Pakistan launches operation near Afghan border

ISLAMABAD - The Pakistani military says it has launched a new operation in a strategic tribal area that juts into Afghanistan.

ISI asks CIA to sign formal accord ruling out future attacks inside Pakistan

Pakistan’s premier spy agency, the Directorate for Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), has asked the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) to sign a written contract ruling out future attacks inside Pakistani territory.

'Zardari didn't meet media as journalists were squabbling'

President Asif Ali Zardari did not speak to mediapersons in London after meeting British Prime Minister David Cameron as "some journalists brawled among themselves and could not get organised to ask questions in turns", said an official.

Malik tells US official ‘foreign elements’ behind terrorist activities in Pakistan

Pakistan and the United States are holding a fourth ministerial-level strategic dialogue between both nations in Islamabad on Tuesday (today).

Pakistan, Afghanistan to set up military hotline to avoid cross-border attack incidents

Pakistan and Afghanistan have decided to set up a military 'hotline' between both nations in an effort to ease bilateral tensions triggered by the recent spate of cross-border raids and mortar shelling incidents.

Attack on security forces convoy in Pak kills two soldiers

At least two Pakistani soldiers were killed and nine more injured when a security forces convoy was targeted with a roadside bomb in the restive North Waziristan tribal region today.

Political intervention can revive Indo-Pak cricket: Misbah-ul-Haq

LAHORE: Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq believes only political intervention can lead to a resumption of bilateral cricket ties with India and open the doors for his country's players in the lucrative IPL and Champions League Twenty20.

July 5 is a Black Day in the history of country: PM Gilani

Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilan said that July 5, will always be remembered as a Black Day in the history of the country.

Wedding ceremony called ‘Pakistan-China Friendship’ held

A Pakistani groom and a Chinese bride tied the nuptial knot in the Chinese city of Fu Shen in Shenyang province on July 3. The young couple met while studying in the USA. 

Grand alliance, no danger to Govt: PM Gilani

Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani on Monday said any new grand political alliance would be good for the democracy and it would not pose any threat to his government.

MQM’s grievances to be addressed: PM Gilani

Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani on Monday said the genuine grievances of Mutahidda Qaumi Movement (MQM) would be addressed to keep the coalition intact, in line with the government’s reconciliation policy.

Pakistan believes in peaceful coexistence in region: PM Gilani

Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani on Monday said Pakistan was a responsible state and believed in peaceful coexistence in the region.

PM Gilani takes notice of news item about sugar cartels

Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani on Monday directed the Ministry of Industries to keep a close vigilance over the production and marketing of sugar to ensure that the price of sugar remains affordable for common people.

Slightly off-track Pak-US relations passing through critical testing phase: PM Gilani

ISLAMABAD: PM Yousaf Raza Gilani has said that the Pak-USA relations were a bit off-track, and passing through a critical testing phase.

Fresh violence claims 6 more lives in Karachi

KARACHI: As maximum as six more persons have been killed while during last in 24 hours the total number have been reached up to 13 during violence and firing incidents in various parts of the Metro despite the imposition of section 144 here on Sunday, said sources.

Three protesters killed in result of clashes between police & protesters in Mianwali

At least three protestors killed and 32 others were injured in the result of the clashes between protesters protesting against the electricity load shedding and for Chasma power plant royalty here in mianwali on Monday.

No deviation possible from constitution: CJ Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry

Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry while hearing the petition of PTI Chief Imran Khan against the entry of fake votes in voters lists, has said that the Election Commission should ensure averting double entry of voters as no deviation is possible from the constitution.

Govt issues notification of revised pay scales of civil servants

A notification for revision of Basic Pay Scales, allowances and pension of civil servants of the Federal Government has been issued.

PM Gilani for upholding national interest at all costs

Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani has said that the national interest should be kept above every thing by all the political parties.

SHC disposes off MQM plea against deferment of AJK polls

Sindh High Court on Monday disposed of MQM’s petition about by-polls on two seats for Kashmiri immigrants in Karachi.

Political parties demand action against organizers, participants of gay & lesbian ceremony

Demand for action against organizers and participants of the gay and lesbian ceremony held under the premises of the US Embassy in Islamabad has been intensified.

Supreme Court summons interior, defence secretaries in missing persons’ case

Supreme Court of Pakistan while adjourning the case of missing persons till tomorrow (Wednesday) has summoned the secretaries of interior and defence to appear before the court for explaining the status of Masood Ahmed Janjua and Faisal Faraz.

Terrorism biggest hurdle in way of progress: Admiral Nauman Bashir

Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral Nauman Bashir has said that terrorism is the biggest hurdle in the way of country’s development, adding that the nation would overcome these challenges with collective efforts.

One security cop martyred in Afghan insurgents attack on Pak check post

A security official was killed and another injured when nearly 1200 Afghan militants attacked Kat Kot check post in Bajaur agency here on Monday.

Govt to use all resources to highlight Kashmir dispute at international forums: PM Gilani

Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani has said the Government of Pakistan will support the Kashmir cause at all international forums and will use diplomatic means to highlight this cause at international level.

82 women get "Waseela-e-Haq" cheques under Benazir Income Support Programme

MULTAN: Multan MPA Syed Ahmed Mujtuba Gilani and Senator Malik Salahuddin Dogar distributed cheques among 82 women amounting Rs 1,50,000 to each already elected after balloting draw in "Waseela-e-Haq" scheme of Benazir Income Support Programme here on Monday.

Ex-RMC principal seeks time to appear before inquiry committee

RAWALPINDI: Former principal of Rawalpindi Medical College Dr Mussaddaq who is facing corruption and misuse of powers charges have sought more time to appear before inquiry committee constituted under chief minister Punjab Shahbaz Sharif.

Sindh Govt terminates 150 contract employees from Jinnah Hospital

KARACHI: At least 150 contract employees have been sacked from Jinnah Hospital right after the devolution of health ministry and transfer of Federal Hospitals to the provinces, said sources.

Zardari calls July 5 black day in national calendar

Islamabad: Co-Chairman Pakistan People’s Party, President Asif Ali Zadari called July 5 a black day in the national calendar. “July 5 is a black day in our national calendar.

Army launches operation against militants in Kurram agency

Rawalpindi: Pak Army has launched military operation in Kurram Agency, which aimed to clear the area from the terrorists and miscreants elements.

NA body agrees on empowering PAC to recover principal amount plus interest from corrupt elements

ISLAMABAD: National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee on privileges and rules and regulations has agreed on transferring more powers to Public Accounts Committee (PAC) to recover looted money from corrupt elements on the basis of principal money plus interest.

All Pakistan CNG Association warns to move SC in case gas price hike

KARACHI: All Pakistan CNG Association has warned the Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gillani if he would approve the summary for increasing the gas price, then the Association would not only move the Supreme Court but also contact the masses.

US Assistant Secretary of State visits Islamabad Police Line

ISLAMABAD: US Assistant Secretary of State for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs William R. Brownfield applauded the role of Islamabad Police saying that it was busy coping with different type of challenges.