First round of Pakistan-China military staff talks held

The first round of Pakistan-China military staff talks was held between the delegations of both the armed forces at Joint Staff Headquarters Chaklala on Wednesday.

President Obama telephones President Zardari

US President Barack Obama telephoned President Asif Ali Zardari in Karachi on Wednesday night. The two leaders discussed bilateral ties and the latest situation in the region and agreed to take appropriate steps to repair the ties between the two countries on the basis of mutual respect and mutual benefit.

PM Gilani pledges transparent elections in Azad Jammu Kashmir

Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani on Wednesday pledged to hold free and fair elections in AJK saying the Kashmiris had the right to decide for their own fate.“The Pakistan Peoples Party government will hold fair and transparent elections in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK).

Osama Bin Laden's Yemeni widow to return to her country 'within the coming days'

Dubai: Amal Ahmad Al Sada is expected to return to Yemen "in the coming days" after 11 years of leaving her home country.

PML-N to continue struggle to achieve goals: Nawaz Sharif

Pakistan Muslim League (PML-N) Chief Mian Nawaz Sharif said on Wednesday Pakistan was a nuclear state and unless it was turned into an economic power it would not be able to get a respectable place in the comity of nations.

UN chief to help Indo-Pakistan dialogue on Kashmir in the future

A day after the UN General Assembly approved him for a second term as secretary-general of the UN, Ban Ki-moon said Wednesday he would be discussing the long-standing Kashmir dispute with the leaders of India and Pakistan to help resolve it peacefully through a dialogue.

Hope Indo-Pak talks will be held in Thimphu spirit: Rehman Malik

Ahead of the Foreign Secretary level talks with India, Pakistan today hoped that the meeting will be held in the "Thimphu Spirit" under which the two sides had decided to resolve all differences through dialogue. "

4 killed as gunmen attack Shia pilgrims'' bus in southwest Pak

Four persons were killed and 11 injured when unidentified gunmen today attacked a bus carrying Shia pilgrims in Quetta city of southwest Pakistan, police said.

Pakistan pledges more than Three dozen CIA visas

Pakistani and U.S. officials say Pakistan has pledged to grant more than three dozen visas to CIA officers as part of confidence-building measures after the American raid that killed Osama bin Laden.

National Assembly approves federal budget for 2011-12

The National Assembly Wednesday approved the Financial Bill 2011 for the upcoming year worth Rs. 2.7 trillion, with majority vote and rejecting amendments moved by the opposition.

Future of Pakistan closely linked to resolution of Kashmir dispute; PM Gilani

Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani Wednesday said the future of Pakistan was closely linked with the resolution of the Kashmir dispute and assured complete political and diplomatic support to the Kashmiris till their complete freedom.

Pakistan rejects Pew Research opinion poll

Pakistan has rejected the findings of an opinion poll released by U.S-based Pew Research Center as an exercise undermining democracy and wrongly portraying the Pakistani people’s struggle against terrorism.

Way being found to resolve issue of minorities’ ministry devolution: PM Gilani

Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani Wednesday re-assured the members of minorities in the National Assembly that way is being found to resolve the issue of devolution of minorities’ ministry to the provinces.“Devolution process is on and it would be done in the light of constitution.

Pakistan army asks 4 officers about extremist ties

ISLAMABAD - The Pakistan army says it is questioning four more officers about suspected links with a banned extremist group.

General Kayani’s statement fabricated: Pak Army

The Pakistan Army has denied that its chief, General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani had hinted that the country was mortgaged to the US.

Imran Khan emerges most popular leader in poll

WASHINGTON - Only 11% of Pakistanis have a favourable view of President Asif Ali Zardari, down from 20% last year, as Imran Khan emerges the most popular leader in Pakistan, according to a new study released Tuesday.

Cricketer Shahid Afridi wants Pakistan comeback

KARACHI - Pakistan's disgruntled former captain Shahid Afridi said on Wednesday he wants to make an international comeback, but insisted that certain members of the national team management would first have to leave.

Nawaz Sharif biggest threat to Pakistan’s security: President Zardari

Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari has asked Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) chief Nawaz Sharif to refrain from "defaming the Pakistan Army and institutions of the country for his personal gains".

13 die in clash, bomb in NW Pakistan: Officials

Officials say Islamist militants have attacked a police checkpoint in northwest Pakistan, triggering a shootout that left 12 insurgents dead.

Pakistan policeman, five rebels killed in ambush

PESHAWAR, Pakistan — At least five militants and a tribal policeman were killed in a rebel ambush and a bomb attack at checkpoints in Pakistan's lawless tribal belt on Wednesday, officials said.

