25 militants killed in U.S. drone strike in Pakistan

The death toll of the Wednesday morning's U.S. drone strike in Pakistan's northwest tribal area of North Waziristan has climbed up to 25, said sources of Xinhua in the region.

378 Pakistanis in Indian jails

New Delhi : A total of 360 Pakistani prisoners and 18 Pakistani fishermen are now lodged in various Indian jails, Minister of State for Home M. Ramachandran said Tuesday.

India block Pakistan-born Usman Khawaja's visa

Pakistan-born Australian batsman Usman Khawaja on Tuesday said he was being refused a visa into India for next month's Champions League Twenty20 tournament because of his country of birth.

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia agree on strengthening ties

Pakistan and Saudi Arabia on Tuesday agreed to enhance cooperation and boost their ties in a comprehensive manner.

PM Gilani pays his respects at Roza-e-Rasool (PBUH), prays for unity and prosperity of Pakistan

Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani on Tuesday paid his respects at the Roza-e-Rasool (Peace be upon Him), offered ‘Nawafil’ and prayed for peace, progress and unity of Pakistan and well being of its people.

PM Gilani meets King Abdullah, discusses bilateral ties

Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani on Tuesday had an audience with King Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz here at the Royal Palace.

Pakistan wants good relations with India, neighbours: Hina Rabbani Khar

Terming her visit to India an extremely successful trip, Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar on Tuesday said that Pakistan wanted good relations with all its neighbours,

MNAs for taking practical steps to restore peace in Karachi

 Members of the National Assembly (MNAs) from both sides of the divide on Tuesday called for taking practical steps to restore peace in Karachi. Taking part in the debate in National Assembly, Ayaz Amir of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) said,” none of us has learnt any  lesson from the past”. The commissionerate system was restored in the entire Sindh but later on the pressure of MQM (Muttahida Qaumi Movement) it was abolished in Karachi and Hyderabad.

Energy Committee meets to discuss issues facing energy sector

A high-level meeting of the committee formed by the Prime Minister of Pakistan for the energy sector issues here on Tuesday discussed in detail issues related to the liquidity of the sector, circular debt, KESC, full cost recovery, corporate governance,

Ambassador Haqqani says despite differences Pakistan and US need each other

Although a spate of events has given rise to mutual distrust, there is recognition in both Pakistan and the United States that the two countries need each other,

No nation can achieve economic success without political stability; PM Gilani

Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani on Monday said no nation can achieve economic prosperity, without political stability and the government was undertaking a number of measures to transfer the dividends of development to the nation.

Verdict in Sarfraz Shah murder case reserves for 12th

KARACHI: A special Anti-terrorism court comprising Session Judge Bashir Ahmad Khosa reserved judgment of Sarfraz Shah murder case Friday, 12 August.

Man killed by cops in Tottenham did not open fire at officers: UK police watchdog

LONDON: UK police watchdog Tuesday revealed that it found no evidence that the man shot dead by police Thursday last had opened fire at the police officers.

No plan to acquire any alternate to P-3 Orions

ISLAMABAD: Secretary for defence production told special committee of Public Accounts Committee (PAC) that no proposal was under consideration to purchase alternative air crafts in place of those which were destroyed in Mehran Base attack and it was impossible to acquire Orion plans in the prevailing tense ties between Pakistan and US.

Cabinet to discuss 10 point agenda today

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani has called the cabinet meeting today (Wednesday).

Supreme Court displeased with govt’s non-serious attitude over missing persons plight

ISLAMABAD: Supreme Court (SC) has expressed grave concern over non appointment of chairman of missing persons commission by the government saying non serious attitude of government in regard to recovery of missing persons is not correct.

PML-N lawmaker criticizes army for expressing concerns over Karachi unrest

ISLAMABAD: Members of National Assembly have expressed concerns over the burning, bloody crisis of Karachi, declaring that eking out political mileages over deadbodies of innocent citizens was being shamelessly carried out.

PPP backs commissionerate system in Sindh: Sharjeel Memon

KARACHI: Sindh Information Minister Sharjeel Memon has explained that Local Government system has been reinstated in the province to restore law and order situation.

London riots spread to three more cities

LONDON: The wave of violence and looting raged across London and spread to three other major British cities Tuesday, as authorities struggled to contain the country’s worst unrest since race riots set the capital ablaze in the 1980s.

Petition seeking disqualification of PM filed in LHC

LAHORE: Petition has been filed in Lahore High Court (LHC) seeking disqualification of Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani from his office for not implementing superior courts decisions by him.

PAF chopper landed due to technical failure

ISLAMABAD: A PAF MI-171 helicopter while conducting routine training flying developed technical malfunction, and made an emergency landing safely at Chhota Sargodha airfield in the vicinity of 92 Mor District Sargodha.

PN Ship SHAMSHEER, PN Ship NASR arrives in Colombo

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Navy Task Group comprising PNS Sword Class Frigate PN Ship SHAMSHEER and Combat Support Fleet Tanker PN Ship NASR reached Colombo on Tuesday.

Local govt system to be implemented strictly: Qaim Ali Shah

KARACHI: Chief Minister Sindh Syed Qaim Ali Shah has announced reinstatement of old local Government system of 2001, to be implemented strictly.

Senate secretariat officials fond of litigation

ISLAMABAD: Litigation in Senate of Pakistan has reached its peak amid the reports that senate secretariat has challenged reinstatement of G.M. Chaudhry as Additional Secretary in Supreme Court (SC).

Speaker NA discusses parliamentary ties with US, Japan envoys

ISLAMABAD: Speaker National Assembly Dr Fehmida Mirza said that there was a dare need to enhance parliamentary ties between Pakistan and USA.

6 more perish in Karachi violence

KARACHI: Karachi violence continued despite claims of the government as six more people were killed here on Tuesday.

Deadline for revalidation of old arms licences extended to Sep 30

ISLAMABAD: Further to the instructions of the Federal Minister for Interior, Senator A. Rehman Malik regarding revalidation of old Arms Licenses issued by the Ministry of Interior the deadline was extended from August 31 to September 30, 2011.

Anohter NATO oil tanker set ablaze

SARGODHA: Some unknown persons put NATO oil tanker on fire near Sargodha. After the incident the driver and cleaner of the tanker escaped from the scene.

Non-cooperation from Haris Afzal with inquiry committee amounts to ridicule court’s decision: Supreme Court

ISLAMABAD: Supreme Court (SC) while adjourning hearing of Punjab Bank Fraud case till August, 16 has observed non cooperation by Haris Afzal son of the accused with inquiry committee is tantamount to make mockery of court’s decision.