Pakistan woefully unprepared for new floods

It took farmer Ghulam Hussain almost a year to start re-building his house, destroyed last year in floods that left vast swathes of Pakistan underwater, and disrupted the lives of more than 18 million people.

Pakistan, China enjoy multi-faceted relationship: former Pak PM Shaukat Aziz

Former Prime Minister and Finance Minister of Pakistan Shaukat Aziz said on Tuesday that Pakistan-China relations are the richest and deepest bilateral relationship Pakistan has with any country.

Osama Bin Laden raid has fallout for Pakistani students

A group of British schools, fearing negative publicity, cut off a partnership with teachers and students in this town where Osama bin Laden was killed, upsetting Pakistani participants who note that a key purpose of the program was eradicating stereotypes.

England, Pakistan to meet in 3 tests, 4 ODIs, 3 T20s in United Arab Emirates early in 2012

LONDON - England and Pakistan have agreed to play 10 cricket internationals early next year in the United Arab Emirates.

Pakistan indicts seven suspects over park killing

KARACHI - A Pakistani court on Wednesday indicted six paramilitary soldiers and a civilian on murder and terrorism charges after an unarmed man was shot dead on camera in a public park, lawyers said.

Pakistan committed to facilitate Afghan reconciliation process: PM Gilani

Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani Wednesday said Pakistan was committed to playing a facilitator’s role in the Afghan reconciliation process for restoration of peace and stability in Afghanistan and the region.

Completion of devolution process reflects leadership’s sincerity: PM Gilani

Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani on Tuesday said the completion of devolution process reflected sincerity of the political leadership for the future generations.The implementation of the 18th Amendment,

Abolition of concurrent list to give due rights to provinces: PM Gilani

Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani on Tuesday said abolition of the Constitution’s concurrent list is a major step towards provincial autonomy providing them legitimate rights in governance.

Pakistan has a key role to play in Afghanistan: William Hague

British Foreign Secretary William Hague said on Tuesday that Pakistan had a major role to play for peace in Afghanistan and that his country recognised the sacrifices rendered by Pakistan in the fight against extremism and terror.

Closer cooperation among OIC member states must to tackle challenges: Hina Rabbani Khar

Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Ms. Hina Rabbani Khar on Tuesday called for closer cooperation among the OIC member states to tackle various challenges including terrorism and to ensure their sovereignty, political independence and territorial integrity.

OIC reaffirms support to Kashmiri people, their legitimate struggle

OIC Secretary General Dr.  Ekmeleddin Ihsanoglu on Tuesday reaffirmed the support of OIC (Organization of Islamic Conference) to the Kashmiri people and their legitimate struggle for their legitimate right to self-determination.

4 FC personnel killed in Dera Bugti truck accident

At least four Frontier Constabulary (FC) personnel were killed and six others injured in the result of the truck accident in District Dera Bugti of Balochistan here on Tuesday.

Court accepts MQM plea against postponement of elections

Muzaffarabad High Court accepted the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) application formally for hearing regarding the postponement of elections three seats of Azad Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly on Tuesday and court sought written reply from Chief Election Commission tomorrow (Thursday).

JUI, MQM chiefs exchanges views on political situation of country

Amir Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-F Maulana Fazlur Rehman telephoned MQM Chief Altaf Husain and discussed the current political situation after the separation of MQM from the PPP government.

PM Gilani directs Malik to enhance coordination with provinces regarding security

Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani has directed the Federal Minister for Interior Rehman Malik to make a coordinated effort with all the provincial governments to improve the security situation in the country.

MQM should play effective opposition role if it learns lesson from mistakes: Munawar Hassan

Syed Munawar Hassan, Amir Jamaat-e-Islami, has said that if the QMQ has learnt the lesson from time and situation then it should have to stop extortion and killings of the innocent people and play opposition role effectively.

President Zardari directs PM, CM to not accept MQM minister’s resignations

President Asif Ali Zardari directed Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani and Chief Minister Sindh Syed Qaim Ali Shah to not accept the resignations of MQM ministers and granted responsibility to senior leaders of Pakistan People’s Party to bring back the MQM.

Gilani terms approval of implementation commission recommendation historic step to strengthen democracy

Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani termed the approval of recommendations of the Implementation Commission on 18th Amendment by the Cabinet as “an unprecedented and historic step to strengthen democracy”.

