Pervez Musharraf calls Nawaz Sharif a liar

Islamabad: Pakistan's former president Pervez Musharraf lambasted former prime minister Nawaz Sharif in a television interview aired on Friday , branding him a "liar" and accusing him of maligning the army.

Judicial policy provides path to reform administration of justice: CJP ftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry

Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry said that National Judicial Policy provides a path to reform the administration of justice in the country to the goal of expeditious and inexpensive justice to all within existing resources. 

High-speed train operations pose big challenge to airlines in China

As more and more inter-city high speed trains are introduced in China, the airlines operating on these sectors are faced with big challenge, even some opted to pack up their operation in fear of financial losses,

Pakistan kills Ten alleged insurgents

PARACHINAR, Pakistan – A government administrator says Pakistani fighter jets have bombed suspected militant hideouts in a northwestern region near the Afghan border, killing at least 10 alleged insurgents.

Pakistani-American scholar stresses Islam and democracy absolutely compatible

Islam and democracy go together as the  great religion ordains a clear charter of human rights and economic opportunities for all and allows spiritual and societal growth, a Pakistani-American scholar said on Capitol Hill.

US focus shifted from Afghanistan to Pakistan two years ago: President Obama

US President Barack Obama has said that the relationship between the United States and Pakistan has become more honest over time.

Karachi violence claim 8 more lives

At least eight persons including a woman were killed in incidents of target killings in Karachi while another 15 persons were wounded here on Friday.

US war in Afghanistan for capturing resources of region: Maulana Fazalur Rehman

Maulana Fazalur Rehman the Chairman Kashmir committee and amir JUI-F has said that the American and NATO forces war in Afghanistan is not against terrorism, but for capturing the natural resources and for gaining political superiority in the region.

Lahore High Court accepts Hafiz Saeed plea against drone strikes

The LHC has accepted a petition, seeking implementation on parliament’s joint resolution.

Sanaullah terms secret agencies as ‘state within state’

Rana Sanaullah Khna, Punjab Law Minister of Punjab has termed secret agencies as state within a state. These agencies have not been in control of civil government in the country, adding that there is no space for Mola Jutt in Punjab.

Senate expresses gratitude to President Zardari for addressing joint sitting of parliament

The Senate on Friday expressed gratitude to the President Asif Ali Zardari for his address to the joint sitting of the parliament.

Terror bid foiled in Karachi

The Police, with the assistance of Bomb Disposal Squad (DMS), defused 30 kg explosive material found in a residential colony near Jinnah Hospital and foiled the terror bid to target the Juma prayers participants.

UN Office on Drugs & Crime launched World Drug Report 2011

The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime launched the World Drug Report 2011 in Islamabad here on Friday.

Pakistan Army Rejects Report On Osama Bin Laden's Mobile Phone

The Pakistan army condemned Friday a report in the New York Times that a cellphone found in the raid that killed Osama bin Laden contained contacts to a militant group with ties to Pakistan's intelligence agency.

Pakistan army chief shows no signs of quitting soon

At the height of the storm which swept Pakistan after the May 2 killing of Osama bin Laden, army chief General Ashfaq Kayani spoke for 1- hours, then told his officers they could ask whatever they wanted, and lit a cigarette.

India, Pak need to work more on peace and security: Salman Bashir

India and Pakistan Foreign Secretaries agreed to initiate number of steps to bridge the trust deficit between the two countries and said they have been trying for the last two years to begin meaningful dialogue to resolve all issues.

5 Pakistani sailors freed after being jailed mistakenly

Five Pakistani sailors, who were mistakenly declared as prisoners and were living in a Mumbai police station premises for three months, were finally set free Friday, an official said.

Freed Indian sailors reach Delhi, thank Pakistan

It was an emotional homecoming for six Indian sailors of an Egyptian cargo vessel, freed by Somali pirates after 10 months in captivity, as they were reunited with their families here Friday.

India will share ‘Samjhauta Express bombings’ report with Pak: Nirupama Rao

Foreign Secretary Nirupama Rao said on Friday that India will share the investigation report of the 2007 Samjhauta Express bombings with Pakistan.

