Overcome difficulties with national resilience: Pak Army Chief General Kayani

Pakistani Army chief General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani has said the nation will overcome all the difficulties with national resilience, abundance of resources and a reservoir of highly talented youth.

Pakistan army eyes permanent bases in Swat

MINGORA, Pakistan - New threats risk delaying a handover to civilian leaders in Pakistan's Swat valley, where the army remains in strength two years ago after stamping out a Taliban insurgency and restoring peace.

Pak asks US to specify 'unambiguous terms of engagement' in war on terror

Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari has again called on the United States to specify clear and unambiguous terms of engagement in the war against terrorism in order to avoid adverse impacts on their bilateral relations.

Dr. Abdul Qadeer Khan calls for revolution to get rid of “clique of self-seekers” who’ve sold Pak to US

Pakistan’s nuclear scientist Dr. A Q Khan has slammed the “incompetent, corrupt and servile” government on the occasion of the country’s 64th Independence Day,

McCain demands withdrawal of NOC requirement for US diplomats travelling in Pak

The United States has demanded that the Pakistan Government lift the no-objection certificate (NOC) requirement on the movement of American diplomats in the country.

Make Pakistan Truly Democratic: President Zardari

 President Asif Ali Zardari has called upon the people to make Pakistan a truly modern, dynamic, progressive and democratic country, adding that much could have been achieved had dictators not repeatedly subverted the democratic process.

Pakistan seeks China’s help in Gwadar port development

Pakistan has sought China’s help to further develop its ambitious Gwadar sea port in the Arabian Sea that is expected serve as a key trade route encompassing the Middle East, China and the Indian Ocean economies.

US objects to Americans’ harassment in Pakistan

The US has expressed concern over Americans’ harassment in Pakistan and sought withdrawal of no-objection certificates required for US envoys’ movement. This came as an American aid expert was kidnapped by gunmen in Lahore.

7 die in Pakistan boat mishap

Islamabad : Seven people were killed when a Pakistani cargo boat was destroyed after catching fire, Daily Times reported Sunday.

3 Killed in Karachi

At least two people were killed in a handgrenade attack near a hotel and one body was found in a sack in Pakistan's port city of Karachi Saturday. Incidents of firing were also reported from various areas.

Rockets hit base in Pakistan, killing Three soldiers

Suspected militants fired rockets at a paramilitary base in northwestern Pakistan during an independence day ceremony Sunday, killing three soldiers and wounding 23 others, intelligence officials said.

Gunmen abduct American in brazen raid in Pakistan

Gunmen kidnapped an American development expert Saturday after tricking his guards and breaking into his house.

China sends anti-terrorism unit to restive west

China has sent its elite Snow Leopard anti-terrorism unit to its far western frontier where ethnic violence has flared, hoping to boost security before the area stages an international trade convention in weeks, a state newspaper reported Saturday.

Military court awards death sentence to GHQ attack master mind; life imprisonment to four others

The Field General Court Martial convicted seven accused for the 2009 GHQ attack, including two army personnel and five civilians.

Shahbaz Sharif says receiving life threats for exposing Zardari corruption

 Chief Minister Punjab Shahbaz Sharif on Saturday alleged that he was receiving life threats from President Asif Ali Zardari fro exposing his corruption. He said that we would recover the national assets from the corrupt people at every cast, adding that we would not hesitate to sacrify hundreds of lives for this cause.

Govt working on war footing to overcome unscheduled load shedding: PM Gilani

 Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani has stated that the Government is working on war footings to overcome unscheduled load shedding in the country. He said that all relevant ministries had been directed to resolve the issue of circular debt expeditiously which would help to reduce the load shedding to a great extent.

The Prime Minister was talking to the Deputy Chairman Senate and Members of the Parliament who called on him at Prime Minister’s House here on Saturday.

Nationalists observe strike against restoration of LG system in Sindh; Karachi violence claim another 8 lives

Nationalist parties in Sindh observed strike in whole Sindh against the restoration of local government system on Sunday; meanwhile in the result of ongoing target killing incidents at least eight persons lost their lives.

PM Gilani greets nation on Independence Day

Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani greeting the nation on the occasion of Independence Day today (Sunday) has said that the 14th of August is an historic day when under the inspiring leadership of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, Muslims of the sub-continent added a glorious chapter of sacrifice, commitment and self-less devotion to the annals of history.

President grant awards to Pak army officers, men

President Asif Ali Zardari has been pleased to grant the Military awards to the following officers and men of Pakistan Army.