Nawaz Sharif expected to make major announcement in early July

Pakistan Muslim League- Nawaz (PML-N) Quaid Mian Mohammad Nawaz Sharif isexpected to pronounce a major announcement in first week of July regarding the political situation of the country.

MQM ministers’ sends resignations to PM, Governor

Federal ministers of Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM), Dr. Farooq Sattar, Babar Ghauri and state minister Dr Naeem have tendered their resignations to Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani on Tuesday.

AG to start arguments in ZAB reference today

Counsel of federation Babar Awan has completed his arguments in former prime minister Zaulfiqar Ali Bhutto (ZAB) reference case in apex court and Attorney General for Pakistan (AGP) Maulvi Anwarul Haq as chief law officer of the country will start his arguments in the court today (Wednesday).

Federal cabinet approves completion of devolution of ministries to provinces under 18th amendment

The Federal Cabinet, at its special meeting on Tuesday unanimously approved completion of the final phase of devolution of ministries to the provinces under the 18th constitutional amendment; meanwhile the meeting was chaired by Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani.

PML (N) to challenge AJK voters’ list

Lahore: The leader of PML (N) Nawaz Sharif has said that his party would challenge the voter list of Azad Jammu and Kashmir in High Court.

MPA gets 10-year jail term in kidnap-for-ransom case

KARACHI: A special anti-terrorism court (ATC) on Tuesday awarded a 10-year jail sentence to Balochistan’s MPA Sardar Yar Muhammad Rind, his son and their two accomplices in a kidnap-for-ransom case.

SC voices wonder over massive difference in payment of compensation in target killing case

ISLAMABAD: Supreme Court (SC) has directed Attorney General (AG) that decision on payment of compensation to legal heirs of forces personnel and civilians be reviewed, massive gap in amount of compensation be bridged and a report in this respect be presented to it on next hearing.

Karachi: 7 including JUI (F) activist killed

KARACHI: seven persons including the regional office bearer of JUI (F) were killed in fresh wave of firing and killings carried out in the Metropolis.

Journalist community condemns Punjab govt bid to dislodge senior journalist family from their home

LAHORE: Senior journalists and former office bearers of Punjab Union of Journalists have strongly condemned Punjab government bid to render senior member of Lahore Press Club, PUJ and Punjab Assembly gallery Mian Muhammad Nadim under the pretext of development works.

Political leaders, ministers congratulate Wattoo

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leadership as well as ministers Tuesday congratulated Minister of Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan Affairs Mian Manzoor Ahmad Wattoo for victory of PPP in elections.

PTI would provide justice after winning elections: Fauzia Kasuri

Islamabad: President of Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf (PTI) women wing Fauzia Kasuri has said that after coming into power PTI will provide justice and free education to the masses.

PNS Mehran fiasco: Investigation report to be presented in NA Defense Committee today

Islamabad: Defense Ministry and Pakistan Navy will formally present detailed and methodical investigation report on PNS Mehran fiasco in National Assembly Defense Committee on Wednesday (today).

Lahore High Court accepts application about illegal detention of alleged terrorists

Islamabad High Court has accept the application for hearing regarding illegal detention of seven terrorists allegedly involved in the suicide attacks on former Surgeon General Pak Army , Major General Mushtaq Baig and Danish Embassy.

AJK EC announces re-polling in three constituencies

MIRPUR: Azad Jammu & Kashmir (AJK) Election Commission (EC), on Tuesday, announced the schedule for re-polling in three electoral constituencies, it was officially announced.

Pakistan to take action against Hafiz Saeed if India provides workable evidence: Rehman Malik

ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Rehman Malik has said Pakistan can take action against Hafiz Muhammad Saeed chief of Jamat ul Dawat if India provides practicable evidence against him.

Nato forces’ prolonged stay in Afghanistan not in Pak interests: Hussain Haqqani

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s ambassador to the United States Husain Haqqani has said that the long stay of International forces inside Afghanistan was not the in Pakistan’s interest, adding that the Afghan government and people would decide about their future.

PEPCO to be replaced with NDTC from tomorrow

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Electric Power Company (PEPCO) will be replaced with National Dispatch & Transmission Company (NDTC) after finalizing an agreement with international institutions from June 30 (tomorrow).

NA hires top lawyer to stop court’s ‘interference’

ISLAMABAD: Parliament and Judiciary are on the loggerheads over Islamabad High Court (IHC) stay order blocking action against the persons allegedly involved in Rs320 million scam in NA employees’ housing society.