Hussain Haqqani asks US to write letter to Mullah Umar on behalf of Pak

Pakistani Ambassador in Washington Hussain Haqqani has said that there is not threat of war between Pakistan and United States. Working needed for reconciliation between US and Pakistan, adding that Pakistan is supporting dialogues for establishment of peace in Afghanistan.

Gilani asks int’l community to help repatriate three million Afghan refugees

Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani Saturday urged the world community to help shift the three million Afghan refugees residing in Pakistan back to Afghanistan, to stop illegal cross border movement and prevent spread of the crippling Polio disease. “They need to go back … the relief centres have to be in Afghanistan,”

Taliban’s hideouts in Pak hazardous for NATO: Pentagon

United States once again declared that alleged hideouts of Taliban in Pakistan are hazardous for North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) forces. Pakistan is supporting Haqqani network.

Yasin Azad wins SCBA elections

Yasin Azad baked by PPP and President Supreme Court Bar Association Asima Jahangir has been elected new president of the supreme court bar association by defeating Rashid A Rizvi baked by hamid khan group.

Leadership shouldn’t poison atmosphere: Baloch

The Jamaat-e-Islami Secretary General Liaqat Baloch has said that political parties who had been in power for the last four years in the name of reconciliation and democracy should not poison the atmosphere that could end up in some extra constitutional change.

Drone issue could be raised in UN with permission of NA, govt: Haroon

Pakistani Permanent Representative in United Nations Abdullah Hussain Haroon has said that drone attacks issue might be raised in United Nations and this is possible with the permission of government of Pakistan or National Assembly.

Sindh govt lifts ban from public gatherings for two days for MQM rally

Sindh government on Saturday issued two notifications regarding ban on public gatherings in the metropolis.

According to details, Sindh’s Home Department issued two near simultaneous but opposite notifications regarding ban on public gatherings within a couple of hours this morning.

Dengue claim more three more lives in Lahore

Dengue killed three more people here on Saturday in Lahore hospitals; meanwhile the death toll increased to 259 in Lahore and 293 in Punjab.

Women in Pak politically, economically empowered: Gilani

Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani on Saturday said women in Pakistan were being politically and economically empowered and playing an active role in nation building.

Arrest warrants of Pervez Musharraf, Shaukat Aziz issued in Bugti murder case

Arrest warrants for former president gen (retd) Pervez Musharraf and former prime minister Shaukat Aziz have been issued in the Akbar Bugti murder case.

SC terms FM’s arguments as charge sheet against govt

Supreme Court (SC) has termed arguments of federal minister as charge sheet against current government, adding that if the corruption is proved, former minister for water and power Raja Pervaiz Ashraf would be affected.

Shahbaz asks Zardari to resign & present before masses for accountability’ says would not sit silently until end of govt

Chief Minister Punjab Mian Shahbaz Sharif has said that Zardari should resign from presidency and should present yourself in front of masses for accountability otherwise the masses would hang you in the chowk by dragging from the presidency.

Pak successfully test fires Cruise Missile Hatf – VII (Babur)

Pakistan had conducted a successful test fire of the multi tube, indigenously developed Cruise Missile Hatf – VII (Babur) having a range of 700 km on Friday.

SC seeks record from Railway officials

The Supreme Court (SC) has sought the record about initiatives taken for restoration of Pakistan Railways including engine repairing agreements with various companies.

Pak army again rejects US accusations

 Pakistan on Friday rejected US accusations that Pakistani armed forces allow insurgents to fire on American troops across the border in Afghanistan.

PC receives recommendations of Judicial Commission on Judges elevation to SC

Parliamentary Committee on judges appointment has received Judicial Commission’s recommendations regarding elevation of four judges’ to Supreme Court and three for Islamabad High Court on Friday.

Grand Tribal Jirga announces to file plea in SC against drone attacks; PTI stages rally against drone strikes

The grand tribal Jirga active against the drone attacks in Pakistani territory announced to register petition in Supreme Court against the drone attacks inside Pakistani territory; meanwhile Pakistan Tehree-e-Insaf carried out rally in front of parliament against the drone strikes.

Turkish govt accepts Pak assistance for earthquake affected

The Turkish Government has accepted the offer of assistance from the Government of Pakistan for the relief and rescue operations in the earthquake affected areas. The offer of assistance was extended by Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani to his Turkish Counterpart.

UN, HR bodies biased towards Muslims: Munawar Hasan

The Jamaat-e-Islami Chief Syed Munawar Hasan has said that the United Nations and the Human Rights bodies all over the world were biased towards the Muslims and had always supported the powers perpetrating atrocities on the Muslims.

Fazal says JUI-F not to become part of PPP-PML-N fight; it is disgrace of Nawaz to compare him with Imran

Amir Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-F Maulana Fazalur Rehman has said that both parties are opposite side of same coin, we would not become part of this fight.

PIA flight departs after eight hours delay

Pakistan Air Lines International flight PK 301 departed for Karachi from Islamabad Airport after eight hours delay and passengers got furious and started demonstration on the airport against the delay here on Friday.

Mullah Nazir brother among six others killed in SWA, two security personnel martyred in shakai bomb blast

Six suspected militants, including Taliban commander Mullah Nazir’s brother, were killed and six others were injured, in a US drone attack in South Waziristan Agency bordering Afghanistan here on Thursday; meanwhile at least two army personnel were martyred and three others injured in the result of the remoter controlled bomb blast at Shakai.

United Jihad Council warns Pak govt for declaring India as MFN; Kashmiris observe black day throughout world against Indian occupation of JK

The leadership of United Jihad Council has cleared that granting most favored nation status to India is attitude of traitor with blood of martyrs.

Judicial Commission recommends four judges’ for elevation to SC

The Judicial Commission has recommended names of four judges’ for elevation to Supreme Court and three for Islamabad High Court on Thursday.

Bomb blast in Peshawar injures 14 persons

At least 14 people were injured while four shops and several vehicles were destroyed in bomb explosion in Rampura market area of Peshawar here on Thursday. Injured people have been shifted immediately to Lady Reading Hospital out of them three injured persons are said to be in critical condition.

Pensioners of PR protest over on nonpayment pension in Faisalabad

Pensioners staged sit-in protest against nonpayment of pension here on Thursday. An elderly pensioner namely Ashraf had lost consciousness during protest; meanwhile rescue 1122 officials gave medical treatment and shifted him in the hospital for treatment.

Pak ready to face any challenge: Naval Chief

Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Asif Sandela has said Pakistan likes peace in region but has potential to secure its boundaries.

LHC bares Punjab govt from using official resources in rally

The Lahore High Court has barred the Punjab government from using official resources in anti government rally of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz today (Friday). 

Corruption, price hike to continue with Zardaris, Chaudhry’s & Sharifs: Munawar

Amir Jamaat-e-Islami Syed Munawar Hasan has said that
the nation would have to get rid of the Zardaris, the Chaudhrys and the Sharifs in order to wipe out corruption and price hike.

PML-N want to get rid of govt: Nisar

Opposition Leader in National Assembly and leader of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan has said that by activating the nation we want to get rid of present corrupt government.

US carrying out drone attacks inside Pak without permission: Musharraf

Former president gen (retd) Parvez Musharraf has said that there is immense pressure on Pakistan to roll back its nuclear program, adding that the United States is conducting drones attacks in Pakistan without the permission of Pakistan.

Pak to raise issue of Afghan militant attacks in Istanbul trilateral summit: FO

Pakistan would raise the issue of attacks by militants from Afghanistan into Pakistani territory during trilateral summit scheduled to be held in Istanbul.

SC seeks fresh details of RPPs from W&P ministry

The Supreme Court of Pakistan has directed Ministry ofWater and Power to furnish details of all rental power projects and the details of what the public is being charged for electricity production, adding that the details about the production of electricity from these rental project, during last two months also be presented before the court today (Friday).

Pak to raise issue of Afghan militant attacks in Istanbul trilateral summit: FO

Pakistan would raise the issue of attacks by militants from Afghanistan into Pakistani territory during trilateral summit scheduled to be held in Istanbul.

Important TTP commander including 20 others arrested in Karachi

Police and Frontier Constabulary (FC) arrested 20 suspected people including banned Tehreek-e-Taliban commander Usman Ghani during a joint operation in the area of Korangin town in Karachi here on Thursday; meanwhile 12 others suspected persons were arrested in Kwari Colony.

NATO helicopter violates Pak territory

NATO helicopter violating the air space of Pakistan entered five kilometers inside the Pakistani territory along with Pak-Afghan boarder in Datta Khel area oft North Waziristan Agency here on Tuesday and continued it low flight for twenty minutes.

SC forms commission to probe wrongdoings in 975 MW power projects

The Supreme Court has constituted a commission headed by former Justice of apex court Rehmat Hussain Jafari to probe the wrongdoings in 975 Mega watt power projects of Nandi Pur and Checho Ki Mallian on the plea of Khawaja Muhammad Asif a leader of PML-N, stating that delay in both projects have cost loss of 68 billion rupees to the country.

