Pervez Musharraf struck secret deal with US after 1999 coup: Report

Former military ruler Pervez Musharraf had a clandestine deal with the United States after he toppled the then Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's government and seized power in October 1999 in a bloodless coup, according to a Pakistani newspaper.

Afghan, NATO forces fire rockets into Pakistan

ISLAMABAD - Afghan and Nato-led troops fired rockets into Pakistan's northwest tribal region of North Waziristan on Friday, causing no injuries, local TV channel reported.

Pakistan orders troops in after 80 die in Karachi

Pakistan Friday ordered 1,000 extra troops to deploy in Karachi with instructions to shoot-to-kill after another 80 people were killed in the deadliest six months of political violence since 1995.

'50 killed' in Pakistan tribal offensive

PESHAWAR, Pakistan - Pakistan officials said Friday that a four-day air and ground offensive against militants in a key tribal district had left 42 enemy fighters and eight soldiers dead on the Afghan border.

Pakistan security to shoot on sight in Karachi

KARACHI, Pakistan - Security forces were ordered to shoot gunmen on sight Friday in Pakistan's largest city, as four days of violence left at least 71 people dead and prompted political leaders to call for a day of mourning that shut businesses and kept public traffic off the roads.

Pakistan says India rejected revenue sharing plan

KARACHI -  Pakistan's cricket chief Ijaz Butt has said India rejected a proposal to share revenue from a possible series between the arch rivals on the grounds that India will play host.

Pakistan orders extra troops to Karachi as violence escalates

PAKISTAN has ordered 1000 extra troops to deploy in Karachi with instructions to shoot-to-kill in attempt to stem the growing bloodshed from months of political violence.

Pakistan slams US allegation over slain journalist

ISLAMABAD - A state-run news agency in Pakistan says an allegation by a U.S. official that Islamabad sanctioned the killing of a Pakistani journalist is "extremely irresponsible."

Pakistan army kills 11 militants in northwest

A government administrator says Pakistani troops backed by jets have killed 11 suspected Taliban militants near the Afghan border.

Violence in Pakistan’s Karachi kills nearly 50

Gunmen opened fire on two buses and waged street battles in Pakistan’s largest city Thursday, killing at least 22 people as part of a spate of violence that has claimed 49 lives in three days, officials said.

Pakistan's youngest `pilot' dead

A sick 10-year-old Pakistani boy, who became a `pilot' for a day through the Make A Wish Foundation Pakistan, has died.

Pakistan exports to Sri Lanka at $283 mn in 2010

Pakistan's exports to Sri Lanka stood at $283 million in 2010, a minister said.

Pakistan, China have strong ties: Rehman Malik

Pakistan and China enjoy time-tested friendship and their mutual relations would bring stability in the region, Interior Minister Rehman Malik has said.

Sindh Govt gives 'shoot at sight' orders to curb bloodbath in Karachi

The Sindh Government has given 'shoot at sight' orders to the police and Rangers on the special directives of President Asif Ali Zardari in a bid to control the deteriorating situation in Karachi, where the death toll has risen to 77 in three days.

Pakistan to submit blueprint on cricket overhaul to ICC

A blueprint to overhaul Pakistan cricket operations, including the resumption of series against India, will be submitted to the International Cricket Council (ICC) within a week.

Shahid Afridi to wait and watch before responding to PCB boss Butt’s fresh accusations

Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi has refused to be drawn into a new dispute with Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief Ijaz Butt for the moment, but has not ruled out a tit-for-tat response to Butt's accusations.

Pak says ‘N Korea bribed Pak generals for nuclear know-how’ report “totally baseless”

Pakistan has dismissed scientist Abdul Qadeer Khan's statement that North Korea bribed top military officials in Islamabad to obtain access to sensitive nuclear technology in the late 1990s, as "totally baseless and preposterous".

