US-led NATO forces attack on Pakistan check posts can lead to utterly grave repercussions: Abbas Athar

Pakistani military on Monday warned that Saturday’s Mohmand attack by US-led NATO forces can lead to utterly grave repercussion.

Boycott of Bon conference could not be ruled out after NATO attack: PM Gilani

Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani has warned that boycott of Bon conference could not be ruled out after the NATO forces attack on the Pakistani security check posts in Mohmad Agency, adding that joint sitting of the parliament would be summoned soon to discuss the NATO aggression.

Pak nuclear program in safe hands: Pakistani Foreign Office

Pakistani Foreign Office said former Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mehmood Qureshi’s statement regarding President Asif Ali Zardari is quite misleading and unfounded.

Govt conditionalizes cooperation with US on apology from Obama

The government of Pakistan conditionalized the cooperation with United States after with the apology from US leadership after the situation created by the attack of NATO forces on Pakistani check posts.

NATO supply from Pak remained suspended on third day

Following the attack by the NATO on Salala Check post the supply of various items to the NATO forces from Quetta and Chaman route remained closed for the third day on Monday.

Hand behind memo should be exposed: Aitzaz Ahsan

Senior lawyer, PPP leader Barrister Aitzaz Ahsan has said that a chance should be given to Hussain Haqqani to present stance before competent forum on memo issue, adding that the probe of the matter should be completed and responsible should come on the scene.

Violence claim 3 lives in Karachi

At least three persons were killed in different incidents at Karachi on Monday.

Imran Khan announces to hold public gathering on 25th December in Karachi at every cost

Chairman Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Imran khan has said that Tehreek-e-Insaf would hold public rally in Karachi on December 25 even if war broke out. 

PM Gilani directs all concerned departments to provide available info to parliamentary body regarding memo issue

Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani has directed the Foreign Office and Defence Ministry to provide available information regarding the memogate scandal to the Parliamentary Committee on National Security.

Supreme court adjourns Habib Bank Limited privatization case hearing till today

Supreme court of Pakistan has adjourned the hearing of case against privatization of Habib Bank Limited (HBL) till today.

Supreme Court to resume Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto reference hearing on Dec 12

Supreme Court of Pakistan would resume the hearing of Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto (ZAB) reference on December 12.

Mansoor Ijaz offered package to MJC over ceasefire in Occupied Kashmir: Salahuddin

Chairman Mutehida Jihad Council Syed Salahuddin has disclosed that Pakistani origin US citizen Mansoor Ijaz, who got fame on the disputed memo, offered an economic package to Muttahida Jihad Council over ceasefire in Indian Occupied Kashmir.

Chaudhry Nisar resigns from PAC chairmanship

Leader of the Opposition in National Assembly Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan has announced to quit the chairmanship of the Public Accounts Committee, due to the making of PAC political wrangling by government, adding that the PML-N would not accept the post again.

Shah Mehmood Qureshi joins PTI; says atomic programme not safe in presence of Zardari; says time to send corrupt rulers come

Former foreign minister Makhdoom Shah Mehmood Qureshi has announced to join Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf in presence of Imran Khan at a public gathering here on Sunday in Ghotki bordering Sindh district with Punjab, adding that the atomic programme is not safe in presence of Zardari and time has come to send the present corrupt rulers home .

Gen Kayani lodges strong protest against NATO/ISAF forces on Pak check posts

Chief of Army Staff General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani has strongly condemned NATO/ISAF’s blatant and unacceptable act resulting in loss of precious lives of Pakistani soldiers.

28 security personnel martyred in NATO attack on two Pak security check posts in Mohmad; Pak govt stops NATO supply

At least 28 security personnel martyred including a major and captain and 15 others injured in result of unprovoked and indiscriminate firing on two check posts at Salala area adjacent to Pak-Afghan boarder at Mohmand agency by NATO helicopters; meanwhile reacting to the attack Pakistan stopped the supply of NATO and recorded a formal protest to United States.

NATO attack on Pak security check post attack on national sovereignty: Gilani

Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani while strongly condemning the attack of NATO forces on military check posts at Mohmand Agency has said that it was attack on the national security and sovereignty and no body would be allowed to caste an evil eye on the security of Pakistan.

Political leadership of country, ex-generals strongly condemned NATO attack on Pak check posts

Political leaders and former army generals strongly condemned the NATO attack on Pakistani check posts and declared US responsible of the attack.

Zardari termed NATO attack on Pak security check post as an attack on sovereignty

Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani called on President Asif Ali Zardari at Aiwan-e-Sadr on Saturday and talked about the situation arising due to the incident of NATO’s helicopters and fighter aircraft’s unprovoked firing on two Pakistani border posts in Mohmand Agency that resulted in the loss of 24 security forces officials.

7 injured in clashes between Q and N-League workers in Bahawalpur

Workers of PML-N and PML-Q attacked each other with chairs and batons during PP-275 by-polls. 

People who destroyed peace of Swat to be punished according to law: CJ

Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry has said the courts will be set up at jails against those who had disturbed peace in Swat, adding that people who destroyed the peace of Swat would be punished according to law.

US ambassador summons in FO to lodge severe protest on NATO attack on Pak check posts

On instructions from Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani, the Foreign Secretary on Saturday summoned US Ambassador in Pakistan Cameron Munter to foreign office and lodge a strong protest on the unprovoked NATO/ISAF attack on Pakistan border posts in the Mohmand Agency.

NATO attack on Salala seriously being reviewed: PM Gilani

Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani has said that NATO attack at Salala is seriously being reviewed.

Pak govt lodges strong protest with US over NATO attack on security check post

Pakistan has lodged a strong formal protest with the United States over the unprovoked helicopter shelling by NATO forces on a check post in Salala in Momand Agency.

ATC orders release of Afaq Ahmad

Anti Terrorist Court has accepted the bail plea of MQM-Haqiqi Chairman Afaq Ahmad in the kidnapping case of Jamil Baloch on deposit of five lac surety bonds and ordered his release.

Zulfiqar Mirza remained safe during attack in UK

Unidentified men attacked former interior minister Sindh Dr. Zulfiqar Mirza in Manchester.

Nurses call off strike for one month after reaching deal with Punjab govt

The protesting nurses who came out on streets in the metropolis two days back have put on their protest on hold for at least one month after successful negotiations with Punjab Government here on Saturday.

Zardari writes letter to CJ for early hearing of ZA Bhutto reference

President Asif Ali Zardari Saturday wrote a letter to Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry for early hearing of Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Reference.

Political & military leadership agreed to adopt strict stance over NATO attack

The political and military leadership decided to make a joint strategy over the NATO attack on the military check posts and agreed to adopt strict stand on the issue.

Muharram-ul-Haram moon sighted

The moon for the Islamic month of Muharram-ul-Haram has been sighted in various parts of the country here on Saturday.

Supreme Court rejects federation review petition on NRO, directs to implement orders in letter & spirit

Supreme Court of Pakistan rejecting federation review petition has directed to the authorities to implement the court verdict against National Reconciliation Ordinance (NRO) in letter and sprit.

Lord Nazir announces to expose Zardari, Altaf in British House of Lords on 1st December

The Member of British House of Lords, Lord Nazir Ahmad has said that President Asif Ali Zardari and Altaf Hussain are busy in conspiracies to break Pakistan on the will of United States, adding that I will present the case of Pakistan before British House of Lords on 1st December and would expose Altaf Hussain and President Asif Ali Zardari.

Forces kill 41 militants in Orakzai, Kurram Agencies

At least 41 militants were killed by security forces in an operation against militants on Friday at Orakzai Agency and Kurram Agency, while four security personnel were martyred and 15 others injured in the operation.

Musharraf, Shaukat arrest warrants sent to federal govt

Balochistan government has sent the arrest warrants of former president Parvez Musharraf, former prime minister Shaukat Aziz and former provincial chief minister Jam Muhammad Yousuf in Nawab Akbar Bugti murder case to federal government on Friday.

Govt completed development projects worth of Rs 1.3 trillion: Gilani

Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani has said that the present government has completed development projects worth one point three trillion rupees during the last three years.

Pak want to further enhance relations with UK based on mutuality of respect, trust & interest: Zardari

President Asif Ali Zardari has said that Pakistan desired to further enhance Pak-UK relationship based on mutuality of respect, trust and interest. He said that Enhanced Strategic Dialogue between the two countries had facilitated structured interaction and called for vigorously pursuing all the five strands of ESD to intensify mutual partnership.

Pakistan terms 83 percent people killed during drone attacks in past seven years ‘innocent’

Pakistan has termed the 83 percent people killed in US drone attacks in tribal areas of the country during the past seven years as “innocent”.

