, despite the great challenges of extremism we are facing these days,” he said while addressing a function on International Women Day at the Prime Minister Secretariat.

The function was also attended by Speaker National Assembly Dr Fehmida Mirza besides women parliamentarians. The prime minister expressed his government’s commitment to a strong legislative cover to address women issues, which is evident through the measures taken so far.

The Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2009 has been enacted along with Protection against Harassment of Women at the Workplace Act passed by the parliament last year, he added. He said the government is addressing the subject of economic empowerment of women through various initiatives. “Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP), the largest ever programme to provide financial support directly to the women of poor households is the bedrock of these initiatives.” Among others, he said, it provides skills and technical training, health insurance and loans without markup up to Rs0.3 million.

He said the BISP has provided Rs25,000 for female beneficiaries in the flood affected areas and it is not only contributing directly to the income of 5 million poor families across the country but has also empowered women by channelling cash transfers through them.

He said the government is committed to providing a conducive environment to the working women so that they are able to join the work force with confidence and without fear.

“On my directives, CDA has allotted two plots one each in Sector G-6/2 and G-7/3 of Islamabad for construction of working women’s hostels and necessary funds have been allocated during this financial year for their construction,” he said. Gilani said a draft Domestic Violence (Prevention and Protection) Bill is also in the process of enactment and discriminatory laws are being amended. The News

PM, COAS discuss security issues

ISLAMABAD: Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani had an unscheduled and extensive meeting with Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani Tuesday evening.

Afghan peace process should not be foreign-led, says Zardari

ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari Tuesday said that peace and stability in Afghanistan were necessary for regional peace and emphasised that peace process should be Afghan-led rather than foreign-led.

Rs10 bn land given to gun club on Musharraf orders, PAC told

ISLAMABAD: A top official of the Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) Tuesday told the Public Accounts Committee that former president Pervez Musharraf had asked for handing over of land worth billion of rupees to the Gun Club.

Parliamentary Committee and nomination of judges

ISLAMABAD: While some specific voices are criticizing the recent judgment of the Supreme Court in which the decision of parliamentary committee on judges’ appointment has been annulled by the apex court, the legal fraternity holds that it is a judgment which is well within the parameters of the Constitution.

Supreme Court stops Punjab Police from giving shoulder promotions

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan on Tuesday directed the Punjab Police not to give shoulder promotions in the department and submit a report within three days on the complaint of 34 SPs (Superintendents of Police).

Supreme Court directs Balochistan govt to coordinate with agencies

 ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan on Tuesday directed the Government of Balochistan to coordinate with the law enforcement agencies to establish law and order in the province.

Zardari buys week-long truce from MQM

ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari succeeded, yet again, in securing a temporary reprieve from his restless ally, the MQM, after extending assurances to the MQM supremo Altaf Hussain to address all his grievances, it was learnt. The two leaders agreed to convene a meeting of the provincial leaders of the PPP and MQM within a week to thrash out all the outstanding differences between the uneasy coalition partners.

China keen to set up special economic zone in Karachi

Karachi - China is keen to set up a ‘China Special Economic Zone’ near Karachi in collaboration with the provincial government of Sindh, and in this regard a high-level delegation would visit China soon to discuss modalities.As per details, a meeting was held here on Wednesday,

Gilani condemns Peshawar blast

ISLAMABAD - Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilanion Wednesday strongly condemned the suicidal attack in Adzai,Peshawar resulting in loss of lives.

Cabinet meeting postponed due to funeral of Khalid Ghurki

ISLAMABAD - The weekly meeting of the Federal Cabinet was postponed on Wednesday due to funeral prayers of the  husband of Minister for Environment Samina Khalid Ghurki.

President Zardari strongly condemns blast in Peshawar

ISLAMABAD - President Asif Ali Zardari on Wednesdaystrongly condemned the bomb in Adzai, Peshawar, that killed severalpeople.

Mid terms elections to strengthen democracy : Imran Khan

    ISLAMABAD - Chairman Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf Imran Khan said the present political scenario of new political alignment calls for mid term elections which can strengthen democracy in the country.

