India, Pakistan say relations are on right track

The foreign ministers of India and Pakistan spoke Wednesday of entering a new era in relations between their nuclear-armed nations, after holding their first meeting since resuming bilateral peace talks this year.

Dr Ghulam Nabi Fai released

he Executive Director of Kashmiri American Council, Dr Ghulam Nabi Fai, who was produced before a US court on Wednesday, has been released on USD 100,000 bond.

U.S. citizen in Pakistani lobbying case out on bond

A naturalized U.S. citizen, accused of illegally lobbying the U.S. government for Pakistan and its spy agency over the disputed territory of Kashmir, can be released from jail while awaiting trial, a judge ruled on Tuesday.

Republicans move bill to restrict aid to Pakistan

U.S. President Barack Obama’s intent to provide more aid to Pakistan has come unstuck with Republicans in the House of Representatives proposing a foreign aid bill that would restrict Obama’s authority to provide money to Pakistan, Egypt and the Palestinian Authority, while cutting money for international organisations.

Pak bureaucrat demoted by government for following SC orders

The Pakistan Government has relegated its Establishment Secretary, Sohail Ahmed, to a sinecure post of 'officer on special duty' (OSD), after he had submitted to the Supreme Court a notification transferring Hussain Asghar, the Inspector General of Police of Gilgit-Baltistan, back to the Federal Investigation Agency in the face of a stern contempt of court charge for not complying with its orders.

PCB rules out venue change for Pakistan-Sri Lanka series

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has ruled out any change of venues for the upcoming 'home series' against Sri Lanka.

Peace in Karachi vital for country: PM Gilani

Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani on Tuesday said that peace in Karachi was vital for  the progress and prosperity of Pakistan. “Karachi is a hub of economic activities and peace is necessary for sustained financial growth of the country,” he said while addressing a meeting of PPP parliamentarians in Punjab Assembly at Governor’s House. 

PPP to be reorganized in next two years: PM Gilani

Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani on Tuesday said Pakistan People’s Party will be reorganized in the next two years as part of preparations for the next elections. Addressing Punjab PPP Parliamentary Party meeting here, he said President, Prime Minister and PPP are in the present position and running a stable government due to party workers.

Govt added 3,000mw to national grid despite all odds: PM Gilani

Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani said on Tuesday that despite all odds, the present government had added 3,000 megawatt to the electricity system for reducing the shortfall of power.

All court decisions to be implemented: Dr.Firdous

Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Dr. Firdous Ashiq Awan Tuesday said that the government respected the judiciary and all its decisions would be implemented in letter and spirit.

High level meeting decides to constitute inter-provincial response force

A decision in principle has been taken to constitute an inter-provincial response force  and it will be placed at the disposal of requesting province to handle emergencies, disasters etc.   The decison was taken at a high level meeting chaired by Federal  Minister for Interior Rehman Malik here on Tuesday. The meeting reviewed law and order situation in the country.

Govt issues notification of Hussain Asghar as probe officer in Hajj corruption case

Following the stern orders of the Supreme Court (SC) on Tuesday, the government has appointed Hussain Asghar as Director FIA to continue probing the Hajj corruption scam.

Pak wants result-oriented dialogues with India: FM Hina Rabbani

Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar on Tuesday said that residents of both Pakistan and India wanted peace in the region, adding that Pakistan wants, constructive, meaningful and result-oriented dialogues with India. 

Chaudhry Abdul Majeed elected as new AJK PM

Chaudhry Abdul Majeed elected as the eleventh Prime Minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) here on Tuesday.

Secretary Establishment Sohail Ahmed made OSD

Federal government has made Secretary Establishment Sohail Ahmed officer on special duty (OSD) on Tuesday.

General Kayani visits Mehfooz Shaheed Garrison to witness troops training activities.

Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani visited Mehfooz Shaheed Garrison at Lahore Cantonment to witness troops engaged in various training activities.

PML-N threatens movement against violation of DC orders

Chaudhry Ahsan Iqbal the Information Secretary of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has threatened that PML-N would not allow any one to violate the rolled out the Judiciary and they would not have been hastate even for a second to start struggle for the superiority of Judiciary.

Hina Rabbani meets Ali Geelani

Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar met Syed Ali Shah Geelani, Chairman, Hurriyat Conference (G) on Tuesday at the Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi.