Govt bound to implement SC decision: Aitzaz Ahsan

Senior lawyer and leader of Pakistan People’s Party Barrister Aitzaz Ahsan, has said that government is bound to implement the court verdict, adding that there would be no divergence between the government and judiciary after rejection of a review plea over annulled National Reconciliation Ordinance (NRO) 2007.

Pak-China military cooperation is not against any country: General Ashfaq Kayani

Chief of Army Staff General Ashfaq Pervaiz Kayani has said that the Pak-China military cooperation is not against any country and it will create stability in the region.

Media should stop way of those who are trying to come forward by using stunt of mudslinging against others: Nawaz Sharif

President Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Mian Nawaz Sharif has said that the people of Pakistan are his asset, adding that media should stop the way of those who are trying to come forward by using stunt of mudslinging against others.

Govt facing no threat; next elections to be held in 2013: PM Gilani

Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani has said that the government faces no threat from any issue and opposition should search other issue for politics and general elections would be held on time in 2013.

Supreme Court permits federation to submit additional documents in NRO review case

Supreme Court of Pakistan while setting new precedent has allowed the federation counsel Babar Awan to submit the additional documents in review petition filed by the government against the SC verdict on NRO.

Number of rulers numbered: Imran Khan

Pakistan Tehreekek-Insaf Chairman Imran Khan has said that ruler’s days are numbered, adding that no one could stop the change in the country, adding that most corrupt persons of the country has become the president of the country.

14 persons lost lives after drinking poisonous wine in Khanewal

At least 14 persons were died in result of drinking of poisonous vine in Perowal area of Khanewal.

Road mishap claims nine lives in Shujaabad

At least nine people have been died in a roads accident in city area of Shujaabad; while, 13 others passengers sustained injuries on Thursday.

Govt decides to take up issue of drone attacks in UN HRC

The government has decided to take up the issue of US drone attacks in the United Nation Council for Human Rights, while the government has summoned the figure of innocent people, kids and women killed in the drone attacks.

Sherry Rehman appointed as Pakistan’s ambassador to U.S.

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani on Wednesday appointed Ms. Sherry Rehman as Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States, the PM office said.

Militants kills 2 policemen in DI Khan

DI KHAN: Heavily armed militants Wednesday attacked a police station near South Waziristan tribal region and killed two police men, police said. The militants, who had arrived in three vehicles, fired rockets on the roadside police station in Daraban area in Dera Ismail Khan district at 4 a.m. District Police Officer, Suhail Khalid said.

$ 400 million still needed for flood affectees: NDMA

ISLAMABAD: NDMA Chairman Dr. Zafar Iqbal Qadir has said that $ 400 million is needed for relief and rehabilitation activities in flood hit areas of Sindh and Balochistan.

Rs 4m looted in bank robbery

KARACHI: Robbers looted 4 million rupees from a private bank by making the staff members’ hostage and made good escape here in the area of Gulshan-e-Iqbal.

Protest rally against load shedding

KARACHI: Citizens have staged a protest rally against unannounced and prolonged load shedding on the night between Tuesday and Wednesday and blocked Shahrah-e-Pakistan.

US refuses to extend $ 18.5 energy program

ISLAMABAD: The United States (US) has refused to extend its $ 18.5 energy program to provide agriculture tube wells at subsidized rates to Balochistan province due to non payment of electricity bills by farmers.

Orakzai clash kills 10 militants

ORAKZAI AGENCY: At least 10 militants were killed and six troops wounded in a fresh battle in Upper Orakzai Agency on Wednesday, officials said.

PML-N moves SC over memogate

ISLAMABAD: The PML-N on Wednesday filed a petition regarding the memo issue in the Supreme Court.

Mushahid opposes use of force, insists on talks on Balochistan issue

QUETTA: Secretary General Pakistan Muslim League (Q) Senator Mushahid Hussein Syed Wednesday opposed the notion of the use of force to resolve problems and said the issues of Balochistan and the tribal regions must be resolved through talks.

Bills imposing cess on gas companies presented in NA

ISLAMABAD: Report of the Standing Committee on Finance, Revenue, Planning and Development on the bill for imposition and collection of gas infrastructure development Cess was presented on Wednesday in National Assembly.

Gen Majeed, Tahir Iqbal assure support to PML-N

LAHORE: Former federal ministers Lt Gen (Retd) Abdul Majeed Malik, Major (Retd) Tahir Iqbal and Aslam Sethi met with PML-N President Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif at Model Town on Wednesday.

Memogate: Parliamentary committee on National Security to meet on 25th

Islamabad: The Parliamentary Committee on National Security will meet on November 25 under the chairmanship of Senator Raza Rabbani to discuss the latest controversy that sparked after emergence of a an alleged memo that led to resignation of Pakistan Ambassador to Washington Hussain Haqqani.

Govt taking action against corruption: Arbab

Islamabad: Federal Minister for Communications Dr. Arbab Alamgir Khan Khalil has said that the government believes in self-accountability and taken solid steps to cleanse all sectors from malpractices.

Gen Asif to leave for US on pre planned official visit

Rawalpindi: Lt Gen Asif, Director General joint Staff, is scheduled to visit USA on a pre planned official visit to discuss professional matters related to ongoing cooperation between the two countries. Attributing the visit to Memo controversy is concocted and a base less assertion which is strongly refuted.

Pak Uzbek relations to boost : Zardari

Islamabad: President Asif Ali Zardari has said that Pakistan values cordial relations with Uzbekistan and desires to further enhance economic, commercial and trade ties between the two countries.

MQM condemns attack on Pakistani community

Karachi: Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) has condemned attack on members of Pakistani community by the supporters of former home minister of Sindh Zulfiqar Mirza in a programme here.

14 security personnel martyred in Chamalang, eight terrorists killed retaliatory attack

Security forces launched operation against terrorists in Chamalang which killed 8 terrorists meanwhile 14 security personal were martyred and six others injured.

Why federation defending black law of NRO: CJP questions

Supreme Court of Pakistan has sought written reply regarding alleged threats to senior counsel Kamal Azfar and has directed the federation counsel Babar Awan to present his point of view on SC verdict against National Reconciliation Ordinance (NRO) promulgated by former president Pervaiz Musharraf.

Leadership of J&K rejects decision of granting MFN to India; announces shutter down

The leadership of Indian Occupied Kashmir and Azad Jammu and Kashmir rejected the Most Favoured Nation status granted to India and declared it as big threat to Pakistani local industry, national security, two nation ideology and for independent movement of Kashmir and demanded from the government to repeal its decision.

Isfahani announces legal action against Ijaz on memo issue

Media Advisor to President Farha Naz Isfahani has rejected that Pakistan Ambassador to the United States Hussain Haqqani has delivered any letter to the US authorities via Pakistani American Mansoor Ejaz. 

Zardari not aware about disputed mamo: Mansoor Ijaz

American businessman Mansoor Ijaz has said that President Zardari was not aware about the disputed mamo.

Agencies should probe memo issue: Hussain Haqqani

The Pakistani Ambassador to United States Hussain Haqqani has said that he is unable to understand the wordings of Mansoor Ijaz. On one hand he is saying me as his personal friend and patriotic and on the other hand saying me as liar.

Taliban, Pakistan in peace talks, Tribal elder claims

A senior tribal elder has claimed that Pakistan is holding peace talks with Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP).

Cricket-Pakistan beat Sri Lanka by 26 runs in fourth ODI

Pakistan beat Sri Lanka by 26 runs in the fourth one-day international at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium in United Arab Emirates on Sunday.

Deadline looms on Pakistan 'obscene' text message ban

Pakistan's mobile operators were Sunday scrambling to block text messages containing any of over 1,600 "obscene" terms banned by the country's telecoms authority ahead of a Monday deadline.

Pakistan spy chief intervenes in memo scandal

Pakistan's powerful army intelligence chief personally intervened to check details surrounding a secret memo asking Washington to rein in Pakistan's military following the raid that killed Osama bin Laden, the man who made the memo public said Sunday.

Nawaz announces to contact SC personally in secret memo case if Zardari fail to complete investigations in next nine days

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz President Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif has asked the President Zardari to initiate the investigations into the memo sent to Mullen by Hussain Haqqani in next one or two days and complete it in nine days otherwise PML-N would file petition in supreme court of Pakistan on behalf of all federation units and I myself would go in Supreme Court.

Matter of secret memo to be deiced by PM if Haqqani found guilty: Ahmad Mukhtar

Defense Minister Chaudhry Ahmad Mukhtar has said that if Pakistani Ambassador to US Hussain Haqqani found guilty in secret memo issue which was written to Mike Mullen then the matter would be decided by Prime Minister.

Loss of millions of rupees to PTV expected due to negligence of former MD PTV Arshad Khan

The huge loss of millions of rupees is expected to Pakistan Television (PTV) due to the negligence and irresponsibility of former managing director PTV Arshad Khan.

