CIA behind Karachi violence: Hafiz Saeed

CIA agents are behind the recent violence in Karachi that has taken hundreds of lives, Hafiz Saeed,

Despite differences, Pakistan, US need each other: Hussain Haqqani

Islamabad : There is recognition in both Pakistan and the US that the two countries need each other even though there have been events that have given rise to mutual distrust, said Pakistan's Ambassador to the US Husain Haqqani.

PML-N decides to oppose creation of new provinces on ethnicity bases

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has decided to strong opposition for the creation of new provinces in the country on the bases of ethnicity, regional and language bases; meanwhile the party has decided to support the creation of new provinces on the bases of administration.

PML-N, PML-Likeminded form six member committee for unification of Muslim League factions

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and Pakistan Muslim League (Likeminded) group has formed the six member committee for the unification of Muslim League factions; meanwhile the committee would be consisting on three members from each party.

Heavy rain severely disturbs routine life in KPK, Punjab & federal capital

Heavy rain in various parts of Punjab, Khayber Pakhtonkhawa and federal capital has severely disturbed the routine life; meanwhile four persons including three women were killed and 11 others injured in roof collapse incidents in various parts of rain hit areas.

Strike against restoration of LB system on call of nationalist parties observed in Sindh

Strike was observed in Sindh on the call of nationalist parties against the restoration local body system of 2001 here on Monday.

LB system restored in whole Sindh

Sindh Governor Dr. Eshratul Ebad Khan has reintroduced the Local Body system in the whole province of Sindh, here on Monday.

Present govt creating new crises: Munawar Hasan

The Jamaat-e-Islami Amir Syed Munawar Hasan has said that the present government has proved to be the mother of crises and the solution of even a single crisis was nowhere in sight.

Collision in passenger coach, oil tanker claim six lives in Khanot

At least 6 persons including two women were died and 20 others injured in the result of collision between passenger coach and oil tanker near Khanot area here on Monday.

10 security personnel injured in remote control attack in SWA

A remote controlled bomb attack on Monday wounded at least 10 security personnel in Sararogha sub-district of South Waziristan Agency.

Anjum Aqeel sent in jail on 14 day judicial remand

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz MNA Anjum Aqeel Khan was sent on a 14-day judicial remand in land scam case here on Monday.

PAC meeting briefed about IB’s misusing secret funds

ISLAMABAD: Audit authorities on Monday informed the Public Accounts Committee’s implementation and monitoring body that Intelligence Bureau (IB) was involved as an institution in misuse of secret funds.

4 killed as heavy rain hits country

Islamabad: At least four people have been killed as rainwater accumulated at low lying areas in Lahore, Peshawar and Rawalpindi after heavy shower on Monday.

Miranshah: Bomb attack injures 10 soldiers

MIRANSHAH: At least 10 soldiers were injured in a bomb attack on military vehicle in South Waziristan.

US troops killed by own govt: American embassy denies report

ISLAMABAD: US Embassy in Islamabad termed the media reports baseless that United States killed its own troops in the tragic helicopter crash in Afghanistan so that the "truth" about the death of Osama bin Laden might not come out.

Interior Sindh shut over revival of LG system

SHIKARPUR: A shutter-down strike was observed in several cities of Sindh on Monday against the revival of local bodies system and abolition of commissionerate system.

Arms licenses would be cancelled from September 1

KARACHI: Federal Minister for Interior Rehman Malik has said all the arms licenses shall stand cancel after 31 August . After that new licenses would be issued after the verification of NADRA to overcome the forgery.

PML-N meeting reaffirms Nawaz’s resolve over new provinces

ISLAMABAD: A special meeting of PML-N convened by its president Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif, reaffirmed the earlier resolve of Mian Nawaz Sharif over the issue of carving out new provinces.

NOC required for US diplomats to move within, outside Peshawar

PESHAWAR: The employees of US Consulate in Peshawar are restricted not to go outside from the city without acquiring No Objection Certificate (NOC), said sources.

Rainwater enters Parliament House in Islamabad

ISLAMABAD: Rainwater entered Parliament House as heavy monsoon showers constantly pour in Islamabad on Monday.

Pir Pagara supports strike by nationalists

KARACHI: The head of PML (F), Pir Sahib Pagara has announced his complete support of strikes, over rulers’ inept and irresponsible behavior.

Quetta Target killing: 50 people arrested

QUETTA: Security forces in a search operation against target killings have arrested 50 suspects.

Chaudhry Nisar’s differences with party leadership intensify

ISLAMABAD: The differences of Opposition leader in the National Assembly, Chaudhary Nisar Ali Khan, has intensified with the party leadership.

3 killed, 3 injured in Karachi violence

KARACHI: Armed clash between two groups in Gulshan resulted in killing 3, while 3 were injured.

NA session adjuourned for lack of quorum

ISLAMABAD: National Assembly (NA) session has been adjourned till today (Tuesday) due to absence of members of assembly and lack of quorum.