Pakistani-American leader says US-Pakistan ties be based on economic cooperation

The U.S.-Pakistan relationship should be anchored on bilateral economic cooperation as it would help Islamabad step up the pace of economic development and overcome many challenges facing the country simultaneously, a Pakistani-American businessman said.

China condemns terror attacks in Pakistan

China Tuesday condemned the recent terrorist attacks in Pakistan, saying it will maintain its firm support to the Pakistani government and its people for the efforts in safeguarding national stability.

Pakistan ready to host Bangladesh footballers

KARACHI — Pakistani football said on Tuesday it is confident next month's home World Cup qualifier against Bangladesh will go ahead, promising tight security for the match.

Provision of basic facilities to people tops development agenda: PM Gilani

Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani on Tuesday said that the provision of basic facilities to the people at their doorsteps was at the top of government’s development agenda for the coming fiscal year.

Efforts on to ensure good governance: PM Gilani

Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani on Tuesday said the government affairs were being run in an institutionalized manner in order to streamline decision-making and infuse good governance in the country. 

PM Gilani announces ‘Revolving Fund’ for infrastructure of terrorism-hit area

Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani on Tuesday announced ‘Revolving Fund’ for immediate rehabilitation and reconstruction in terrorism affected areas.

President Zardari, President Nazarbayev pledge to continue efforts for regional peace, prosperity

President Asif Ali Zardari and Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev on Tuesday pledged to work together to maintain regional peace and stability and promote prosperity in their countries.

Getting Indian sailors freed shows Pakistan's a friend: MQM chief Altaf Hussain

The efforts of a Pakistani rights activist to get six Indian sailors, apart from his own countrymen, released from Somali pirates' captivity shows Pakistan's friendly sentiments, which India must reciprocate, a leading Pakistani politician who lives in self-exile has urged.

Foreign powers control Pakistani Taliban, says politician

The Afghan Taliban were not involved in any kind of activities inside Pakistan but the Pakistani Taliban are being controlled by "foreign intelligence agencies", a Pakistani politician has alleged.

Pakistani sailors' families welcome release by pirates

The families of the Pakistani sailors who were released by Somali pirates after having been kept hostage for about 10 months have welcomed the end of their painful ordeal, saying they had been "in pain and stress" since their capture.

Pak police foils plan to attack railway track in Balochistan

Pakistan police on Tuesday foiled a plan to blow up a railway track with explosive material in Jaffarabad district of Balochistan province.

Seven NATO oil tankers destroyed in bomb blast in Pakistan

At least seven tankers carrying fuel for NATO troops in Afghanistan were gutted when a bomb planted in one of the vehicles exploded at a terminal in the Kyber region in Pakistan.

Shahid Afridi meets Ijaz Butt, dispute resolution possible soon

KARACHI: Sacked and retired former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi met PCB Chairman Ijaz Butt in Islamabad on Tuesday amid indications that a resolution of the ongoing dispute between the two is on the cards.

Pak removes rangers chief over unarmed youth's killing

Islamabad:  An army general commanding a paramilitary formation and a provincial police chief were today sacked from their posts on the orders of Pakistan's Supreme Court in connection with the shooting and killing of an unarmed youth in a park in Karachi.

Karachi: Fresh violence claims 13 lives

At least 13 people have been killed in the city overnight in a fresh spate of violence fed by political and ethnic tensions. In different incidents of target killing and violence, activists of the major political parties Mutthaida-e-Qaumi Movement, Awami National Party and the Pakistan Peoples Party were killed by unidentified assailants.

Pakistan, China agree to develop media cooperation

Pakistan and China have agreed to develop bilateral cooperation in media to promote common interest and bring the people of the two countries more closer to each other.It was noted during a meeting held here on Tuesday that the media persons can develop greater understanding to present the prevailing situation in the region in its true prospective.

US contacts Mullah Omar to negotiate Afghanistan conflict end: Report

The United States has reportedly established contacts with Taliban leader Mullah Omar to negotiate an end to the conflict in Afghanistan.

US respects Pakistan’s democracy: Thomas R. Nides

Islamabad: US Deputy Secretary of State for Resources and Management Thomas R. Nides said US respects democracy in Pakistan and accepts the sacrifices of Pakistan in war on terror.

Robert Gates urges patience with Pakistan

The U.S. is disappointed and suspicious that militants in Pakistan apparently were tipped off that American intelligence officials had discovered two of their suspected bomb-making facilities, Defense Secretary Robert Gates says.

Shahid Afridi may be allowed to play in national T20 event

Karachi: The Pakistan Cricket Board will not stop suspended all-rounder Shahid Afridi from taking part in the national Twenty20 championship, scheduled to be held in Faisalabad from June 24.

No personal vendetta against Shahid Afridi: PCB

The Pakistan Cricket Board insists that it is not pursuing any personal vendetta against sacked and retired captain Shahid Afridi and has taken action against him as part of a revised process to check indiscipline among players.