Minister loot commission considering it as their right: Zulfiqar Mirza

Former provincial interior minister Zulfiqar Mirza has admitted that minister loot commission considering it as their right.

Bazm-e-Paigham arranges ‘Azam Walk” on International Children Day

Bazm-e-Paigham has arranged “Azam Walk” on the eve of International Children Day in federal capital Islamabad on Sunday. Hundreds of girls and boys students of various schools participated in walk who were holding placards and banners.

Six bodies recovered from Khyber Agency

Six dead bodies gunned down by unknown persons have been recovered from the Bara Bazar area in Khyber Agency here on Sunday.

Two names under consideration for Pak diplomat to US

After disputed memo issue, two names are being considered for Pakistani ambassador to the US.

Judges should see law, not faces while making judgments: CJ LHC

Lahore High Court Chief Justice Sheikh Azmat Saeed said that judges should see law not faces while making judgments.

PPP to contest general elections with coalition partners: Babar Awan

Former federal minister for law Babar Awan has said that the forthcoming general elections of 2013 would be fair and transparent and PPP will contest it along with coalition partners including Pakistan Muslim League (Q) and will come into power with full public mandate.

Haqqani telling lies regarding memo: Mansoor Ijaz

Pakistani born American citizen Mansoor Ijaz has said that Hussain Haqqani is telling lies regarding memo issue as all proofs are in front of media and masses.

Pakistan's US envoy returns home amid scandal

Pakistan's ambassador to the U.S. returned home Sunday after being summoned to answer questions about his alleged role in a secret memo scandal that could cost him his job and threatens to engulf the country's president.

Pakistan bans 'obscene' words on cell phone texts

Texters in Pakistan better start watching their language.

Pak aims to restrain military expenditures

MOROCCO: Pakistan expressed hopes to decrease its expensive military expenditure in the next fiscal year to below the 16 percent it took of the budget in the current 2011-2012 fiscal year, the army’s spokesman said on Saturday.

Hashmi urges resignation from President, PM over memo issue

MULTAN: Senior Vice President of PML (N) Makhdoom Javed Hashmi has said that performance of Pak Army and ISI could be criticized but the matter of memo is as seditious as to talk about disintegrate the country.

Pak enjoys strong ties with IMF: Hafeez

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance Dr. Abdul Hafeez Sheikh has said that Pakistan enjoys strong relations with IMF.

145 graduating students passed out MCS

RAWALPINDI: A total of 145 graduating students in Military College of Signals (MCS) received their degrees in the disciplines of Telecom and Software Engineering.

Petition filed for declaring Mullen, Ijaz ’persona non grata’

LAHORE: A petition has been filed in Supreme Court Lahore Registry for declaring former US Joint Chiefs of Staff Mike Mullen and Pakistani origin US businessman Masoor Ijaz as ’persona no grata’ and to form a commission to probe into Ijaz Mansoor’s memo.

Nawaz again demands judicial commission over secret memo

MANDRA: Pakistan Muslim League (N) chief Nawaz Sharif Saturday warned the government to conduct transparent inquiry into secret memorandum scandal or his party would take this case to the apex court.

127 shops gutted in Imperial Market blaze

RAWALPINDI: Fire has destroyed 127 shops of the mperial Market in Rawalpindi’s Raja Bazar while total loss caused by fire eruption is estimated at Rs 50 million.

Evidences of plot of BB’s assassination are available, Rehman Malik

ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Rehman Malik said on Saturday that evidences regarding plot to assassinate Benazir Bhutto are available, while former President Pervez Musharraf was involved in the killing.

Stage set for PML-N public meeting in Faisalabad

FAISALABAD: Preparations are in full swing to hold a larger public meeting than Pakistan Tehreek-e- Insaf (PTI) by PML-N here today.

IMF expresses dissatisfaction over Govt. performance

ISLAMABAD: International Monterey Fund (IMF) has expressed its dissatisfaction over government’s performance in energy sector, saying that efforts should be sped up for restructuring infrastructure in the power sector.

People not to accept any unconstitutional step: PM Gilani

PESHAWAR: Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani has said that although government has good relationship with establishment but any unconstitutional measure would not be tolerated.

No pressure to resign: Mamon

Karachi: After resigning from his portfolio, Sharjeel Mamon Saturday clarified that he did not resign over pressure of anybody instead left his post voluntary.

Special security arrangements employed at SC Building

ISLAMABAD: Special security arrangements would be employed at Supreme Court Building with effect from tomorrow (Monday).

Special security arrangements employed at SC Building

ISLAMABAD: Special security arrangements would be employed at Supreme Court Building with effect from tomorrow (Monday).

SC issues rooster for hearing cases Nov 21-25

ISLAMABAD: Supreme Court (SC) has issued roster for hearing the cases for the period November 21-25.

A larger 17-member SC bench headed by Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry will take up for hearing NRO review petition on November 21. The hearing of NRO review petition with the inclusion of 4 new judges in SC bench is going to be held again after April.

Blowing memo issue out of proportion to do no service: Shujaat

BAHAWALPUR: PML-Q president Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain has said President Asif Ali Zardari is not a child and he has written no letter to former US admiral Mike Mullen.

Durani denies his links to secret memo

Islamabad: Amid a raging political storm in Pakistan, former ambassador Mehmood Durani Saturday denied his role in secret memorandum calling his name related to memo ‘nonsense’.

USAID to impart training to linemen of DISCOS

ISLAMABAD: The USAID Power Distribution Program has finalized the plan to launch a safety training program for the linemen of nine (9) DISCOs all over Pakistan.

PIA management dispels allegations of corruption

LAHORE: PIA management has dispelled all allegations of corruption and mismanagement as the major stakeholders of the Corporation – the shareholders and members of the Board of Directors are fully aware of the airline’s financial and operational situation.

5 terrorists arrested

CHAKWAL: Five terrorists were nabbed by Neela police Chakwal and good quantity of automatic weapons, rocket launchers, Hand Grenades, Machine Guns and 4000 bullets were recovered from them.

FIA directed to provide copies of supplementary challan

RAWALPINDI: Anti Terrorism Court (ATC) Rawalpindi has directed FIA to provide copies of supplementary challan and requisite documents to counsels of accused persons arrested in Benazir Bhutto assassination case.

No one enjoys indemnity in criminal cases: CJ Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry

Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry has remarked that no one has indemnity in criminal cases. “When indemnity was not given to a former Prime Minister than how immunity can be given to an MPA”, CJ said.

Sovereignty of country put at stake by rulers; committee should be set up to investigate sending of memo to Mullen by Haqqani: Nawaz Sharif

President Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif has said that the incumbent rulers have put the national security and sovereignty at stake.

No unconstitutional change to happen in country prior to 2013: PM Gilani

Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani has said no unconstitutional change will occur in the country before 2013 and the opposition should demonstrate maturity and not indulge in blame game. He said dubbing any issue as a threat to the national security and sovereignty will not serve the purpose and is against the national interest.

Hina asks international community to offer special incentives to Pak in trade keeping in mind its sacrifices in war on terror

Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar has urged the international community to offer special incentives to Pakistan in trade keeping in view its sacrifices in the global fight against terrorism. 

Speaker NA constitutes committee to oversee implementation of APC resolution

Dr. Fehmida Mirza, Speaker National Assembly has constituted a Special Committee to “Oversee the Implementation of Resolution of APC etc”. Notification to this effect has been issued by the National Assembly Secretariat on Friday.

Pak looks forward to Germany’s continued support in the EU,WTO: Zardari

President Asif Ali Zardari has said that time has arrived to transform existing broad-based equation with Germany into a broad-based, comprehensive and substantive partnership based on shared values of democracy, pluralism, economic liberalism and common interests.

Motorcade came out of GHQ created panic among govt circles: Nisar

Leader of the Opposition in National Assembly Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan has said that the motorcade came out from GHQ created panic in government circles. The government has remained silent regarding the secret memo, the two meetings in the darkness of night have worked, and the government takes action on the secret memo.

FIA could investigate from president on Manssor Ijaz memo issue: Aitzaz

Senior PPP leader and former president Supreme Court Bar Association Chaudhry Aitzaz Ahsan has said that President Asif Ali Zardari is bound to follow the constitution of the country and Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) could investigate from him regarding the memo of Mansoor Ijaz sent to admiral (retd) Mike Mullen.

SC issues notices to AG, PQA officials in illegal appointments case

Supreme Court of Pakistan has adjourned the hearing of case till December 13, against alleged 686 illegal appointments in Port Qasim Authority (PQA). Court has issued notices to Chairman Port Qasim Authority and Attorney General for Pakistan, while Apex Court has directed to Chairman PQA to review the matter of non-payment of 13 months salaries of Former Secretary of Ministry Port and Shipping Jabbar Memon.

