Gen Petraeus meets Pakistan's army chief Kayani amid tensions

ISLAMABAD - Gen. David Petraeus, the outgoing U.S. commander in Afghanistan, and his soon-to-be successor met with top military leaders in Pakistan on Thursday as the two countries struggled to resolve tensions over the American raid that killed Osama bin Laden.

President takes notice of statement by PPP associate: Rehman Malik

Minister for Interior, Rehman Malik on Thursday said President Asif Ali Zardari has taken notice of a statement issued by PPP associate and sought a report from Chief Minister Sindh in this regard.

Fresh violence kills 14 in Pakistan's Karachi

KARACHI - Pakistan ordered hundreds of extra paramilitary policemen onto the streets of the country's biggest city on Thursday after a fresh night of political and ethnic violence killed 14 people.

Blast in house in southwest Pakistan kills 4

CHAMAN, Pakistan -  A government official says a blast ripped through a house where explosives and weapons had been stored in southwest Pakistan, killing four people.

Pakistan concerned over US aid cuts: PM Gilani

Pakistan Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani has said that both the government and people of Pakistan are deeply concerned about the recent statements made by some American officials pertaining to reduction in aid to Pakistan.

US says committed to Pakistan partnership

The State Department on Wednesday said the United States remains committed to its “vital” partnership with Pakistan, as senior officials of the two countries had high-level meetings amid strains in the relationship,

Sindh Assembly approves commissionerate system among severe uproar of MQM

The Sindh Assembly has passed a bill for the resumption of the commissionerate system in the province amid stern protest of Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) her eon Wednesday.

Supreme Court orders suspension of all show cause notices against Qureshi

Supreme Court (SC) of Pakistan has ordered to revere the transfer of four assistant officers of DG FIA Zafar Qureshi to continue probing the NICL scam on Wednesday.

Khosa sought JI help to improve Karachi peace

Jamaat-e-Islami and Pakistan People’s Party agreed to continue political contacts and support each other in matters of common man.

Army Chief General Kayani pays tribute to officers, soldiers martyred in Mohmand Agency

Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani paid tribute to the officers and soldiers who laid down their lives while fighting against terrorists in Mohmand Agency.

New UNESCO project aims to improve early warning for floods in Pakistan

The United Nations Educational,Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and partners have launched a project to upgrade the early warning system in Pakistan,

Pakistan denounce ICC task force report

KARACHI - Pakistani cricket bosses on Wednesday hit back at the International Cricket Council's proposals for overhauling the sport in the troubled country, suggesting it was a pointless "scholarly exercise".

CIA vaccination ruse sparks fear in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD  - Pakistani officials and international health organizations expressed concern Wednesday that a phony CIA vaccination program meant to obtain DNA evidence in the hunt for Osama bin Laden could harm legitimate immunization programs in the country.

US-Pakistanis meet amid tension, military aid cut

WASHINGTON - High-level U.S.-Pakistan visits were unfolding Wednesday for the first time since Washington announced it was cutting more than one-third of its military aid to its terrorism-fighting partner.

U.S General James Mattis consults Pakistani leaders

U.S Central Command Commander Gen. James Mattis visited Pakistan as part of his routine of visiting and consulting with senior Pakistani military and security officials.

Pakistan's ISI chief heads to U.S. as ties founder

The head of Pakistan's powerful spy agency headed for Washington on Wednesday for unscheduled talks, the military said, days after the United States suspended a third of military aid over deepening tensions in their relationship.

MQM chief accuses Pak govt. of plotting against armed forces, ISI

Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) chief Altaf Hussain has said that the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP)-led coalition government was plotting against the armed forces, the ISI and institutions responsible for the national security in collusion with the United States.

Cabinet reviews progress on Aghaz-e-Haqooq-e-Balochistan package

The Federal Cabinet on Wednesday reviewed progress on Aghaz-e-Haqooq-e-Balochistan package and was informed that out of 61 proposed policy actions,

Sweet Homes for orphans to be set up across the county: PM Gilani

Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani said here on Wednesday the government  would  build more Sweet Homes  all over the country to look after the orphans and help them  to become respectable  citizens.

PM Gilani appreciates 65 pc implementation of Balochistan Package

Appreciating 65 per cent implementation of the Aghaz-i-Haqooq-i- Balochistan, Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani on Wednesday said the issues of the provnce were of national importance.