Karachi : Two Killed in firing

Karachi - Two people were killed in different firing incidents in Metropolitan on Wednesday, Chippa sources said. One, Mushtaq, 30, was killed when some unknown armed persons fired multiple shots on him in Bheempura area near his house.

Peshawar: At least 31 killed, over 40 injured in suicide bomb blast

Peshawar - At least 31 people were martyred and over 40 others wounded when a suicide
bomber struck a funeral in Adezai's area of Matni near Peshawar on Wednesday.

SIUT seminar on Muslim women

Karachi - Discussions about Muslim women are frequently reduced to polarizing debates on the secular-modern-western versus Islamic-conservative-eastern failing to recognize the complexity of their lives and their roles in society, historically and today.

India releases eight Pakistani prisoners at Wagah border

Lahore - Indian Border Security Force (BSF) on Tuesday handed over eight Pakistani prisoners to Pakistan Rangers at the Wagah border.

Yousuf Raza Gilani says taking all allies, other parties on board to strengthen democracy

Islamabad - Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani says government is taking all allies and other parties on board to strengthen democracy.

PPP govt. making efforts for speedy progress of country: Kaira

ISLAMABAD - Pakistan People's Party Information Secretary Qamar Zaman Kaira has said that present government was making all out efforts for the socio-economic uplift of the country.

US embassy condemns terrorist attack in Faisalbad

Islamabad - The United States Embassy in Pakistan strongly condemns Tuesday's terrorist attack in Faisalbad, which brutally killed nearly two dozen innocent civilians and wounded many others.

Kashmir : Indian Trooper Commits Suicide in Baramulla

Srinagar- In occupied Kashmir, an Indian trooper has committed suicide by shooting himself at an army campin Baramulla district.

Khosa rules out rift between Centre, Punjab on Raymond case

Rawalpindi - Governor Punjab Latif Khosa has said that there is no policy conflictbetween Provincial and Federal Government on issue of Raymond Davis as well as on arrest of Gen ® Pervaiz Musharraf, both cases would be dealt according to law and constitution by holding transparent court proceedings.

Govt taking all measures to mitigate sufferings of poor: Gilani

ISLAMABAD - Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani Tuesday said that his governmentis taking all measures to mitigate sufferings of the poor. He further said that the government is focused on pro-poor policies despite financial constraints.

US Special Representative for Afghanistan & Pakistan meets Chief of Army Staff

Rawalpindi - Visiting United States Special Representative for Afghanistan & Pakistan MarcGrossman Tuesday met Chief of Army Staff, General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani at General Headquarter.

SHC disposes of plea for high treason proceedings against Musharraf

KARACHI : Sindh High Court was Tuesday assured that Federal Investigation Agency will takeaction according to law on complaint seeking initiating high treason proceedings against ex-President Gen. (rtd) Pervez Musharraf for allegedly subverting Constitution on November 3, 2007.

670 murder FIRs in 60 districts during December 2010

Islamabad -  A total of 23,439 First Information Reports(FIRs) were registered with the police in 67 districts monitored by the Free and Fair Election Network(FAFEN) during the month of December 2010. Of the total registered crimes, 1,422 cases (6%) pertained to murder and attempted murder, according to FAFEN's monthly Pakistan Crime Monitor, the first report of which was released here Tuesday.

ex-director Fata arrested from court after living for 10 year in abroad

Peshawar - The Peshawar High Court on Tuesday rejected the bail application of ex-executive director Fata for his alleged corruption and ordered his arrest from the court premises.

CIA trying to create anarchy in Pakistan, Munawar Hassan

Peshawar - The Jamaat e Islami’ chief, Syed Munawar Hasan, has said that Raymond Davis’s issue was not that of an individual as hundreds of his type were working for the CIA in Pakistan.

Cricket World Cup 2011: New Zealand beat Pakistan by 110 runs

New Zealand beat Pakistan by 110 runs in a crucial World Cup Group A match at the new Pallekele stadium on Tuesday.

US drone strike kills five militants in Pakistan

A US missile strike targeting a compound killed five militants in a Pakistani tribal region near the Afghan border on Tuesday, security officials said, updating an earlier toll of four.