Haqqani terms allegations of Ijaz Mansoor as baseless

Pakistani Ambassador to US Hussain Haqqani said he did not write or deliver any memo to Mike Mullen.

War against terror claimed 1500 tribal leaders: Report

A survey report has disclosed that more than hundreds and thousands of people have been killed in war against terrorism. Majority of deceased people belongs to Khyber Pakhtunkha and war ridden tribal belt. The on going war has killed innocent citizens, security personals and militants along with the countless leaders of peace committee of tribal region. These leaders are considered as government supporters and against the Taliban militants.

Allegations leveled against Kazmi but no proof present: Malik

Federal Interior Minister Rehman Malik has said that no agreement should be made on the issue of national security. President and prime minister took notice of the memo and summoned Hussain Haqqani to Islamabad and the decision would be made after the investigations of the facts.

Capital police arrests 82 suspects

Capital police arrested more than 82 suspected people from different areas during a search operation conducted before Muharam-ul-Haram on Friday.

Suicide bomber blew himself up in Karachi

A suspected suicide bomber blew himself up in Gulistan-e-Johar Block 12 on Friday due to fear of arrest during a search operation by the Rangers.

SC adjourns hearing of plea against appointments of judges in GB court

Supreme Court (SC) has adjourned the hearing of petition filed against appointments of retired judges in the superior judiciary of Gilgit Baltistan till unidentified period. Meanwhile Attorney General for Pakistan Maulvi Anwar-ul-Haq has said that SC has no jurisdiction to hear the petition.

German FM discusses Afghan situation with Kayani

Dr Guido Westerwelle, German Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs called on Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani at General Headquarters on Friday and discussed Afghan and other issues of mutual interest.

Selected ministers meet at presidency, discuss Haqqani, NRO issues

A meeting of some selected Federal Ministers and senior leadership of the Pakistan People’s Party was held at Aiwan-e-Sadr on Friday.

Khurshid urges chairman defence committee to call Haqqani, Ejaz

Jamaat-e-Islami Pakistan parliamentary leader in senate, Senator Prof. Khurshid Ahmad has written letter to the Gen (R)Javed Ashraf Qazi Chairman Standing Committee of the senate on Defence and Defence production.

Mullen confirms receiving of secret letter from Mansoor Ijaz

Former US chairman joint chief of staff committee admiral Mike Mullen confirmed that he had received a secret memo of Pakistani born businessmen Mansor Ejaz.

Nawaz says option of resignation to be used in best interest of country

President Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz Mian Nawaz Sharif has said that the option of resignations from assemblies is open and would be used in the best interest of the nation. He said that it is need of hour that the government accept its failure and should resign from the power and we do not want illegal ways for removal of government.

Haqqani refuses to return Pak due to fear of arrest

Pakistani Ambassador in US Hussain Haqqani has refused to return Pakistan due to the fear of arrest over sending a memo against the military leadership of Pakistan to US administration.

SC orders Rushma Power Plant to pay back Rs 4 billion with interest

During the hearing of rental power plant case Supreme Court of Pakistan ordered the government to take back the amount of 4 billion rupees along with interest till today (Friday) which government paid to Rushma power plant in advance.

NRO review petition hearing on Nov 21

 Chief Justice of Pakistan Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry Thursday constituted a 17-member larger bench to hear NRO Review Petition (Civil Review Petition No.129 of 2010) from November 21.

Zardari ensure MQM to root out reservations

President Asif Ali Zardari has assured the MQM that strict action will be taken against those violating PPP party policy. 

PTV news centre employees writes letter to admin over misbehavior of close friend of important federal minister

The employees of Pakistan Television have written a protest letter to the administration on the misbehavior of a close friend of an important federal minister. The employees said that Tayyaba Khanum Bukhari used to pose pressure on the employees for self- publicity.

Four SC judges, chief justices of LHC, PHC sworn in

Four new judges of the Supreme Court (SC) and Chief Justice of Lahore High Court (LHC) and Peshawar High Court took oath on Thursday.

Nisar warns rulers over public anger

Opposition Leader in National Assembly Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan has said that the rulers should be fearful of the day when masses would throw stones on the parliament house. He strongly berated government for being deaf and dumb to masses’ problems.

US drone strike kills 9 in North Waziristan

US drone strikes killed at least nine persons, destroying a suspected compound and a vehicle in North Waziristan Agency on the Afghan border here on Thursday, officials said.

Malik says govt to complete constitutional term

Federal Interior Minister Rehman Malik has said that public had given mandate to the government and let the government to complete its five years tenure and people should avoid talking against prime minister.

This he said while talking to media persons outside the parliament house here on Thursday.

Five people died in road accident in Khanewal

At least five people of same family have been died and several sustained serious injuries in road accident here in Khanewal on Thursday.

US, UK should help to eradicate Pak enemy: Mirza

Former home minister of Sindh Dr. Zulfiqar Mirza has said that United States and United Kingdom should help to eradicate the enemy of Pakistan otherwise we would take help from Taliban.

Construction work on six- lane Karachi-Hyderabad Motorway (M-9)

The National Assembly was informed Thursday that construction work on six lane Karachi-Hyderabad Motorway (M-9) will be started in March next through public-private partnership.

Court quits three sons of Sufi Muhammad

An anti-terrorism court on Thursday acquitted three sons of Sufi Mohammad , the chief of banned Tehreek-e-Nafaz-e-Shariat-e-Mohammadi (TNSM) in a terrorism case.

US can help Pak to become strengthen: Munter

US Ambassador in Pakistan Cameron Munter has said that his country could help strengthening Pakistan, adding that the terrorism is an international issue and we should fight the war against terrorism jointly.

Police arrests five suspects from Hyderabad after Karachi blast

Police arrested at least five people from Hyderabad after Karachi bomb blast. The vehicle used in Karachi blast was identified as Hyderabad registration.

Traffic accident claim six lives in Chakwal

At least 6 persons killed and 27 people injured when a Tablighi Jamat bus bound to Rewind to attend annual procession was turned down in salt range area of Chakwal here on Thursday.

Motorway police foiled expected attack of terrorists

Motorway police captured a van full of weapons near Chikery Interchange and foiled expected attack of terrorists; meanwhile police has arrested two miscreants.

USAID launches Citizens’ Voice Project

The U.S. Government through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) launched on Thursday Citizens’ Voice Project, providing $45 million in grants for initiatives designed by Pakistani civil society organizations to foster citizens’ engagement in policy advocacy and governance in the sectors of energy, economic growth, agriculture, education, and health. 

Countrywide protest against MFN status for India today

Countrywide protest will be held today (Friday) against the Federal Cabinet decision to accord Most Favoured Nation status to India, on the appeal of the Jamaat e Islami chief, Syed Munawar Hasan and other national leaders.

Mike Mullen's spokesman confirms existence of secret Zardari 'coup fear' memo

Former US Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee Chairman Admiral Mike Mullen's spokesman has confirmed that Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari had sent a secret memo.

Mirza to share evidence with UK police in Imaran Farooq murder case

LONDON: Former Sindh Home Minister Zulfiqar Mirza reportedly contacted Scotland Yard on Wednesday and made an offer to share his evidence regarding assassination of MQM leader Imran Farooq in London.

MQM expresses reservations at Mirza’s presence in London

ISLAMABAD: Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) leader Babar Ghauri Wednesday expressed reservations over presence of Zulfikar Miraz in London.

Cabinet approves 4pc increase in power tariff

ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet has approved a four per cent increase in electricity tariff.

Issue of violence against women with GB govt raised

Islamabad: Participants of seminar unimaxously called to prevent violence against women, several national and international treaties and commitments have been agreed upon, now this is the time to implement them in their full letter and spirit. 

Residents deprived of graveyard facility in Lalkurti

RAWALPINDI: Lalkurti area in Cantonment Board Chaklala is deprived of graveyard facility.

Poor cleanliness system causing diseases in Dhok Elahi Bux

RAWALPINDI: Poor cleanliness system in Dhok Elahi Bux union council-42 is creating problems for residents of the area while they have demanded of the high authorities to take notice of the situation.

Aman Lashkar targeted in Tirah

KHYBER AGENCY: A blast hit a vehicle carrying Aman Lashkar members in Tirah, Media reports confirmed on Wednesday.

Poor cleanliness system irks residents in Quetta

QUETTA: Despite taking notice repeatedly by Governor Balochistan Nawab Zulfiqar Ali Magsi poor cleanliness system in Quetta has made life of the people miserable and tensed.

6 die in Karachi suicide blast

Four suicide bombers and two policemen were killed in an overnight explosion and firing incident outside a restaurant in Pakistan's largest commercial city of Karachi, said police.

