Pakistan 'kills 40 militants' in tribal belt

ISLAMABAD - Pakistani troops backed by jets and helicopter gunships have killed 40 militants in a restive tribal area bordering Afghanistan in the past three days, a military commander said Thursday.

US not taken Pak into confidence on dialogues with Taliban: Hussain Haqqani

Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States Hussain Haqqani has said that America did not take Pakistan into confidence about the dialogues with Taliban and Pakistani Consulate in US issued visas after clearance and formal approval from Pakistani Foreign Office.

World cricket body bans government meddling

HONG KONG - Cricket's governing body on Thursday banned countries from appointing politicians to national boards, vowing to free the sport from undue government influence.

5 killed in NATO container hit

Five people were killed while 11 others injured on Wednesday as a NATO container fell on three vehicles in Tehsil Jamrud of Khyber Agency.

SC disposes off Sajjad Ali Shah post retirement benefits case

Supreme Court on Wednesday disposed off the case regarding the post retirement benefits of the former Chief Justice of the Supreme Court Justice Sajjad Ali Shah.

Parliamentary body directs IP to continues Saleem Shahzad murder probe

Standing Committee of National Assembly on Human Rights directed Islamabad police that investigation and search for criminals should be continued in the slain Saleem Shahzad murder case and committee directed district officers of interior ministry to sent letters about the security of journalists.

14 persons lost lives in rain related incidents

At least 14 people were lost their lives and more than 20 others injured as the roofs of houses collapsed in different areas of the country in the result of the heavy rains here on Wednesday.

Time limit for NLC report to expire today

The time granted by the National Assembly Public Accounts Committee (PAC) to the Ministry of Defense for the presentation of investigative report regarding National Logistic Cell (NLC) scandal is going to be expire today (Thursday).

Pakistan tells US to leave 'drone' attack base

ISLAMABAD -  Pakistan told the United States to leave a remote desert air base reportedly used as a hub for covert CIA drone attacks, Defence Minister Ahmed Mukhtar was quoted by state media as saying on Wednesday.

Army denies US allegations of inability to fight militants

Islamabad: DG ISPR (Military Spokesman) on Wednesday said that we reject the allegations leveled by senior US military officials before the Senate Armed Services committee as reported in section of press casting aspersions on the desire and capability of Pakistan army to fight militancy.

People’s eyes are set on Bhutto reference case: CJP Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry

ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry has said all people eyes are set on Bhutto reference case.

Pak naval base attackers ‘received help from inside’ PNS Mehran: Navy officials

The Pakistan Navy has briefed the National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Defence on the PNS Mehran attack probe.

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.

PM Gilani for comprehensive strategy to meet energy needs

Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani on Wednesday directed the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Resources to prepare a comprehensive strategy to meet energy needs of the country.

Region likely to remain unstable sans resolution of Kashmir issue: CJCSC

Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC), General Khalid Shameem Wynne has said that “As long as the Kashmir issue remains un-resolved, this region is likely to remain unstable”. 

Rehman Malik for resolving passport problems of Pakistanis in Saudi Arabia

Interior Minister Rehman Malik on Wednesday directed the Director General (DG) Passport to address passport issues of Pakistanis in Saudi Arabia on priority basis.

Govt reaffirms its support for Afghan led , Afghan owned peace and reconciliation process

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has reaffirmed its support for the Afghan-led and Afghan-owned peace and reconciliation process, and its readiness to encourage and facilitate a process that is all inclusive.

UK royal couple declines KP invitation to attend Shandoor Fair

PESHAWAR: The Royal British Couple has declined an invitation by the Provincial government for attending the Shandoor Fair due to security concerns.

Senate body takes notice of irregularities in LHW Sindh

ISLAMABAD: Senate Standing has taken notice of irregularities in Lady Health Worker programs in various districts of Sindh.

NA committee rejects IG Balochistan briefing on Kharotabad incident

ISLAMABAD: National Assembly (NA) standing committee on human rights has rejected Balochistan police briefing on Kharotabad incident and constituted a 4-member sub committee to ascertain the facts.

Pindi district administration issues high-alert warning of flooding of low lying areas

RAWALPINDI: With the advent of monsoon season, the district administration of Rawalpindi has issued a high alert warning in regards to possibility of flooding of low lying areas.