Cricket World Cup 2011: New Zealand set 303 target for Pakistan

New Zealand made 302 for 7 against Pakistan after captain Daniel Vettori won the toss and elected to bat in the World Cup Group A match at the newly-built Pallekele stadium on Tuesday.

Pakistan Navy Aman 2011 multinational Naval exercises begins

Multinational exercise AMAN 11 formally commenced on Tuesday with a colorful flag hoisting and opening ceremony held at Pakistan Navy Dockyard.Ships of the participating navies, observers, foreign diplomats and a large number of Pakistan Navy officers and men attended the ceremony.

Pakistani court adjourns CIA gunman murder hearing: lawyers

 A Pakistani court Tuesday adjourned a murder hearing of a CIA contractor whom the US government is battling to free on grounds of diplomatic immunity, after his lawyer requested more time.

Indian troops use women as weapon of war in Indian Held Kashmir: Nazir Ahmed Shawl

Executive Director of Kashmir Centre London, Professor Nazir Ahmed Shawl has said that the plight of women in Occupied Kashmir is a matter of great concern for all the international human rights organisations.

UNICEF launches $1.4 billion appeal in response to most extreme crisis

UNICEF released Humanitarian Action for Children Report (HAC) 2011, requesting $1.4 billion in its annual appeal to donors to assist children and women caught in throes of crises, said UNICEF's Deputy Executive Director, Hilde Johnson.

Aman Ki Asha Strategic Seminar Pakistan, India peace initiative begins

The two-day strategic seminar Re-Engagement for Peace organized by Aman Ki Asha,an India, Pakistan peace initiative launched by Jang Group of Pakistan and Times of India Group began Tuesday in Karachi

US Citizen released on bail in Pakistan

A court in Pakistan's Peshawar city has granted bail to a US national who was arrested in February for staying in the country even after his visa had expired, a media report said. Sessions court judge Altaf-ur-Rehman accepted the bail plea of Aaron Mark DeHaven but restricted him from leaving the ci ty without prior information, Geo News reported.

Sorry but I don't have an answer: Marc Grossman

ISLAMABAD: US Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan, Ambassador Marc Grossman described the immediate release of Raymond Davis as the numero uno priority of the US government but stopped short of either dubbing it a prerequisite for normalization of the presently strained relations between US and Pakistan, or as a permanent impediment.

PIA Retired Employees Association demands increase in pension

Pakistan International Airlines Retired Employees Association President Aslam Aasi has urged national flag carrier to increase pension of retired officers and employees.

Cricket World Cup 2011: New Zealand win toss, bat against Pakistan

New Zealand captain Daniel Vettori won the toss and elected to bat in the World Cup Group A match against Pakistan at the newly-built Pallekele stadium on Tuesday.

Grossman calls on Gen. Ashfaq Kayani

US Special Representative forAfghanistan and Pakistan Marc Grossman on Tuesday met Chief of ArmyStaff, General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani at General Headquarter

Police plan finalized to take on Karachi criminals

Karachi police in the light of instructions of Sindh Home Minister Dr Zulfiqar Ali Mirza have finalized an actionable police plan for the arrest of criminal elements in Karachi and in this regard town-based lists of street crimes, registered cases and extortion complaints have also been prepared.

MQM, PPP speak truth when they level allegations against each other, Munawar Hassan

Ameer of Jamat-e-Islami, Pakistan, Syed Munawar Hassan says the statements ofMQM and PPP leveling allegations against each other are based on truth. “When the two parties target each other, they speak truth,”

Pakistan Appeal raises $1 million for flood victims

Pakistan Appeal, a star-studded gala dinner organized in Dubai to help flood victims of Pakistan, raised more than $1 million. The proceeds will be donated to UNICEF to benefit those in need, according to organizers. The event was supported by United Nations & UNICEF.

Two MQM activists gunned down

Two activists of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) were killed on Monday in what police suspected to be incidents of target killings.

Militants kill alleged spy in Khyber Agency

BARA: The militants shot dead an alleged spy in Tirah Valley of Khyber Agency, local sources said on Monday. The sources said that Aziz-ur-Rehman and Younas were kidnapped by militants belonging to the banned Lashkar-e-Islam on spying charges.