US-Pakistan relationship not perfect but vital: White House

The White House has said Pakistan continues to be an important U.S. partner in the fight against al-Qaeda and the relationship between the two countries may not be perfect but it is vital, to security efforts in the region. “Our relationship with Pakistan is complicated.

China’s peaceful development, a new paradigm in world politics: Masood Khan

China’s peaceful development and its aim of creating a harmonious world will play a pivotal role in shaping the global economic and political landscape in the years to come, Ambassador Masood Khan said here Friday.

President Zardari directs Interior Minister to control situation in Karachi

President Asif Ali Zardari has directed Interior Minister Rahman Malik to immediately proceed to Karachi to coordinate with provincial government on issues relating to law and order and targeted killings in Karachi.

PM Gilani for formulating anti-terrorism policy on geo-strategic lines

Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani on Thursday emphasized on formulating a comprehensive and enduring national policy and strategy on war against terrorism in accordance with geo-strategic environment.

PM Gilani approves judicial commission for inquiry into allotment of land in Gwadar

Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani approved the constitution of one-member Commission consisting of Justice Muhammad Noor Miskhanzai,

Govt spokesman rejects Mike Mullen’s statement

A government spokesman while giving a reaction over a statement attributed to Admiral Mike Mullen has said that if it is true than the statement is extremely irresponsible.

FC to be deployed in Karachi to maintain peace: Rehman Malik

Federal Interior Minister, Rehman Malik said Frontier Constabulary (FC), personnel would also be deployed in Karachi to maintain law and order situation.

Karachi violence claim another 20 lives

Violence in Karachi continued on third consecutive day as 20 more lives were erased on Thursday, which took the death toll to 60 during past three days.

UK assures to support Pak in war against terror

UK will continue its support to Pakistan in war against terror. Pakistan is the biggest victim of terrorism and its sacrifices are enormous in war against terror.

No room for mid-term elections in constitution: Babar Awan

Former law minister Babar Awan has said the government will complete its mandated term as there is no room for mid term elections in the constitution

Pak-US relationship on track: FO

Foreign Office spokesperson has said that Pakistan-US relationship is on track.

Rehman Malik takes strict notice of ongoing target killings in Karachi

Interior Minister Rehman Malik taking to strict notice of the ongoing incidents of target killing in Karachi and has directed the IG Police Sindh Syed Wajid Ali Durrani and acting DG rangers to present report on the latest target killing incidents; meanwhile Rehman Malik has directed IG Sindh and Acting DG Rangers to take strict action against the culprits involved in these incidents.

China to continue its foreign policy without any change: Chen Jin

Vice Minister of Communist Party of China Chen Jin has said that China would continue its foreign policy without any change and would move forward and would continue to play role for peaceful, prosperous and developed world.

PM Gilani for devising comprehensive strategy in war against terrorism

Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani emphasized on formulating a comprehensive and enduring national policy and strategy on war against terrorism in accordance with our geo-strategic environment.

Supreme Court overruled LHC verdict on suspension of Hajj Policy 2011

The Supreme Court of Pakistan on Thursday overruled the Lahore High Court (LHC) verdict on the suspension of Hajj Policy 2011 and has directed the government to allot the Hajj quota to all applicant tour operators by following the law and constitution from the next year; meanwhile the court also directed the government to implant the Hajj Policy in a transparent manner.

Supreme Court suspends govt decision for initiation of departmental action against Zafar Qureshi

ISLAMABAD: Supreme Court (SC) has suspended the decision of initiation of departmental action against Zafar Qureshi, investigation officer in NICL case saying no departmental action can be taken against him unless NICL case is decided,.

Death toll rises to 40 in Karachi violence

KARACHI: After the loss of 30 lives on Wednesday in a new upsurge in violence in the Karachi, another 10 people were killed and dozens others injured on Thursday, taking the death toll to 40 in last three days.