Pak cricket team on right path: Misbah-ul-Haq

KARACHI: Pakistan cricket might be in turmoil after Shahid Afridi's controversial sacking as captain and his subsequent retirement, but new skipper Misbah-ul-Haq says the national team is on the right path and improving by the day.

US says working to move relationship with Pakistan forward

Despite challenges, the U.S.-Pakistan relationship is in the national security interests of both nations, the State Department emphasized Monday as another senior American official visited Islamabad to repair strains in the ties following U.S. raid on Osama bin Laden’s hideout in Abbotabad last month.

Pakistan removes paramilitary chief over killing

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — Pakistan's military removed the chief of the paramilitary Rangers on Tuesday over the filmed killing of an unarmed man in a public park that shocked the nation.

Future strategy for peace & stability in region should ensure political, economic stability of Pak-Afghanistan: Gilani

Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani has stressed that the future joint strategy for peace and stability in the region should ensure political and economic stability in Pakistan and Afghanistan. The Core Group of Pakistan, USA and Afghanistan on peace and reconciliation in Afghanistan, hence has the pivotal role in taking this process forward, he added.

PAC summons reports about irregularities in PIA

Public Accounts Committee of National Assembly granted time to PIA authorities for taking action against the officials responsible for irregularities and mismanagement in the organization at large scale.

No review appeal on DG Rangers, IG police removal order: AG

Attorney General of Pakistan justice (retd) Maulvi Anwar ul Haq said the government will implement the Supreme Court orders of removing the DG Rangers Sindh Major General Ijaz Chaudhry and IG Sindh Police Fayyaz Leghari from their posts.

Sindh govt decides to not file review petition against SC verdict

Advocate General Sindh Abdul Fateh has said that decision to file the review petition against the Supreme Court orders for the removal of DG Rangers and IG Sindh has be changed because they are employees of federal government so federation will bring out the solution of the matter.

Rehman Malik vow to root out terrorism from country

Interior Minister Rehman Malik while condemning the suicide blast at the private bank in I-8 Markaz has vowed to root out the terrorism from the country.

Rehman Malik announces Sitara-e-Shujaat for martyred security guard

Interior Minister Rehman Malik told Senate that a security guard of the bank was killed and four others were injured in the suicide blast took place in I-8 Markaz here on Monday.

Rehman Malik vows to improve law & order situation in Balochistan

Interior Minister Rehman Malik met Opposition Leader in Senate Maulana Abdul Gahfoor Haideri and exchanged views to improve the law and order situation, agriculture related problems of local farmers and establishment of passport office in Qallat here on Monday.

9 killed in passenger van plunge

Nine persons including seven children have been killed while two others injured in a passenger van accident which fell into a deep ravine.

PM Gilani phones Turkish premier to felicitate him over election win

Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani phoned his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Monday to felicitate him over his party’s successive victory in parliamentary elections on behalf of the people and the government of Pakistan.

Pak-US agree to enhance economic, trade relations

Pakistan and America has agreed to enhance economic and trade relations and it was stated that both countries should work together to achieve the combined goals.

KPK fighting war against terrorism as front line province: Iftikhar Hussain

PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtoonkhwa, information minister Mian Iftikhar Hussain Monday said that KPK was acting as a front line province against the terrorism and paying its cost more than any other.

Asim directs all OMCs to ensure petrol supply on war footings

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Petroleum & Natural Resources Dr. Asim Hussain has directed all Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) to ensure petrol supply on war footing so as to avert further petrol shortage in any part of the country.

Court martial hearing of eleven accused in attack on GHQ completed

ISLAMABAD: The military court has completed the trial of the eleven civilian persons accused of attack on the GHQ and in this regard the sentence against them can be announced anytime.

FBR arrest main accused in 265 Missing Container Scam

ISLAMABAD: DG (I&I), Federal Board of Revenue has arrested a proclaimed offender in 265 missing containers scam Jamal Durrani from Faisalabad Railway Station.

Pakistan on hit list of Al-Qaeda after OBL’s killing: Rehman Malik

ISLAMAABD: Interior Minister Rehman Malik on Monday said Pakistan is on the hit list of Al-Qaeda after the killing of its chief Osama Bin Laden.

PML-N, allied parties stage walkout from Senate

Deadlock persists on Opposition Leader’s appointment ISLAMABAD: Deadlock remained between the government and the PML-N led opposition over the appointment of the Opposition Leader in the Upper House and PML-N has warned to take legal action if the notification of Maulana Abdul Ghafoor Haideri is not withdrawn.

Somali pirates release 22 including 4 Pak hostages

KARACHI: Four Pakistani hostages were among the 22 hostages kept in captivity of Somali pirates were released Monday after payment of huge ransomed and negotiations that lasted for 9 months.