3 dead in attacks on NATO tankers in Pakistan

PESHAWAR, Pakistan -  Three people were killed and 16 wounded when militants blew up one NATO supply oil tanker and opened fire on another in Pakistan's troubled northwest, police and officials said.

US is 'real enemy' of Pakistan: Iran's top leader

Iran's state TV says the country's supreme leader has told Pakistan's president that the United States is Pakistan's real enemy.

10 killed in result of unknown gunmen attack on coach in Kurram

At least ten persons were killed and several others injured as known gunmen opened firing on a coach carrying passengers in the Upper Kurram region bordering Afghanistan.

The claim of PML-N respecting constitution is in front of whole nation: Rehman Malik

Interior Minister Rehman Malik has said that judicial inquiry has been ordered into the illegal escape of PML-N MNA Anjum Aqeel Khan from police custody, adding that he will be arrested soon wherever he would be hiding.

UK-Pak lawyers’ starts campaign for arrest of former CIA Chief

Britain lawyer Stafford Smith and Pakistani lawyers have started campaign at international level for the arrest of former CIA Legal Chief Jan Rezo on the killing of civilians in drone attacks in Pakistan.

Court declares Anjum Aqeel proclaimed offender

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) MNA Anjum Aqeel Khan has been declared a proclaimed offender by the anti-terrorism court (ATC) here on Saturday.

Plane carrying presidential entourage escapes accident

The Presidential entourage carrying by C-130 aircraft escaped accident here on Saturday.

US to continue civilian assistance, Sheikh informs Gilani

Federal Minister for Finance, Dr. Abdul Hafeez Sheikh called on Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani at PM’s House here on Saturday and apprised him about the communication made with the US Deputy Secretary of State, Thomas R. Nides.

Ilyas Kashmiri still alive and active on Af-Pak border, claim sources

Harkat-ul-Jihad al Islami (HuJI) commander Ilyas Kashmiri, one of the five most wanted terrorist leaders by the US, is still alive, sources have claimed.

President Zardari, his delegation arrive in Mashed, to visit shrine of Hazrat Imam Raza (RA)

President Asif Ali Zardari accompanied by his delegation arrived here from Tehran and was received at the airport by Governor Mashed.

Pakistan, Iran resolve to strengthen ties in all spheres

Pakistan and Iran on Saturday expressed their resolve to further strengthen bilateral ties in diverse fields, with particular focus on enhanced cooperation in energy, trade and economic spheres.In a whirlwind five-hour visit to the Iranian capital, President Asif Ali Zardari had two rounds of talks each with President Mahmoud Ahmedinejad and the Supreme Leader of Iran Ayatollah Sayed Ali Khamenei, followed by another meeting (third) with his Iranian counterpart in the President’s palace.The President was accompanied by Interior Minister Rehman Malik, Minister for Water and Power Syed Naveed Qamar, Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources Dr Asim Hussain, Dr Zulfiqar Mirza, Pakistan’s Ambassador in Iran Khalid Aziz Babar and Spokesman to the President Farhatullah Babar.

The Spokesman to the President while briefing media persons, said the visit was part of the on-going process to strengthen bilateral ties, step up consultations with countries in the region for peace and stability at a time when tension was developing in some parts and for promoting peace and stability in Afghanistan and fighting militancy.

President Zardari arrives in Tehran

President Asif Ali Zardari arrived here Saturday to hold talks with the Iranian leadership for further strengthening the bilateral ties and cooperation in diverse fields. The President, upon arrival at Mehrabad Airport, was received by Iranian Petroleum Minister Mohammad Aliabadi.

PM Gilani for preparing comprehensive development plan for Gilgit-Baltistan

Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani on Saturday asked the Chief Minister of Gilgit-Baltistan and his Cabinet members to prepare a comprehensive development plan for Gilgit-Baltistan with a futuristic vision leading to self-sufficiency.

Industrial Relations Ordinance 2011 promulgated

The government on Saturday promulgated Industrial Relations Ordinance 2011. The Ordinance has been approved by President Asif Ali Zardari on the advice of Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani.