India and Pakistan agree to normalize trade ties

India and Pakistan agreed Tuesday to normalize two-way trade, signifying a gradual thaw in relations between the two bitter rivals.

Suspected US missiles kill 16 : Pakistani officials

Suspected U.S. drones fired four missiles at two compounds in northwestern Pakistan near the Afghan border, killing 16 alleged militants, Pakistani intelligence officials said Wednesday.

US drone strike kills Five in North Waziristan Pakistan

MIRANSHAH- A US drone strike targeting a militant compound killed three militants in the tribal region of North Waziristan near the Afghan border on Tuesday, security officials said.

Traffic accident kills 21 people in Pakistan

A government health official says 21 people have been killed in a collision between a bus and a passenger van in southern Pakistan.

Pakistan air force jet crashes, killing pilot

Pakistan's air force says one of its fighter jets has crashed during a training mission because of a technical problem and that the pilot was killed in the crash.

Pakistan and China stage war games

Pakistan and China are staging joint military exercises, showcasing their relationship as Islamabad's ties with Washington suffer.

Pakistani militant threatens to quit peace deal

A Pakistani militant commander close to the Afghan border threatened Saturday to abandon an unofficial peace deal with the government, raising the specter of more violence in the nuclear-armed country.

Agencies are in Government control: PM Gilani

Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani has said that secret agencies are in control of government and PPP had not participated in Imran Khan’s Show in Lahore.

Nine including four security officials killed in Jhelum

A wanted terrorist has been killed along with four aides in a police operation in Jhelum, meanwhile, four of the security personnel have also been killed in the operation.

Unconstitutional steps to oust govt not to be ratified: CJP Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry

Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry has said that if the institutions work within their limits, it would bring stability to the country.

Gul Bahadur threatens Pak govt

The most powerful militant leader in Pakistan’s North Waziristan border region has threatened to tear up a peace accord and turn his fighters against the Islamabad government.

Pak-Afghan Istanbul declaration to be implemented: FO

Pakistan and Afghan have agreed that decisions taken at Istanbul summit should be implemented.

No democracy, governance seems in country: Nawaz Sharif

President Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz Mian Nawaz Sharif has said that there is no governance and democracy in the country adding that the institution of country are being damaged and rulers are becoming rich.

Four shot dead in Rawalpindi district court

: At least four people have been killed in a firing incident at a district court in Rawalpindi on Saturday.

Pakistan beat Sri Lanka by 8 wickets

DUBAI: Leg-spinner Shahid Afridi capped an excellent return to international cricket with three wickets as Pakistan thumped Sri Lanka by eight wickets in the first ODI on Friday.

Mohsin Khan retained as Pakistan coach for series against Bangladesh

ISLAMABAD - The Pakistan Cricket Board has retained interim coach Mohsin Khan for the series against Bangladesh.

Mohammad Amir allowed to appeal sentence

London - Mohammad Amir, one of the Pakistan cricketers jailed for fixing parts of a Test match in England last year, was given permission on Friday to challenge his sentence.

17th SAARC Summit reaffirms commitment to peace, democracy

ADDU: The 17th SAARC Summit concluded here on Friday adopting a very promising 20-point agenda reaffirming its commitment to peace, confidence building, liberty, dignity, democracy, mutual respect, good governance and protection of human rights.

Pakistan positively evaluates Maldives Summit with India: Hina Rabbani Khar

ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar has said that the Pak-India bilateral Summit in the Maldives had contributed to impel a seriousness of purpose to the process of engagement with both sides reaffirming their commitment to the pursuit of peace.

India used SAARC summit to malign Pakistan: Munawar Hasan

LAHORE: Jamaat e Islami Ameer Syed Munawar Hasan, has said that in spite of Islamabad’s decision to accord Most Favoured Nation (MFN) status to India, the Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh had warned Islamabad against Mumbai like actions.

Gilani, Karzai discuss regional peace at SAARC

Addu: Prime Minster Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani held a brief meeting with Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai in Maldives on the sidelines of SAARC summit, discussing ways to foster bilateral ties.

Pak-India cooperation to benefit region: US

WASHINGTON: Welcoming the meeting between the prime ministers of Pakistan and India in Maldives on the sidelines of the SAARC summit, the US on Thursday said cooperation between the two countries is going to benefit the region.

ECC approves winter natural gas load management programme

ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has approved natural gas load management programme of winter under which industrial sector will face three days gas load shedding.

Dengue claims two more lives

Lahore: Two more patients died of dengue virus in Lahore and Faisalabad on Friday.

London police Commissioner confirms arrests in Imran Farooq’s murder case

LONDON: London police Commissioner Bernard Morgan has confirmed the arrest of two persons in Pakistan in connection with murder of MQM leader Imran Farooq.

Killing of 3 Hindu doctors: PML-N submits motion in NA

ISLAMABAD: The PML-N has submitted an adjournment motion in the National Assembly regarding killing of three Hindu doctors in Shikarpur.

2 new judges to be appointed in PHC

PESHAWAR: Two new judges would be appointed in Peshawar High Court.

Rulers bring institutions, economy on verge of collapse: Sherpao

Mardan: Chairman of his own faction of Pakistan Peoples Party, Aftab Ahmed Khan Sherpao has said that the wrong policies of the rulers have brought the national institutions and economy on the verge of collapse that created unrest in the country.

IB ex-chief Masood Sharif joins PTI

ISLAMABAD: Former chief of Intelligence Bureau (IB) Major (Retd) Masood Sharif Khattak joined Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) on Friday.

President visits rain-affected areas through satellite video conferencing

Karachi: President Asif Ali Zardari on Friday visited various rain-affected districts of Sindh to monitor relief activities and to interact with elected representatives, relief committees and district administration officials of the affected areas through satellite video conferencing from Bilawal House Karachi.

Nawaz says he will ensure masses’ rule in country

Lahore: The president of PML-N, Mian Nawaz Sharif has said that he considers politics a sacred mission to ensure rule of 180 million masses, which he had to fulfill.

Elimination of noise pollution in doldrums

ISLAMABAD: Despite of tall claims by the city managers the Capital Development Authority (CDA), Islamabad Traffic Police (ITP) and Environmental Protection Agency Pakistan have failed to make the capital noise-free.

Illegal transport stand, established in I-11/4

ISLAMABAD: Illegal transport stand has been established in guise of parking area here in sector I-11/4.

Rates at Landa bazaar soaring sky

RAWALPINDI: With advent of chilly weather, rush at Landa bazars (second hand clothes) have increased but rates of the items at these bazaars have increased by 25 to 35 percent than last year.

Heaps of garbage around Pindi point chairlift irks visitors

MURREE: Heaps of garbage scattered around Pindi point chairlift is creating inconvenience and problems for visitors.

RBISE Inter Supplementary examinations from Nov 15

RAWALPINDI: The supplementary examinations of Intermediate under Rawalpindi Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (RBISE) would start from 15th November.

Rawalpindi suburbs deprived of basic facilities

RAWALPINDI: Sahaam and Rawat suburbs of Rawalpindi are deprived of basic facilities of life.

NICL Case: special bench to be formed on 14th: CJ

ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry on Friday said special bench would be formed for hearing of the NICL case.

MQM-H chairman Afaq Ahmad allowed pursuing cases

KARACHI: Sindh High Court on Friday has given permission MQM-H chief Afaq Ahmad to pursue his cases.

PTI new leader Masood Sharif had corruption blames

ISLAMABAD: Masood Sharif Khattak, who on Friday formally announced to join Pakistan Tehrek-e-Insaaf (PTI), was blamed for corruption in the past.

PIA brings back 5,350 Hajjis through 13 Hajj flights

Karachi: The Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) post-Hajj operation has, so far, brought back 5,350 Hajjis to Pakistan through 13 Hajj flights.

JI condemns fresh raise in electricity tariff

LAHORE: Secretary General of Jamaat e Islami, Liaqat Baloch has condemned the fresh raise of over Rs. 3 per unit in the electricity tariff and said the government was charging Goonda Tax from the helpless masses in the name of fuel adjustment.

1,000 patients to be facilitated at free sugar camp on Nov 14

Lahore: A free sugar camp will be held at Lahore General Hospital on November, 14, the World Sugar Day wherein a number of 1,000 sugar patients would be facilitated for all kinds of necessary medical free of cost. Moreover medical experts will guide and aware the patients and their attendants about the preventive measures against sugar.

NADRA launches free SMS Service for Verification

Islamabad: National Database & Registration Authority (NADRA) has launched a mobile SMS service in collaboration with Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) and all operating telecom companies to determine a person’s existence in the beneficiary list for Pakistan Card project to facilitate the rain affected people in checking the status of their requests.