JC recommends regularization of seven additional judges’ of LHC, PHC permanent

A meeting of the Judicial Commission Chaired by Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Iftikhar Mohammad Chaudhry on Saturday recommended regularization of seven Additional Judges of Lahore and Peshawar High Courts.

Raza Rabbani shows reservations regarding party policy on new provinces, restoration of LG system in Sindh

PPP Senior Leader Senator Mian Raza Rabbani has shown serious concerns over the restoration of local government system of former President Pervez Musharraf and reservations regarding party policy for the creation of new provinces in the country.

Anjum Aqeel released

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz MNA Anjum Aqeel Khan released on Saturday from Adyala Jail Rawalpindi.

NICL scam investigation officer Zafar Qureshi stopped from entering in FIA building

Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Additional Director General Zafar Qureshi was not allowed to enter his office following a bomb hoax call at the FIA Punjab headquarters in Lahore on Saturday.

Jamil Bugti says security forces using different tactics for withdrawing Akbar Bugti case

The security forces and police raided the houses of Nawabzada Jamil Bugti and former chief minister of Balochistan Mir Humayun Murry during a search operation and claimed that huge amount of weapons and explosive materials were recovered; meanwhile Jamil Bugti said that the security forces are using these tactics to pressurize us to withdraw from Akbar Bugti killing case.

Nation to celebrate Independence Day today

The nation celebrates Independence Day today (Sunday) with enthusiasm and commitment to safeguard the country against any threat and rededication towards nation building as per the vision of the founding father Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah.

JI greets nation on Independence Day, promises bright future

The Jamaat-e-Islami Amir Syed Munawar Hasan while congratulating the nation on the 64th Independence Day has said that the prevailing night of tyranny in the country would end soon.

Disregard for law and Constitution caused all ills: Nawaz Sharif

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Nawaz Sharif ha said that all of Pakistan’s problems have been caused by violation of law and Constitution.  

Chaudhry Nisar puts off resignation from chairman PAC

ISLAMABAD: Opposition leader in National Assembly Chaudhary Nisar Ali Khan has postponed his decision to resign from the slot of Chairman Public Accounts Committee (PAC) for some weeks on the instructions his party, PML (N).

Govt working on war footings to end unscheduled load shedding: PM Gilani

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani has stated the Government is working on war footings to overcome unscheduled load shedding in the country. He said that all relevant ministries had been directed to resolve the issue of circular debt expeditiously which would help to reduce the load shedding to a great extent.

Pak wants enduring partnership with US: PM Gilani

Islamabad: Pakistan wants to have an enduring partnership with the United States and the relationship should go beyond cooperation on terrorism, stated by the Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani when the US Senator Mr John McCain called on him at Prime Minister’s House Saturday afternoon.

PM Gilani directs FBR to exempt growers from 3.5 percent withholding tax

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister (PM) Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani has directed Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to exempt growers from levy of 3.5% with holding tax.

CM vows to continue exposing corruption of PPP leadership

LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif has said that he will not stop his crusade in exposing the corruption of leadership of Peoples Party having been afraid of threats. He said that life and death vest in the hand of Almighty Allah and he will continue to raise his voice against plundering even at the cost of his life.

ATC disposes of contempt of court petition against Rehman Malik

RAWALPINDI: Following the clarification from counsels for state, Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) has disposed of the contempt of court plea against interior minister Rehman Malik for a controversial statement given by him regarding judicial inquiry into Mumbai attacks case.

Senator John McCain calls on the President

ISLAMABAD: US Senator John McCain called on President Asif Ali Zardari at Aiwan-e-Sadr here on Saturday, discussed matters concerning Pak-US relations, war against terror and the regional situation.

Govt to prioritize Balochistan quota in recruitment of Islamabad Police: Rehman Malik

ISLAMABAD: Federal Interior Minister Rehman Malik has said the government will prioritize Balochistan quota in recruitment process of Capital Police.

FATA reforms will have far reaching bearings on lives of tribal people: PPP (Sherpao)

PESHAWAR: Chairman Pakistan People’s Party (Sherpao), Aftab Ahmed Khan Sherpao has welcomed the FATA reforms saying that it would have far-reaching bearings on the lives of the tribal people. However he said that more steps would be needed to bring the law in conformity with the Constitution and aspirations of tribal people.

Pak, Indian politicians to meet for Parliamentarians’ Dialogue in New Delhi on Aug 17

Islamabad: A multi-party parliamentary delegation from Pakistan is set to leave for India on August 17 to participate in the second round of the Indo-Pak Parliamentarians’ Dialogue.