No VC appointed at ICU after Ajmal’s kidnapping

PESHAWAR: Seven months after the kidnapping of Islamia College University Vice-Chancellor (VC) Ajmal Khan, the authorities concerned could neither take effective measures to recover the head of the highest seat of learning nor could they appoint an acting head of the university for its proper functioning.

The two-way flirt between PPP and MQM since 1988

LAHORE: Although the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) braces to celebrate its 27th birth anniversary on March 18 amidst predictions by many an analyst that it might well be on the brink of breaking yet another alliance with the ruling Pakistan People’s Party (PPP), there have been at least a dozen occasions since 1988 when both these political parties have shared sweet memories together.

Gilani wants OIC to play a vibrant role

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani has urged the Muslim Ummah to promote economic cooperation between the Muslim countries and reform the Organization of Islamic Countries (OIC) to make it a vibrant body.

Peshawar judge grants bail to US national

PESHAWAR: An additional sessions judge (ASJ) on Monday issued release order of Aaron Mark DeHaven, a US national arrested on charges of illegal stay, and directed him to deposit a sum of Rs2 million in the account of a ‘Nazir’ of the court before securing his release from the prison on bail.

PPP, MQM like feuding kittens in a bag: Pir Pagara

KARACHI: Pakistan Muslim League-Functional (PML-F) chief Pir Pagara has said that the clash between the PPP and MQM is just because the minds of both parties do no correlate with each other.

Talking to the media at the residence of former adviser to Sindh chief minister Imtiaz Sheikh at a luncheon meeting on Monday, he said the PPP and MQM were like feuding kittens which when placed in a bag would fight each other. To another question as to which is the most disciplined political party in the country, he said it was the Army.

Chaudhry Shujaat supports ban on politicians, judges, generals

ISLAMABAD: PML-Q Chief Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain has offered his support to the constitutional amendment bill seeking a ban on parliamentary politics and service in judiciary, military and civil service for anyone possessing any bank account, assets, wealth, business etc outside Pakistan or has dual nationality.

Sit with Army, judiciary, Shahbaz Sharif tells PM

LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif has said the deteriorating situation in the country demands that all stakeholders, including political leadership, Army and the judiciary, sit together and discuss the challenges facing the country.

Seven lakh more rich people to be brought under tax net

ISLAMABAD: FBR’s acting Chairman Faiz Ahmed on Monday said that so far there had been about 2.3 million people in the tax net and another seven lakh people, who own three or more houses and keeping costly vehicles but not paying tax, are being brought into the tax net.

Govt, masses have same stance on Raymond Davis case’

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani on Monday reiterated his government’s resolve not to take any step against national interest and said that the government has taken a tougher stance with the Americans on the Raymond Davis case.

MQM boycotts Sindh Assembly

KARACHI: The Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) on Monday boycotted the Sindh Assembly session in protest against the reported owning of the People’s Aman Committee (PAC) in Karachi by Sindh Home Minister Dr Zulfiqar Mirza.

MQM decides to quit Sindh govt

KARACHI: Relations between the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) and the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) once again reached the lowest ebb following yet another controversial statement by Sindh Home Minister Dr Zulfiqar Mirza, as the MQM said it had decided to part ways with the PPP and a formal announcement in this regard or otherwise would be made after the party’s meeting with President Asif Zardari today (Tuesday).

20 killed, over 100 injured in bomb blast in Faisalabad

At least 20 people have been killed and over 100 injured in a bomb blast near a CNG station in civil lines areas of Faisalabad on Tuesday.

Balochistan's two abducted judges recovered

The Local Administeration with the help oflaw enforcement authorities have successfuly managed safe recovery of two abducted judges of Balochistan, the officials confirmed here on Tuesday.

06 killed 08 injured in firing in Karachi

 At least six people including a woman were shot dead and eight others injuredin different incidents of firing in the metropolis on Monday.In first incident the body of a man packed in a gunny bag was found from Orangi Town, Baloch Goth areain the wee hours of Monday.

Majority of Pak citizens say Pak to win world cup

Majority of Pakistanis has said that Pakistan would be the winner of cricket world cup 2011.

Cricket: Umpiring decisions bettered by 7% due to DRS: ICC

The ICC Monday revealed that correct decisions in the ICC Cricket World Cuphave risen from an average of 90.18 per cent to 97.82 per cent - thanks to the use of the Decision Review System (DRS).