Pakistan Railway pensioner loses his life in hope of payment, President takes notice

An old age Pakistan Railways (PR) pensioner lost his life and the other one lost his consciousness while waiting outside a bank branch overnight for the payment of pension; meanwhile President Asif Ali Zardari took serious notice of railways pensioners death and directed the railway secretary to submit report about the death within three days.

Qazi says meeting for restoration of MMA to be called after consulting leadership of all parties

Leaders of religious parties agreed upon the establishment of executive committee for the constitution of agenda to protect the freedom, integrity, solidarity and strategic assets under the centre for discussion and solutions.

PIA cancelled 250 flights during last three weeks

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) canceled 257 flights including Hajj and other scheduled flights in last three weeks due to unknown reasons.

Two including aman committee chief killed in Tank

Two people were gunned down including Leader of Aman Committee Tank Shaabuddin Burki by firing of unidentified gunmen.

JUI-F leader among two killed in Chaman road mishap

Two people, among them Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazal central leader Abdul Ghani, were killed in a road accident near Chaman town bordering Afghanistan.

Dialogues with patriotic militants to be proved beneficial for country: Asif Yasin

Corps Commander Peshawar Lieutenant General Asif Yasin Malik has said that the dialogues with patriotic militants at political level would be beneficial for the country, efforts are underway to restore government writ in North Waziristan Agency and it would be restored on right time.

Turkey & Pak faced bitter experiences: Nawaz

President Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz Mian Nawaz Sharif has said that Turkey and Pakistan had faced bitter experiences and both countries are well aware of each others problems.

Pak-US starts work for direct dialogues with Taliban

Pakistan and United States have agreed to implement a joint plan of direct dialogues with Taliban.

Road mishap claim nine lives in Jhang

At least nine persons were killed and 15 others injured during a traffic accident in Jhang here on Wednesday.
According to the SHO Saddar police station Asif Shah the three vehicles accident took place when a car tried to overtake a van uploading passengers and collided with another passenger bus coming from opposite side of the road.

Saad Rafiq says payment of every single penny of pensioners to be ensured

Senior Leader of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz Khwaja Muhammad Saad Rafique has said that the payment of every single penny of railway pensioners at Lahore would be ensured.

Gilani for expanding brotherly ties with Qatar

Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani has said that Pakistan attaches great importance to its relations with the State of Qatar and desires to further expand the existing cooperation between the two brotherly countries in various fields for the mutual advantages.

Delegation of Faisalabad Bar Association calls on CJP

A 20 member delegation of Faisalabad Bar Association headed by its President, Mr. Fawad Ahmed Cheema and comprising other office bearers and members called on Hon’ble Chief Justice of Pakistan Mr. Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry on Wednesday in the Supreme Court Building, Islamabad.

JI condemns corruption, price hike

The Jamaat-e-Islami Chief Syed Munawar Hasan has expressed deep concern over the unending tales of the rulers’ corruption alongside the continuing raise in the electricity and gas charges multiplying public problems.

Senate unanimously passes condolence resolution on demise of Nusrat

The Senate on Wednesday day passed a unanimous resolution condoling the sad demise of Begum Nusrat Bhutto and paying rich tributes to her services for the cause of democracy and rights of people.

Nusrat Bhutto Rasm-e-Qul held separately Naudero & Al-Murtaza House

Third day (Rasm-e-Qul) was observed by the Pakistan People’s party here at President Camp House Naudero and Al-Murtaza House Larkana by PPP Shaheed Bhutto here on Wednesday.

Ghinwa says history repeated itself as present rulers deprived Zulfiqar Junior & Fatima from seeing face of grandmother

Pakistan People’s Party (Shaheed Bhutto) Chairperson Ghinwa Bhutto said on Wednesday that the history repeats once that present rulers in a shape of democratic dictators have deprived to see the face of grand mother to Zulfkar Junior and Fatima Bhutto, the history will not pardon them.

Gilani’s cousin joins PTI

A close relative of the prime minister and the former Chairman District Council and former Deputy District Nazim Bahawalpur Syed Mohammad Awais Gardezi joined Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf here on Wednesday along with his friends and associates.

Traffic accidents at Karak & Attock claim 15 lives

at least 15 persons were killed and 28 others were injured in the result of two separate accidents in Attock and Karak here on Tuesday.

Violence claim 11 lives in Karachi

At least 11 persons were killed in fresh incidents of violence in Karachi during last 24 hours including Mulla Raju, the nominated accused of Sher Shah tragedy.

NICL scam probe could be transferred to NAB: CJ

The Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Iftikhar Mohammad Chaudhry has remarked that the National Insurance Company Limited (NICL) investigation could be transferred to the National Accountability Bureau if the Federal Investigation Agency would fail to conduct a fair investigation.

MQM target killer admits 136 killings of Karachiites

Terrorist involved in heinous crimes has admitted the 136 killings of people of Karachi including DSP, SHO and Sheikh-ul-Hadith Jamia Binoria Maulana Muhammad Ameen, meanwhile 128 people including six policemen were also killed on his orders.

Nation being made to suffer for crimes of an individual: Shahbaz

Punjab Chief Minister Mian Shahbaz Sharif on Tuesday said corruption of ‘a group of rulers’ was tarnishing the country’s name and that the nation was being made to suffer as a result of ‘crimes committed by an individual’.

Addressing a meeting of office bearers and workers of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz, Shahbaz Sharif warned that plunder and nepotism could cause Pakistan an irreparable loss.

Pak stands with Turkey in difficult time, says Nawaz

President Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif has said that Pakistani nation is with the people of Turkey in this difficult time, adding that we will do everything for the earthquake affectees of Turkey.

JI condemns Hilary’s threats

The Jamaat-e-Islami Chief Syed Munawar Hasan has condemned the US Secretary of State’s threats to the country and said Washington was aggressive only because of the rulers’ cowardly policies and their failure to act

Indian media accuses Pak army for downloading data from helicopter

Indian media has accused that the Pakistan army allegedly breached Indian security and downloaded all the digital data from the Indian army helicopter that was forced to land at Skardu by Pak forces on Sunday.

SHC issues notices to DG rangers, Sec interior on Afaq plea

Sindh High Court has issued notices to Chief Secretary, Secretary Interior and DG Rangers in Afaq case.

Egyptian Ambassador congratulates Gilani over winning of non-permanent seat in UN

Ambassador of Egypt, H.E. Mr. Said Muhammad Al-Said Hindam, called on Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani at the PM House on Tuesday in which he congratulated the Prime Minister on Pakistan’s winning of a non-permanent seat in the United Nations Security Council with comfortable majority.

Gilani for ensuring autonomy of AG office

Auditor General of Pakistan Akhtar Buland Rana, called on the Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani here on Tuesday during which the Prime Minister said that the autonomy of the office of the Auditor General must be ensured, which was critical to meet the imperatives of accountability and transparency in the governance targeted to fight corruption.

366 deaths in Turkish earthquake confirmed

The death toll from Sunday’s quake rose to 366 and over 1300 are injured and hundreds more are still missing after the quake and more than 200 aftershocks have been felt after the earthquake.

Pak-China joint war exercises to be held next month in Pak

Pakistan-China joint war games would be started on 15th of next month in Pakistan, which would be continued for two weeks.

Bus collision claims seven lives in Sheikhupura

At least seven passengers have been died and 50 sustained injuries in result of road accident on Tuesday.

The incident occurred when bus turn over due to over speeding and went out of control of driver near Manga Dogran town on Sheikhupura road.

Pak to face dire consequence if fail to contain terrorists, warns Hillary Clinton

United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has said that Pakistan will face “dire consequences” if it fails to contain terrorists operating from its soil.

‘Mother of Democracy’ Begum Bhutto laid to rest

GARHI KHUDA BUX: Former first lady Begum Nursat Bhutto was laid to rest in her family mausoleum at Garhi Khuda Bux in Larkana on Monday.

‘Govt says to implement reforms’

Islamabad: The government of Pakistan has said to maintain momentum of essential economic reforms, especially in the power sector.

Clinton pressing Pakistan for joint covert action on border insurgents

WASHINGTON: Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said Pakistan will suffer “dire consequences” if it fails to “contain” terrorists operating from its soil, and it needs the US and Afghanistan to help get the job done.

Mourning across Pakistan over Nusrat Bhutto’s demise

KARACHI: Sense of grief and mourning grips Sindh and other parts of country at the demise of former Pakistan first lady and mother of slain PPP chairperson Benazir Bhutto.

Government servants to enjoy 9 holidays on Eid

Rawalpindi: This year government servants would enjoy almost nine holidays on the occasion of Eid-ul-Azha as all the public sector offices and educational institutions would remain close from 5 November to 13 November.