AKF distributed 2,5000 kg meat in Capital

Islamabad: Chairman Al-Khidmat Foundation and Ameer Jamat-e-Islami Islamabad Mian Asalm said that Al-Khidmat Foundation has distributed 2,5000 kg meat worth of Rs 0.6 million among destitutes in both constituencies of the federal capital.

Muharram traffic arrangements discussed

Peshawar: A meeting was held here Friday with DCO Peshawar in the chair to review the traffic problems and specially provide easy flow of procession without any hurdle during the upcoming month of Muharram. Beside others SSP and SP Traffic and TOR Town-I attended.

FATA DA spends Rs. 873.800m on 37 uplift projects

PESHAWAR: FATA Development Authority (FDA) has spent Rs. 873.800 million on 37 development schemes.

Afghan President Hamid Karzai says India, US deals no threat to region

Afghan President Hamid Karzai attempted to ease tensions with Pakistan, asserting Thursday that a strategic partnership with India and talks for a similar U.S. deal do not threaten his country's neighbors.

Yousuf Raza Gilani a man of peace: Manmohan Singh

Addu:  Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani on Thursday met his Indian counterpart Manmohan Singh here to give a push to normalisation of bilateral relations marked by "shrinking" trust deficit.

Kasab should be hanged: Rehman Malik

Addu Atoll (Maldives): Ajmal Amir Kasab, convicted by an Indian court for the 26/11 Mumbai attack, is a terrorist and should be sent to the gallows, Pakistan’s Interior Minister Rehman Malik said here Thursday after delegation level talks between the two countries.

One SAARC, one visa- Pak’s new idea

New Delhi: Reiterating its commitment to regional cooperation, Pakistan has pressed for the adoption of a visa-free system among the SAARC countries, which will help establish cordial relations among the member states, reports said on Thursday.

Anything between India and Pak spectacular, says Khar

ADDU: Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar has said that anything between India and Pakistan is spectacular.

US ’confident’ Pakistani nukes safe

Washington: Rebutting a US media report that Pakistan’s atomic arsenal was vulnerable to theft, the United States has expressed confidence in Islamabad’s ability to keep its nuclear weapons safe.

Judges appointment: PC okays appointment of 8 judges

ISLAMABAD: Parliamentary Committee on Judges Appointment has approved the names of eight judges proposed by the Judicial Council with the exception of Athar Saeed.

Democracy fully restored in Pakistan: PM Gilani

Addu: Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani Thursday said that the government has transferred democracy to the grass root level in the country.

US steps up pressure on Pakistan to take action in N Waziristan

WASHINGTON: Keeping up pressure on Pakistan to strike at militant groups in North Waziristan, US has warned if Islamabad does not become a part of the solution, it could be branded as part of the problem.

LHC recommends larger bench for Zardari’s ineligibility case

LAHORE: Lahore High Court on Thursday recommended a larger bench for hearing of president’s ineligibility case.

LG system; Commissioners, DCs notified

KARACHI: An accord struck between the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) and the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) has finally led to the revival of the commissionerate system 1979 in Sindh, which was notified officially late on Wednesday night.

Hindus murder marks sad day for country: Imran Khan

ISLAMABAD: Chairman, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan strongly condemning the murder of Hindus in Taluka Chak, District Shikarpur by armed assailants said that the murders marked a sad day for Pakistan. .

KESC restarts routine load shedding after Eid

KARACHI: The Karachi Electric Supply Company (KESC) has re-started loadshedding in its routine after Eid holidays.

Presence of employees remains low after holidays

Quetta: The government offices reopened on Thursday after long Eid holidays but the attendance of the employees remained very low.

Suicide bomber’s organs dispatched to Islamabad for DNA test

PESHAWAR: The law enforcement agencies have dispatched suicide bomber ‘s organs, who attacked on the vehicle of ANP leader Haji Haneef Gul Jadoon in Swabi, for DNA test to Islamabad.

Low attendance in offices, schools

ISLAMABAD: As Eid hoidays have come to an end and government and private offices and educational institutions opened on Thursday but low attendance was seen in the offices and schools.

Construction of Murree road flyover restart

RAWALPINDI: After Eid holidays, construction work on Murree road flyover has been restarted.

Beggars network active in federal capital

ISLAMABAD: Beggers network remained active in federal capital during Eid holidays.

Rush at graveyards during Eid

ISLAMABAD: Heavy rush has been seen at graveyards during Eid holidays.

Low gas pressure during Eid days irked residents

RAWALPINDI: Low gas pressure in different areas of Rawalpindi during Eid days caused inconvenience and problems for the residents.

Anti Congo virus spray carried out in Rawalpindi

RAWALPINDI: Health department of Rawalpindi carried out anti Congo viras spray in the city during Eid days.

President Zardari doesn’t need any front man: Spokesman

Karachi: The Spokesman of Bilawal House has rejected the statement of Dr Zulfiqar Mirza by saying that President Asif Zardari is a national leader and he does not need any front man.

Police apprehends 50 outlaws, recovers 5 stolen cars

ISLAMABAD: Ensuring elaborate security measures on Eid occasion, Islamabad police has nabbed 50 outlaws and recovered five stolen cars, 62 wine bottles and weapons from their possession, a police spokesman said.

Scrutiny of employees recruited on fake degrees completed

PESHAWAR: Scrutiny of employees recruited in Peshawar Electric Supply Company, on fake degrees has been completed, while five employees have been sacked.

Dr. Paul condemns murder of members of Hindu community

ISLAMABAD: Adviser to Prime Minister for National Harmony Dr. Paul Bhatti has strongly condemned the murder of three brothers of Hindu Community in Shikarpur district on Eid day.

1122 rescues 153 victims in Eid holidays: DG

RAWALPINDI: Rescue 1122, Director General, Dr. Rizwan Naseer, appreciated the role of the rescuers during special event of Eid-ul-Azha by dealing 153 emergency cases efficiently.

Corruption won’t be tolerated in Pakistan Railways: SC

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan on Thursday said that it will not tolerate corruption in Pakistan Railways (PR) and directed the Lahore High Court to complete the railways scrap scandal case as early as possible.

Jailed Salman Butt lodges sentence appeal

Former Pakistan Test captain Salman Butt has lodged an appeal against the 30-month jail sentence he was handed for his role in a fixing scandal at last year's Lord's Test, his lawyer said Wednesday.

Pakistani leader vows operations against Haqqanis

Pakistan's president promised to work with the United States to "eradicate" the militant Haqqani network, a pledge made during a meeting with visiting American congressmen, according to one of the lawmakers.

Pakistan moves to mend 'trust deficit' with India

Pakistan's foreign minister said Wednesday she hopes to discuss with her Indian counterpart ways of closing a "trust deficit" between the archrivals and combating regional terrorism.

China-Pakistan Friendship Year, a fresh starting point for elevating ties:Premier Wen

Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao Monday said that China stood ready to take the 60th anniversary and “the China-Pakistan Friendship Year” as a fresh starting point for elevating their ties to a higher level and bring more benefits to the two peoples.

Russia endorses full SCO membership for Pakistan

Russia on Monday, for the first time, publicly endorsed Pakistan’s bid to get full membership of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO).

Pakistan, China agree to expand cooperation in economic, defence,energy sectors

Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani and Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao on Monday expressed their resolve to further strengthen bilateral ties in economic, defence and energy sectors for the mutual benefit of two countries.The two leaders,

Pakistan Trains 8,000 To Protect Nuclear Arsenal

Pakistan is training 8,000 additional people to protect the country's nuclear arsenal, which the U.S. fears could be vulnerable to penetration by Islamist militants at war with the West, the Pakistani military said.

Ex-mayor, son killed in Pakistan suicide attack

A former town mayor, his son and bodyguard were killed and eight other people wounded on Monday when a suicide bomber blew himself up in Pakistan's northwest, police said.

Waqar Younis backs Pakistan anti-corruption unit

Former Pakistan coach Waqar Younis led calls Monday urging the cricketing world to rally around the anti-corruption unit in the wake of the spot-fixing scandal which rocked the sport.

Pakistan win series against Sri Lanka after rain washes out third Test

PAKISTAN has clinched the three-Test series against Sri Lanka 1-0 after the final Test ended in a draw at Sharjah Stadium.

Pervez Musharraf says Afghan leader refused Pakistan help

Ex-Pakistan leader Pervez Musharraf hit out on Sunday at Afghan President Hamid Karzai for forging a training alliance with India, saying Islamabad had offered him similar help but been rebuffed.

Imran Khan predicts 'a revolution' in Pakistani politics

At the height of his cricket glory days, Imran Khan would visualise winning – standing on the podium, cup held aloft – and propelling Pakistan to victory. Last weekend, standing before a sea of supporters in Lahore, he had a similar epiphany about his political career.

