U.S. to establish consulate in Pakistan's Balochistan not allowed

Pakistan's security agencies and the Foreign Ministry have opposed opening of American consulate to be set up in southwestern Balochistan province over security concerns, reported local Urdu TV channel Dawn on Friday.

Pakistan firms to conditionalize anti-terror engagements with U.S.

After nine years of following U.S. policies and guidelines in the war on terror, Pakistan has now started presenting its conditions and demands in front of the U.S. to further any action or engagement, Pakistani analysts said.

CCOP approves privatization of NPCC and HEC

The Cabinet Committee on Privatization (CCOP)here on Friday approved the privatization of “Transaction Structure of National Power Construction Corporation” and “Transaction Structure of Heavy Electrical Complex”.

All-out efforts will be made to restore law and order in Karachi: Rehman Malik

Interior Minister Rehman Malik has ruled out any compromise in government’s efforts to restore law and order in Karachi.He was talking to media after presiding over high level meetings with those dealing with law and order.

Govt committed to helping flood-hit people despite financial constraints: PM Gilani

Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani said on Friday that federal government would fulfil its pledge of extending financial assistance to the flood-hit communities through Watan Cards at all cost.

PM Gilani inaugurates two bypass projects in Multan

Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani on Friday inaugurated southern and northern bypass projects in the city.The 18-KM long Rs 1.57 billion southern bypass project was completed within 18 months and the project will reduce travel time by around 90 minutes.

Dialogue best solution for resolving Kashmir Issue: Gen (Retd) Ahsan ul Haq

Dialogue is the best solution for resolving the lingering dispute of Kashmir pending between Pakistan and India.Talking to a private television channel,

Strategic dialogue with Pak not a possibility: State Department

The US State Department has said that Washington is in contact with Pakistan, but strategic talks are not on the immediate horizon.

Militants blow up NATO tanker in Khyber Agency

A NATO supply tanker was blown up by unknown militants by installing explosive device in Khyber Agency in Pakistan on Thursday.

Altaf apologises, appeals to all to help maintain virtues of tolerance, forbearance, peace

LONDON: MQM leader Altaf Hussain has appealed to all including MQM, Mohajjar Qaumi Movement and other elements to help maintain virtues of tolerance, discipline and forbearance, and remain peaceful.

In a video message, telecast live for masses on Thursday, the MQM leader clarified his earlier directives to masses of collecting a month’s ration, because of continuous forays of terrorists elements on Qasba Colony from Katti Pehari, and residents there had become restricted to their houses, causing a possible famine situation.

President lauds role of eminent scholars, historians

ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has said that it was important that the toils and hard work of our scholars and eminent historians are not only preserved but are also duly appreciated and merited.

He said this during a meeting with eminent scholars of history of Pakistan Movement here at Aiwan-e-Sadr today, says a press statement.

Karachi situation dominates NA session Abassi accuses govt of large-scale corruption

ISLAMABAD: PML-N lawmaker, Haneef Abassi has said that current government has a PHD degree in corrupt practices, and had never accepted the rule of law and constitution as such.

Strict action will be taken against terrorists: Rehman Malik

KARACHI: Interior Minister Rehman Malik said on Thursday that strict action will be taken against terrorists.

Khairpur court awards death to two brothers

KARACHI: Khairpur court has sentenced two brothers to death after they were proved guilty of dual murder.

All Mohajirs are not Urdu speaking: Shahi Syed

KARACHI: President, Awami National Party (ANP) Sindh, Shahi Syed said that it was a wrong perception to recognize all Urdu speaking people as Mohajirs or every Mohajir as Urdu speaking.

PPP, PML-N lawmakers criticize each other for Karachi unrest

ISLAMABAD: The lawmakers of Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz criticized each other during the discussion on Karachi unrest in National Assembly.

Sindh to observe strike against Altaf’s statement

HYDERABAD: The wheel-jam and shutter down strike will be observed on Friday in entire Sindh against the statement of Altaf Hussain, the chief of Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM), against Sindhi nation, said Ayaz Latif Palijo, the president of Awami Tehreek.

Mirza says he is still in contact with MQM

KARACHI: Senior Sindh Minister Dr Zulfiqar Mirza said that resignations of MQM ministers had not been accepted and the party is still in contact with MQM.

Speaker summons Punjab PA session on 11th

LAHORE: Speaker Punjab Assembly Rana Muhammed Iqbal has summoned assembly session on Thursday (August 11) at 10 am.

UK border agency tackles illegal immigration, sham marriages, fraudulent visa applications in Pakistan: Report

ISLAMABAD: As part of a global campaign the UK Border Agency in Pakistan has continued its efforts to stop illegal migration and crack down on criminal gangs involved in sham marriages. In Pakistan, over 200 people were stopped from travelling illegally to the UK; 12 people were arrested in a Slovak/Pakistani sham marriage scam; and almost 6000 forged documents submitted with UK visa applications were identified, says a press release issued here on Thursday.