President Zardari proposes Pak-Iran currency swap

TEHRAN: President Asif Ali Zardari on Saturday proposed a currency swap agreement between Pakistan and Iran to further strengthen the bilateral trade and economic ties between the two brotherly countries.

ISI Chief’s visit to US had no relevance with restoration of US assistance: Army spokesperson

ISLAMABAD: Army spokesperson Maj Gen Athar Abbas said DG ISI Lt Gen Ahmad Shuja Pasha’s visit to US had nothing to do with restoration of US aid to Pakistan.

No compromise on corruption: CJP Iftikhar Mohammad Chaudhry

ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Iftikhar Mohammad Chaudhry has said corruption is intolerable and no compromise can be made on it at any cost.

Rehman Malik telephones Indian counterpart

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Interior, Senator A. Rehman Malik talked Saturday on telephone with his Counterpart,

US to continue civilian assistance, finance large energy projects

ISLAMABAD: Finance minister Abdul Hafeez Sheikh called on Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani at PM’s House here Saturday and apprised him about the communication made with the US Deputy Secretary of State, Thomas R. Nides, economic situtation of the country, resignation of governor state bank, coalition support fund and ongoing talks with IMF.

Defence, foreign ministries to give briefing to parliamentary committee on national security

ISLAMABAD: Ministry of defence and ministry of foreign affairs will give detailed briefing to parliamentary committee on national security on the issues including prevention of drone attacks, review of counter terrorism policies and Shamsi air base on Monday.

Proclaimed Aqeel finally surrendered

ISLAMABAD: After declared a proclaimed offender by the civil court, PML-N member National Assembly Anjum Aqeel on Saturday surrendered and presented himself at Kohsar police station here in federal capital.

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All government efforts to prevent governor SBP from resigning his office prove futile

KARACHI: All the efforts on the part of government have met failure in preventing Governor State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) from tendering resignation from his office.

Pak army excuses sending troops for Hajj services

ISLAMABAD: Due to engagement in war against terrorism, Pakistan army has excused sending it’s personal to Saudi Arabia as Khudam-ul-Hujaj, sources said on Saturday.

NA Speaker appoints 9 PML-N parliamentarians as members of Standing Committees

ISLAMABAD: Speaker National Assembly Dr. Fehmida Mirza has appointed nine parliamentarians of Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) as members of the Standing Committee here on Saturday.

Pakistan needs democratic Govt backed by military, bureaucracy: Pervez Musharraf

ISLAMABAD: All Pakistan Muslim League (APML) Quaid Pervez Musharraf has said Pakistan is desperately in need of a democratic government that have support both from military and bureaucracy.

PM Gilani urges for better public transport facilities in Lahore, Islamabad, Rawalpindi

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister has said the government is finalizing a project to provide better public transport facilities to the people of Lahore, Rawalpindi and Islamabad, he said that new buses would be plied on main routes in these cities to provide relief to the common man.

NDMA chairman rebuffs flood threats in country

ISLAMABAD: National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) Chairman Zafar Iqbal Qadir on Saturday said the threats of disasters or floods in Pakistan are over and no major blow would take place.

Pakistan to continue bilateral engagements in light of parliament’s joint session resolution: FO

ISLAMABAD: Declaring its ties with US as ‘strong,’ Pakistan on Saturday made it clear that it would continue bilateral engagements in the light of Parliament’s resolution adopted in a joint session in wake of May 2 incident.

Fleeing from custody of police by Anjam Aqeel a black deed: Rehman Malik

ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Rehman Malik has said fleeing from the custody of police by PML-N legislator Anjam Aqeel is a black deed.

Dr Firdous announces regularization of 471 PTV employees

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Dr. Firdous Ashiq Awan on Saturday announced regularization of 471 contract employees of Pakistan Television Corporation (PTV).She made this announcement during a function held here PTV Headquarters attended by a large number of PTV employees.