US plans to get its N-arms ‘pure fiction’: Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Sunday described as "pure fiction" a US media report about possible American plans to secure the country’s nuclear arsenal in the event of any extremist threat, saying no one should "underestimate" its capability to defend its national interests.

Govt should expose BB’s killers: Zulfiqar Mirza

HYDERABAD: Former Senior Minister Sindh Dr Zulfiqar Mirza has said that government should tell the nation that who was behind the killing of Benazir Bhutto, who conducted the blast and who was responsible for negligence in security arrangements.

Nation to celebrate Eid ul Azha today

ISLAMABAD: Nation would celebrate Eid ul Azha with traditional zeal and religious fervour today (Monday).

The day would dawn with special Eid sermons where Ulema would stress for unity of Muslim Ummah and prayers would be held for the prosperity and well being of the country. The largest Eid Congregation in the federal capital would be held at Faisal Mosque.

Talks with Pakistan have had no effect in curbing terror: India

NEW DELHI: Indian government on Sunday said Pakistan is continuing to harbour terrorists on its soil and despite repeated requests it has taken no steps to dismantle the terror infrastructure there.

PM to present Pakistan case at SCO summit

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani said he will present Pakistan’s case at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) forum and will seek full membership of the organization.

PML-N calls consultation meeting after Eid

ISLAMABAD: Chief PML-N, Mian Nawaz Sharif has called consultation meeting of the provincial presidents and key leaders of the party after Eid-ul-Azha to make further affective ‘Go Zardari go drive’.

14 ex-ministers to join Imran Khan

ISLAMABAD: In first major shift on ground, 14 ex-ministers have announced intention to join Imran Khan’s PTI.

PML-Q to organize anti-PML-N, pro-Zardari rally

ISLAMABAD: Chaudhary Brothers, in a bid to prove their loyalty towards PPP, have directed their party workers to get ready to foil the PML-N anti-Zardari movement while pro President Zardari rally would be organized.

Whole Ummah should adopt joint Strategy : President, PM

ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani have said that the entire country should give priority to the national interests by keeping aside personal gains on the occasion of Eid-ul-Azha.

PPP, MQM agree on interim Sindh LG system

KARACHI: Pakistan People’s Party and Muttahida Qaumi Movement have agreed on the interim Sindh LG system.

Granting India MFN’s status must be discussed in NA: Ch Nisar

ISLAMABAD: The Opposition Leader Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan on Sunday said that government must bring the matter of granting India the Most-Favoured Nation’s (MFN) status to National Assembly.

Manmohan-Gilani to meet on 10 Nov in Maldives

ISLAMABAD: The Indian and Pakistani Prime Ministers would meet on November 10 (Thursday) in Maldives on the sidelines of South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) conference.

Rangers round up 32 suspects in Karachi

KARACHI: Several suspects were taken into custody and arms recovered during Sindh Rangers’ search operations carried out in various parts of the city on Sunday.

Woman killed, 6 injured as Afghan militants attack in Kaman Gira

BAJAUR AGENCY: At least one woman was killed and six persons sustained injuries when Afghan militants attacked the Kaman area Gira in tehsil Nawagai on Saturday, while the security Forces retaliated and killed one militant on the spot.

Fresh Batch of 700 trainees joined SPD Security Force

RAWALPINDI: An impressive graduation parade of a fresh batch of 700 smartly turned out Security Force trainee officials was held here.

Girl commits suicide

ISLAMABAD: A 16-year-old girl committed suicide by pouring petrol on herself due to domestic issue in jurisdiction of Barri Imam here on Saturday.

Ban imposed on banned outfits for collecting animal’s hides

QUETTA: The provincial government has issued orders of ban on collecting hides of sacrificial animals by the banned outfits.

Security tightened in Balochistan

QUETTA: Heavy contingent of police and Frontier Corps have been deployed outside mosques, Imam Bargahs and Eid Gahs to avert any untoward incident during Eid days.

Snatchers attempt to steal car from Justice(R) Raja Fayyaz’s son

ISLAMABAD: Unidentified men on Sunday tried to steal Justice(R) Raja Fayyaz’s son’s vehicle but suspects failed to snatch it away.

Afghan refugees celebrate Eid on Sunday

QUETTA: Afghan refugees celebrated Eid ul Azha with religious zeal and fervor in various parts of Balochistan here on Sunday.

New appointments in Electric Supply Companies’ postponed

PESHAWAR: Appointment of new heads of Peshawar and FATA Electric Supply Companies has been stopped on temporary basis.

FATA: Plan to recruit women in Levies Force fails

PESHAWAR: The plan for recruitment of women in Levies Force in Tribal Areas has failed as no woman applied in first phase from Mohmand Agency.

4 killed in separate firing incidents

KARACHI: Four persons have been killed a day before Eid in separate firing incidents in different areas of Karachi.

KP Governor felicitates KP, FATA people on Eid day

PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor, Barrister Masood Kausar while felicitating the countrymen in general and the people of KP and FATA in particular on the eve of Eid ul Azha.

31 banned outfits, disallowed sacrificial hides

ISLAMABAD,: The federal interior ministry has released a list of 31 banned outfits, who would not be allowed to collect sacrificial hides, this Eid.

Restructuring of PPPP South Punjab means new province: Wattoo

LAHORE: federal minister for Kashmir Affairs, Manzoor Ahmad Wattoo has termed the restructuring of PPPP’s South Punjab chapter as a step towards setting up a new province.

Haqqani to US attends Diwali party hosted by Rao

Washington: Pakistan’s Ambassador to the US Husain Haqqani attended a Diwali reception hosted by his Indian counterpart Nirupama Rao at her residence here, reflecting the improved ties between the neighbouring nations.

26/11: Pak court summons four witnesses

RAWALPINDI: Anti-terrorism court conducting the trial of seven suspects charged in the Mumbai attacks case summoned four prosecution witnesses Saturday to record their statements at the next hearing on 19 November.

Judge Mr Shahid Rafique, who is conducting the trial in Rawalpindi’s Adiala Jail for security reasons, summoned the witnesses to depose as proceedings got underway again following a delay of several weeks.

Dr Asim assures four days a week gas supply to textile industry

LAHORE: Minister for Petroleum Dr Asim Hussain has assured of four days a week uninterrupted gas supply to the textile industry in Punjab during winter.

BB Assassination case: Saud Aziz, Khurram Shahzad others indicted

RAWALPINDI: Seven accused persons including Saud Aziz former CCPO Rawalpindi and Khurram Shahzad SP have been indicted in Benazir Bhutto assassination case while they all have pleaded not guilty.

No force can topple the government: PM

Lahore: Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani Saturday challenging the rival political parties to try their utmost to topple the government, said his party believes in democracy and no force can topple the government.

Man tries to hurl shoe at Musharraf

LONDON: A man tried to throw his shoe at Pervez Musharraf when he was addressing a gathering here, a media report here said on Saturday. It was the second such attempt on the former Pakistan president.

No party has right to derail democracy: Dr. Firdous

SIALKOT: Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Dr. Firdous Ashiq Awan has said that no party has right to derail the democracy from the country.

Secretary Finance responsible of Railways destruction: Bilour

SIALKOT: Federal Minister for Railways Ghulam Ahmad Bilour has blamed the Secretary Finance that he is responsible for the current deteriorating situation of the Railways.

PPP should abstain from political violence: Ahsan

Khairpur : The PML (N) leadership assured the workers in Sindh should not feel loneliness, if any body tries to harm the party in the province, he would be given reply in befitting manner.

November can be month for change of guards: Pir Pagara

KARACHI: PML-F chief Pir Pagara has said November can be month for change of government besides change of weather.

Met office predicts mainly dry weather during Eid ul Adha

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Meteorological Department predicted that continental air is prevailing over most parts of the country, whereas, shallow westerly wave is affecting northern parts.

Special Eid security plan devised for Capital

ISLAMABAD: Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) Police have finalized a comprehensive security and patrolling plan on the eve of Eid ul Azha.

Security has also been augmented at public places, worship places and other important buildings to thwart any untoward incident.

Inspector General of Police (IGP) Bani Amin Khan and Senior Superintendent of Police Muhammad Yousuf Malik have directed policemen to remain on high alert and fully prepared during Eid days.

Khar briefs PM about her visit to Turkey

LAHORE: Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar has called on Prime Minister (PM) Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani and apprised him of the details of trilateral and regional conference in Istanbul.

PC postpones review JC recommendation on judges’ appointments

The meeting of Parliamentary Committee constituted for appointment of judges’ in higher judiciary held on Friday under the chairmanship of senator Nayyar Bukhari for approval of recommendations of Judicial Commission (JC) but could not come to conclusion, and postponed the matter till November 14.