Pakistan needs to utilize powerplays more effectively, says Misbah

Pakistan is going to take the powerplays more series while playing against New Zealand in their fourth World Cup match of the group-A here at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium Tuesday.

Larger bench constituted to hear contract employment issue

Chief Justice of Pakistan Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry on Monday constituted a six-Judge larger bench to take up on March 11 the issue of contract employment of civil servants.

Ban imposed on late night functions/marriages

Government of Sindh has imposed ban onholding of marriage and other functions beyond 12 midnight all overthe province with immediate effect.

Cricket: Pakistan all set to finish among top sides in Group A

Just a few months before the start of ICC World Cup 2011, Pakistan were struggling hard to find their feet due to the spot-fixing scandal.

Babar Awan directs for solving ATCs' problems within one week

Dr. Babar Awan, Federal Minsterfor Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs on Monday stressed to solve the problem faced by anti-terrorism courts set up in all the four provinces within one week.

Raja Riaz urges CM to check corruption

Former senior minister Raja RiazAhmad has urged the chief minister Punjab to check corruption,inefficiency and irregularities in different departments.

1455 Pakistanis evacuated from Libya till Monday: FO

The operation to evacuate Pakistaniexpatriates from Libya is proceeding smoothly. The Ministry ofForeign Affairs in coordination with Pakistan Missions in Turkey,Egypt, Tunisia and Algeria have been able to successfully evacuate1455 Pakistanis till Monday.
       According to a Foreign Office press release issued here onMonday, in addition, arrangements have been made for therepatriation of 176 Pakistanis from Antalya, Turkey.
       A special chartered aircraft with 176 Pakistanis on board willarrive in Islamabad around 2300 hrs tonight. Earlier, thesePakistanis were airlifted from Saba (Libya) by a chartered flightand brought to Antalya.
       On Monday morning, a special chartered flight brought 251Pakistanis from Tunisian Island of Jirba. Another, 260 Pakistanisarrived at Islamabad from Cairo by a chartered PIA flight. The PIAwould operate another sortie on March 8 to bring remaining 199Pakistanis from Cairo.
       A chartered PIA aircraft was sent to Tripoli on Monday toevacuate the Pakistanis from Libya. The plane is expected to bringhome 460 Pakistani nationals from Tripoli in the early hours of March 8.
       The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in coordination with Ministryof Interior, FIA and Overseas Pakistanis Foundation has madearrangements for receiving Pakistani nationals returning from Libyaat the airports in Karachi and Islamabad. 
Source: APP

Four killed in Shahdadpur firing

Four men were killed in firing by unidentified armed men on Monday here at Hala Chowk, in the limits of Shahdadpur police station.DPO Investigation Shahdadpur Umar Salamat told PPI that Lal Bux Makrani Baloch, Kareem Bux,

NAB arrests director MDA along with three accomplices on illegal allotment of plots

National Accountability Bureau, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in compliance of arrest warrants issued by ChairmanNAB yesterday arrested following Mansehra Development Authority officers to complete investigation against them:

Pakistan, US need to remain focused to pursue long-term strategic ties: Zardari

President Asif Ali Zardari says Pakistan and United States need to remain focussed to pursue long-term strategic ties, without being swayed by “misperceptions and some isolatedincidents.”Talking to visiting US Special Representative for Afghanistan & Pakistan Ambassador Marc Grossman Monday at Aiwan-e-Sadr, he felt misperceptions and some isolated incidents may be used by some to increase tensions, mistrust between the people of two countries.

Cricket World Cup: Vettori warns teammates of a stronger Pakistan

New Zealand captain Daniel Vettori Monday asked his teammates to brace up for an even stronger Pakistan side than one they had faced at home in recent ODI series defeat in their crucial Cricket World Cup Group A encounter Tuesday in Pallekele stadium.New Zealand lost a hard fought ODI series to Pakistan 2-3 just two weeks before start of World Cup.

Pakistan Appeal raises $1 million for flood victims

Pakistan Appeal, a star-studded gala dinner organised in Dubai to help flood victims of Pakistan, raised more than $1 million. The proceeds will be donated to UNICEF to benefit those in need, according to organizers.