Imran, PML-N refuse to cancel their rallies

Lahore: Imran Khan and Pakistan Muslim League (N) Monday refused to cancel their rallies on demise of Nusrat Bhutto.

Govt approves Nishan-e-Imtiaz for Nusrat Bhutto

ISLAMABAD: The federal government has decided to proclaim Begum Nusrat Bhutto as Madar-e-Jamhoriat (Mother of Democracy), says a statement issued by Prime Minister Office on Monday.

Pakistan shuts down to mourn former first lady Nusrat Bhutto

ISLAMABAD: A public holiday was observed throughout the country and flags flew at half-mast to mourn the death of former first lady Begum Nusrat Bhutto at 82.

Ghinwa declines to visit Ghari Khuda Bux

Karachi: Chairperson PPP-SB Ghinwa Bhutto has declined President Asif Ali Zardari’s invitation to attend burial of her mother in law late Nusrat Bhutto at Ghari Khuda Bux.

200 rebels killed or captured in Afghanistan: NATO

KABUL: NATO said Monday that about 200 Taliban-linked militants had been killed or captured in major military operations by Afghan and foreign forces on Afghanistan’s eastern border with Pakistan.

Dengue fever claims 5 more lives in Lahore

LAHORE: Dengue fever claimed five more lives in Lahore on Monday.

PM Gilani urges people to work for making world free of hunger, poverty

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani has urged the people to do everything possible to make the world a better place; free of hunger, poverty, disease, deprivations and violence.

Inter Collegiate Girls Tennis Championship starts today

ISLAMABAD: Federal Board Inter Collegiate Girls Tennis Championship would start from today (Tuesday) under the aegis of Federal Board of Education.

2 injured in firing in Bagh Sardaran

RAWALPINDI: At least two persons were injured in incident of firing that took place here in Bagh Sardaraan here on the other day.

Congo virus: Ban imposed on sacrificial animals entry in city

RAWALPINDI: Panicked by Congo virus, City District government has imposed ban under section 144, on entry of sacrificial animals in the city for selling purpose.

Banners, posters damaging beauty of Capital

ISLAMABAD: Banners and posters placed by different organizations to advertise their products at every corner of the federal capital has turned it to a banners city and also damaging its natural beauty while authorities are mum over this situation.

Saidpur model village Hatchery in dilapidated condition

ISLAMABAD: Saidpur Hatchery situated in Saidpur model village is in dilapidated condition and waiting for attention on part of concerned authority.

CDA’s negligence: IJ Principal road in dilapidated condition

ISLAMABAD: IJ Principal road from Peshawar road to Faizabad Flyover is in dilapidated condition and causing inconvenience for transporters.

Difa-e-Pakistan Conference vows to defend country

LAHORE: The Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer, Syed Munawar Hasan, has said that Pakistan enjoyed the status of a mosque for the nation and it stood united to preserve its solidarity and integrity.

WORLD Polio Day observed

ISLAMABAD: As the world marks World Polio Day, Pakistan draws world attention as one of only four polio endemic countries globally.

JI to arrange family festival in capital

Islamabad: The Jamat-e-Islami will arrange a family festival at Rose& Jasmine Garden on October 30 (Sunday). The aim of the festival is to provide healthy entertainment and promote cultural activities in the capital.

Citizen commits self-immolation

ISLAMABAD: A citizen committed self-immolation in front of the Parliament Lodges here. He was facing intense economic and household hardships.

Earthquake halts Turkey, leaves 1000 dead

Turkey’s Kandilli Observatory estimates that some 1,000 people were killed in a powerful earthquake in southeast Turkey’s Van province on Sunday.

PML-N should respect PPP mandate: PM Gilani

Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani has said that the PPP has accepted the mandate of the PML-N in Punjab instead of some reservations, adding that the leadership of PML-N should show maturity and should prepare for the next elections over its performance.

Indian chopper returns back after Pak airspace violation

The Indian chopper, which was forced by Pakistan’s military to land for violating Pakistani airspace, has returned to India along with the four Indian army officers on Sunday.

Former first lady Begum Nusrat Bhutto passes away

Wife of former Prime Minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, Begum Nusrat Bhutto has died in Dubai due to protracted illness; here on Sunday in the age of 82.

Son kills parents including 6 siblings in Gujranwala

A brutal son has killed eight family members including his parents, four brothers and two sisters in Kallar Abadi area of Gujranwala on Sunday.

APNAC decides boycott of Punjab govt coverage

All Pakistan News Agencies Council (APNAC) has decided to boycott all the ceremonies of the Punjab government; meanwhile this decision has been made over the non cooperative behaviour of the Punjab government officials in professional matters of journalists in Punjab.

Fair elections not possible in presence of Zardari: Shahbaz Sharif

Chief Minister Punjab Mian Shahbaz Sharif has said that the fair elections aren’t possible in presence of President Asif Ali Zardari.

Pak tells U.S. ready to arrange Taliban talks: Report

Pakistan has told the United States that it is ready to facilitate its talks with the Afghan Taliban, but cannot become a guarantor to the negotiating process, a report said Sunday.

Indian helicopter violates Pak airspace; air force forced it to land in Pak

An Indian helicopter has violated the Pakistan’s airspace here on Sunday ; meanwhile the Pakistani air force forced it to land in Pakistani land over the violation of the air space.

SC to resume hearing of CP against levy tax on petroleum products

Supreme Court of Pakistan to resume a constitutional petition against levy tax imposed by President Asif Ali Zardari on petroleum products through ordinance today (Monday).

Three terminated, four suspended in SHL

The administration of Services Hospital Lahore (SHL) instead of extension in contracts has terminated three male nurses on dissatisfactory performance, meanwhile suspension orders of four employees also have been issued on their involvement in theft of medicines from hospital.

5,937 dengue patients discharged from GH in last 52 days: Salahuddin

Principal Post Graduate Medical College Professor Tariq Salahudin has said that 5,937 dengue affected patients were discharged from General Hospital after recovery in last 52 days, adding that only 84 dengue patients are still under treatment in the hospital.

Pak located on political fault lines for being neighbour of Afghanistan: President Zardari

President Asif Ali Zardari has said that Pakistan is strategically located to exploit its economic and manpower potential for its own prosperity and that of the different regions of the world.

Punjab govt cancels results of four inter boards after students’ protests

Student’s protest against errors in examination results in various Punjab cities turned violent on Saturday; meanwhile Punjab Education Minister Mujtaba Shujaur Rehman talking to media persons in Lahore announced the cancellation of intermediate part –I results of Lahore, Faisalabad, Gujranwalk and Multan Boards.

Chaudhry Nisar challenges NAB chairman appointment in SC

Opposition Leader in National Assembly Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan has challenged the appointment of Admiral (retd) Fasih Bukhari as Chairman National Accountability Bureau (NAB) in Supreme Court of Pakistan. Ch Nisar, in his petition, said that legal procedure was not followed in the appointment of NAB chairman.

Khosa says Shahbaz may be asked to take vote of confidence; Sanaullah says no case pending against Shahbaz

Punjab Governor Sardar Latif Khosa said on Saturday he was focusing to ask Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif to take vote of confidence from Punjab Assembly as he is not enjoying majority in Punjab Assembly.

If generals’ judges’ & politicians held responsible in past no one would have dared to indulge in corruption today: Shahbaz Sharif

Punjab Chief Minister Mian Shahbaz Sharif has said that after corruption and looting, dengue severely damaged the country. The personalities in Pakistan are strong and institutions are weak, adding that if the politicians, generals and judges were held accounted in past then no body would have been dared to indulge in corruption today.

Fazalur Rehman asks govt to take parliament into confidence regarding Hillary visit

Amir Jamiat Ulema Islam-Fazal Maulana Fazalur Rehman demanded that the government should take parliament into confidence regarding the visit of Hillary Clinton to Pakistan. United States should be informed that the parliament rejected the use of power policy against the terrorists. He also demanded from the United Nations to investigate the killing of Muammar Gaddafi.

President Zardari discusses bilateral relations & regional situation with Abdullah

President Asif Ali Zardari on Saturday called on King Abdullah of Jordan on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Amman and discussed bilateral relations and regional situation calling for an early conclusion of a Free Trade Agreement and holding of the second round of talks soon for this purpose.

Faryal Talpur to replace Qaim in Sindh

The government has decided to introduce major changes in political setup of Sindh with induction of Faryal Talpur as new chief minister of the province in place of Syed Qaim Ali Shah; meanwhile major changes would be done in the provincial cabinet.

JI slates police torture on students, LHWs

The Jamaat-e-Islami Chief Syed Munawar Hasan has strongly reacted to the police torture and firing on the peaceful demonstrations of the students besides the non payment of salaries to the Lady Health Workers in the Punjab.