Senate passes criminal law amendment bill unanimously

The senate has unanimously passed two bills including the Criminal Law Amendment Bill, 2011’ and the National Database and Registration Authority Amendment) Bill, 2010 on Friday.

SC summons AGP stance over Dayat

Supreme Court (SC) has sought the stance of advocate general Punjab on matter of Dayat (compensation) to the heirs of killed people.

Pak Railways to privatize three trains

Pakistan Railways on Friday has decided to hand over three passenger trains to private sector.

Nation has to face gas shortage in winter, says Asim

Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources, Dr. Asim Hussain has said that a new petroleum exploration and production policy is being evolved to enhance oil and gas exploration activities in the country.

Court issues arrest warrant for ex CM Jam Yousuf

The local court has issued the arrest warrant for former Chief Minister Balochistan Jam Muhammad Yousaf who was nominated as the accused in the Nawab Akbar Bugti murder case.

Senate admits JI adjournment motion

The senate has admitted for further discussion an adjournment motion moved by Professor Khurshid Ahmad on the news item appeared in a section of press that rain and flood affected wheat and rice was purchased, causing loss of one point seven five billion rupees to the national exchequer.

LHC seeks report on officials responsible for messing up exams results

The Lahore High Court has sought the detailed report on officials responsible for messing up the exams results and warned the elements who messed up exam results by online system and Justice Azmat Saeed of the LHC heard the case against matriculation and intermediate online exam system on Friday.

PPP, MQM failed to build consensus over LG system

he Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) and Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) have failed to make any progress regarding a new ordinance for local government system during a meeting at the Chief Minister’s House, on Friday.

Justice Zawar’s friend killed in Karachi

Justice Zawwar Hussain Jafri’s friend has been killed in firing incident outside his home situated in Gulshan-e-Iqbal block 5, on Friday.

Foreign policy serving US interests: Munawar

Ameer, Jamaat e Islami, Pakistan Syed Munawar Hasan, has said that a foreign policy aiming at the protection of US interests and priorities could not safeguard the country’s independence and sovereignty.

Student dies of alleged torture in Chiniot

A student of 7th class died after his teacher punished him over quarreling with his class fellow.

British jury awards sentence to Trio, Agent

National cricketers Salman Butt, Mohammad Aamer, Mohammad Asif and agent Mazhar Majeed would be jailed for their parts in spot fixing case involving a Test match against England at The Lord’s on Thursday.

Pak to raise drone attacks issue in UNSC: Abudullah Hussain Haroon

The permanent representative of Pakistan in United Nations Abudullah Hussain Haroon has said that the issue of drone attacks would be raised in United Nations Security Council and the matter is under consideration of government who would finally decide in this regard.

Who would solve masses problem if not democratic govt, says CJP Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry

The Supreme Court of Pakistan has adjourned the hearing of case against alleged corruption in Rental Power Plants (RPPs) till today (Friday), meanwhile, Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry has observed that Pakistan’s foreign debt has jumped up to $67 billion due to the government’s poor policies.

Senate members protest against MFN status to India

The senate members have severely protest on approval of most favored nation (MFN) status to India without taking into confidence to the parliament, political parties, Kashmiri leaders and business community, members showing reservations said that the decision of cabinet would leave devastating impact son the politics and economy of the country.

Pak recognizes new Libyan state, govt

Pakistan has recognized the state as well as new government in Libya.

Interpol would be contacted to arrest Musharraf, Shaukat on court order: Malik

Interior Minister Rehman Malik has said the government would contact with Interpol for the arrest of former president Pervaiz Musharraf and prime minister Shaukat Aziz if the court ordered.

Usman elected as chairman committee on energy crisis

Engineer Usman Khan Tarakai has been elected unopposed as Chairman of the Special Committee to look into reasons leading to the current power crises in the country and proposed steps to alleviate the power shortage.

Parliamentary body on judges’ appointment to meet today

The meeting of Parliamentary Committee constituted for appointment of judges’ in higher judiciary would be held today (Friday) for approval of recommendations of Judicial Commission (JC).

HEC concludes master trainers-faculty professional development programme

The 16th Master Trainers-Faculty Professional Development Programme (MT-FPDP), organized by the Learning Innovation Division, Higher Education Commission concluded at HEC secretariat on Thursday.  

JI submits motion in senate against MFN status to India

Senators belonging to Jamaat-e-Islami Pakistan have submitted two adjournment motions in senate on national issues. In the first motion, it is said that the news of the decision of the Cabinet to grant Most Favoured Nation status to India has fallen upon the country as a Bombshell.

Afghanistan’s neighbours reach security agreement

ISTANBUL: More than a dozen countries in the volatile region around Afghanistan have reached a security agreement that emphasizes non-interference in the troubled country’s affairs, in a diplomatic push to prevent proxy wars and state partition as NATO troops withdraw.

Dr Qadeer defends PML-N

ISLAMABAD: Dr Abdul Qadeer, a renowned scientist, has said that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) neither possesses a team nor a party, hence can’t bring about a revolution. 

Cabinet approves MFN status to India

Islamabad: The Federal Cabinet has approved to give India the status of “Most Favourite Nation” (MFN) by declaring that government policy on Kashmir would not be changed.

Pakistan, Afghanistan agree on installation of bio metric system

ISTANBUL: Pakistan and Afghanistan have agreed upon installation of biometric system on borders by the end of this month.

Mohmand Agency: 2 security personnel killed in a check post attack

Mohmand Agency: At least 2 security personnel killed and 2 other injured in a militant attack on a check post.

2 more die of dengue in Lahore

LAHORE: At least two more patients of dengue died in Lahore while death toll has reached 261.

Power tariffs likely to surge

ISLAMABAD: Power tariffs are expected to surge once again by Rs. 1.77 per unit on request by Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA). The power tariffs will be raised for the month of September, media reported on Wednesday.

Chinese officials brief Imran on poverty alleviation, population control

Beijing: On the second day of the PTI delegation’s China visit, a visit to Chairman Mao’s mausoleum was arranged. The delegation also met with officials specifically dealing with poverty alleviation, population control and discipline (anti corruption measures).

2 killed, 2 injured in Turbat bomb blast

QUETTA: At least two persons were killed and two sustained injuries when remote control bomb exploded near Frontier Corp’s convoy here in Turbat on Wednesday.

KP govt to challenge swelling power tariff

Peshawar: Provincial government has rejected the enhancing power tariff and has decided to move the court against the increase of electricity prices.

Pak-Egypt must enhance cooperation in various fields: Naek

ISLAMABAD: The Acting President Farooq H. Naek, has stressed the need for further strengthening multi-faceted bilateral relations between Egypt and Pakistan.

NA body discusses pace of development projects in GB

ISLAMABAD: National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee on Kashmir-Gilgit Baltistan Affairs discussed pace of developmental works in Kashmir-Gilgit Baltistan and affairs regarding Atta Abad Lake.

Ministers’ absence irk ‘aggravated Senators’

ISLAMABAD: Senators of both treasury and opposition benches have strongly protested over absence of ministers, declaring it as a strong underestimation of esteem of House.

Pak needs to act on Taliban from its side of border: US

Washington: At a time when the US is supporting a reconciliation effort in Afghanistan, Pakistan needs to focus on the Taliban on its side of the border by both signalling its support to the talks and squeezing down the militants, the State Department has said.

No possibility of premature elections: Liaqat Baloch

JAHANIAN: Central General Secretary Jamaat Islami Liaqat Baloch said on Wednesday that there is no possibility of premature elections in the country.

One killed in Peshawar blast

Peshawar: At least a man was killed and a dozen others wounded in an explosion in a busy market here on Wednesday, officials said.

Differences over Law officials’ appointment: AG Punjab resigns

LAHORE: Advocate General Punjab, Khawaja Haris has resigned on Wednesday due to differences with the Punjab government over issue of Law officials’ appointment.

Farzana seeks world support for achievement of BISP’s objectives

ISLAMABAD: The Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) has proved to be highly effective programme for poverty alleviation and women empowerment considering its efficiency, technology based operations and transparency; the programme ought to be replicated in the other countries of the world as well.

Experts stress convergence of Pak-US interest in region

ISLAMABAD: Speakers at a conference have urged Pakistan and US to put their act together for regional peace as soon as possible.

Additional police contingent deployed in I-11 animal bazaar

ISLAMABAD: Islamabad Traffic police have deployed additional police contingent in sacrificial animal bazaar in sector I-11 to make smooth traffic flow.

32 contract employees deprived of salaries

RAWALPINDI: The thirty-two contract employees of Medical college and Allied hostels are deprived of salary for last three months.

Private schools fleecing people

ISLAMABAD: Private School’s Administrations are looting the innocent people with both hands by increasing fees.