Bomb kills 5 militants in northwest Pakistan

DERA ISMAIL KHAN, Pakistan -- Intelligence officials say a roadside bomb struck a vehicle carrying Taliban fighters in Pakistan's northwest, killing five of the insurgents.

Militants attack on checkpoint leaves 13 dead, wounded

A soldier was killed and four others were wounded when Taliban militants attacked a checkpoint Tuesday morning in a Pakistani tribal agency bordering Afghanistan, said sources.

Gunmen kidnap 8 Pakistani aid workers

Police say gunmen have kidnapped eight Pakistani aid workers after stopping their vehicles in the southwest of the country.

House bill to limit aid to Pakistan, Palestinians

A House panel unveiled a bill Monday that would block U.S. aid to Pakistan, Egypt, Lebanon and the Palestinian Authority unless the Obama administration reassures Congress that they are cooperating in the worldwide fight against terrorism.

Hina Rabbani Khar to be Pakistan's Youngest Foreign Minister

Hina Rabbani Khar, 34, will be elevated as the new foreign minister of Pakistan, a media report said Monday. Her elevation comes barely a week ahead of crucial India-Pakistan talks to be held in New Delhi.

Pak drone victims’ relatives seek arrest of ex-CIA official

Relatives of US drone attack victims have formally lodged a first information report at a police station in Islamabad seeking the arrest of former Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) legal chief John Rizzo for approving attacks that killed hundreds of people.

Pakistan Hockey Federation seeks govt. NOC to participate in India tournament

The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) has said that the national team would participate in a four-nation tournament in India, if it gets a No Objection Certificate (NOC) form the federal government.

Cricket: Pakistan looking to blood youngsters in T20 team

Pakistan is hoping to blood youngsters to boost its chances of regaining the ICC World Twenty20 title in Sri Lanka next year.

Cricket: PCB chief Ijaz Butt to meet ICC officials at Lord’s

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief Ijaz Butt is expected to meet top International Cricket Council (ICC) and England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) officials on the sidelines of the India-England Test match at Lord's, which starts on Thursday.

PM Gilani arrives in London on 4-day visit

Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani arrived here Monday on a four-day visit to hold meetings with the British leadership to enhance bilateral relations.The Prime Minister flew to the United Kingdom’s capital by a commercial flight of the national flag carrier,

PM Gilani to meet Shahbaz Sharif after UK visit

Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani would hold a meeting with Chief Minister Punjab Shahbaz Sharif after his visit to the United Kingdom.

PM Gilani accepts resignation of Governor SBP

Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani on Monday accepted resignation of Governor State Bank of Pakistan Shahid Hafiz Kardar and appointed the senior most Deputy Governor Yasin Anwar as Acting Governor with immediate effect.

PM Gilani briefed on situation in Karachi

Minister for Interior Rehman Malik and Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Hina Rabbani Khar called on Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani at Prime Minister House here Monday morning.

Pakistan, India review cross LOC travel, trade

Pakistan and India on Monday reviewed the existing cross LOC travel and trade arrangements to ensure their effective implementation and exchanged views on additional measures to facilitate the process.

President Zardari welcomes Altaf Hussein’s direction to Ishrat-ul-Abad to resume as Sindh Governor

KARACHI: President Asif Ali Zardari has welcomed Altaf Hussein’s initiative of directing Ishrat-ul-Abad to resume his charge as Governor Sindh declaring it as important for National and Provincial solidarity, harmony and reconciliation.

Petitions by 6 convicts in Pervez Musharraf attack case filed in SC

ISLAMABAD: Six convicted persons in Musharraf attack case have filed constitutional petitions in Supreme Court (SC) against what they described their unjust trial praying apex court to recommend government to constitute an independent tribunal to ensure equitable trial.

Nawaz Sharif set to preside over party’s meeting for first time in 12 years

ISLAMABAD: Ever since the dismissal of his government in 1999, Mian Nawaz Sharif is all set to preside over his parliamentary party’s meeting for the first time in parliament House on 21st July.

President Zardari signals Majid to be AJK PM

ISLAMABAD: PPP AJK leadership has decided to nominate Chaudhry Abdul Majid as Prime Minister of Azad Kashmir and President Asif Ali Zardari has also given green signal to Chaudhry Abdul Majid in this respect.

IMF mission due today

ISLAMABAD: A special mission of International Monetary Fund (IMF) will arrive Islamabad today (Tuesday) to hold talks with higher officials.

Court hands over Anjum to Islamabad police on three day physical remand

ISLAMABAD: Civil Court of Federal Territory has handed over the custody of MNA from PML(N) Anjum Aqeel Khan to Islamabad police on three day physical remand in the fraud case.

SC seeks written reply from PM on Zafar Qureshi’s issue

ISLAMABAD: Supreme Court (SC) has sought written reply from the Prime Minister about implementation of its decisions with reference to suspension and reinstatement of Additional Director General FIA Zafar Qureshi in NICL scandal case.

PAC recovers Rs 115 bn form Govt departments

ISLAMABAD: Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has shown dissatisfaction over the accounting system adopted by Ministry of Information & Broadcasting and Ministry of Commerce and directed both the ministries to bring transparency in their financial matters by containing expenditures within their budget.

Pak India dialogues to continue despite fresh Mumbai attacks: Parliamentary body

ISLAMABAD: The negotiation process between Pakistan and India will be continued according to schedule inspite of fresh terrorists’ attacks on Mumbai as Pak India ties are going as per routine.

Hina Rabbani elevated as Federal Minister

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani on Monday approved a summary to elevate Hina Rabbani Khar, minister of state for foreign affairs as a full-fledged foreign minister ahead of crucial talks with India next month, official sources said.

President Zardari to visit Afghanistan today

ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari will visit Afghanistan on Tuesday for talks with his Afghan counterpart Hamid Karzai in Kabul, the foreign ministry said.

PML-N ready to sacrifice Punjab rule for strengthening democracy: Nawaz Sharif

CHAKWAL: PML-N Quaid Mian Nawaz Sharif has said that his party would not hesitate to sacrifice party’s Punjab rule for strengthening the integrity and empowerment of democracy.

I am innocent, says Anjum Aqeel

ISLAMABAD: An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Rawalpindi has rejected a police request for the physical remand of Pakistan Muslim League – Nawaz (PML-N) MNA Anjum Aqeel and sent him on a 14-day judicial remand.

BISP helping people without political affiliation: Faisal Karim Kundi

DERA ISMAIL KHAN: Deputy Speaker National Assembly, Faisal Karim Kundi has said that the direct financial assistance to beneficiary families under the banner of Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) would help them in overcoming their financial problems.