Pakistan offers 'guarded' response on Afghan troop pullout plans

Pakistan has offered a guarded response and stopped short of giving any explicit statement on United States plans for Afghanistan's future following the US President Barack Obama's announcement of a phased withdrawal of 33,000 troops by September 2012. 

Pakistan court moved to stem criticism of army

A lawyer has filed a petition in Pakistan's Supreme Court to seek an order restraining the media from criticising the armed forces, intelligence agencies and security establishments.

Terrorism complicated India- Pak relations, avoid segmented approach: Nirupama

At the end of day long discussions at Foreign Secretary level here today, which were focused on peace and security, India has pointed out that terrorism had complicated the Indo-Pak relationship and urged Islamabad to not to follow a segmented approach. 

With Afghan withdrawal, US focus turns to Pakistan

As the U.S. looks ahead to its phased withdrawal from Afghanistan, even more attention is being directed toward Pakistan, where Obama administration officials say al-Qaida and its allies are still plotting attacks against the West.

Army to leave when locals take responsibilities: General Kayani

Chief of Army Staff General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani said on Thursday that army would leave the tribal areas if the locals take over their responsibilities.

Nawaz Sharif rejects govt commission for Abbotabad incident probe

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Quaid Mian Mohammad Nawaz Sharif said that his party rejects the commission set up on the Abbotabad incident as it was announced without the consultation of the opposition leader.

Supreme Court orders secretary commerce, acting chairman NICL to present losses & recoveries record

Supreme Court of Pakistan has ordered the Secretary Commerce and acting chairman of National Insurance Corporation Limited (NICL) to present the record of losses and recoveries made during next hearing of the case.

Pak-UK agree to prepare a comprehensive plan of action to intensify cooperation in various fields

Pakistan and United Kingdom have agreed to prepare a comprehensive plan of action to intensify cooperation in trade and business; defence and development, education and health, defence and security; and cultural cooperation.

Sanaullah suspects Zardari enjoying forces support in corrupton

Punjab Law Minister Rana Sanaullah Khan has said that the President Zardari should not try to make the role of armed forces in the eyes of the masses, adding that the attitude of President Zardari would create bad image of forces in the eyes of people.

Hand grenade attack on house, firing on NATO container claim 4 lives

At least four persons were killed and four others injured in the result of the hand grenade attack on a house in Parrang Abad area of Mastung and in the result of firing of unknown persons at NATO oil tanker in Dhadar area of Quetta.

Jeep plunge claims 4 lives in Muzaffarabad

At least four persons were killed and 15 others injured in the result of jeep plunge into the deep ravine near Neelum River in Muzaffarabad here on Thursday.

Kashmiri organisation welcomes Indo-Pak meeting

The UK-based Justice Foundation Kashmir  Centre has welcomed the two-day Indo-Pakistan Foreign Secretary level meeting and expressed hope that it would also lead to meaningful discussion on the vexing Kashmir issue.

Cellphone links Osama Bin Laden to Pakistan spies: report

WASHINGTON — A cellphone used by Osama bin Laden's courier appears to show that the Al-Qaeda leader was aided by militants linked to Pakistani intelligence,

US has 'clear expectations' of Pakistan: Hillary Clinton

WASHINGTON - Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton says Pakistani leaders are getting a blunt message that the U.S. won’t tolerate further safe havens for terrorists who target Americans.

Afghan war success possible without Pakistan help: US

Success is possible in the war in Afghanistan even if Pakistan fails to fully cooperate in countering militants along its border, Defense Secretary Robert Gates said on Thursday.

President Zardari signs FATA/PATA Regulation bill

President Asif Ali Zardari, on the advice of Prime Minister and on the recommendation of provincial Cabinet of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK), signed Actions in Aid of Civil Power - 2011 Regulations Bill for FATA/PATA into Law at Bilawal House here on Thursday.

Pak-UK strategic dialogue reflects desire to deepen ties: PM Gilani

Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani on Thursday said that the enhanced strategic dialogue launched between Pakistan and UK earlier this year, reflects the mutual desire of two countries to further deepen their cordial relations.

President promulgates FATA/PATA Regulations to fight against miscreants: SAFRAN

President of Pakistan, on advise of the Prime Minister and approval by the federal government, has promulgated the Regulations “Action in Aid of Civil Powers - 2011” for FATA and PATA to carry out operation in Khyber Pukhtoonkhwa (KPK) against miscreants who are waging war against the state of Pakistan, it is officially stated here Thursday. 

Pakistan, US have on-going engagement on counter-terrorism issues: FO

Pakistan on Thursday said the issues of peace and reconciliation in Afghanistan and counter-terrorism would be discussed in greater detail during the core group meeting of Pakistan, Afghanistan and US, in Kabul early next week.

License issuing authority to be transferred to provinces by June 30: Rehman Malik

Interior Minister, Rehman Malik said Thursday that the authority of issuing weapon licenses would be transferred to provinces by June 30, according to the devolution plan under 18th amendment.

India releases five children after 11 years

KARACHI: Some five Pakistani children who were apprehended in the Indian jail for last eleven years have been arrived back in Karachi here on Thursday.

ISAF, Pak Military discuss Ziarat border incident

KABUL: A joint Pakistani and International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) assessment of a June 17 border incident at Ziarat outpost at the Afghanistan / Pakistan border concluded on June 21.

Chaudhry Ahmad Mukhtar concerned over opposition leader’s statement about Army

ISLAMABAD : Federal minister for Defence Ch Ahmad Mukhtar has expressed his concerns over statement of opposition leader Ch Nisar, who himself being son of a soldier, had publically stated that Army had a spokesperson in the person of the President of Pakistan.