Target killing claims 2 lives in Karachi

At least two persons were killed including one woman and two injured in different incidents of firing, while two months old unidentified dead body of a woman has been recovered on Saturday.

PM Gilani directs swift implementation of SC judgment regarding Karachi 6

Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani Saturday directed that the pace of implementation of the SC judgment of Oct 6 be expedited in letter and spirit.

FC arrests 77 foreign citizens at Quetta

Frontier Constabulary (FC) personnel arrested 77 Afghan, Uzbek and Tajik citizens at a nearby area of Quetta Bashir Check Post under foreign act.

US warms to idea of Pakistan talks with militants

Despite some tough talk, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton's recent visit to Pakistan seemed to subtly soften Washington's stand on a key point of contention between the two countries: whether Islamabad should take military action against Pakistan-based insurgents fighting American troops in Afghanistan, or try to engage them in peace talks.

Two-day weekend idea scorned in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan - The Pakistani government wants its people to work less, but the response has been far from enthusiastic.

Pakistan elected to two-year terms on Security Council

UNITED NATIONS: Pakistan along with Guatemala, Morocco will serve as non-permanent members of the 15-member Security Council in 2012-13 after winning their seats during the first round of elections held earlier Friday.

Actions to be taken together: Hillary Clinton takes politicians into confidence

ISLAMABAD: Visiting US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton took politicians, that matter including the opposition leader, into confidence on the ‘actions’ according to her were essential to be taken, preferably jointly, in days.

Laws of nature are always just: CJP Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry

QUETTA: Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry has said laws of nature are always just.

No more double games, Hillary Clinton warns Pak

NEWYORK/ISLAMABAD: An unusually powerful United States delegation has arrived in Pakistan to deliver the warning that the United States would act unilaterally, if necessary, to attack extremist groups that use the country as a haven to kill Americans, according to a senior American official.

Relationship must deliver now: Hillary Clinton

Islamabad: Giving a sugarcoated doze, US on Friday made it clear to Pakistan that there was no choice but to yield towards implementation of the American policy for the region.

US understands economic troubles faced by Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: US Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said her country understands the economic troubles faced by Pakistan amidst war against terrorism.

Rulers befooling flood affectees : Nawaz Sharif

KHAIRPUR: PML-N President Mian Nawaz Sharif has said rulers are befooling flood affectees in the name of Pakistan card.

Consider my statements as future warning”: Hillary Clinton

ISLAMABAD: The visiting American secretary of state, Hillary Clinton has said that Pakistani leadership might as well as consider her statements as a future warning.

Pakistan has potential for regional leadership: Hillary Clinton

ISLAMABAD: US secretary of state Hillary Clinton has said Pakistan has potential to play leadership role in the region.

NA seeks encroachments’ report from CDA

ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on Cabinet Secretariat on Friday sought detailed report of the illegal encroachments set up over Capital Development Authority’s (CDA) lands.

Mushtaq Shah appointed as IG Sindh

KARACHI: Federal government has appointed police officer of grade 21 Mushtaq Shah as IG Sindh, however former IG Sindh Wajid Durrani and Additional DIG Karachi Saud Mirza have been directed to report Establishment Division.

Hilary Clinton given a cold shoulder during her visit

ISLAMABAD: The American secretary of state, Hilary Clinton has departed to her America with some very bitter aftertaste of her visit.

Moonis’ acquittal reflects freedom of judiciary: Ch Shujat

LAHORE: PML-Q President, Senator Ch Shujat Hussain on Friday said his family had always reposed confidence in the free judiciary and Moonis Elahi’s acquittal was reflective of freedom of judiciary and victory of truth over fiction.

US-Pakistan relationship at new low: Pervez Musharraf

Arkansas: Former Pakistani president Pervez Musharraf said on Thursday that Pakistan and the United States were mutually to blame for a relationship that’s reached its lowest point and remains plagued by "total mistrust”.

Taliban leader Fazlullah vows new war in Pak

PESHAWAR: Afghanistan-based Taliban leader Maulvi Fazlullah, a leading figure in the insurgency, has vowed to return to Pakistan to wage war as the country came under renewed American pressure to tackle militancy.

Ansar Burney demands transfer of Pak Prisoners from UAE

ISLAMABAD : The Chairman of Ansar Burney Trust International, Ansar Burney has strongly condemned the attitude of Pakistan’s Ministry of Interior for not signing the agreement with United Arab Emirates and other Arab and Middle Eastern countries allowing prisoners transfer between both the countries.

Firing, violence claim 3 lives in Karachi

KARACHI: At least three people were killed in incidents of firing in violence in different parts of Karachi.

According to media reports, three people were killed and another three were injured in incidents of firing and violence in different areas of provincial capital.

Terror attack kills 2 in Mohamand Agency

GHALLANAI: At least two people were killed and a woman was injured when terrorists attacked a house of a tribal leader in Mohamand Agecny tehsil Bazai, media reported on Friday.

Rehman Malik satisfied over law and order situation

ISLAMABAD : Federal Interior Minister Rehman Malik on Friday expressed his satisfaction over law and order situation adding that on the sheer demand, public corner will be established at F-9 Park for mass contacts.

Hearing of missing persons cases adjourned

ISLAMABAD: Supreme Court (SC) has adjourned till October, 26 hearing of cases filed by family members of missing persons.

LHC acquits Moonis in NICL scam case

LAHORE: The Lahore session court has acquitted Pakistan Muslim League (Q) leader Moonis Elahi in the National Insurance Company Limited (NICL) scam case on Friday.

Rekodiq Project: TCCPL seeks Balochistan govt partnership

ISLAMABAD: In February of 2011 Tethyan Copper filed an application for a mining lease (ML) over a mining area within the exploration license EL?5 in the Chagai district of western Balochistan. The basis of the application was a feasibility study (FS) of an initial mine development at the Reko Diq project.

Pakistan bowler Mohammad Asif says verbal abuse from Salman Butt made him bowl no-ball

LONDON - Pakistan bowler Mohammad Asif said Thursday he was verbally abused by his then captain Salman Butt before he delivered a no-ball during the Lord's test against England last year.

Membership of MPs not submitting asset details to be cancelled: Election Commission of Pakistan

Islamabad: Election Commission of Pakistan has informed Prime Minister’s Secretariat that the membership of the parliament of those Senators would be cancelled, who did not submit their detail of assets to ECP even after lapse of due date.

Hillary Clinton harps on ‘do more’ theme

KABUL: US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Thursday once again askED Pakistan to act against so-called militants havens in Pakistan.

Supreme Court seeks details of agreement on transfer of officers

ISLAMABAD: Supreme Court (SC) has directed federation to present details of the agreement between it and provinces with regard to transfer of PCS officers.

PPP’s Punjab Information Sec claims Sharif brothers corrupt

Islamabad: Secretary Information Pakistan People’s Party Punjab chapter, Dr. Fakhar ud Din Chaudhry has said that Sharif brothers were involved in Rs. 50 million corruptions in purchasing medicines for flood affected people.

Amir Muqam denies joining any other party

ISLAMABAD: Provincial President of PML (Q) and MNA Engineer Amir Muqam has said that neither had he met anyone to join another political party nor he went to the farm house of any leader.

Supreme Court moved to get release outstanding dues from NAB

ISLAMABAD: Chairman Community village Mera Bakot Muhammad Rafi Abbasi has prayed Supreme Court (SC) to issue directives to NAB to release his outstanding dues forthwith.

IRSA asked to ensure advance water indents for power generation plan

Islamabad: Minister for Water and Power Syed Naveed Qamar asked the IRSA that the indent may be placed seven days in advance to Wapda for water release from Tarbela and Mangla dams so that the generation plan may be furnished well before time as per demand and supply situation.

NAB chairman appointment to be challenged in SC Saturday: Nisar Ali Khan

ISLAMABAD: Opposition leader in NationalAssembly Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan has said petition will be filed in Supreme Court (SC) on Saturday against appointment of Admiral (Retd) Fasih Bokhari as chairman NAB.

Amin holds Nawaz Musharraf responsible for energy crises

KARACHI: Federal Minister for Commerce Makhdoom Amin Faheem has said that Pervez Musharraf and Nawaz Sharif are the responsible for the energy crises as they failed to produce even one megawatts of electricity during their tenures.

Pakistan vying for non-permanent seat at today UNSC elections

UNITED NATIONS: Pakistan hopes to enter the UN Security Council as a non-permanent member, a club of 10 nations which currently includes India, when the United Nations holds annual elections to its powerful 15-nation body on today (Friday).

Dengue claims 5 more lives

LAHORE: Five more people lost their lives due to dengue fever in the city while death toll is increasing.

Pakistan, US need to find common ground: Hussain Haqqani

WASHINGTON: Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States Hussain Haqqani has said Pakistan and the United States have a shared interest in a stable Afghanistan but the major challenge for both the countries is to find common ground by taking into account political realities within Pakistan as well as Afghanistan.

