Pakistan spy chief General Pasha visit to U.S. "went very well"

 U.S. and Pakistani spy chiefs made progress in mending rifts in a relationship that had soured over the U.S. raid that killed al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden during meetings at CIA headquarters, U.S. and Pakistani officials said on Thursday.

President Zardari telephones Altaf Hussain; discusses situation

President Asif Ali Zardari telephoned the leader of Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) Altaf Hussain in the small hours of Friday morning and discussed the situation arising out of Zulfiqar Mirza’s controversial statement.

Govt committed to uplift of Gilgit-Baltistan people: President Zardari

President Asif Ali Zardari on Thursday said that the government was committed to the uplift of people of Gilgit-Baltistan by focusing on bringing in socio-economic development in the region.

PM Gilani urges Ulema to play role in promoting interfaith harmony

Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani on Thursday said the Ulema should play their role in promoting interfaith harmony in the society and building bridges between various sects and religions.

President Zardari 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.

Faisal Karim Kundi for regular interaction between political leadership, people of Pakistan,India

Faisal Karim Kundi, Deputy Speaker, National Assembly Thursday stressed for regular interaction between the political leadership and people of Pakistan and India to build the bridges of understanding and friendship between the two nations.He said this while talking to Indian High Commissioner to Pakistan Sharat Sabharwal called on Deputy Speaker, National Assembly in the Parliament House.

All political parties to play their role for peace in Karachi: Qamar Zaman Kaira

Pakistan Peoples Party’s Information Secretary Qamar Zaman Kaira on Thursday said that all political parties must play their crucial role for maintainig peace in karachi.

Passenger coach, truck collision claim 8 lives in Bolan

At least eight persons including women and children were died and 12 others were injured in the result of a clash between a truck and passenger coach near Balla Nari area, of Bolan district here on Wednesday.

Ahmed Askar asks Pak to play role in Arab masses struggle against dictators

The Pakistani government should support the peaceful movement of Arab masses against the dictatorship in their respective countries.

Violence after Zulfiqar Mirza statement claim 19 lives in Sindh

At least 18 persons were killed and 0ver 40 others injured and more than 40 vehicles were burnt down in the violence that erupted overnight in Karachi, Hyderabad and other parts of Sindh after the statement of senior provincial minister Zulfiqar Mirza against the MQM chief.

JUI-F demands APC over Karachi situation

Leader of the Opposition in Senate Maulana Abdul Ghafoor Hyderi has demanded of the government to call all parties conference immediately for the restoration of peace in Karachi, here on Thursday.

NCA decides to continue pursuing policy of Credible Minimum Deterrence as a responsible nuclear weapons state

The National Command Authority (NCA) After in-depth consideration and evaluation, inter alia, decided that Pakistan will continue to pursue its policy of Credible Minimum Deterrence as a responsible nuclear weapons state. The NCA expressed satisfaction at the security and safety of Pakistan’s strategic programmes and facilities. It also expressed confidence in the operational readiness of Pakistan’s strategic weapons.

Kazakhstan embassy officials were not involved in liquor smuggling

Islamabad: Name of the Kazakhstan Embassy was mentioned inadvertently in a story on liquor smuggling released by Online’s Karachi office on Wednesday.

Strategic talks with US, peace talks with Pakistan on schedule: Krishna

New Delhi: India said the deadly Mumbai bomb blasts will have no impact on the strategic dialogue with the US and peace talks with Pakistan scheduled later this month.

PAC expresses concern over non-initiation of action against corrupt officials of commerce ministry

ISLAMABAD: Special committee of Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has expressed grave concern over non initiation of action against the officers of commerce ministry and its allied departments found involved in financial irregularities of billion of rupees despite lapse of 5 years.

Supreme Court allows one day more to govt for restoration of Zafar Qureshi

ISLAMABAD: Supreme Court (SC) while granting time to government for reinstatement of Capt (Rtd) Zafar Qureshi till today had said Attorney General should tell if probe into political intervention in Zafar Qureshi matter would be got conducted by any judge then what could be its repercussions.

Alleged mastermind of attack on Sri Lankan team released on bail

LAHORE: Malik Ishaq, leader of a proscribed outfit and alleged mastermind of attack on Sri Lankan team has been released from Kot Lakhpat jail.

MQM may direct its workers not to give taxes to Sindh government

Islamabad: MQM has started thinking over various options including not submitting the taxes to provincial government in the circumstances created after the controversial statement from senior minister Sindh Zulfiqar Mirza.

Thousands of Karachites stage protest march towards residence of Zulfiqar Mirza

KARACHI: Thousands of citizens of Karachi Metropolis tried/ are trying to stage a long march towards the residence of former Provincial home minister, Zulfiqar Mirza.

President summons NA, Senate sessions on July 21

ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has summoned separate sessions of National Assembly (NA) and Senate on July 21.

4 new ministers inducted in Sindh cabinet

KARACHI: The Sindh Cabinet has undergone an expansion as four new ministers were inducted.

KP PAC detects financial irregularities in govt departments, directs recovering Rs 6.5 million

Peshawar: Public Accounts Committee of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has ordered recovering Rs 6.5 million on account of financial irregularities and discrepancies in various departments.

Bangladesh High Commissioner calls on CM Punjab

LAHORE: High Commissioner of Bangladesh in Pakistan, Suhrab Hossain called on the Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif, here on Thursday, discussed matters of mutual interest and cooperation in various sectors.

Karachi suffers Rs2 billion losses in two days

KARACHI: The Korangi Industrial Area (KIA) has suffered production and monetary losses to the tune of RS.2 billion in the two days strife going on in Karachi, Chairman, Korangi Association of Trade and Industry said on Thursday.

President summons Mirza to Islamabad

ISLAMABAD: After sparking statement which shocked the country, President Asif Ali Zardari on Thursday has summoned Senior Minister of Sindh Dr. Zulfiqar Mirza to Islamabad.

Faisal Saleh Hayat, Rubina Irfan leave for Germany to participate in 5th FIFA Women’s Football Symposium

LAHORE: President Pakistan Football Federation (PFF), Makhdoom Syed Faisal Saleh Hayat and Rubina Irfan, Chairperson Women Committee is left for Frankfurt, Germany to participate in the 5th FIFA Women’s Football Symposium.