Kamran Akmal, Shoaib Malik wait for Pakistan comeback call

Pakistan's wicketkeeper Kamran Akmal and former captain Shoaib Malik are hopeful that they will make a comeback to the national side soon.

Pakistan bars US embassy staff from entering Peshawar

 In an action that would further strain US-Pakistan relations after the killing of Osama bin Laden on its soil by American special forces in May, Islamabad has denied permission to the US embassy staff to enter Peshawar.

President Zardari felicitates PPP candidates for winning AJK reserved seats polls

President Asif Ali Zardari has felicitated PPP candidates on winning six out of eight reserved seats in the elections of AJK Legislative Assembly on Sunday.

PM Gilani felicitates PPP candidates for winning AJK Assembly reserved seats

Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani on Sunday felicitated the PPP candidates on winning the six out of eight reserved seats in the elections of AJK Legislative Assembly.

Anti-terrorism efforts need collective steps: Rehman Malik

Interior Minister A. Rehman Malik  on Sunday said that collective  steps were needed to tackle the growing problem of terrorism in the member countries of SAARC. “Pakistan, Afghanistan and India are facing the same problem of terrorism collectively,” he said while talking to media persons on arrival from Bhutan  after  attending the SAARC Interior Ministers’ Conference, at the Jinnah International Airport here.

Parliamentary body decides to inform govt about recommendations regarding defence cooperation with US

The Parliamentary Committee on National Security has decided in-principal to present its recommendations to the government regarding the Pak-US defence cooperation and suggestions regarding the reconsideration of cooperation in war against terrorism with US.

Irregularities pointed out in construction of high security block in FO

Severe irregularities pointed out in the annual audit of foreign office regarding the construction of security block in foreign office.

US to further strengthen ties with Pak: Munter

US Ambassador Cameron Munter has said that his country wants to further strengthen ties with Pakistan and US would continue cooperation with Pakistan for the strengthening of economy.

Fehmida Mirza approves promotion of officers to BS 19 & 20

Dr. Fehmida Mirza, Speaker, National Assembly has approved the elevation of three Deputy Secretaries and six Section Officers to the next grades. Notifications to that effect were issued by the National Assembly Secretariat.

Pak not to accept supremacy of any country in region: FM

Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar has said that Pakistan is a sovereign country and would not accept the supremacy of any country in the region.

Entry test for admissions in B. Sc cancelled after leaking out of paper

University of Engineering and Technology (UET) entry test has been annulled, while the date for the new entry test will be announced later, meanwhile the VC UET set up a committee for the investigation of leak out of the paper.

Security forces’ offensive leaves 11 militants killed

PARACHINAR: As much as eleven militants killed and a couple of their hideouts destroyed on Sunday when Security Forces launched an offensive against them in Central Kurram Agency.

Police intercept 3 US consulate vehicles in Karachi

KARACHI: Police intercepted three Land Cruisers of the US consulate at Toll Plaza on Main Super Highway in Karachi for not using proper number plates allotted to them by the federal government.

PPP with 29 seats in AJK needs no alliance to form govt

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leading in Azad Jammu & Kashmir (AJK) Legislative Assembly with 29 seats after election on the reserved seats and could form government alone.

Karachi: 6 more shot dead in fresh spate of violence

KARACHI: Situation remained tense in various parts of the Metro including Malir and Khokhrapar on Sunday as at least six persons have been killed in a fresh wave of violence during last 12 hours.

Pak won’t accept hegemony in the region: Hina Rabbani Khar

LAHORE: Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar has said that Pakistan wanted good, meaningful relations with neighbours but at the same time she made it clear that the country won’t accept hegemony by anyone in the region.

Pemra directs TV channels to ban live coverage of religious parties’ rallies

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) has directed the TV channels to stay away from giving live coverage to religious parties’ rallies and protests.

Pakistan wants ties with India on equality basis; Karachi will take some time to settle down: Rehman Malik

KARACHI: Interior Minister Rehman Malik has said that in his meeting with Indian counterpart in Bhutan, P Chidambaram that Pakistan sought relations with India on equality basis.

Chidambaram, Malik discuss matters of mutual interest and concern

The Interior Ministers of India and Pakistan P. Chidambaram and Senator Rehman Malik met in Thimphu on the margins of the Fourth Meeting of SAARC Interior/Home Ministers. The meeting was held in a cordial atmosphere.

SC to resume hearing of Hajj Scam Case today

ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry has constituted six benches for the hearing of important cases to be taken up by the Supreme Court five would start their proceedings from 25th of July.

Amin Fahim rules out military operation in Karachi

LAHORE: Federal Minister for Commerce Makhdoom Amin Fahim has ruled out military solution to the Karachi problems and urged all the political parties to sit together and deliberate on the poor law and order situation in the Metropolitan.

SC bench headed by CJP to hear missing ISAF containers’ case today

The Customs authorities will produce a report about missing ISAF (International Security Assistance Forces) containers before the Supreme Court today (Monday) as the three-member SC bench headed by the Chief Justice of Pakistan Iftikhar Mohammad Chaudhry is resuming the case hearing today (Monday).

Proclaiming Fai an ISI agent is ridiculous: Salah-ud-Din

ISLAMABAD: Chairman Muttahida Jihad Council Syed Salah-ud-Din has said that the arrest of Ghulam Nabi Fai in USA is ridiculous and a pre-planned move to exert pressure on Pakistan and to please India.

Women play pivotal role in sustainable development

ISLAMABAD: Development of women plays huge role in sustainable and overall development since they are the one who make decisions for the family and how children are to be raised.