Pakistan to contact Iran on US plot to sabotage nuclear facilities

Pakistan will soon contact Iran about President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's revelation about the US plan to sabotage Pakistan's nuclear facilities, a leading Pakistani daily reported on Thursday.

Compliance with international standards critical for increasing trade: President Zardari

President Asif Ali Zardari said the key to Pakistan’s economic development lies in trade and not aid and compliance with international standards through accreditation is critical for gaining market access and enhancing trade.

No abusive language against institutions: PM Gilani

Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani Thursday said in the National Assembly abusive language must not be used against any institution of the country.

PM Gilani directs for smooth petrol supply

Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani on Thursday directed the Petroleum Ministry to take immediate measures to ensure regular supply of petrol across the country. 

President Zardari for enhanced Pakistan-Japan trade ties

President Asif Ali Zardari on Thursday said the trade volume between Pakistan and Japan was yet to fully reflect the depth of bilateral relations and stressed the need to increase mutual trade activities by encouraging Japanese investment in Pakistan.

Non-developmental expenditure should be reduced: Dr. Hafeez Sheikh

Federal Minister for Finance, Dr. Abdul Hafeez Sheikh has stressed the need for reducing non-developmental expenditures to improve the socio-economic condition of the masses.

Joint Interrogation Team formed to probe killing by Rangers

A Joint Interrogation Team (JIT) has been formed on the demand of the family of the deceased allegedly killed in encounter with the personnel of Rangers here in the Boat Basin Police limits on Wednesday night.

Surrey league side denies paying Mohammad Aamer

London: Surrey League side Addington said they did not pay banned Pakistani pacer Mohammad Aamer to play for them.

Pervez Musharraf blames US’ pro-India nuclear policy for anti-Americanism in Pakistan

The United States' "nuclear policy of appeasement and strategic co-operation with India" is partly responsible for an acute trust deficit between the US and Pakistan, former military ruler Pervez Musharraf has said.

Pervez Musharraf draws five-point agenda for checking extremism within Pakistan

Former Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf has come up with a five-point agenda for checking extremism within the country.

Pakistani authorities investigating deadly shooting by paramilitary forces caught on video

KARACHI, Pakistan - Pakistani authorities are investigating a video that appears to show paramilitary forces shooting to death an unarmed teenage boy in the southern port city of Karachi, officials said Thursday.

Rangers Kill Youth in Karachi

A man was shot dead by Pakistani security personnel after he was allegedly caught snatching cash and valuables from visitors to a park in Karachi, a media report said Thursday.

President Zardari, PM Gilani, General Kayani discuss security situation

Pakistani Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani and army chief General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani met President Asif Ali Zardari and discussed the overall security of the country, a media report said Thursday.

We have a strong case against Shahid Afridi: Pakistan Cricket Board

"It's very unfortunate that this dispute has ended up in court. It's just a minor issue but has been blown out of proportion. PCB just wants the player to be disciplined," he added.

Rehman Malik asks India to allow judicial team to interview officials

Pakistan on Thursday said that it has put the trial of seven Mumbai attacks suspects on the fast track and any delay in proceedings is due to India’s failure to decide on a request to allow a judicial commission to interview key officials in India.

Next India-Pakistan Foreign Secretary talks this month

The next round of talks between Foreign Secretaries of India and Pakistan will be held at the end of this month.

Court adjourns hearing of Shahid Afridi until next week

Shahid Afridi's legal challenge to the suspension of his Pakistan central contract and permission to play abroad has been adjourned for a week.

Supreme Court reserves judgment in contempt of court against DG FIA

The Supreme Court on Wednesday reprimand the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) officials and reserved the judgment on contempt of court notice against DG FIA Malik Iqbal.

NATO oil tanker destroyed in explosion in northwestern Pakistan

A NATO oil tanker has been destroyed following an explosion in Pakistan's Khyber tribal region.

Militants, bomb attacks kill 24 in Pakistan

Taliban fighters stormed a checkpoint, killing eight Pakistani soldiers in an Afghan border region that the army previously said it had cleared of insurgents, while two bomb attacks on Thursday elsewhere in the northwest killed six civilians, officials said.

President Zardari terms Pak-China strategic partnership critical for uplift, peace, security of region

President Asif Ali Zardari on Wednesday termed Pakistan-China strategic partnership critical for the development,

PM Gilani approves promotion of 58 Pakistan Navy, 97 PAF officers

Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani on Wednesday approved the promotion of 58 officers of Pakistan Navy and 97 officers of Pakistan Air Force officers to different ranks, as recommended by their respective Promotion Boards.

Community policing good concept to effectively meet law & order challenges: Rehman Malik

Minister for Interior, Rehman Malik on Wednesday said the community policing is a good concept which  would help effectively meet law and order challenges being faced by the country.

US Ambassador nominee says Afghanistan's Fate Linked to Pakistan

The veteran diplomat nominated to be the next U.S. ambassador to Afghanistan says the country's future will depend on what happens in neighboring Pakistan.

FBI director Robert Mueller tells Congress of al-Qaida threat

FBI Director Robert Mueller told Congress on Wednesday that one of the early assessments from the intelligence gathered at Osama bin Laden's compound in Pakistan is that al-Qaida remains committed to attacking the United States.

Unlikely Osama bin Laden in Abbottabad for 5 years: ex-ISI head

It is unlikely Osama bin Laden lived for years in the Pakistani town of Abbottabad where he was found and killed by U.S. forces, a former head of Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) agency said Wednesday.

Afghan President Karzai visiting Pakistan from June 10

Afghan President Hamid Karzai will make a two-day visit to Pakistan beginning June 10 against the backdrop of Islamabad's efforts to emerge as a key player in deciding the future of war-torn Afghanistan after the US begins withdrawing its troops.

India, Pak for easing visa regime: Sharat Sabharwal

India and Pakistan are making efforts to ease the visa regime between the two countries and officials will hold further talks on the issue in August,

WikiLeaks: US had asked Zardari not to humiliate Musharraf

The US had asked Pakistani leadership not to humiliate Pervez Musharraf after he stepped down as the country's President on the promise of indemnity against prosecution, according to WikiLeaks cables. "Don't humiliate Musharraf.

Amin Fahim, his wife, son are involved in NICL scam: Supreme Court told

ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry has expressed resentment over ill performance of FIA in NICL case saying the entire investigation team will be sent to jail if accused persons are not arrested till the next hearing.

Ayman al-Zawahiri urges Pakistani people to stands against its leaders

CAIRO: Osama Bin Laden’s deputy Al-Zawahri on Wednesday suggested Pakistanis to storm against their military and political leadership which has been engaged in proxy war of United States.

Pervez Musharraf demands U.S. clear up rumours about Osama bin Laden

MONTREAL — Former Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf doubts that Osama bin Laden was hiding in Pakistan for years and is challenging the United States to prove it.