Tale of 2 villages a year after Pakistan's floods

Residents of this Pakistani village whose lives were washed away by last year's floods complain they have been largely forgotten. Sewage runs through the street. Some people still live in tents under the searing summer sun. Others had to sell their cattle and take on heavy debt to rebuild their homes.

Misbah-ul-Haq to captain Pakistan in all three formats

Islamabad: Pakistan on Thursday named Misbah-ul-Haq as captain for the test, one-day and Twenty20 teams against Zimbabwe.

Notion of clash between institutions just speculations: PM Gilani

Describing the notion of clash between institutions as “speculations”, Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani on Thursday said the present government respects all the institutions.

Pakistan rejects efforts to establish regional hegemony: PM Gilani

Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani here on Thursday said Pakistan rejects efforts to stablish regional hegemony by any state. He was speaking at a function here after inaugurating a photo exhibition ‘Spirit of Peace’

Hillary Clinton telephones President Zardari

US Secretary of State Ms Hillary Clinton telephoned President Asif Zardari on Thursday night.The two leaders discussed bilateral ties,

SC extends deadline for govt to restore Sec. Establishment

Supreme Court of Pakistan on Thursday has provided another opportunity to the government for submitting the prime minister’s reply in Hussain Asghar reinstatement and secretary establishment removal cases.

Manmohan assures to solve Kashmir dispute through dialogue process: FM Hina Rabbani

Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar has said that during her meeting with Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, he promised to solve all issues with Pakistan including Kashmir through dialogue process, adding that Pakistani is firmly stand on its stance regarding Kashmir dispute, adding that positive and constructive dialogues were held with her Indian counterpart in a pleasant mood.

Supremacy of constitution, rule of law vital for democratic set up: CJ Iftikhar Mohammad Chaudhry

Chief Justice Iftikhar Mohammad Chaudhry has said that the supremacy of the constitution and rule of law is vital for the democratic set up of the country, adding that it is responsibility of Judiciary to kept every institution in her premises.

Corrupt rulers not to triumph against judiciary: Munawar Hasan

The Jamaat-e-Islami chief, Syed Munawar Hasan, has said the corrupt rulers won’t be able to humble the Supreme Court as the 180 million Pakistanis stood behind the judiciary.

Corruption present in all departments of country: ZamurudCorruption present in all departments of country: Zamurud

Managing Director Pakistan Baitul Maal Zamurud Khan has said that corruption is present in every institution of the country, adding that the corruption is also being committed in health department.

India not serious in solution of Kashmir dispute: Fazal-ur-Rehman

Maulana Fazalur Rehman the Chairman Parliamentary Committee on Kashmir has said that without solving the Kashmir issue, the permanent peace is not possible in Sub-continent, adding that India is not serious to solve the Kashmir dispute and it is trying to linger the dispute from the last 63 years.

Pak wants relations with all neighbours basis of sovereign equality, mutual respect: PM Gilani

Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani has said that Pakistan wants relations with all neighbours including India on the basis of sovereign equality and mutual respect.

Hafeez directs for smooth supply of perishable items through ATTA

The Federal Minister for Finance Dr Abdul Hafeez Sheikh has directed the officials of FBR and ministry of communications to ensure smoothly supply of perishable items meant for Afghanistan through Afghan Transit Trade Agreement.

CCA presents air blue plane cash report to govt

The Safety Investigation Board of the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has completed the inquiry report of the Air Blue plane crash and submitted it to the federal government.

President summons NA session on 1st August

The President Asif Ali Zardari has summoned the session of the National Assembly on 1st August, 2011 at 3:00 p.m. in the Parliament House.

10 killed in fresh clashes between rival groups in Khyber Agency

At least 10 persons were killed in the fresh clashes between two rival groups Ansarul Islam and Lashkar-e-Islam in Terah Valley of Khyber Agency.

Pak judicial commission to visit India soon: FM Hina Rabbani

Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar has said that the Judicial Commission would soon visit India regarding the investigation of Mumbai attacks, adding that the trial against Mumbai attacks accused would further proceed after the visit of Judicial Commission.

Youth can play an important role fro strengthening Pak-US relations: Hussain Haqqani

Pakistani Ambassador in United States Hussain Haqqani has said that youth could play an important role to strengthen the relations between Pakistan and United States.

