China may have examined US stealth chopper: report

WASHINGTON : Pakistan probably let Chinese engineers examine the wreckage of a top-secret US stealth helicopter that crashed during the raid killing Osama bin Laden,

Ideology of Pak basis of our existence: Pak Army Chief General Kayani

Chief of Army Staff General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani has congratulated the nation on the occasion of Independence Day and said that the basis of our existence is the “Ideology of Pakistan”, adding that Pakistan Army is ambitious to defend the national security.

President Zardari says it will take time to solve challenges facing by country

President Asif Ali Zardari has said that we should save the country from militancy, adding that we are fighting with a specific set of thinking.

Begging bowl should be broken to save nuclear programme: Shahbaz Sharif

Punjab Chief Minister Mian Shahbaz Sharif has said, “On the one hand there is a begging bowl and on the other a nuclear power, its like fire and water, either the bowl has to be broken or the nuclear power will be snatched away from us.”

Bomb blat at hotel in Dera Allah yar claim 14 lives

At least 14 persons were killed and 21 others injured in result of a powerful bomb blast planted in a hotel at Dera Allah Yar headquarters of district Jaffarabad; meanwhile the two storey building of the hotel completely collapsed.

The local people started rescue operation after the blast and extract the dead bodies and injured people from the debris.

Road accident claim 25 lives at Hub

At least 25 devotees have been killed and 20 others injured when an ill-fated bus fell into a deep ravine due to over speeding in Deerab Hub area of Lasbella district on Sunday.

Pak army, nation celebrates Pakistan Day throughout country

Armed Forces of Pakistan alongside the entire nation celebrated the 64th Independence Day of Pakistan in simple way.

ANP worries about Karachi situation: Amir Haider Khan Hoti

Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Amir Haider Khan Hoti has said that his party is worried about the situation of Karachi, adding that we would join hands together to stop the way of miscreants.

Country divided into two pieces whenever PPP got strength: Javed Hashmi

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz Senior Vice President Makhdoom Javed Hashmi has said that the rulers have handed over the country in hands of crises, adding that the country divided into two when people withdraw support of PML.

MQM to rejoin govt in four or five days: Manzoor Hussain Wassan

Sindh Home Minister Manzoor Hussain Wassan said he has seen a true dream in which members of Muttahida Qaumi Movement are becoming ministers again.

Safety of country duty of all citizens: Salahuddin

Principle Post Graduate Medical Institute Professor Dr Salahuddin has said that the Muslims of Subcontinent in the leadership of Quaid-e-Azam fulfilled the dreams of Allama Iqbal, adding that now it is our turn to make this country a model village through carrying out efforts day and night according to the thinking of Qaid-e-Azam.

Nawaz Sharif renews pledge to end corruption, extremism from Pakistan

LAHORE: President of Pakistan Muslim League-N Mian Nawaz Sharif has reiterated his pledge that after coming to power, his party will end the multiple challenges confronting the country today.

20 die, 15 hurt as bus plunges into valley

HUB: A bus, carrying pilgrims plunged into the valley while moving from Shah Nurani to Shahdadkot, killing at least 20 people and injuring 15 others on Sunday morning.

‘Operatives working to purge JUD of hardliners’

ISLAMABAD: Operatives of intelligence outfits have been tasked to purge the Lashkir-i-Tayiba (LeT) and Jamat-ur-Dawa (JuD) of the hardliners and possibly turn them to public welfare organization, an official said on Sunday.

Govt to remove disparity with Southern Punjab: PM Gilani

MULTAN: Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani has said that government is taking steps to remove the sense of inferiority of Southern Punjab.

Taliban commander arrested from Islamabad

ISLAMABAD: The law enforcement agencies have made arrest of an important Taliban Commander from Islamabad Capital Territory on Sunday.

Pak embassy in US celebrates Independence Day

WASHINGTON: Embassy of Pakistan, Washington D.C. celebrated Pakistan’s 65th Independence Day with traditional fervor and enthusiasm while remembering the arduous struggle and sacrifices, rendered by our founding fathers, said a press note received here on Sunday.

4 bodies recovered form a house in Karachi

KARACHI: Atleast four dead bodies were recovered form a house situated at New Karachi.

Country’s defence impregnable: PM Gilani

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani has said that Country’s defense was impregnable, and anybody’s hegemony over sovereignty would not be tolerated.

1 soldier martyred, 6 militants killed in Orakzai

ORAKZAI AGENCY: A security personnel was martyred when land mine planted by terrorist was exploded while 6 militants were killed in a response attack on Sunday.

Nation celebrates 65th Independence Day

ISLAMABAD: The 65th Independence Day of the Federation was celebrated with National fervor and exuberance across the Country, while expatriates across the globe shared the joy equally.

Independence Day celebrated with simplicity by all Army Formations

LAHORE: Independence Day of Pakistan was celebrated with simplicity and solemnity by all Army Formations and Units of Lahore Garrison on Sunday.

CEC gives last opportunity to Zehri to prove his degree till Sept 24

ISLAMABAD: Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Justice (R) Hamid Ali Mirza has given deadline to Federal Minister Sardar Israr Ullah Zehri to prove the authenticity of his degree till 24 September failing which case for fraud would be registered against him.

Suicide bombers storm the governor compound in Afghanistan

KABUL: Six suicide bombers have attacked his compound in eastern Afghanistan, a provincial governor said on Sunday.

CJ LHC for justice-based society

LAHORE: Chief Justice Lahore High Court Ejaz Ahmed Chaudhry has said that Quaid-i-Azam wanted a Pakistan that would be based on religious freedom where the Muslims of this region could live according to the Islamic principles.

Power outages after showers and winds in Karachi

KARACHI: Heavy rain with winds reported in various areas of the city while several areas have no power supply. Heavy rain was reported in Malir, Landhi, Korangi, Quaidabad and other areas.

World record: 5,885 youth recite national anthem

KARACHI: The youth of Karachi claim that it broke the world record of reciting national anthem together as thousand of young men recited national anthem on 64th Independence Day at Defence Stadium Karachi.

Pervez Khan warns DCO Nowshera not to plot against ANP

NOWSHERA: Awami National Party (ANP), member provincial assembly from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pervez Ahmad Khan Advocate warned the DCO, Nowshera for caballing against ANP.

No additional bonus for govt employees on Eid

PESHAWAR: The Federal government has denied to administer an additional bonus to all government employees on Eid Day in view of ongoing economic crises.

Rangers offer sweets to Indian BSF at Wagah border

LAHORE: In a good-will gesture, Pakistani Rangers offered sweets to Indian guards at Wagah check post on Independence Day.  

Festivities begin with change of guard at Mazar-e-Iqbal

LAHORE: In the honour of poet of the east, and our national hero, Allama Muhammad Iqbal, a contingent of the Pakistan Army replaced the guards of the Punjab Rangers.