Ansar Burney seeks release of detainees from Somali Pirates

DELHI: The Indian High Court of Punjab and Haryana on Thursday issued Notice of Motion to the Government of India and fixed 4th November for hearing on the petition filed by the Chairman of Ansar Burney Trust International and Pakistan’s former federal minister for Human Rights, Ansar Burney, seeking directions to the Central Government for release of 6 Indians and other detainees from Somali pirates.

Beefed up security at airports: UK hands over 18 EDS

RAWALPINDI: In order to beef up the existing security system at the airports, the UK Department of Transport is providing Security Assistance Programme which will include 18 Explosive Detection System (EDS) equipment to Airport Security Force (ASF) be deployed at major airports of the country.

NHA projects will be completed timely: Arbab

KARACHI: Minister for communications Dr. Arbab Alamgir Khan Khalil has said all ongoing NHA construction projects in Karachi and Sind will be completed in time.

Pakistani students promote London 2012 Olympic values through art

ISLAMABAD: British High Commission invited 29 children from a number of schools across Islamabad to celebrate ’Sports for All’, promoting the values and principles of the Olympic and Para-olympic Games.

Indian High Commissioner calls Foreign Minister Khar

ISLAMABAD: Indian High Commissioner Mr. Sharat Sabharwal Thursday called on Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar, discussed the issues of bilateral relations.

CJP urges for corruption free, efficient judicial system

ISLAMABAD: CJP, Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry has said that a corruption free and efficient judicial system was must for rule of law.

Punjab government to change policies: Babar Awan

LAHORE: Former federal minister Dr Babar Awan has said that Punjab government has failed to fulfill its constitutional responsibilities. It should change its policies.

US should think ‘10 times’ before talking any unilateral action against Pak: Gen Ashfaq Kayani

Chief of Army Staff General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani has said that United States should have to think “10 times” before taking any unilateral action against Pakistan. Pakistan is not like Afghanistan or Iraq.

MQM started terrorism in politics; PML-N ready to establish new provinces: Nawaz Sharif

President Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz Mian Nawaz Sharif has said that terrorism in Pakistan started when the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) entered in politics and MQM is responsible for the disturbance of peace in Karachi, adding that the PML-N is ready to establish new provinces including Bahawalpur and Saraiki provicnes.

Six extremists killed in Kurram Agency

At least six extremists have been killed in Kurram Agency during operation of security forces in area of Aspaire Kot on Wednesday.

5 shot dead in Karachi

At least five citizens including two real brothers have been killed in Karachi during different incidents of target killing on Wednesday; meanwhile Chief Justice Sindh High Court (SHC) has taken notice of violent incidents and summoned report in this regard.

PM assures to resolve problems of Balochistan

Nawab Muhammad Aslam Raeesani, Chief Minister Balochistan called on Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani at Prime Minister’s House on Wednesday. He was joined by Mir Hamdan Khan Bugti, MNA and other members of Bugti tribe.

Federal police announces vacancies for Baloch citizens

The Islamabad police has advertised posts of assistant sub-inspectors and constables under Aghaz-e-Haqqoq Balochistan package on Wednesday. The recruitment process would be conducted in Balochistan and Islamabad Police Lines.

Rationalise interest rate spread to revive economy: Samina Fazil

Women entrepreneurs on Wednesday called upon the authorities to rationalise the interest rate spread to revive ailing economy.

Pakistan: Taliban want peace but must give up arms

Pakistan's interior minister said Tuesday that some members of the Pakistani Taliban have requested peace talks, but the government would only hold such negotiations if they first surrendered their arms.

Afghan, NATO troops ramp up fight against Haqqani

Afghan and NATO forces have stepped up their fight against a militant network considered the most dangerous threat facing coalition forces in Afghanistan, the nation's defense officials said Tuesday.

Certain people don’t want elimination of energy crisis: PM Gilani

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani has said that back doors to get power have been closed and the government would complete its tenure.

SNGC bans new gas connections in Punjab, KP

LAHORE: The Sui Northern Gas Company has banned issuance of new gas connections to domestic consumers in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

Army briefs Parliament Committees over security situation

Rawalpindi: The Director General of Military Operations gave a comprehensive security briefing to National Assembly Standing Committees on Defence and Defence Production regarding military operations at General Headquarters (GHQ) here on Tuesday.

Pakistan beefs up security along Afghan border

ISLAMABAD: To stop the growing threats of attacks from Afghanistan’s side, for the first time Pakistan army troops have been deployed in Chitral and Dir along Afghan border.

QUETTA: Muhammad Ali Rind from BNP was elected as Senator on vacant seat of the Senate during by-polls.

Fifty-nine out of 65 members of Balochistan Assembly exercised their right to vote in the by-polls on one vacant seat of the Senate. Mir Mohammad Ali Rind of BNP declared successful.

Toxic liquor claims seven lives

KARACHI: At least seven persons were killed and five others became unconscious after having poisonous liquor in Chancer Goth area of Karachi.

Nawaz Sharif says PML-N will eliminate rule of dacoits

SAEEDABAD: The PML-N President, Mian Nawaz Sharif has said his party would eliminate rule of dacoits throughout the country during our tenure.

Several hurt in Quetta blast

Quetta: Several people were injured as huge blast rocked the Pashtoonabad Kalai Badezai area in the provincial capital, media reported on Tuesday.

Corruption is everywhere but courts are maligned: Supreme Court

ISLAMABAD: Supreme Court (SC) has maintained irregularities and corruption prevail everywhere but the courts are maligned.

Talks only with disarmed militants: Rehman Malik

QUETTA: Interior Minister Rehman Malik has said that no conspiracy to destabilize the country would be allowed to succeed adding Balochistan is the arm of Pakistan and all efforts are being made to ensure peace in the province adding that talks would be held with only those militants who have disarmed.

Certain politicians misled public in the name of KBD: PM

CHALAS: Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani Tuesday terming the Diamir-Bhasha Dam project a “life-line” for the national economy said that certain politicians misled the public in the name of Kalabagh Dam.

Rs.1 bln issued for Railways employees’ salaries

ISLAMABAD: The government in a bid to quell rousing protest by Pakistan Railways (PR) employees that entered 2nd day , has Tuesday issued one billion rupees for payment of the salaries of the PR staff.

Fazl urges PML-N to take entire opposition on board

Rawalpindi: Ameer of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam Maulana Fazalur Rehman has said that PML (N) should take decisions with the consultation of all opposition parties to assure consensus among them.

Pakistan beefs up security along Afghan border

ISLAMABAD: To stop the growing threats of attacks from Afghanistan’s side, for the first time Pakistan army troops have been deployed in Chitral and Dir along Afghan border.

Plight of women hostel despicable

ISLAMABAD: The renovation work on Women Working Hostel is in doldrums by the city fathers as they left job incomplete.

Child Labour rising in Twin Cities

ISLAMABAD: Child labour is rising in the twin cities making innocent children susceptible to physical, sexual as well as psychological abuses at the hands of their employers the most.

ATM Continuous source of inconvenience

RAWALPINDI: ATM machines located at Airport link road often remain out of order which has become a continuous source of inconvenience for the users.

8 gamblers held

RAWALPINDI: Police have arrested eight gamblers here from jurisdiction of Pir Wadhai police station on the other day.

3 SHOs transferred

ISLAMABAD: Three Station House Officers (SHOs) have been transferred here on the other day.

Road from Gangothi to Garr in dilapidated condition

RAWALPINDI: The road lying from Gangothi to Garr is in dilapidated condition and causing road accidents.

SHC reopens May 12 case

KARACHI: The Sindh High Court (SHC) has reopened the May 12 case and adjourned the hearing for an indefinite period. Iqbal Kazmi had pleaded before the court to reopen the May 12 constitutional petition.

HEC likely to face another financial crisis

Islamabad: Higher Education Commission (HEC) is likely to face another financial crisis as planning commission has provided only 20% of the budget and organization has no sufficient funds for payment of salaries to the universities after next two months.

4 employees suspended for stealing medicines

LAHORE: Four employees of Services Hospital have been suspended on charges of stealing medicines and not mentioning the names of concerned department on the drugs to be provided.

Punjab Bank case: Justice Sair Ali refuses to hear bail plea

ISLAMABAD: Justice Sair Ali of Supreme Court (SC) has refused to hear bail application of main accused in Punjab Bank case.

14 militants, Nine Pakistani soldiers dead in battle

Paramilitary forces raided a militant hideout in Pakistan's rugged tribal region near the Afghan border Monday, sparking fighting that killed nine soldiers and 14 insurgents, officials said.

NA standing committee on defence to visit GHQ on Tuesday

ISLAMABAD: National Assembly standing committee for defense is all set to visit GHQ on Tuesday, to attend comprehensive briefing over matters concerning National security.

