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Monday, July 18, 2011

Taliban execute Pakistani policemen on video

Pakistan's army says the Taliban has released a video showing fighters executing 16 Pakistani policemen captured in a raid in the northwest.

Pervez Musharraf says he will return to Pakistan in March 2012

Former Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf, who is currently in self-exile, has announced that he will finally return to Pakistan on March 23, 2012.

‘US helping Pak cope with its ongoing energy crisis’

The coordinator for non-military United States assistance to Pakistan, Robin Raphel, has said the Obama administration is playing the role of a catalyst to help Pakistan cope with its ongoing energy crisis.

‘All evidence against Pervez Musharraf in Bugti murder case lost’

All documentary evidence against former Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf in the Akbar Bugti murder case has been lost, a lawyer pleading on behalf of Bugti's eldest son, Jamil, has said.

US to restore military aid to Pakistan

The US is mulling to restore the suspended $800 million in military aid and equipment to Islamabad, Pakistan's spy chief was quoted Sunday as saying.

Pakistani General to Discuss Ties with China

A top Pakistan Army officer is in China to hold talks to further strengthen defence cooperation, it was reported here Monday.

Pakistani General to Discuss Ties with China

A top Pakistan Army officer is in China to hold talks to further strengthen defence cooperation, it was reported here Monday.

Pakistani General to Discuss Ties with China

A top Pakistan Army officer is in China to hold talks to further strengthen defence cooperation, it was reported here Monday.

10 abducted, six vehicles torched in Pakistan

Ten people were kidnapped and six vehicles were set afire by armed men who attacked a convoy of truck’s in Pakistan’s northwest.

Afghan parliamentarian challenges world, Mullah Omer to appear shortly after assurances: Sultani

ISLAMABAD: Afghan Parliamentarian Huma Sultani Sunday challenged those who doubted her meeting with Taliban’s leader Mullah Omar in the suburbs of Kabul by saying that he would appear shortly after assurances of his security.

Arrested Anjum sent on one-day transit remand

Islamabad: Islamabad civil court on Sunday sent PML-N member National Assembly Anjum Aqeel on one-day transit remand.

Hearing of NICL corruption case today

ISLAMABAD: The hearing of financial scam at the National Insurance Company Ltd (NICL) will be held here today (Monday) at Supreme Court by following the SC’s so motto notice.

IMF mission to visit Pakistan tomorrow

ISLAMABAD: A special mission of International Monetary Fund (IMF) will arrive Islamabad on July 19 (tomorrow) to hold talks with higher officials.

Arms being smuggled to Karachi form Israel: Rehman Malik

ISLAMABAD: Federal Interior Minister Rehman Malik has said that the arms and ammunition are being brought to Karachi from Israel . The murderers of Amir Shah would be brought to justice.

Punjab govt shows little respect for LHC directions

LAHORE: Following the footsteps of the federal government, the provincial government seems to have also started defiance of the court orders as Punjab Excise and Taxation Department (PETD) Secretary did not accept the stay orders issued by Lahore High Court (LHC) in favour of an under-transfer director.

Police book five students for harassing defence analyst

Capital Police arrested five students of Shifa International University for allegedly attacking defence analyst Zahid Hamid during a debate.

Gunmen shoot dead two guests at wedding party in Afghanistan

BAGHLAN: Afghan local officials said on Sunday that unknown gunmen opened fire at a wedding party in northern Baghlan province killing two guests and wounding seven others.

Nato air strikes Kill 13 militants in eastern Afghanistan

KABUL: At least 13 insurgents were killed after NATO was called in for air support during a joint operation in eastern Nangarhar province, a private TV channel reported on Sunday.

China values Pak people’s sentiments for Chinese: Chinese Ambassador

RAWALPINDI: The People’s Republic of China highly values Pakistani people’s sentiments of love and friendship with her, Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Liu Jian said.

MC candidates withdraws against MQM

KARACHI: Two candidates belonging to Muslim Conference (MC) withdrew o Sunday against Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) candidates contesting elections of Azad Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly on constituencies in Karachi, a private TV channel reported on Sunday.

Shab-e-Baraat observed solemnly

ISLAMABAD: Shab-e-Baraat, the night of reverence and fervor has been observed across the country with great religious zeal on Sunday night.

KPK govt empowers DCOs, Administrators for controlling prices in Ramazan

PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtoonkhwa government has empowered DCOs and administrators of the province with additional authorities to have a check on the prices of edibles during Ramzan-ul-Mubarak.

14 new jails under construction in Punjab

LAHORE: Provincial Minister, Prison Department Punjab Malik Iqbal Chunarr said that the construction of 14 new jails are under progress to provide maximum facilities to the prisoners.

Another case of honour killing; man kills two including niece

SHAHKOT: A real uncle gunned down his niece and her alleged lover in the name of honour. After committing the crime, the killer managed to escape form the scene.