SHC notice in prisoners treatment case

Sindh High Court Monday issued notice to Sindh Secretaries Health, Finance, Planning & Development on petition seeking proper treatment facilities for prisoners suffering from HIV/Aids,

India arrest seven Pakistani fishermen

Indian coastal authorities have seized a Pakistani boat bearing No B-15769 and arrested seven crews from the open sea late Sunday night.

Pakistan differed with US on principles, not take any step against national interest

Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani says Pakistan has “differed with the United States on principles and would not take any step against national interests.”

Pir Mazharul Haq rules out in-house change

Senior Education Minister of Sindh Pir Mazharul Haq has ruled out the impression of in-house change in the National Assembly and termed it as the baseless propaganda against the democratic government.

Protest rally against Judges ,lawyer's abduction

Balochistan lawyers on Monday organized a rally to protest the non-recovery of the kidnapped judges and lawyers who were yet to be recovered after the passage of 9 days of their abduction.

Court extends remand of US national till March 18

A local court Monday here extended the judicial remand of the detained US national, arrested on charges of overstay on Pakistani visa, till March 18.

Pakistan, UK to launch National Security Dialogue

Pakistan and the United Kingdom onMonday agreed to launch National Security Dialogue in the context ofenhanced Pakistan-UK partnership.

No one is allowed to bypass laws for vested interests: Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry

Chief Justice of Pakistan IftikharMuhammad Chaudhry on Monday said that rule of law should befollowed in the country and nobody would be allowed to bypassthe laws to get personal benefits.

Three killed in road accident

Three brothers were killed in a road accident on Pasroor Road on Monday.

No governance in Punjab: Imtiaz Safdar Warraich

Pakistan Peoples Party Punjab President Imtiaz Safdar Warraich said there was no governance in Punjab asinsecurity and lawlessness prevailed in the province.

More than 40 killed in south Sudan clashes: army

Clashes between the southern army and a rebel militia group in south Sudan's Upper Nile state have left more than 40 people dead, including seven soldiers, southern army spokesman Philip Aguer said on Monday.

World media role flayed after minister's killing

International media should not present the murder of Federal Minister Shahbaz Bhatti as an example of persecution of minorities in Pakistan.

UK General calls on Ashfaq Kayani

General Sir David Richards, Chief of Defence Staff, United Kingdom called on Chief of Army Staff (COAS),
General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani here on Monday.

Hamesh Khan’s accomplice arrested in BoP scam case

Police on Sunday arrested the Karam Dad Bhatti from Hafizabad regarding the Bank of Punjab fraud scandal. Accused Bhatti is the accomplice of former president of the bank, Hamesh Khan in the fraud scandal.

Search for getaway car used in Bhatti murder underway

Search for the car used in the murder of Federal Minority Affairs Minister Shahbaz Bhatti is underway.
According to a private TV channel, police’s an extensive search operation is underway in the twin cities.

Gilani takes notice of incident of bursting fire into house of a widow

Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani has taken serious notice of a report aired by a news channel regarding a sad incident of bursting fire into the house of a widow Bashiran Bibi at RahimYar Khan resulting in heavy loss.

Forces kill 13 militants in Mingora

At least 13 militants were killed when security forces pounded their suspected hideouts in Kurram Agency and in skirmish with militants in Swat on Sunday.

US agencies involved in terrorism, subversive activities in Pak: Munawar Hassan

Amir Jamaat-e-Islami Syed Munawar Hassan has said that the US agencies were causing suicide attacks through hired people and the CIA and Black Water were involved in terrorism and subversive activities in the country.

Flood survivor woman, two kids receive burn injuries

A flood survivor woman and her two children were injured when fire engulfed their tent at Mehar near here on Monday.

Zulfiqar Mirza takes notice of firing on minister

Home Minister Sindh Dr. Zulfigar Ali Mirza has taken serious notice of incident of firing on Provincial Minister Zubair Ahmad outside his house in Hyderabad and directed the regional police officer Hyderabad to submit inquiry report along with details of security steps taken.