PM Gilani lauds launch of USF optic fiber cable project in Balochistan

Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani Wednesday said government was providing modern telecommunication services to the remote areas of Balochistan to help it connect to the rest of the country.

PM Gilani reiterates Balochistan’s integrated development

Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani on Wednesday reiterated to utilize all available resources with the government for accelerated development of Balochistan in order to bring it at par with other provinces in all fields.

3 killed in Murree Road mishap

Three persons were killed when a car plunged into a deep ditch on Murree Road Wednesday, a private news channel reported.

Foreign agencies involved in Balochistan situation: Rehman Malik

Federal Interior Minister Rehman Malik has said that foreign intelligence agencies were involved in law and order situation in Balochistan adding that however, with the government’s measures, security condition was improved in the province.

Federal Cabinet reviews Balochistan Package, development in detail

QUETTA: The federal cabinet, holding its first meeting in the Provincial capitol on Wednesday, deliberated over such issues as Balochistan Package and development works in the province in detail.

Mumbai serial blasts kill 17 injure over 100

MUMBAI: Three near-simultaneous explosions rocked Mumbai at rush-hour on Wednesday, killing at least 17 people in what the government said appeared to be another terrorist strike in the city hit by a major attack nearly three years ago.

Power shortfall reaches 5722 MW

ISLAMABAD: The power shortfall reached 722 megawatts due to shortage of oil, gas and water which increased the power outages in most part of the country.

Sindh Assembly passes 4 bills amid rumpus

KARACHI: Police Act 1861, Local Government Ordinance, and Commissionerate System Bill were passed.

Bus explosion not caused by CNG cylinder, explosives

ISLAMABAD: The explosives department has concluded its initial investigation report of the explosion and ensuing fire in a passenger bus on Tuesday.

President Zardari, PM Gilani condemn Mumbai blasts

ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani, the Government and the people of Pakistan have condemned the blasts in Mumbai and expressed distress on the loss of lives and injuries.

Continuity of Musharraf’s policies major cause of drone strikes: Fazl ur Rehman

LAHORE: Central Ameer, Jamiat Ulema Islam Maulana Fazl ur Rehman has said that the rulers have badly failed to stop drone strikes and its major reason is the continuity of the policies of former president Pervez Musharraf.

Resignation of Governor State Bank shows govt economic policies have failed: Ahsan Iqbal

ISLAMABAD: Spokesman of PML-N, Ahsan Iqbal has declared the recent resignation of Governor State Bank as an open indication of failed economic policies, and wrong preferences of the regime.

Punjab PAC regrets non-appointment of vice chancellors in 6 varsities

ISLAMABAD, July 13 (Online): Public Accounts Committee-1 (PAC) has regretted delay in the appointment of vice chancellors in six universities of the province.

Lawyers’ community vital part of judicial system: CJP Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry

ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Iftikhar Muhammad Ch has said lawyers community is a vital part of society and judicial system of the country adding significance of legal fraternity can not be overlooked , says a press release.

Obama’s future depends on Pakistan’s cooperation: Mushahid Hussain

ISLAMABAD: Secretary General of PML (Q) Mushahid Hussain Sayed has said that the political future of US President Obama depends on the cooperation from Pakistan side. Whenever America imposed sanctions on Pakistan, they benefited the country rather than causing any loss to it, commented Mushahid Hussain Sayed.

Sindh Govt appoints municipal commissioners in Karachi

KARACHI: Sindh government has appointed municipal commissioners for Karachi division and its five districts, a private TV channel reported on Wednesday.

YOP appreciates army operation in Kurram agency

ISLAMABAD: Youth of Parachinar (YOP) lauded Army operation in the lower and central Kurram agency against Taliban.

Talks with Pakistan’s well wishers possible: Rehman Malik

QUETTA: Federal Minister Rehman Malik said Wednesday that talks would not be held with those who are burning the Pakistani flag in Balochistan, but the process of dialogue would be open to those who want the survival and prosperity of Pakistan.

PML-Q leader appeals to CJP to take suo motu notice of drone attacks

ISLAMABAD: PML-Q senior vice president Ajmal Khan Wazir has appealed to Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry to take suo motu notice of drone attacks in Waziristan as such attacks are breeding mental diseases in the area.