Pakistan supports Afghan led reconciliation peace process: PM Gilani

Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani on Monday said that Pakistan sincerely desires for peace and stability in the region to ensure development and prosperity. It is in this context,he said,

Pakistani Military Officials deny President Karzai allegations

Pakistani military officials say that they are not intentionally firing into Afghan territory, but some munitions may have crossed the border as the Pakistani army chased militants into Afghanistan.

26 people killed in two U.S. drone strikes in Pakistan

At least 26 people were killed in two U.S. drone strikes launched Monday in Pakistan's northwest tribal area of South Waziristan,

PPP’s victory in AJK polls reflects confidence of people on party: PM Gilani

Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani Monday said that PPP’s victory in Azad Jammu and Kashmir elections reflects that the people have confidence in the commitment of Pakistan Peoples’ Party for the cause of Kashmiri people.

Pakistan must show it wants Afghan peace: US

Washington's special envoy to Afghanistan said Monday that Pakistan must prove it wants an end to the war by preventing militants from hiding out on its soil and enabling those who launch attacks on the Afghan side of the border.

Pakistan to build more nuclear plants to overcome energy needs: PM Gilani

Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani Monday categorically stated that country’s nuclear capability was purely for peaceful purposes and it would build more power plants to meet its growing energy needs. Addressing participants of the “36th International Nathiagali Summer College on Physics and Contemporary Needs”, Gilani said Pakistan in this regard, would continue to comply with the requirements of International Atomic Energy Agency’s nuclear safeguard agreements.

Gunmen kill senior Pakistani Taliban commander

Gunmen riding in a car with tinted windows near the Afghan border on Monday shot and killed a senior Pakistani Taliban commander who helped train and deploy the group's suicide bombers, Pakistani intelligence officials said.

Pakistan's party MQM quits government coalition

Pakistan's Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) said on Monday it would quit the country's governing coalition.

Pakistani Taliban splits over suicide attacks on mosques, innocent civilians

Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) commander Fazal Saeed Haqqani has separated from the militant organisation and formed his own group.

Pakistan's Taliban vow attacks on West

Pakistan's Taliban, a close ally of al Qaeda, has threatened to carry out a series of attacks against American, British and French targets to avenge the death of Osama bin Laden.

Pakistan orders UK to withdraw military trainers

Pakistan has ordered the United Kingdom to withdraw some of its military training teams from the country, the British Embassy said Monday. The demand is likely related to fallout from the covert U.S. raid that killed Osama bin Laden last month.

Pakistan Peoples Party Leads in Azad Jammu Kashmir Polls

Pakistan Peoples Party got victory in the general election of Azad Jammu Kashmir with 20 out of 35 seats, Pakistan Muslim League (N) nine, ruler party Muslim Conference four and two independents candidate got victory.

MQM Chief Altaf Hussain rejects AJK polls, calls for re-election

Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) Chief Altaf Hussain has directed the members of Rabita Committee for moving the courts for re-election for the Legislative Assembly of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK).

8 injured in Multan bomb blast on police check post

At least eight persons including four police personnel were wounded in a motorcycle bomb blast at Gaddafi Police Check Post here on Sunday.

Extrajudicial killings violation of constitution: Chief Justice

The dispensation of effective and speedy justice is a requirement of the Constitution of Pakistan, adding that the extrajudicial killings are the violation of the constitution of the country.

2 killed, four injured as truck run over van pushing people

At least two persons were killed and four others received critical injuries as a over speeding truck run over the people, who were pushing a van on GT road here on Sunday.

Shahbaz Sharif refuses to receive Governor Punjab Khosa call: Spokesman

Chief Minister Punjab refused to hear the call of Governor Punjab Sardar Latif Khosa to discuss the situation on the AJK elections.

Karachi: 6 killed, 10 injured in armed clash between two groups in dance party

At least six persons including grandson of Nawab Akbar Bugti were killed and 10 others sustained injuries in the result of firing in a private dance party in defense area of the city at late Sunday night.

PM Gilani, Sardar Attiq agree to work for progress of AJK

Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani talked to Prime Minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir Sardar Attiq Ahmed Khan over telephone Sunday evening and discussed the overall political situation in AJ&K.

PM Gilani relives past in Murree; mingles with people

Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani on Sunday relived his cherished past memories on the stony path-ways of the Murree hills when he visited his favourite restaurant ‘Lintots’, he frequented in the old days and had a coffee sip.

NCA to stay with federal govt, says PM Gilani

Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani said on Sunday that the National College of Arts (NCA) would stay with federal government even after the devolution of Ministry of Education under the 18th Amendment.

President in London; Meeting with MQM chief on cards

President Asif Ali Zardari Sunday arrived here on a private-cum-official tour till July 1, and was likely to meet MQM leader Altaf Hussain to remove frictions that forced coalition partner to boycott AJK elections.

Supreme Court last hope against corrupt govt: Imran Khan

Chairman Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan has said that Supreme Court is people’s last hope against the corrupt government and the military should stand by judiciary.

Punjab govt violates EC orders, Rangers halted from entering polling stations: Rehman Malik

ISLAMABAD: Federal Interior Minister Rehman Malik Sunday said that despite the clear-cut instruction by Election Commission AJK, Punjab government halted Rangers from entering into polling stations.

Mirza likely to replace Shah as Sindh CM

ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has decided in principle to change Sindh Chief Minister Qaim Ali Shah with former provincial Home Minister Zulfiqar Mirza to restore law and order in restive Karachi.

President Zardari misuses power to rig AJK elections: PML (N)

LAHORE: MNAs from PML(N) Khawaja Saad Rafiq and Hamza Shahbaz has said that Aiwan-e-Sadr is exploiting its influence to change the elections results of AJK Legislative Assembly . Zardari should stop playing with the democracy.

KP Govt to announce Rs 0.1m to Rs 1m for war affected tribal chiefs

PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government would announce special package of Rs. 0.1 million to Rs. 1 m for the tribal chiefs, who have been hit by the recent spate of terror.