Suicide bomber kills soldier in North West Pakistan

A government official says a suicide bomber has blown himself up at an army checkpoint in northwest Pakistan, killing one soldier and wounding two others.

Pakistan does not accept any country as ‘Chaudhry’ of region: PM Gilani

Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani said that Pakistan would now allow any country to become “Chaudhry” of the region.

20 terrorists killed in Kurram in result of clash with peace lashkar

At least 20 terrorists have been killed and several others injured in the result of the clash of clash between the terrorists and Peace Lashkar in Masood Zai area of the Central Kurram Agency.

Karachi violence claim another 8 lives

At least eight persons were killed and many others injured in the result of the on-going violent incidents in Karachi here on Saturday.

Khar, Clinton for translating Pak-US strategic convergence into win-win situation

Foreign Minister Ms. Hina Rabbani Khar and US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Saturday agreed that there existed strategic convergence between Pakistan and the United States and that there was a need to translate it into a win-win situation.

Strong democracy answer to all problems: PM Gilani

Rejecting the criticism of opposition parties over the issue of corruption, Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani has stated that a strong democracy coupled with effective institutions provide answer to all problems including corruption.

President appreciates NH&MP in introducing new culture in policing

President Asif Ali Zardari on Saturday said that in a short span of time, the National Highways and Motorway Police have earned a name for themselves professionally and dedication in introducing a new culture in policing marked by both civilized behaviour and effective implementation of traffic regulations.

Pakistan accords diplomatic recognition to South Sudan

Pakistan has accorded diplomatic recognition to the newly independent State of the Republic of South Sudan.

Rehman Malik vow to play role in war against terrorism until the demise of last terrorist

Federal Interior Minister Rehman Malik has said that Pakistan is determined to defeat terrorism at all cost and nothing can weaken the government’s commitment against this menace, meanwhile he suggested the establishment of an organization like Interpol, emphasizing of formation of interfaith harmony commission and called for Joint Task Force of SAARC for the safe passage of shipping.

Parliamentary body meeting summoned on 29th to take account of security situation

To take account of the overall national security situation of the country the meeting of the parliamentary committee on national security has been summoned on the 29th of this month.

Road accident claims 7 lives in Muzzaffargarh

At least seven persons were killed and over 45 others injured as the passenger bus turned over near the Shehar Sultan area of Muzaffargarh here on Saturday.

President Zardari constitutes committee for peace in Karachi

President Asif Ali Zardari has constituted a four-member committee for maintaining peace in Karachi and allaying the reservations of allied parties besides issuing directives to PPP ministers to avoid making harsh statements in respect of allies.

Pakistan facing incidents like 9/11, 26/11 daily: Rehman Malik

THIMPU: Interior Minister Rehman A Malik has said Pakistan is facing incidents like 9/11 and 26/11 daily and “ our country has paid heavy price in war against terrorism.

More details about Pervez Musharraf property presented in court

FIA investigating into Benazir assassination case has presented to court more details of Pervez Musharraf property located in Islamabad and Gawadar.

Rehman Malik meets PM, SAARC Chairman Thinley

Interior Minister Senator Rehman Malik held meetings with Prime Minister of Bhutan & Chairman SAARC Jigme Yoser Thinley, discussed matters related to mutual interest and bilateral relations.

Foreign Minister Khar meets US Secretary of State

Foreign Minister Ms. Hina Rabbani Khar has held a meeting with US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on the sidelines of the18th ARF Foreign Ministerial Meeting in Bali on Saturday.

Ayaz Soomro Orders to Cancel 874 out of turn promotions

KARACHI: Minister for Law Industries & Commerce Ayaz Soomro Order to Cancel 874 out of turn promotions in SITE Limited and Sindh Small Industries.

Dr Fai soldier of freedom movement of Kashmir: Maulana Fazlur Rehman

ISLAMABAD: Vehemently condemning the arrest of Kashmiri leader Doctor Ghulam Nabi Fai by US, Chairman Committee Maulana Fazal Ur Rehman said that he is a soldier of Kashmir freedom movement.

Pakistan raises issue of Dr Fai with State Department

ISLAMABAD/WASHINGTON: Government of Pakistan has formally raised the issue of arrest of Dr Ghulam Nabi Fai, executive director of the US-based NGO Kashmir American Council, and negative propaganda against Pakistan in this regard with the US State Department .

Sardar Asif terms Hina Khar as incompetent foreign minister

ISLAMABAD: Dubbing Hina Rabbani Khar as incompetent foreign minister, Senior PPP leader Sardar Asif Ali on Saturday disclosed that Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani had decided to appoint him as foreign minister, however, he said, he didn’t know why Government had to change its decision.