Opposition urges govt to implement APC resolutions

ISLAMABAD: The opposition parties have urged the government to form a committee to implement resolutions of All Parties Conference (APC).

IMF team to visit Pakistan next month

Islamabad: The Finance Secretary, Dr Waqar Masood has said that an IMF delegation will reach Islamabad on November 12 to review the financial condition of the country under Article IV.

Hectic ‘senior efforts’ to lure back Zulfiqar Mirza

ISLAMABAD: Senior leaders of PPPP have speed up their efforts to reconcile differences, reservations of volatile PPPP dissident from Sindh, Dr. Zulfiqar Ali Mirza.

Political reforms: ANP demands elections for KP assembly in FATA

ISLAMABAD: The Awami National Party (ANP) has demanded immediate political reforms in Pakistani tribal areas to bring peace and development in the region.

Upcoming contests to prove PML-N as failed League: Babar Awan

MURREE: The leader of Pakistan Peoples Party, Dr Babar Awan has said that hunger is not cause of death of people rather non-availability of justice while PML-N will become ‘Failed (Nakaam) League’ in upcoming elections.

“Nawaz Sharif should wait for his turn as PM”: PM Gilani

LAHORE: Prime Minister, Yousaf Raza Gilani has advised PML-N head Mian Nawaz Sharif to wait patiently for his turn as PM of Pakistan, and not seek any shortcuts to rule.

Govt gives high priority to farm fo ensuring food security: President Zardari

ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has said that government has accorded high priority to agriculture to ensure food security and creating new job and income opportunities for rural population.

National interests not compromised over mutual ties: Haqqani

WASHINGTON: Pakistan’s ambassador to USA, Hussain Haqqani has declared that National interests could never be compromised over mutual relations between two countries.

Dengue epidemic takes 4 more lives in Lahore

Lahore: Dengue continues taking lives while the death toll in Punjab has reaches 331, media reported on Sunday.

Murder of Saudi diplomat: Interpol told to share information with Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Rehman Malik Sunday called upon the foreign governments to share information regarding assassination of a Saudi diplomat in Karachi with Pakistan as it would help curb terrorism.

Islamabad police reaches Peshawar to conduct inquiry

PESHAWAR: The terrorists arrested from the federal capital have disclosed their linkages with other extremists of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and the Islamabad police have reached Peshawar to conduct operation.

35th NA session starts today

ISLAMABAD: The session of National Assembly will be kicking off today, Monday AT 1700 Hrs, after a 2-day break.

Karachi operation: Forces held 62 criminals

Karachi: Rangers, police arrested 62 suspects including 3 alleged extortionists in Korangi and Hijrat colony, media reported on Sunday.

US using Quetta shura, Haqqani Network to put pressure on Pakistan: Fazl

QUETTA: America is using Quetta shura and Haqqani Network to put pressure on Pakistan, JUI-F Ameer Maulana Fazlur Rehman said while addressing a seminar organizer by Jamiat Lawyers Forum at MPA hostel here Sunday.

Arrested persons not diplomats: Malaysian embassy

PESHAWAR: The Malaysian Embassy in Islamabad has confirmed to Peshawar Police that the arrested persons are not diplomats.

CJP urged take notice of grim situation of Balochistan

RAWALPINDI: The Quaid of Millat-e-Jafariya, Agha Syed Hamid Ali Shah Moosavi has demanded of the Chief Justice of Pakistan to take note of of Balochistan situation and help resolve the issue.

Free Puppet Show today

Islamabad: Pakistan National Council of the Arts, Ministry of Culture has scheduled free puppet show on Monday (today) at 4:00 pm at National Art Gallery, F-5/1, Islamabad.

Onion prices on continuous rise

ISLAMABAD: The price of Onion in the weekly bazaars of the capital continuously increasing as it has increased from Rs 30 to Rs. 40 per Kg within period of one week.

Heaps of garbage irking masses

RAWALPINDI: Residents are facing a lot of difficulties due to the presence of heaps of garbage near Azam street.

Sale of sub-standard food in full swing

Islamabad: The sale of sub-standard fried eatables is on full swing on roadside stalls while there is no check and balance on these stalls on part of Food department.

Out of order tube well causes shortage of water

RAWALPINDI: The residents of Dhok Elahi Bux are furious over the negligence and apathy of WASA because the tube well installed in the area is out of order for last several days.

Absence of bus sheds irk commuters

Islamabad: Commuters of twin cities in Rawalpindi and Islamabad have been facing problems due to absence of bus sheds at various roads since last many days.

People must play role for dengue free town: Kundi

LAHORE: Chairman Samanabad Town Committee for Dengue Mian Marghoob Ahmad said influential persons should come forward and play their role in creating awareness among people to make their area dengue free.

4 killed in Mardan firing

MARDAN: Four people, including three of a family, were killed in an armed clash over engagement dispute near Mardan, media reported on Sunday.

114 ad hoc employees await regularisation

Karachi: Despite the directives issued by the Sindh Chief Minister some seven months ago, 114 ad hoc employees of the Health department under Local Government yet to be confirmed even after serving for two decades.

US drone strike in Pakistan kills Three Egyptians

A recent U.S. missile strike in Pakistan's tribal region killed three Egyptians linked to the Haqqani network, including one who played a key role in handling the militant group's finances, Pakistani intelligence officials said Sunday.

Masses in Europe shown no-confidence over capitalism: Munawar Hassan

Amir Jamaat-e-Islami Pakistan Syed Munawwar Hassan has said that socialism and communism failed while the masses in West have shown their no-confidence over capitalism, adding that the future is only of Islam because only this system can solve all social problems of the world including restoration of peace.

PML-N never demanded removal of 3rd time bar to become premier: Pervez Rashid

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader and Spokespersons of the Punjab government Senator Pervez Rashid has said that the PML-N never demanded removal of third time bar to become prime minister of the country.

Govt to complete tenure; people waiting for shortcut should wait for 2013 election: PM Gilani

Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani has said that government would not take any step against the national interest and people waiting for shortcut to come in power should wait for next elections of 2013.

More than 90 suspects arrested in Karachi

The police and rangers have arrested more than 90 suspects during abrupt search operations in different areas of Karachi here on Sunday.

4 persons killed over family dispute

Four people, including three of a family, were killed in an armed clash over engagement dispute near Londkhor areas of Mardan; meanwhile one attacker was also killed during the exchange of firing.

NATO chopper violates Pak aerial boundary at Chamman

NATO military helicopter violated the aerial boundary of Pakistan at Pak-Afghan border at Chamman area of Balochistan on Sunday. On the other hand, the high officials of NATO forces had visited the Pak-Afghan boarder at Chamman due to which the boarder was closed by Afghan forces for one hour.

Dengue claim 6 more lives in Lahore

As the Punjab government struggles to battle the spread of the dengue epidemic, the deadly virus has claimed six more lives in Lahore on Sunday.

Federal govt committing family corruption: Sanaullah

Punjab Law Minister Rana Sanaullah Khan has said that the family corruption is being committed in federal government, adding that the whole family of prime minister commits corruption from morning till evening.

WAPDA disconnects electricity of Sargodh division railways; Zardari summons railway officials today

WAPDA has disconnected the electricity connections of Pakistan Railway stations of Sargodha Division on non-payment of 70 Lac dues on Sunday.

166 people, including 68 women, committed suicide in Pakistan in one month: HRCP

A total of 283 suicide and attempt to suicide cases were reported in Pakistan in the time span of one month, a Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) report has said.

Balochistan minister escapes bomb attack by Baloch Liberation Front

Balochistan minister Sardar Sanaullah Zehri has escaped an attempt on his life near Surab in Kalat district.

Pakistan blocks fuel supplies for NATO forces in Afghanistan

Pakistan has stopped all supplies of motor spirit (petrol) and high-speed diesel to the US Defence Energy Supply Company, which is catering to the energy requirements of NATO forces in Afghanistan, according to a news report.

US missiles kill Six in northwestern Pakistan

U.S. missiles killed six suspected militants in northwestern Pakistan near the Afghan border Saturday, Pakistani intelligence officials said. The strikes were part of a flurry of such attacks which could indicate a more aggressive American strategy against insurgents finding sanctuary there.

Ego and faith our most precious assets: PM Gilani

Lahore: Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani, emphasisng that ‘Ego’ and ‘Faith’ are our most precious assets has said that we should not allow our ideology to become outdated and stagnant in a fast-changing world.

Acquittal plea of Saud Aziz, Khurram Shahzad rejected

RAWALPINDI: Anti Terrorism Court (ATC) No 1 has rejected application filed by former CPO Rawalpindi, Saudi Aziz and SP Rawal Town Khurram Shehzad seeking acquittal before their indictment in Benazir assassination case.

NICL scam: court reserves verdict till October 21

Lahore: Lahore district and session Court Saturday reserved verdict on acquittal plea by Moonis Elahi the main accused of NICL case.

