Mohammad Aamir’s ban could be extended: report

Pakistan pacer Mohammad Aamir’s five-year spot-fixing ban could be extended if the ICC finds him guilty of breaking the terms of his suspension by turning up for a Surrey club game here.

Pakistan drastically cut down US troops

Pakistan's top military commanders were informed on Thursday that the army has ‘drastically cut down the strength of US troops’ stationed in the country.

President Karzai visits Pakistan to discuss peace with Taliban

Afghan President Hamid Karzai is to hold talks in Pakistan on Friday likely to focus on stepping up efforts to negotiate peace with the Taliban after nearly a decade of conflict in both countries.

Pakistan serious about trial of Mumbai attack suspects: Rehman Malik

Pakistani Interior Minister Rehman Malik has said seven suspects involved in the 2008 Mumbai attack would "not be spared", and the country was "very serious" about the trial of those involved in the gruesome strike.

Pakistan court summons top officials over killing

Pakistan's top judge summoned the attorney general and paramilitary chief to the supreme court on Friday, demanding a full explanation after soldiers shot dead an unarmed man in a Karachi park.

Bus accident in Pakistan kills 12 children

MUZAFFARABAD, Pakistan -  A government official says a bus carrying school children has fallen into a canal in Pakistan-held Kashmir, killing at least 12 children.

Pakistan army chief Kayani says US aid should be diverted

ISLAMABAD -- Pakistan's army chief said Thursday that billions of dollars in U.S. aid to fund the military's fight against Islamist militants should be diverted to help ordinary Pakistanis, a possible attempt to boost the military's popularity following the American raid that killed Osama bin Laden.

Cyclone heading towards Sindh Coastal Areas, ‘Response and Rescue Cells’ set up

KARACHI: Cyclone which was aroused in Arabian Sea would hit the tip of Coastal areas of Sindh on Saturday, said Director General Meteorological Department Arif Mehmood.

DG Rangers promises ’severe punishment for culprits

KARACHI: DG Rangers Sindh, Ajaz Chaudhry has said that an investigation into the killing of a youth in Karachi by Rangers personnel is underway, and those involved will be dealt with iron handed. Chaudhry said the inquiry will be conducted by a brigadier and two lieutenant colonels.

PM Gilani vows to introduce agriculture tax

Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani has said that a uniform tax policy on agriculture is being evolved to bring agriculture sector within the tax net across the four provinces.

Electricity shortfall likely to increase

 Electricity load shedding duration can increase in Pakistan owing to surge in shortfall.

President Zardari for immediate report into killing of youth by law-enforcing agency

President Asif Ali Zardari on Thursday expressed shock and grief over the incident in Karachi in which a young man was killed by members of a law-enforcing agency. The President also asked for immediate report in the matter and said that the matter will be investigated and the law take its course,said a President House statement issued here. APP

139th Corps Commanders Conference held

The 139th Corps Commanders Conference was held at the General Headquarters (GHQ) on Thursday and COAS General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani chaired the meeting.

Govt committed to protecting rights of children: President Zardari

President Asif Ali Zardari said on Thursday that the government was committed to promote and protect the rights of children in accordance with moral and ethical values as well as democratic principles.“We pledge that democracy and we will defend the rights of children.