Karachi: Violence flares in Pakistan's largest city; 8 dead

Police say shootings in Pakistan's largest city have killed eight people and wounded 18.

154 alleged target killers held for Karachi violence: Rehman Malik

About 154 alleged target killers have been arrested in Karachi city, Pakistan’s Interior Minister Rehman Malik has said.

Husain Haqqani lauds US Congress panel for rejecting bid to cut Pak aid

Pakistan's Ambassador to the United States, Husain Haqqani, has thanked a US congressional panel for blocking an amendment to a spending Bill that would have banned any assistance to Pakistan.

India and Pakistan have to talk, says PM Gilani

London : India and Pakistan have no option but to talk, Pakistan Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani has said, days before foreign ministers of the two countries meet.

3 killed as van plunges into river in Pakistan

Islamabad : At least three people were killed and 15 injured when a passenger van plunged into a river in Pakistan Friday.

Pakistan embassy in US is biggest spender

Islamabad : The Pakistan embassy in Washington is the biggest spender among 121 Pakistani missions in the world, a media report said Friday.

Pakistan for decisive action against climate change

Pakistan has called for decisive action against climate change, and added that developing countries and small island states particularly face the existential peril of rising sea levels.

Private investigators obtained Zardari's private data in UK

Private investigators at the behest of a newspaper owned by media baron Rupert Murdoch, obtained personal data belonging to Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari clandestinely.

Pak cricket in need of urgent revamp, says ex-official

A former PCB chief executive officer has expressed disappointment over the way Pakistan cricket is being run by an inefficient set of officials led by Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Ijaz Butt.

Cricket: Umar Gul confident of leading Pak pace attack without Amir and Asif

Pakistani fast bowler Umar Gul has said that he is confident of leading the country bowling attack in the absence of Mohammad Amir and Mohammad Asif.

Pakistan protests Ghulam Nabi Fai’s arrest

Islamabad: The Pakistani government has lodged a protest with the US over the arrest of Kashmiri separatist Ghulam Nani Fai, accusing Washington of running a “slander campaign” against Islamabad.

Waqar Younis appeals to Miandad, Akram to help youngsters

Lahore :  Pakistan's cricket coach Waqar Younis has appealed to former greats Javed Miandad and Wasim Akram to come forward and help the young cricketers as the national team gears up for a hectic season ahead.

Pakistan wants good ties with US, sacrifices of Pakistanis should be recognised: PM Gilani

Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani on Thursday said Pakistan wants a good relationship with the United States and the world should recognise the sacrifices made by the people of Pakistan in war against terror.

US spares Pakistan aid but keeps pressure

WASHINGTON: A US Congress panel on Thursday rejected a proposal to cut off all aid to Pakistan but lawmakers and a military officer urged renewed pressure over the war partner's relations with militants.

Pakistan welcomes the National Dialogue in Bahrain

Pakistan today welcomed the National Dialogue in Bahrain in which representatives from various political bodies and civic societies are participating in to reach a consensus to resume political reform.

Labour leader of Pakistan ruling party shot dead

A labour leader of the ruling Pakistan Peoples Party was shot dead by unidentified gunmen in the outskirts of northwestern city of Peshawar on Thursday, police said.

Bomb explosion kills 4 in Pakistan

A powerful bomb explosion has killed at least four people and wounded several others in Pakistan's volatile southwestern Balochistan province.

Pakistan protests arrest of alleged agent in US

Pakistan has protested the arrest of a Kashmiri-born man in the United States on charges he was working for Pakistan's spy agency to lobby in Washington for the cause of Kashmiri independence.

Cross-border attack kills 2 in Pakistan

Mortar shells fired from across the border in Afghanistan hit a house in Pakistan on Thursday killing two people and wounding several children, officials said.

Pervez Musharraf says no complicity on bin Laden

Former president Pervez Musharraf insisted Thursday that Pakistan did not provide assistance to Osama bin Laden as he renewed criticism of the US raid that killed the world's most wanted man.

Pakistan, Afghanistan must end border incursions: PM Gilani

Pakistan and Afghanistan must redouble efforts to end fighting along their border to prevent this jeopardising an improvement in relations, Pakistani Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani said on Thursday.

