US drone strike kills 4 in NW Pakistan

A non-UN-sanctioned US drone attack has killed at least four people in Pakistan's northwest tribal region of South Waziristan.

Karachi: 25 killed in fresh violence

KARACHI: Violence refused to die down in this Pakistani city with 10 more people killed on Monday, raising the death toll to 25 in the past two days, even as people joined a government-supported peace rally to demand an end to the unabated killings.

Pakistan detains US Ambassador at Islamabad airport; asks for NoC

Islamabad:  Pakistani authorities recently detained the US Ambassador to Pakistan Cameron Munter, at Islamabad airport. Pakistani officials said they were enforcing a rule that requires all foreign diplomats to have a "No-objection Certificate" (NoC) for travelling outside Islamabad.

China, Turkey, Korea Keen to Invest in Pakistan

 Chinese, Turkish and Korean businesses have shown keen interest in investing in Pakistan's "textile city" of Karachi, Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani has said.

A Year after Pakistan floods, 800,000 families still homeless

It is now been a year since Pakistan was hit by the worst floods in its history, but threats continue to loom over 800,000 homeless families.

Pakistan's judiciary free, independent, says minister

Islamabad : Pakistan's judiciary was functioning freely and independently, said a minister after a court announced its verdict in a corruption case.

10 NATO tankers torched by unidentified men in Khairpur

Four people received burn injuries after some unidentified men set NATO tankers on fire on the National Highway near Kurram Abad area of Khairpur in Pakistan.

Aman Rally signifies unity through diversity: PM Gilani

Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani on Sunday said that peaceful “Aman Rally” held in Karachi reflects the resolve of the people of city to maintain peace and security.

Complete shutter down strike observed in Quetta over killing of 19 persons

Complete shutter down strike observed in the provincial capital city against the killing of 19 persons in two target killing incidents on the call of the Hazara Democratic Party here on Sunday.

Irregularities of Rs. 32 billion pointed out in public sector enterprises

The irregularities of 32 billion rupees have been pointed out in the Public Sector Enterprises which are being run under the government. These Public Sector Enterprises violated the rules and regulations and used their authorities illegally and made payments worth billion of rupees.

Clash between two banned outfits claim eight lives in Khayber Agency

At eight persons were killed and six others injured in the result of the ongoing clashes between banded outfits Lashkar-e-Islm and Ansarul Islam in Terranh Valley of the Khayber Agency here on Sunday.

FBR hurdle in expanding tax net: PEW

The President of Pakistan Economy Watch Dr Ghulam Murtaza Mughal has said that the Federal Board of Revenue is the biggest hurdle in expansion in tax net. He said that the dissatisfaction is at its highest point in the Pakistani masses and international organizations on FBR and it is alarming situation for Pakistan.

Abbottabad commission meeting postponed due to administrative reasons

The meeting of the Abbottabad commission scheduled to be held today (Monday) has been postponed due to administrative reasons.

22 dead in fresh Karachi violence

KARACHI: The fresh spate of violence and target killing in Karachi has claimed 22 more lives since yesterday, including nine deaths have been reported on Sunday.

Retirement of 4 generals in Sept prompts promotions, reshuffle in army

ISLAMABAD: Retirement of four lieutenant generals on the same day in coming September is likely to prompt at least an equal number of promotions and top level reshuffle in the Pakistan Army.

Crippling strike in Quetta against target killing

QUETTA: On the appeal of Hazara Democratic Party complete shutter down strike was observed in Quetta on Sunday against killing of 11 persons including a woman in various incidents of target killing.

Special monitoring cell for monitoring foriegners’ movement in Province, tribal areas

PESHAWAR: The Provincial government of Khyber Pakhtoonkhwa (KPK) has established a special monitoring cell for monitoring the movement of foriegners in Province and tribal areas.

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

ISLAMABAD: Afghan MP Huma Sultani has 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.

Nawaz to chair PML-N’s parliamentary party today

LAHORE: The Parliamentary Party meeting of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) will be held at Parliament House on Monday (today).

NA session today

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

Couple commits suicide over domestic dispute

SIALKOT: A couple committed suicide by hanging themselves over domestic dispute here on Sunday. According to details, Sanaullah (46) and his wife Humaira Bibi (24) committed suicide by hanging themselves to the ceiling fan in village Mahadipur in the limits of Kotli Syed Amir police station, Police revealed.

11 local radio stations planned for tribal areas

PESHAWAR: Radio Pakistan will kick off special transmission from Monday (today) to be focused on development in the tribal areas, said a spokesman in FATA Secretariat.

Crackdown against wheelies; 5 arrested

RAWALPINDI: City Traffic Police (CTP) Rawalpindi, has arrested five one-wheelers and impounded several motorcycles including other vehicles under charges of incomplete documents and over-speeding, said traffic police.

Retired baboo urges CJ for justice

ISLAMABAD: A top retired government official who is allegedly being victimized by high court’s officials illegally Sunday asked the Chief Justice of Pakistan to take notice of unprecedented illegalities.