Faisalabad citizens torture dacoits, hand them over to police

FAISALABAD: Citizens caught two robbers and handed them over to police after beating them.

Power outages far from over in Karachi

KARACHI: Residential/commercial areas of Pakistan’s business hub are still putting up with 3-4 hourload-shedding, whereas industrial sites have been exempted.

Rehman Malik phones Altaf, discusses current issues

KARACHI:Interior Minister Rehman Malik telephoned Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) chief Altaf Hussain on Saturday and told him that some anti government elements want to create misunderstandings between the coalition partners and destabilize democracy.

Shahbaz announces compensation for heirs of dengue victims

LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif has announced a compensation of Rs 500,000 for kin of those who died of dengue.

Army officers should have greater level of intellectual capability: Corps Commander

Rawalpindi: Lieutenant General Shafqaat Ahmed Corps Commander, Multan said that Army lays great emphasis upon its officers to achieve a greater level of intellectual capability to make the right decision, especially during crisis.

Tit for tat: Opposition sit-in outside Punjab CM house

Lahore: Opposition parties in Punjab Assembly Saturday staged a protest from the Assembly to the Chief Minister’s House at 90 the Mall and staged a sit-in against criminal negligence of the Punjab government in controlling the dengue outbreak in the province, which resulted in deaths of more than 200 people.

Rural women facing social hurdles: Fizza Gilani

ISLAMABAD: Goodwill Ambassador for Women’s Rights and the Prime Minister’s daughter Fizza Batool Gilani Saturday said that the government took concrete steps to protect women rights.

PML-N devises anti-govt. strategy

LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz has devised an aggressive strategy against PPP government and would hold series of rallies and protests in this regard.

Govt serious in addressing problems of Balochistan: Rehman Malik

ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Rehman Malik has said government is very serious in addressing the problems facing people of Balochistan.

Senate, NA elections to take place as per schedule: Ch Parvez Elahi

LAHORE: Senior minister Chaudhry Parvez Elahi has said senate and National Assembly (NA) polls will take place as per schedule.

PM Gilani lauds media’s role in challenging scenario

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister (PM) Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani has said media is undoubtedly playing a significant role in the current challenging scenario specifically in the fight against terrorism.

Zaki Dogar convener, M R Rana Executive Director of APNEF

ISLAMABAD: Zaki Dogar is elected as convener All Pakistan Newspaper and Editors Forum (APNEF) Pakistan and M R Rana is elected as Executive Director Governing Body.

Cricket: Salman Butt denies asking Asif, Amir to cheat

Former Pakistan captain Salman Butt claims he never asked pacers Mohammad Asif and Mohammad Amir to bowl deliberate no balls for cash but admitted to getting endorsement deals through his agent and alleged bookie Mazhar Majeed.

US missile kills 4 in North Western Pakistan

Drone-fired U.S. missiles killed four people in a northwestern Pakistani region controlled by the Haqqani militant network on Friday, a day after a similar attack there killed a top commander of the group, Pakistani officials said.

Power tariffs hiked by record Rs. 3.04/unit

ISLAMABAD: National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) Friday approved to hike power tariffs by Rs. 3.04 per unit, a record hike in the national history.

Dengue claims 6 more lives

LAHORE: Dengue virus is still out of control in Lahore despite measures taken by the government.

Six more people succumbed to dengue in the provincial capital during last few hours.

Masses to reject govt, allies in elections: Nawaz Sharif

LAHORE: The PML-N president, Mian Nawaz Sharif has said that corruption and lawlessness were at peak in Country, and masses would reject government and its coalition partners in next elections.

Issuing permit to ISAF not Interior Ministry job: Rehman Malik

ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Rehman Malik has said that it is the not the job of Interior Ministry to issue permits for International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) containers.

American diplomat’s Jeep hits motorcyclist

ISLAMABAD: A speedy Suzuki jeep of an American diplomat ran into a motorcycle here on Friday at Seventh Avenue.

Boy dies of torture in Faisalabad police custody

FAISALABAD: A 16-year boy, allegedly tortured and burned by police, passed away today (Friday) at Allied Hospital here.

Protesting APOTA warns to stop oil supply if demands not met

ISLAMABAD: All Pakistan Oil Tanker Association (APOTA) has warned to suspend supply to PIA, Pakistan Railways, Industry and other public sectors’ organizations until its demands were not met.

PML-N adopts aggressive move before Senate polls

ISLAMABAD: To give tough time to the government, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has decided to adopt aggressive policy to bring change before the Senate polls.

Justice among people, a divine attribute: CJP Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry

ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP), Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry has said in Islam, justice among people is a divine attribute, which is considered as one of the most sacred and important obligations.

CJP said this while addressing full court reference held here Thursday on the retirement of Justice Mahmood Akhtar Shahid Siddiqui.

Three more killed in second US drone strike in South Waziristan

Wana: At least three people were killed and many other injured in second US unmanned aircraft strike in South Waziristan on Thursday, media reports said.

Army Chief meets ISAF Commander, Pak-Afghan border issues discussed

RAWALPINDI: General John Allen, Commander International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) called on Chief of Army Staff, General Ashfaq Pervez Kayani at General Headquarters on Thursday.

Presidency issues notification of Zaka’s appointment as PCB chief

Islamabad: After consultation with Law Ministry and legal experts, at last the Aiwan-e-Sadr has issued the notification of the appointment of Chaudhary Zaka Ashraf as Chairman of Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).

Notification of two weekly offs issued

ISLAMABAD: The federal government has issued notification of two weekly offs with effect from October 15.

US open to Afghan peace deal including Haqqani network

Washington: The US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has signalled the United States remains open to exploring a peace deal including the Haqqani network, the militant group that U.S. officials blame for a campaign of high-profile violence that could jeopardize Washington’s plans for withdrawing smoothly from Afghanistan.

Karachi: Six more killed in firing incidents

KARACHI: At least six persons including a criminal have been killed in various incidents of firing here on Wednesday, said police sources.

PPP govt has ruined Pakistan: Nawaz Sharif

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) chief lambasted the present government of Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), stating that the state of Pakistan has been ruined by the current government.

NA Standing committee on Defence postpones GHQ visit

SLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on defence has postponed its visit to GHQ, Rawalpindi, scheduled for today, Thursday.

Sharifs plan of dissolving PA failed: Babar Awan

ISLAMABAD: Former Law Minister Doctor Babar Awan said on Wednesday that Sharifs plan of dissolving the Punjab Assembly (PA) has completely failed.

Beijing increases investment in China-Pakistan railway

Beijing has hiked investment in the China-Pakistan railway, it was reported here.

PM Gilani asks militants to shun violence

Pakistani Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani Tuesday asked militants to shun violence and work for the progress of the country.

Pakistan offers Afghanistan intelligence in Rabbani's killing

Pakistan Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani Tuesday offered intelligence sharing to Afghanistan for its investigation into the assassination of the former Peace Council chief Burhanuddin Rabbani.

Pakistan President Zardari appoints new PCB chairman

A Pakistan Cricket Board official said Tuesday the nation's president has appointed banker Zaka Ashraf as the board's new chairman.

2 dead as NATO oil tanker torched in SW Pakistan

QUETTA, Pakistan — Two people were killed when gunmen torched an oil tanker carrying fuel for NATO troops in Afghanistan in the southwestern Pakistani province of Baluchistan on Tuesday, officials said.

Law enforcers to continue action at Karachi: Rehman Malik

Karachi: Federal Minister for Interior Rehman Malik has said that action against miscreants would be continued in Karachi to bring down the crime rate and eliminate illegal activities from the city.

Hina Khar discusses security matters with CJCSC

RAWALPINDI: Hina Rabbani Khar, Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs on Tuesday discussed matters related to regional security with General Khalid Shameem Wynne, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC).

PML-N to observe Black Day today

ISLAMABAD: Black Day would be observed today (Wednesday) under the aegis of Pakistan Muslim League-N (PML-N) to mark ousting of former Prime Minister Mian Nawaz Sharif by General (Retd) Pervez Musharaf on 12th October in 1999.

Abbottabad Commission conducts exhaustive interviews

ISLAMABAD : Inquiry Commission on Abbotabad Operation has conducted exhaustive interviews of Chief Secretary, Khyber Pakhtoonkhwa (KPK), Acting Director General, Intelligence Bureau (IB) and Acting Director General, FIA who gave their perspective of Abbottabad operation.

Dengue affects 6 Rawalpindi doctors

LAHORE: Even those who treat dengue patients are not spared of the deadly fever which has gripped several districts of the Punjab province.

Parliamentary body refuses to attend GHQ briefing

ISLAMABAD: Parliamentary Committee on National Security has refused to take briefings on the Pak-US relationship and country’s defence situation from Army and Ministry of Defence officials in the Army General Headquarters.

