Ordinance recently promulgated for FATA, PATA to be amended in consultation with representatives of area: PM Gilani

Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani has said that the ordinance recently promulgated for FATA and PATA will be amended in consultation with the representatives of the area.

PML-N not to allow anyone to murder justice: Shahbaz Sharif

Chief Minister Punjab Mian Shahbaz Sharif has said that Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz would not allow the murder of justice in Pakistan and if anybody would try to pass resolution from parliament by using back door then we would reply them in parliament and also in streets.

While talking to media in London he said that the clash of PPP with Judiciary is to hide corruption worth of billions of rupees.

NA members urge govt to address root causes of trouble in Karachi, Quetta to restore normalcy

The National Assembly resumed discussion on the overall law and order situation in the country particularly in Karachi and Quetta here on Wednesday.

PML-N not going to tender resignations; believes in political struggle: Rashid

Spokesperson Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz Senator Pervez Rashid has said that PML-N is not going to tender resignations from provincial and national assemblies adding that his party never discussed the matter of tendering resignations.

No to be allowed to disturb peace of Karachi: Rehman Malik

Interior Minister Rehman Malik has said that no body would be allowed to create havoc in Karachi; adding that the government is going to take extra-ordinary measures to curb targeted killings.

Karachi, Quetta on fire, but rulers busy in intrigues: Munawar Hasan

Jamaat-e-Islami Amir Syed Munawar Hasan has said that both Karachi and Quetta were on fire but the rulers were busy in intrigues and politics of corruption and commissions.

57 luxury vehicles being used illegally by Sindh govt high ups

57 luxury vehicles worth of millions of rupees are being used illegally by the influential personalities of Sindh government without the approval of government. These influential personalities also enjoying free fuel with these vehicles. The ministers are enjoying 600 liters and advisers 300 liters of free fuel monthly.

Presentation given to Gilani over Air Blue Aircraft crash

Safety Investigation Board presented the investigation report of Air Blue Flight ABQ-202 to the Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani and briefed him in detail about the events which led to the unfortunate accident.

Abbasi for Malik resignation to improve law & order in Karachi

The leader of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz Mohammad Hanif Abbasi has said that the government is not interested to restore peace in Karachi, adding that until the Interior Minister Rehman Malik would not be removed from his position the law and order situation of Karachi would not be satisfactory.

JI referendum for end to US slavery on September 16

The Jamaat-e-Islami will hold a countrywide referendum on September 16 eliciting public opinion for an end to the US slavery that has cost the country over 30,000 deaths, caused serious threat to our nuclear assets besides economic losses to the tune of 70 billion.

ECP asks parliamentarians to submit details of assets till 29th August

Election Commission of Pakistan has asked the members of Senate, National Assembly and provincial assemblies to submit their annual assets statements up to 29 August and also directed to provide the related documents of assets.

According to details, the Election Commission of Pakistan has asked th

Passenger van plunge claim 5 lives in Muzaffarabad

At least five passengers were killed and 10 others injured when a van fell into a deep ravine along a riverside in Asgharabad, some five kilometers from Muzaffarabad on Wednesday, meanwhile several injured are being said to be in critical state.

Govt to remove reservations of FATA Members, PM assures NA

ISLAMABAD: Livid Members belonging to FATA on Wednesday demanded government to withdraw FATA and PATA regulations terming it barbaric.

SC gives more 15 days to ATC to decide the case of Sarfraz Shah

ISLAMABAD: Supreme Court (SC) while allowing 15 days more to Anti Terrorism Court (ATC) in the case of Sarfraz Shah who was killed by rangers has directed that case be decided on merit.

Presentation given to the Prime Minister on Air Blue Aircraft Crash

ISLAMABAD: Safety Investigation Board submitted the investigation report of Air Blue Flight ABQ-202 to the Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gillani and briefed him in detail about the events which led to the unfortunate accident.

India wants constructive ties with Pakistan: Krishna

NEW DELHI: India on Wednesday said it wishes to have constructive relations with Pakistan but wanted an environment free from terror and "credible" action to be taken against anti-India jihadi leaders like Jamaat-ud Dawa chief Hafiz Saeed who "continue to incite violence".

Reconciliation in Afghanistan not possible without Pakistan; Grossman tells PM

ISLAMABAD: US Special Envoy for Pakistan and Afghaistan, Marc Grossman said Wednesday that abandoning Pakistan after the Soviet withdrawal from Afghanistan was a big mistake.

29 August last date for filling statement of Accounts by political parties: ECP

ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan has informed to all political parties to submit statement of their accounts to Election Commission till 29th August.

US must reassess its relations with Pakistan: Report

WASHINTON – For internal security in Pakistan the policy of drone attacks and rules of engagement with the country should be reassessed, pointed out a report of a US-based forum.

President authorized to hold negotiations with all political forces

ISLAMABAD: Three back to back meetings held on Wednesday in the Presidency on the situation in Karachi resulted in a decision taken by the coalition partners in the provincial government to authorize President Asif Ali Zardari to hold political negotiations with all political forces for bringing peace and normalcy to the metropolitan city besides taking appropriate administrative and law and order measures for the purpose.

Killing spree claims 4 more lives in Karachi

KARACHI: The target killing and torture incidents are in full swing in Karachi as much as four more persons were murdered totaling to seven in 24 hrs inspite of the ban on pillion riding and deployment of the FC men, Rangers and police in the sensitive areas.

Lockheed to provide Pakistan with 10 F-16 upgrade kits

WASHINGTON: Lockheed Martin has secured a $42.3 million contract to provide 10 upgrade kits for Pakistan’s F-16 A/B aircraft, under the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) programme.

Govt to remove reservations of FATA Members, PM assures NA

ISLAMABAD: Livid Members belonging to FATA on Wednesday demanded government to withdraw FATA and PATA regulations terming it barbaric.

No operation taking place in Karachi, says Rehman Malik

KARACHI: Refuting reports of any operation in Karachi, Interior Minister Rehman Malik on Wednesday again made it clear that the government would take strict action against miscreants in Karachi.

Ch. Shujaat wants All Parties conference to debate Karachi situation

ISLAMABAD: President of PML (Q), Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain has recommended an immediate All Parties conference to debate the current volatile situation of Karachi, until permanent solution to crisis was resolved.

SC summons AG over Govt’s failure to terminate PCO judges

ISLAMABAD: Supreme Court has taken notice after the federal government had failed to terminate the services of judges who took oath under PCO (Provisional Constitutional Order) and summoned Attorney general’s (AG’s) reply by 05th August.