Pakistan asks US to share al-Zawahiri intel

ISLAMABAD - Pakistan asked the United States on Sunday to share "actionable intelligence" about Al-Qaeda's new chief Ayman al-Zawahiri and other high value targets.

Pervez Musharraf has Rs 8 crore, farmhouse: Report

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan's former military ruler Pervez Musharraf has over Rs 8 crore in banks and a farmhouse, authorities have informed a court which had declared the ex-president a proclaimed offender.

US suspending $800M in Pakistan aid: White House

WASHINGTON  - President Barack Obama's chief of staff confirms that the U.S. is suspending $800 million in military aid to Pakistan.

Pak PM Gilani says his govt won’t say ‘Yes Boss’ to US blindly like past Pak rulers

Pakistan Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani has declared that his government will not follow the past rulers’ policy of saying ‘Yes Boss’ to the United States on every matter.

US to hold back $800 mln in aid to Pakistan: report

The Obama administration will hold back about $800 million in aid to the Pakistani military because Washington is unhappy with Pakistan's expulsion of U.S. military trainers and its campaign against militants, the New York Times reported Saturday.

Don't give data on us to India, Pakistan warned

A terrorist group linked with Al Qaeda has warned Pakistan not to share information about it with India, a media report said.

Pakistan working on new petroleum policy

Pakistan is working on a new policy for the petroleum sector after it failed to attract investments for the exploration of oil and gas.

I don’t mind sitting in opposition benches: PM Gilani

Pakistan Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani says he does not mind sitting in the opposition benches as he has ‘no lust for power’ and wants to just work for the people.

Pak Court directs probe agency to present Mushraff's property details

An Anti Terrorism Court (ATC) in Pakistan has directed Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) to provide full details of former military ruler, Parvez Musharraf's property.

Pakistan capable of capturing nuclear exports market in Middle East: Expert

Pakistan can capture the nuclear exports market in the Middle East by offering to share its expertise and services in this field, South Asian Strategic Stability Institute (SASSI) Director General Maria Sultan has said.

US to defer over one-third of annual military aid to Pakistan: Report

The Obama administration is suspending and, in some cases, cancelling hundreds of millions of dollars of aid to Pakistan's military over the expulsion of US military trainers from the country and to press its army to fight terrorists more effectively.

Shahid Afridi may sue 'loose cannon' Butt over 'not captaincy material anymore' remarks

Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi can drag Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Ijaz Butt to court over his latest remarks against him, the all-rounder's lawyer, Syed Ali Zaffar, has said.

Judicial commission on Salim Shahzad asks journalists to submit written replies in one week

Saleem Shahzad Inquiry Commission has asked investigation officer of Mandi Bahauddin to present record of the case and gave one week to senior journalists to submit their written statements.

Shahbaz for breaking begging bowl to restore lost honor of country

Chief Minister Punjab Mian Shahbaz Sharif has said that to restore the lost honour of Pakistan among world nations we should have to break the begging bowl.

MQM, PML-F submit requisition for Sindh assembly session over Karachi situation

The MQM members of the Sindh Assembly moved a requisition to the Secretary Sindh Assembly at his office in Karachi here on Saturday for summoning the session of the House immediately.

US wants to roll back Pak nuclear programme: Zulfiqar

Ex-Chairman Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) lieutenant general (retd) Zulfiqar Ali Khan has said that the united stated wants to roll back the Pakistani nuclear programme.

Action against police officials responsible for Kharotabad incident starts

Investigative report of Kharotabad incident has been received by police; meanwhile IG Police Balochistan Rao Mir Hashim has directed action against the police officials involved in Kharotabad incident.

Pakistan army says New York Times report is a "direct attack"

Reports in the New York Times criticizing the Pakistan army and the powerful intelligence agency is a "direct attack" on Pakistan's security, the army spokesman said on Saturday.

Pervez Musharraf pressurised Iran to roll back nuclear program: WikiLeaks

The Musharraf-led Pakistan Government had been discouraging Iran from developing nuclear weapons, US diplomatic cables unveiled by whistle-blower website WikiLeaks have revealed.

Al Qaeda chief Ayman al-Zawahri hiding in Pakistan: Leon Panetta

Ayman al-Zawahri, who was named the successor to slain Al Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden, has been living in Pakistan’s tribal areas, a media report said Saturday quoting US Defence Secretary Leon Panetta.

Pakistan militants kill 6, attack NATO tanker

PESHAWAR, Pakistan - At least five people were killed when militants fired on two vehicles in northwest Pakistan on Saturday, while the driver of a NATO oil tanker was shot dead in the southwest, officials said.

Afghan, Pakistan forces agree on more border talks

KABUL - Military officials from Pakistan and Afghanistan have agreed to hold more high-level talks to defuse a row over a series of attacks across their porous border, the Afghan defence ministry said Saturday.

Pakistan regains control with 95 dead in Karachi

Pakistan announced on Saturday its troops had taken back areas of Karachi occupied by armed groups and arrested more than 100 people after political violence across the vast port city claimed 95 lives.

7 militants killed in Pakistan

Islamabad : Security forces killed seven militants Saturday in fighting in northwest Pakistan, a media report said.

US Congress votes against proposal to cut aid to Pakistan

The United States House of Representatives has voted against two amendments proposing to slash the two-billion-dollar US aid to Pakistan, despite the discomfort expressed by several legislators about continuing assistance to the country in the wake of Osama bin Laden's discovery and killing in Abbottabad.