President’s visit to Saudi Arabia to further strengthen bilateral ties: Rehman Malik

Interior Minister Rehman Malik said on Thursday that Pakistan and Saudi Arabia enjoy cordial ties and President Asif Ali Zardari’s visit to Jeddah will further bring the two  great nations closer to each other.

Pakistan concerned over detention of Dr. Ghulam Nabi Fai: FO

Expressing its concern over the detention of Dr. Ghulam Nabi Fai in the United States, Pakistan on Thursday said campaigns to defame the just cause of the Kashmiri people will not affect its legitimacy.

PM Gilani announces one mln pounds for upgrading MRP system for Pakistanis

Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani Thursday announced one million pound sterling for upgrading the facilities for Machine Readable Passport System for the Pakistanis residing in Britain.The Prime Minister made the  announcement during the annual gala dinner organized by UK-Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and Industries at a local hotel here late Wednesday night.

President performs Umrah; pays respects at Rooza-e-Rasool (PBUH)

President Asif Ali Zardari and members of his delegation performed Umrah and visited the Rooza-e-Rasool (PBUH) to pay his respects.

Pak-India Foreign Ministerial talks on July 27: Indian ministry confirms

New Delhi: Building on the official-level talks, Foreign Ministers of India and Pakistan would meet here on July 27 to discuss all aspects of the bilateral relations, particularly focussing on issues like terrorism, Jammu and Kashmir, trade and promotion of bilateral exchanges, Indian foreign ministry said on Thursday.

Opposition MNAs see govt failing on all fronts

ISLAMABAD: Opposition benches in National Assembly (NA) while describing rampant corruption, energy crisis and lawlessness as utter failure of government have said rulers have no vision to address the problems facing the people.

Third force creating hurdles in Pak-Afghan ties: GCO SWA

WANA: The General Officer Commanding in South Waziristan, Major General Rizwan Akhter on Thursday again made it clear that a third force was creating hurdles in Pak-Afghan ties.

Final notice issued to Aiwan-e- Sadr, PM house to pay outstanding dues till Friday or face disconnection of power supply

ISLAMABAD: Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO) while issuing final notice to Aiwan-e-Sadr, Prime Minister House and Prime Minister Secretariat for payment of outstanding bills has said if the outstanding dues are not paid till Friday then power supply will be disconnected to them.

Unprovoked Afghan firing kills 2 civilians, injures 5 in Bajaur

BAJAUR AGENCY: Two civilians were killed and five injured in Bandaghay village when six mortars were fired from Afghanistan side Thursday evening.

PPP govt has disappointed masses: Nawaz Sharif

RAWALPINDI: PML-N head, Mian Nawaz Sharif has said that PPP government had disappointed masses’ mandate, and their disappointment was quickly evolving into furor.

US promises not to repeat Osama Bin Laden raid, says PM Gilani

LONDON: Pakistan’s prime minister, Yousuf Raza Gilani, says he has received US assurances there will be no repeat of the unilateral raid that killed Osama Bin Laden in May.

Panu Aaqil police handcuff 12-year old boy

SUKKUR: A twelve years boy was hand-cuffed by Panu Aaqil police here on Thursday.

2 kidnapped Levis force employees reach back home

QUETTA: Two Levis force men who were kidnapped from Barkhan have reached back home on Thursday.

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Pakistan expresses reservations over Fai’s arrest

ISLAMABAD: Foreign Office on Thursday expressed reservations over the arrest of Dr. Ghulam Nabi Fai saying that a demarche was made to the US Embassy in Islamabad to register our concerns, in particular the slander campaign against Pakistan.

DCO, Magistrates inspect bazaars ahead of Ramazan

PESHAWAR: The DCO Peshawar along with Special Magistrate visited various bazaars of the provincial capital to ensure the availability of essential edible items on reasonable rates by heading of holy month of Ramzan.

Drone attacks not discussed during talks in Saudi Arabia: Rehman Malik

ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Rehman Malik has said President Zardari visit to Saudi Arabia has remained successful and matter of stopping drone attacks has not been discussed during talks in Saudi Arabia.