India, Pak mull confidence building measures on nuclear safety

Amid heightened threat perceptions on the safety of Pakistan's nuclear arsenal and the country's ongoing quest to expand its nuclear programme, India and Pakistan mulled over the confidence building measures on the nuclear security and safety in great detail during the Foreign Secretary level talks concluded in Islamabad today. 

President Zardari, President Ahmedinejad agree to strengthen bilateral cooperation

President Asif Ali Zardari and Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad on Friday agreed to further strengthening bilateral cooperation and mutual engagement in diverse fields for socio-economic development of the people of two countries besides promoting stability,

Pakistan, Afghanistan, Iran agree to strengthen trilateral cooperation

A trilateral meeting of Iran, Afghanistan and Pakistan was held here on Friday, which was attended by Iranian President Dr. Mahmoud Ahmadinejad,

President Zardari vows to hunt down militants

President Asif Ali Zardari has denied that Pakistan is turning a blind eye to militants and vowed that it will hunt down and eliminate the terrorists.

PPP respects institutions, always confronted dictators to uphold rule of law, Constitution: PM Gilani

Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani on Friday said Pakistan Peoples Party, which gave the country 1973 Constitution and has a history of confronting dictators to uphold the rule of law and Constitution, always respected the national institutions and will continue to follow this path.

Pak-India Foreign Secretary talks to resolve outstanding issues: PM Gilani

Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani Friday said the Pakistan-India Foreign  Secretary level talks were a step towards resolution of all outstanding issues between the two countries.

PM Gilani grieved over loss of lives in flood in China

Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani Friday expressed his deep grief over the loss of precious lives in the devastating floods in China and hoped its resilient people would meet the challenge.

Pakistan, India agree to continue discussions on Jammu and Kashmir issue

Pakistan and India on Friday agreed to continue discussions on the issue of Jammu and Kashmir in a purposeful and forward looking manner with the view to finding a peaceful solution by narrowing divergences and building convergences.

Indian foreign secretary meets Hina Rabbani Khar

Indian Foreign Secretary Nirupama Rao on Friday called on Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Hina Rabbani Khar and conveyed her the greetings from Indian Minister for External Affairs S.M.Krishna.

Pakistan, India assess U.S. withdrawal plans

NEW DELHI: President Obama’s announcement that the United States will pull 33,000 troops out of Afghanistan by the end of next summer was met with muted concern Thursday in India and Pakistan as analysts, policymakers and military brass scrambled to assess the implications for their respective nations.

Petrol prices likely to be slashed on July 1

ISLAMABAD: The government is likely to reduce the prices of petroleum products: petrol by Rs 1.50 per litre, and high speed diesel by Rs 1.00 per litre.

Shah Mahmood Qureshi not expecting substantive outcome from Indo-Pak talks

ISLAMABAD: Former Pakistan foreign minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi today said he was not very hopeful of the ongoing Indo-Pak talks as he was not expecting any substantive outcome.

Pakistan’s treatment of women fails Islam: Sayeeda Warsi

LONDON: Baroness Sayeeda Warsi, the only Asian member of the Prime Minister David Cameron government, has flayed criticism on the Pakistani government for not living up to the ideals of its founder Mohammad Ali Jinnah and for denying women rights that were guaranteed in the Quran.

Hussain Haqqani admits Pakistan, US not on same page

WASHINGTON: Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States Husain Haqqani has admitted that there are problems on issues between the two countries adding that Pak-US agreement on everything is not necessary.

Talking to the media at a dinner in Washington,

Pak Foreign Minister to visit India in July

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Friday said that its Foreign Minister will be travelling to India next month to take forward the bilateral peace process.

NAB found involved in financial irregularities

ISLAMABAD: NAB (National Accountability Bureau) which is an apex institution of the country for curbing menace of corruption has been found involved in sheer financial irregularities.

PAC requests SC to nominate representative to give reply to audit objections

ISLAMABAD: Public Accounts Committee (PAC) chairman Chaudhry Nisar has requested Chief Justice of Pakistan Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry to nominate a representative to give reply to audit objections in respect of apex court.