Justife Shakirullah Jan sworn in as Acting CECP

Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry administered the oath of the office to Justice Mian Shakirullah Jan, Judge Supreme Court of Pakistan, as Acting Chief Election Commissioner of Pakistan in a simple and dignified ceremony here on Tuesday.

Operation in Kurrum agency will be completed soon: DG ISPR

RAWALPINDI: DG ISPR Major General Athar Abbas on Tuesday again made it clear that operation against militants will be completed soon in Kurrum agency.

Indian air chief warns response to strike from Pak will be heavy

NEW DELHI: Indian Air Force chief Air Chief Marshal P V Naik on Tuesday said Pakistan’s new tactical nuclear missile or expanding arsenal is of no worry to India.

Even if chief executive hampers implementation of court’s decision he will be dealt with: CJP Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry

ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry has said even if chief executive is impediment on the way to implementation of court’s decisions then he will also be dealt with.

PM Gilani phones political leadership, informs them about Pak India talks

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani has taken the political leadership of the country on board on recent round of Pak India talks by saying that the dialogue process would cover wide range issues of bilateral interests including the core matter of Kashmir.

Govt’s anti-judiciary stance to plunge country into anarchy: Shahbaz Sharif

LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Mian Shahbaz Sharif has said declaration of war by government against the judiciary will lead the country to devastation.

Security man killed, 7 injured in Afghan force’s shelling

WANA: At least one security personnel embraced martyrdom while seven sustained injuries when Afghan forces opened shelling here in South Waziristan on Tuesday.

Pakistan wants resolution of Kashmir issue according to aspiration of Kashmiris: Hina Rabbani Khar

NEW DELHI: Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar has said that Pakistan’s stand on Kashmir issue is based on the principle that the Kashmiri people should get the right of self determination, which has been assured to them by the UN and the international community. Pakistan seeks the resolution of the Jammu and Kashmir issue in accordance with the aspirations of the Kashmiri people.

PM House, PM Secretariat seek one-week for clearance of outstanding electricity dues

ISLAMABAD: Different government departments including Aiwan-e-Sadr have started paying outstanding areas on account of electricity bills while Prime Minister House and its secretariat have sought time for one week for clearance of outstanding dues.

Three killed, two injured in rival tribes’ clashes

KARACHI: Clash between two groups of Qasba Colony’s Gulfamabad, Pir Bukhari Colony, Qasba more, Aligarh Colony and environs have resulted in killings of 3 persons while two have been reported as injured.

BISP completes poverty survey in 88 districts

ISLAMABAD: On directions of Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani, coordinator PM complain cell Muhammad Sadiq Sanjani has approved the financial aid of 15 deserving people through Benazir Income Support Program (BISP).

Power shortfall touches 4,803 MW Power shortfall touches 4,803 MW

LAHORE: The energy crises is continuing across the country and power shortfall on Tuesday shot up to 4,803 megawatts (MW), which forced Pakistan Electric Power Company (PEPCO) to observe 10 to 16 hours load shedding in urban and rural areas.

Aamir, Naeem elected president, secretary of KUJ-D

KARACHI: Aamir Latif, and Naeem Tahir have been elected unopposed as President and Secretary of Karachi Union of Journalists (Dastoori) for 2011-12 session.

Senate Body summons PML-N MNA on passing remarks against Naek

ISLAMABAD: Standing committee Senate on Rules and Regulation has expressed its annoyance over absence of PML (N) MNA Anusha Rehman who did not appear before committee despite the fact that a privilege motion against her was to be discussed in the meeting.

Hearing of police foundation land scandal case adjourned for indefinite period

ISLAMABAD: Supreme Court (SC) has adjourned for indefinite period hearing of Police Foundation land scandal case due to non appearance of counsel for Anjum Aqeel, MNA.

Our work will build a better tomorrow for future generations of Pakistanis, says Munter

ISLAMABAD: US Ambassador Cameron Munter joined officials and residents of communities in FATA and Malakand to mark the completion of a U.S. program to improve education in Northwest Pakistan.

Not possible to achieve health MDG’s by 2015: Shehnaz Wazir Ali

ISLAMABAD: Special Advisor to Prime Minister on social sector Shehnaz Wazir Ali has said that to achieve Millennium Development Goals of health, Pakistan needs greater level of resources and investment which unfortunately we don’t have and its likely that Pakistan will not be able to achieve its MDG’s on health by 2015.