40 militants killed in Kurram agency

Peshawar: At least 40 militants were killed in a fierce clash with security forces in Kurram agency on Thursday. The clash between militants and security forces erupted in the Manato area of Kurram Agency, leaving 40 militants dead, a Private TV Channel quoted official and tribal sources as saying.

’Pak nuclear stockpile to touch 200 in a decade’

Washington: Pakistan has the world’s fastest-growing nuclear stockpile and it could achieve 150-200 warheads in a decade despite the political instability in the country, two top American atomic experts have said.

Target Killing in Karachi crossed over 11 hundred in 6 month, Dr. Syed Waseem

LAHORE: Ameer Jamaat e Islami Punjab Dr. Syed Waseem Akhtar while conversing with divergent delegates, lamented that target killing, only in the city of Karachi exceeded the number 11 hundred in previous 6 months while nevertheless no strong steps were taken by the rulers in this matter.

ECP directs Political Parties to file their statement of accounts before 29th August

Islamabad: The Election Commission of Pakistan has directed all the Political Parties that in terms of Article 13 of the Political Parties Order, 2002, they have to file with Election Commission their statement of accounts for financial year, 2010-2011 on or before 29th August, 2011.

PAC expresses grave concern over extension in contractual service to an officer involved in NLC scam

ISLAMABAD: National Assembly (NA) Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has expressed grave concern over extension in service on contract basis granted by Prime Minster to Saeed ur Rehman member finance CDA who is involved in NLCA corruption scandal of billion of rupee.

3 soldiers martyred, 7 injured in IED explosion: ISPR

Peshawar: A Spokesman of ISPR has said that hospital in Miran Shah North Waziristan Agency was demolished as security forces received heavy fire from the hospital building after the IED explosion on 5th July on a military convoy resulting into shahadat of three soldiers and seven injured.

Pak Parliamentary delegation reaches New Delhi

ISLAMABAD: A six-member Parliamentary delegation led by Speaker National Assembly Doctor Fehmida Mirza reached New Delhi here on Thursday to participate in 5th SAARC Speakers and Parliamentarians Conference in New Delhi on Friday.

PAC declares Poverty alleviation, Ruler Support Programmes as hub of corruption

ISLAMABAD: The Special Committee of National Assembly’s Public Accounts Committee while expressing annoyance over non-audit of Rs. 300 billion allocated under the head of Poverty alleviation funds and Ruler Support Programmes has summoned complete record of both Programmes.

Raza Rabbani registered as SC lawyer

ISLAMABAD: PPP central leader Mian Raza Rabbani has been registered as lawyer of apex court.

Parliamentary delegation departs for India today

ISLAMABAD: A six-member Parliamentary delegation led by Speaker National Assembly Doctor Fehmida Mirza would depart for India today (Friday) to participate in 5th SAARC Speakers and Parliamentarians Conference in New Delhi.

4 including 3 women commit suicide in separate incidents

QUETTA: At least four persons including three women committed suicide in separate incidents in different localities of Balochistan on Thursday.

PM on formulating comprehensive and enduring national policy

ISLAMABAD:Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani emphasized on formulating a comprehensive and enduring national policy and strategy on war against terrorism in accordance with our geo-strategic environment. Pakistan, he reiterated, is committed to working in unison with all neighbours and international partners for the establishment of peace and elimination of terrorism.

PPP Punjab recommends to expel Qureshi from the party

Lahore: The parliamentary committee of Pakistan Peoples Party Punjab has recommended for ceasing the basic membership of former Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mehmood Qureshi from the party.

Pak’s foreign exchange reserves have exceeded 18 billion dollars mark: PM Gilani

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani has said that Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves have exceeded 18 billion dollars mark which is a record level in the country’s history.

Strike call by MQM creates panic in Karachi , people rush towards markets to collect ration

Karachi: The rumors of strike call from MQM has pushed Karachi into grip of panic as people rushed out to purchase edible items in large quantity, whereas long queues of vehicles were seen at petrol pumps.