Pak general denies allegations about nuclear sell-off to North Korea

Lieutenant General (retired) Zulfiqar Ali Khan has categorically rebutted the allegations regarding nuclear sell-off by Pakistan's military officials to North Korea.

PM Gilani says govt or Opp. makes no difference for him to serve masses

Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani has said that it makes no difference for him to be in the government or in the opposition for public service.He was talking to Lahore Press Club’s Governing Body members headed by its President Sarmid Bashir at his DHA residence here Saturday.

US ambassador calls on President Zardari

U.S. Ambassador Cameron P. Munter called on President Asif Ali Zardari at Aiwan-e-Sadr on Saturday.

PM Gilani asks to ensure foolproof arrangements for monsoon

Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani on Saturday directed the elected representatives to keep liaison with district and provincial administration to ensure foolproof arrangements for monsoon season.

Fifth moot of SAARC speakers, parliamentarians to be held in Islamabad

The 5th Conference of the SAARC Speakers and Parliamentarians  Association will be held next year in Islamabad.

India abandons quest for permanent UN Security Council seat

The intensive six-year campaign by India and three other aspirants for permanent seats on the UN Security Council— Brazil, Germany and Japan—has fizzled out for lack of support among member states, and even led to divisions within the so-called Group of Four. 

Rangers have taken control of ‘Katti Pahari’: Rehman Malik

Interior Minister Rehman Malik on Saturday has  said that Rangers have taken control of the pickets of terrorists positioned on top of ‘Katti Pahari’ in Orangi Town area.

Pir Sahib Pagara, Malik discuss Commissionerate System

Interior Minister Rehman Malik Saturday discussed the modalities of Commissionerate System with PML(F) Chief Pir Saheb Pagara.

FC to help improve law, order situation in Karachi: Rehman Malik

Interior Minister Rehman Malik Saturday appreciated Sindh police and Rangers operation in Karachi against miscreants and improving the law and order situation.

Restoration of commissionerate system part of PPP manifesto: Minister

Federal Minister for Law Senator Moula Bux Chandio has said that the restoration of  commissionerate system is  a part of the manifesto of Pakistan Peoples Party and the same is being restored in Sindh like other provinces of the country.

Attiqa Odho granted interim bail till July 14

RAWALPINDI: Additional District and Sessions Judge has granted interim bail till July 14 to Attiqa Odho, renowned artist in a case registered against her for possessing liquor.

Consensus on national issues need of the hour: Shah Mehmood Qureshi

MULTAN: Former Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi said on Saturday that the country is confronted with tough challenges while all political parties need consensus over all national issues.

Govt to resolve problems of teach cadre staff of health dept: Zulfiqar Khosa

LAHORE: Senior Advisor Sirdar Zulfiqar Ali Khan Khosa has said that the services of teaching cadre staff of Health Department regarding medical education are commendable. Government will solve their problems with regard to regularization and departmental promotion on priority basis, he added.

Naik gives public funded vehicles to five senators just for Rs. 10 per km

ISLAMABAD: As many as five Chairpersons of former Senate Standing Committees have refused to return the official vehicles after dissolving their committees. Chairman Senate Farooq H. Naik had given the precious cars to them on unbelievable throwaway price.

Peace to be restored in Karachi: Rehman Malik

KARACHI: Interior Minister Rehman Malik Saturday directed law enforcement agencies to act without any discrimination against the miscreants who are damaging peace of Karachi.

Withdraw war against terror, fight against corruption: Imran 100 day plan

ISLAMABAD: Announcing the 100 days plan, Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf Chief Imran Khan Saturday said that his party would focus political approaches on counter terror strategy while anticorruption campaign would be on top of agenda.

President Zardari expresses concerns over recent statements of US authorities about Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has said they were much concerned over recent statements given by US authorities about Pakistan.

Sindh Govt restores Commissioner System

KARACHI: Sindh Government on Saturday has promulgated Sindh Local Government Ordinance (SLGO) 1979 to restore Commissioner System in the province.

Journalists’ help necessary to probe Salim Shahzad killing: Justice Saqib Nisar

ISLAMABAD: Judicial Commission constituted to probe into killing of journalist Salim Shahzad met here Saturday under Justice Saqib Nisar in Supreme Court (SC) and Commission members and senior journalists appeared before it. During the meeting of commission Justice Saqib Nisar said investigations would not move forward without the cooperation of journalists.

Pir Pagara demands army for Karachi

KARACHI: The Chief of Pakistan Muslim League-Functional Pir Pagara demanding government to call Pak army for Karachi unrest said that the people of Karachi should embrace themselves for Army and in this regard the government has our support.

I have no magic wand to improve law and order situation soon in Karachi: Manzoor Wassan

KARACHI: Sindh Interior Minister Manzoor Wassan has said he has no magic wand to improve law and order situation in Karachi saying he be given time to maintain peace therein.

Workers’ remittances cross $11bn mark for the first time in Pakistan history

KARACHI: The remittances sent home by overseas Pakistani workers crossed the $11 billion mark for the first time in country’s history during the last fiscal year (2010?11).

26/11 case: Prosecutors submit in court evidence given by India

RAWALPINDI: Prosecutors Saturday submitted documentary evidence provided by India, including confessional statement of Ajmal Kasab, in the anti-terrorism court conducting the trial of LeT’s Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi and six others charged with involvement in Mumbai attacks, as a new judge began hearing the case.

FIA presents in the court details of property, bank accounts of Pervez Musharraf in Pakistan

RAWALPINDI: FIA which is probing into Benazir Bhutto assassination case has presented preliminary details of property and bank assets in Pakistan to the court.