MQM boycotts Sindh assembly session, threatens quitting coalition

Sindh minister for Information Technology and senior leader of MQM Raza
Haroon sharply reacting on speech of provincial home minister Zulfiqar Mirza, categorically stated on
Monday that his party would part ways with PPP and quit the coalition if it supported the terrorists.
Flanked by other senior party leaders Faisal Sabzwari and Haidar Abbas Rizvi, he alleged that Zulfiqar
Mirza was patronizing the criminals belonging to People's Amn Committee.

FIA sends Musharraf's arrest warrant to Pak High Commission in London

Pakistan's Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has reportedly sent the non-bailable arrest warrant against former President Pervez Musharraf to the Pakistan High Commission in London. An Anti-Terrorism Court in Pakistan had issued the warrant against ... Read More

PML-N contacts PM

LAHORE: Due to prevailing deteriorating conditions in the country PML-N has contacted the prime minister, Geo News reported Monday. Chief Minister of Punjab Shahbaz Sharif said it's the need of the hour to sit along. 'All the stakeholders including ... Read More

Can Qureshi be the next PM? Pagara thinks so

The PML(F) chief, Pir Pagara, has said the stature of Shah Mehmood Qureshi was much greater than that of the late ZA Bhutto as “he has spiritual followers”. The PML(F) leader said this at a press conference at the Kingri House where Shah Mehmood ... Read More

Unannounced settlement likely between Pak-US spy agencies

LAHORE: With the CIA rapidly expanding its covert operations in Pakistan and the ISI in no mood to surrender its dominant presence in the Af-Pak region, the arrest of an undercover CIA agent Raymond Davis has pushed the two spy agencies into an eyeball-to-eyeball confrontation, compelling both to review parameters of their cooperation. Read More

Ready to sacrifice for PPP, says Mirza

KARACHI: Sindh Home Minister Dr Zulfiqar Mirza has stated that he was ready to render sacrifice for party if he was removed on the demand of Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM), Geo News reported on Monday. Read More

MQM poised to part ways with PPP

KARACHI: Angry over the speech of Zulfiqar Mirza, Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) has said that the party has decided to say goodbye to the coalition with the Pakistan People's Party (PPP). Read More

Complete ban imposed on kite flying

Regional Police Officer (RPO) Hamid Mukhtar Gondal said on Sunday that there would not be kite flying as a complete ban had been imposed in this regard. The RPO told APP that strict action would be taken against the violators of ... Read More

CM forms another committee, young doctors still on strike

The provincial government has formed another special committee to resolve issues being confronted by young doctors of the province particularly on the subject of increase in salaries.
The young doctors have been on strike for the ... Read More

90,000 kids malnourished

Six months after the devastating floods in the country’s history with the Sindh province worst hit, a severe acute malnutrition (SAM) rate of 6.1 has been uncovered in northern Sindh, with the Sindh government estimating about 90,000 ... Read More

Shahbaz Bhatti’s services for minorities lauded

Services for promoting Interfaith Harmony by late Minorities’ and Pakistan People’s Party leader Shahbaz Bhatti would be remembered for long time.
This was stated by speakers at a condolence conference in reference to late ... Read More

Currency dealers seek legal status

PESHAWAR: In the wake of raids by the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), hundreds of currency dealers in the provincial capital and rest of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Fata have demanded legal status for their business.
The FIA recently raided the ... Read More

Sherpao proposes formation of taskforce

PESHAWAR: Pakistan People’s Party-Sherpao head Aftab Sherpao on Sunday proposed the formation of a taskforce to take measures for revival of economy in the militancy-plagued Khyber Pakhtun-khwa.
Addressing a gathering at Jhanda in Swabi ... Read More

Fear of attack by jail inmates: US national being kept separately

PESHAWAR: US national Aaron Mark DeHaven, arrested recently on charges of illegal stay, is being kept under strict security at a separate place in the Peshawar Central Prison to avoid being attacked by the under-trial militants, official sources ... Read More

KP govt, relief agencies differ on IDPs camp closure

PESHAWAR: The UN agencies would continue relief supply to the internally displaced persons (IDPs) from Bajaur and Mohmand tribal regions despite the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government’s decision to close the Jalozai camp in Nowshera, official sources ... Read More