PPP, PML-Q agree over ministries distribution in Sindh

KARACHI: The telephonic contacts between President Asif Ali Zardari and Chaudhry Shujat Hussain turned out to be fruitful as Pakistan People Party (PPP) and Pakistan Muslim League Quaid (PML-Q) have agreed over distribution of ministries in Sindh.

BlackBerry services affected again

Islamabad: Millions of BlackBerry users across Pakistan faced another cut-off from online services Tuesday, just a few hours after the Canadian cell phone makers claimed it had fixed the problem.

Encroachments outside PIMS hospital becoming security risk

ISLAMABAD: Increasing encroachments outside the PIMS have become a security risk and the City Administration does not comprehend the threat.

Traffic wardens fail to control traffic

RAWALPINDI: Traffic wardens have failed to control the traffic in the city creating problems for the commuters.

Philanthropic organization helps visually impaired students

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Foundation Fighting Blindness (PFFB) distributed note books (laptops) to the 26 visually impaired students of different universities and colleges of Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK), Islamabad and Rawalpindi.

CDA demolishes 12 illegal kiosks in F-6/2

ISLAMABAD: The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has demolished twelve illegal kiosks situated in slum dwelling in posh sector F-6/2, here on the other day.

Upgradation demand: Lecturers of FG College H-8/4 on strike

ISLAMABAD: The Lecturers of Federal Government Postgraduate College of Commerce H-8/4 For Men are on strike since last month and have demanded upgradation of their scale.

Drainages become dumping grounds due to negligence of CDA

ISLAMABAD: Drainages and streams flowing through Islamabad have become dumping grounds owing to negligence on part of CDA.

Security forces-militants’ clash claims 4 lives

SWAT: Four militants killed in Char Bagh during a clash with security forces on Sunday whereas a security personnel sustained injuries.

Afghan insurgents attack Pak-post,security personnel martyred

DIR BALA: A security official was killed when Afghan militants attacked at Pakistani security check post whereas many terrorist were killed in Keraker area.

President Zardari recommends name of Bukhari as NAB Chairman

Islamabad: President Asif Ali Zardari Sunday recommended Admiral (R) Faseeh Bukhari name for National Accountability Bureau (NAB) chairman, media reports said.

PM Gilani vows to continue support of Kashmiris for independence, progress & prosperity

Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani while announcing the establishment of IT university in Rawlakot and 2000 new vacancies for Azad Jammu and Kashmir police said that the people of Kashmir are living in our hearts and we provide every possible support for the independence, progress and prosperity of AJK.

PML-N finalizes agitation movement against govt

Largest opposition party of the country Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has chalked out strategy of agitation against the government.

Disaster management policy being formulated: chairman NDMA

Chairman National Disaster Management Authority Zafar Iqbal Qadir has said a disaster management policy is being formulated to better deal with the future disasters in the country.

UN & NDMA launches ‘Resilient Cities and One Million Safe Schools and Hospitals campaign’

The United Nations and the National Disaster Management Authority launched the “Resilient Cities and One Million Safe Schools and Hospitals campaign” in Islamabad here on Saturday.

Father kills 2 kids in Multan

A heartless crime was committed in Multan when a father killed his two children here on Saturday.

4 of a family shot dead in Mirpur AJK

Four of a family including two children was shot dead at Kakra Town in the suburb of Mirpur, Azad Kashmir here on Saturday.

Army capable to give befitting reply to aggression: Gen Kayani

Rawalpindi: Army Chief Gen Ashfaq Parvez Kiani has said army has full potential to give befitting reply to any aggression to safeguard defence of the country.

SC verdict proves militant wings in several political parties: Nawaz Sharif

KARACHI/MULTAN: PML-N President Nawaz Sharif has said Supreme Court (SC) verdict has proved militant wings operating in political parties and parliament should ban such parties from taking part in politics.

Pakistan, US increase interaction to normalize ties

ISLAMABAD: Expressing intentions to continue cooperation, Pakistan and, US on Friday reaffirmed resolve to work together for normalization of ties estranged of late.

Municipal Services establishes 4 complaint cells

RAWALPINDI: Municipal Services has established four complaint cells in different parts of the city to redress problems related to cleanliness.

Pakistan, UAE enjoy historic time-tested friendship: Farzana Raja

Islamabad: The Chairperson of Benazir Income Support Programme, Farzana Raja has said that Pakistan and UAE enjoy historic and time tested friendship. Both the countries have ties in various economic fields, however, cooperation in the social sector needs to be enhanced further.

Kayani warns Afghanistan over cross border activities

Chief of Army Staff General Ashfaq Pervaiz Kayani has issued a warning to Afghanistan to stop cross border activities inside Pakistan.

Addressing the concluding ceremony of Pak-Saudi joint military exercise at Mangla on Thursday Kayani asserted that no such activities will be tolerated and that Pakistan “possesses the capability to respond to any situation”.

Abbotabad commission allows OBL wives to go abroad

A meeting of the Inquiry Commission on Abbottabad Operation was held here on Thursday under the Chairmanship of Mr. Justice Javed Iqbal, Former Senior Judge of the Supreme Court of Pakistan and President of the Commission.

Peaceful & stable Afghanistan in favor of Pak: Jahangir

Pakistan has said that it favors a peaceful, stable and progress oriented Afghanistan. The peace and stability of Afghanistan is necessary for the stability and development of Pakistan. The assassination of Burhanuddin Rabbani harmed the efforts of peace in Afghanistan.

Peaceful & stable Afghanistan in favor of Pak: Jahangir

Pakistan has said that it favors a peaceful, stable and progress oriented Afghanistan. The peace and stability of Afghanistan is necessary for the stability and development of Pakistan. The assassination of Burhanuddin Rabbani harmed the efforts of peace in Afghanistan.

PPP-PML-Q honeymoon over

Islamabad: President of PML (Q) Chaudhary Shujaat Hussain has threatened the government if the energy crises is not resolved immediately, PML (Q) will also be on roads alongwith the protestors.

PML-Q ministers submit resignations en masse

ISLAMABAD: Following the footprints of PML-N, JUI-F and MQM, the ministers and members of the PML-Q submitted their resignations to party President Chaudary Shujaat citing that the government had failed to resolve the issues of the masses.

SC decision to bring peace in Karachi: Babar Awan

Karachi: Former Minister Dr Babar Awan has said that the decision of Supreme Court would be accepted to all whether government or opposition regarding targeted killings and extortion in Karachi.

Pakistan paying heaviest price in terror war: President

Islamabad: President Asif Ali Zardari has said that Pakistan has been paying the heaviest price in the war against terrorism and it was determined to pursue the struggle till its logical conclusion. Our sacrifices, the President said, exceed any other nation and that Pakistan deserved and expected recognition by the international community.

PML-N confirms contacts with Q-league, MQM

LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has approached Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) and Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid (PML-Q) to hold anti-government protests over prolonged electricity load shedding and soaring prices.

Govt to lose majority in NA if ‘Q’ parts ways with PPP

Islamabad: After the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM), the PML-Q has also decided to part ways with the PPP-led government. If the Prime Minister, Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani accepts resignations of the PML-Q ministers and the MQM and PML-Q members were allotted seats on the opposition benches, he will lose majority in the National Assembly.

Hearing in Musharraf assassination attempt case adjourned

ISLAMABAD: Supreme Court (SC) has adjourned till first week of November hearing of Musharraf assassination attempt case due to absence of counsel for military .

Dengue death toll rises to 143 in Lahore

LAHORE: Dengue fever claimed three more lives on Tuesday as the death toll from the virus rose to 143 in the city and 156 in Punjab.

8 abducted employees of US NGO recovered

PESHAWAR: Eight Pakistanis working for the American NGO and abducted from Pasheen three months ago have been recovered from Peshawar here on Tuesday.

Over 60 killed in Mogadishu blast

MOGADISHU: At least 60 people were killed and dozens others injured when a truck laden with explosives blew up in front of the Ministry of Education in the Somali capital, officials said on Tuesday.

Pak, Uzbekistan face similar security challenges: Mukhtar

RAWALPINDI: Defence Minister Ch.Ahmad Mukhtar on Tuesday stressed that Pakistan and Uzbekistan are keen to promote friendly ties including defence.

NUML Boarders protest against university high handedness

ISLAMABAD: The students of National University of Modern Languages (NUML) have protested against the high handedness of the university administration and have threatened not to pay their dues and boycott university mess until their demands are met.

RBISE Intermediate Part 1 results today

RAWALPINDI: Rawalpindi Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (RBISE) Intermediate part 1 result would be announced today (Wednesday).

Mutilated body recovered

RAWALPINDI: A mutilated body of an unknown man was recovered from the jurisdiction of Saddar Police station.

Residents show concern over increasing rates of petroleum products

ISLAMABAD: Residents of Federal Capital expressed their concern over recent increase in prices of petroleum products said that raise would not only damage the pace of national economic activities but also multiply economic woes of the masses.