5 terrorists killed in clash with peace lashkar in Kurram Agency

At least five militants have been killed and seven others injured in the result of a clash with tribal lashkar, meanwhile five volunteers of the lashkar were also wounded in this clash.

Pak releases 14 Indian fishermen

Pakistani government released 14 Indian fishermen from district jail Malir as goodwill gesture here on Thursday.

Govt to take Parliament’s advice over Judiciary-Executive stand-off

ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani Thursday evening held a meeting with the coalition partners at the Aiwan-e-Sadr and discussed current political, economic and energy scenario in the country.

Govt wants to avert confrontation among the institutions: PM Gilani

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani has said government wants to strengthen the institutions and avert confrontation among them.

Afghan MP warns of ‘plan B’ if peace bid ignored

ISLAMABAD: Afghan MP Huma Sultani Thursday warned that she along with Mulla Omar and Mullah Baseer would directly go to people for peace if her efforts for peace in Afghanistan were ignored.

2 killed, 8 injured in Karachi firing; TV vehicle torched

KARACHI: Firing in Karachi has resulted in killing of 2 persons, with 8 including 2 policemen injured; while a TV channel vehicle was torched at Katti Pehari.

Cabinet reshuffling on cards before Ramazan

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani has decided to reshuffle the federal cabinet prior to Ramzan Mubarik to accommodate the left over PML-Q ministers.

I have not come through back doors, says Gilani

KOHAT: Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani on Thursday again made it clear that he has not come through back door and he is the first unanimously elected Prime Minister of Pakistan urging we will bring revolutionary changes in the country.

PAC asks PM to formulate unanimous Policies for autonomous institutions

ISLAMABAD: The Special Committee of the Public Accounts Committee while taking strict notice with regard to reformulation of Policies, rules and regulation by autonomous institutions has asked Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani to formulate unanimous Policies for such institutions.

Hide and seek game by govt with regard to Hussain Asghar is not good: CJP Iftikhar Mohammad Chaudhry

ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Iftikhar Mohammad Chaudhry has said the hide and seek game by the government in respect of Hussain Asghar is not good remarking it is strange that no one is able to locate the whereabouts of an officer of the status of IG.

2 foreigners arrested from Bannu shifted to Peshawar

PESHAWAR: The two foreigners arrested from Bannu have been shifted to Peshawar.

SCBA condemns govt for flouting SC decisions

ISLAMABAD: Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) has adopted condemnation resolution against the government for flouting Supreme Court (SC). Verdicts. SCBA met here Thursday under its president Asma Jahangir and passed a condemnation resolution against government attitude towards court’s decisions.

PM Gilani approves US$ 90 million for restoration of Karakoram Highway

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani has approved US$ 90 million for the restoration of Karakoram Highway out of the financial help provided by the Chinese Government.

Miscreants torch NATO oil tankers

DHADAR: Some unknown miscreants have set ablaze NATO oil tankers near Much here on Thursday.

Rates of dates soar high

PESHAWAR: With advent of holy Ramzan the rates of dates are sky high while rare assortments of dates imported from Saudi Arabia, Iran, Punjab and Sindh have reached to Peshawar.

Expressing good wishes about Kashmir not enough: Fazl-ur-Rehman

ISLAMABAD: Ameer of JUI(F) and Chairman Kashmir Committee Maulana Fazl-ur-Rehman has showed apprehensions over Pak-India Foreign Ministers talks by saying that only expressing of good wishes is par with the putting the Kashmir issue in doldrums.

CWPA elects Nafeesa Vice Chairperson

ISLAMABAD: MNA from PPP Dr Nafeesa Shah has been elected Vice Chairperson of Common Wealth Parliamentary Association’s Executive Committee unopposed.

KPK refuses to release relief goods to Kurram Agency due to security reasons

PESHAWAR: KPK government has refused to send it representatives and relief goods to Kurram Agency due to security reasons here on Thursday.

China gives Rs two million to BISP

ISLAMABAD: Chairperson Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) Farzana Raja has said that Pakistan and China friendship is time-tested and based on the mutual cooperation between both the countries in various fields especially in social sector.