Indians, Pakistanis want better ties: Poll

Pakistanis and Indians don’t view each other favourably, yet despite the visible hostility between the two neighbours, a large majority of people on both sides of the border want to improve relations.

Ambassador Hussain Haqqani urges mutual respect for long-term Pakistan-US ties

Pakistan’s ambassador to the United States has said it is through demonstration of mutual respect that the two countries can forge  a long-term relationship.

India and Pakistan aim to nudge peace process forward

India and Pakistan begin peace talks on Thursday, an important safety valve between two nuclear-armed countries which the United States hopes will help stabilize the region as it prepares to withdraw troops from Afghanistan.

President Zardari urges political forces to play role for strengthening institutions

President Asif Ali Zardari on Tuesday called upon the country’s political forces to play their due role in strengthening Pakistan’s institutions and refrain from inciting clash of institutions.

President Zardari vows to defend democracy, institution-building

President Asif Ali Zardari has vowed to stoutly defend the democracy and institution building so that democracy could take roots in the country. He was addressing a gathering here on Tuesday in connection with the 58th birth anniversary of Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto.

PM Gilani orders speedy expansion of BISP

Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani on Tuesday directed the speedy expansion of Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) with introduction of new technologies to provide financial benefits to vulnerable sections in all parts of the country.

Govt launching schemes to attract investors: PM Gilani

Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani on Tuesday said the government is launching various initiatives to attract investors to develop an organized, demand-driven skill development programme through public-private partnership.

PM Gilani approves summaries of Abbottabad, Saleem Shahzad inquiry commissions

Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani on Tuesday approved the summaries sent by the Ministry of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs proposing the constitution of inquiry commissions for the Abbottabad Operation and the murder of Journalist Saleem Shahzad.

Pak Army serving Brigadier under investigations

A Pak Army Brigadier is under arrest and facing investigations about his alleged relations with banned Islamic extremists out fits of the country,

Govt, agencies responsible for fading law & order situation: Nawaz Sharif

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Chief Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif on Tuesday said that the government and the intelligence agencies are responsible for Pakistan’s deteriorating security situation.

Supreme Court directs govt to appoint chairman, prosecutor general NAB in one month

The Supreme Court of Pakistan on Tuesday directed the federal government to appoint chairman and prosecutor general of National Accountability Bureau (NAB) within a month’s time.

No finger pointing before commission findings: PM Gilani

Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani said now the Supreme Court has announced the establishment of the commission on Abbotabad incident and no one should accuse any one before the findings of the commission.

Talking to media here on Tuesday after inaugurating the Benazir Income Support Program Secretariat Building he said the leader of Opposition has a status and respect in a parliamentary system but we were not bound to agree with him on the formation of Abbotabad commission.

LPG prices increased by Rs. 5 per kg

The domestic cylinder will cost Rs. 59 more as Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) price has been increased by Rs. 5 per kg here on Tuesday.

Two-month ban imposed on pillion riding, rallies in Balochistan

Authorities have imposed ban on pillion riding, rallies, protests and processions for two months in Balochistan here on Tuesday.

Shahbaz Sharif decides to bring back foreign assets in country

Punjab Chief Minister Mian Shahbaz Sharif decided to sale out his foreign assets to bring the money back to Pakistan.

NA passes 14 demands for grants worth 90.723 billion rupees

The National Assembly on Tuesday approved fourteen demands for grants worth 90.723 billion rupees relating to Ministries of Interior,

Responsible for issuing of 7,000 illegal visas should be punished: Abid Sher Ali

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz leader Chaudhry Abid Sher Ali has demanded the accountability of those, who issues over 7,000 visas illegally.

Most Pakistanis Think Osama Bin Laden's Death Bad

Pakistanis largely disapprove of the U.S. raid that killed Osama bin Laden, with a majority believing the al-Qaida chief's death is a bad thing and relations between Washington and Islamabad will suffer as a result, new polling data show.

Pakistan army officer held on extremism suspicions

ISLAMABAD—A senior officer serving at Pakistan's army headquarters has been detained on suspicion of ties to a banned Islamist group that has called for the military to overthrow the country's U.S.-allied government, the army spokesman said Tuesday.

Pakistan to host Sri Lanka & England in UAE

Pakistan will play their next "home" series against Sri Lanka and England in the neutral United Arab Emirates, an official confirmed on Tuesday.

Osama Bin Laden involved in Bhutto''s killing: Rehman Malik

Osama bin Laden was involved in former premier Benazir Bhutto's assassination and the perpetrators of her murder have been identified,

Shahid Afridi to leave for London to play Twenty 20 on Wednesday

Former Pakistan Captain Shahid Afridi will leave for London on Wednesday to participate in the English T-20 tournament.