China denies Pakistan gave it helicopter access

BEIJING - China has rejected media reports that Pakistan gave it access to a radar-evading helicopter that crashed during the U.S. mission to kill Osama bin Laden, calling them "preposterous."

Supreme Court cancels leaves of NICL scam investigation team

Supreme Court of Pakistan has cancelled the leaves of NICL scam investigation team on Tuesday and sought a detailed report regarding the leaves of FIA officials including investigation report of the case.

JI urges armed forces to reject US dictates, revert to Taqwah & Jehad

The Jamaat-e-Islami chief, Syed Munawar Hasan, has exhorted the armed forces to reject the US dictates for Do More and revert to their motto of Iman, Taqwah and Jehad.

Speaker NA summons names from Parliamentary parties prepare recommendation on Karachi, Balochistan situation

Speaker National Assembly Dr Fehmida Mirza immediate sought the nominations from the parliamentary parties to prepare the recommendations for the improvement of Karachi and Balochistan law and order situation.

8 members of a family killed over a family dispute at Peshawar

At least eight people of Afghan a family including two women and a child were killed in Khazana area at Peshawar in the early hours of Tuesday. According to police, the incident occurred due to family dispute.

Food, drinking water still unavailable in Badin, five dead in result of electrocution, drowning in water

Recent floods and rain in district Badin has resulted in the scarcity of safe drinking water and food while the food items are being sold at high prices. In addition, the breaches in drains and canals have not been filled yet; meanwhile five persons were died in result of electrocution and drowning in water.

LHC accepted plea for hearing against creation of new provinces

Lahore High Court accepted the application for hearing on the creation of new provinces and summoned the provincial and federal government for reply till the second week of September.

20 members Pak delegation to leave for India today to participate in Parliamentarians’ Dialogue-II

A 20-member multi-party Parliamentary delegation of Pakistan is leaving for India today to participate in the second round of Pakistan-India Parliamentarians’ Dialogue facilitated by PILDAT.

US conditions for aid shameful: Liaquat Baloch

The Jamaat-e-Islami Secretary General Liaquat Baloch has said that the US decision tying up its security assistance with Pakistan’s performance against the Al-Qaida was most shameful and proved total failure of Pakistan’s foreign and defense strategy.

MQM ready to rejoin govt again

Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) once again has decided to join the government. The MQM has demanded the ministries of interior and local bodies in Sindh to join the government.

JI referendum against US on 16th of next month

The Jamaat-e-Islami will hold a countrywide referendum on September 16, against the US interference in the country and the drone attacks.

Results of first two phases of anti-litter awareness campaign in capital encouraging: Imtiaz Inayat Elahi

Chairman Capital Development Authority, Imtiaz Inayat Elahi has said that the results of the first two phases of anti-litter awareness campaign in Islamabad are encouraging and after the third phase we will be able to achieve the milestone of litter free capital city.

Verdict of Sarfraz Shah murder case challenged in SHC

One of the accused in the Sarfraz Shah murder case on Tuesday moved to the Sindh High Court against the anti-terrorism court’s verdict.

Gawader Port complete but non-functional, PAC directs port’s early working

ISLAMABAD: The special committee of Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has expressed its resentment over Gawader Port, which has been still nonfunctional inspite of completion and instructed government to take immediate measures to get started the port functions.

Govt defends President’s nominations for civil awards

KARACHI: Federal Information Minister Firdous Ashiq Awan on Tuesday defended President Asif Ali Zardari’s selections for civil awards.

Karachi violence claims 5 more lives

KARACHI: Five more persons were killed on Tuesday in the fresh firing incidents in Karachi.

Air Chief calls on President: Professional matters discussed

ISLAMABAD: Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Rao Qamar Suleman called on President Asif Ali Zardari at the Aiwan-e-Sadr Tuesday and discussed matters pertaining to professional capabilities of the Air force.

Country to be de-weaponized, vows Rehman

ISLAMABAD: Federal Interior Minister Rehman Malik on Tuesday again made it clear that country will be freed from all kinds of arms and ammunition and this mission will be completed thick and thin.

Provinces to be created on administrative basis rather than political motives can change fate of people: Durrani

OKARA: Senator Muhammad Ali Durrani has said provinces, which are created, on administrative basis rather than political interests can change the destiny of people.

Journalists hold boycott form provincial assembly , stage rally against killing of colleague

QUETTA: The journalists community staged walkout from the session of Baluchistan Assembly against the killing of a reporter Munir Shakir on the appeal of Baluchistan Union of Journalists. They also tied black strips on their arms.

Finance Ministry blocks Rs.3 billion funds of HEC employees

ISLAMABAD: Ministry of finance has blocked Rs.3 billion funds for HEC (Higher Education Commission), in lieu of increase in salaries of HEC employees.

Zardari calls for enhanced trade, investment cooperation with China

ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari Tuesday urged for maximum utilization of the real trade and investment potential existing between Pakistan and China to the mutual benefit of the people of the two countries. The current volume of Pak- China bilateral trade was far below the real trade potential existing between the two countries.

PM convenes CCI meeting on Aug 25

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani has convened meeting of Council for Common Interest (CCI) on August, 25.

President, PM discuss current political, economy situation, Zardari for upholding national interests against personal gains

ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has stressed shunning personal concerns for the sake of larger national interests saying PPP has fulfilled promises made to masses.

How can a private firm run govt’s gun club, CJ asks

ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan Iftikhar Mohammad Chaudhry has expressed his wonder as how a 28-kanal government plot was doled out to a private (telecom) company that was allowed to supervise and run the Islamabad Gun Club which is a public (government) priority.

Sharif warns government of another long march

LAHORE: The President of PML(N) Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif has said that if deemed necessary, he would not avoid even long march from Karachi to Islamabad to ensure the rights of deprived people forcibly .

OGDCL launches development project in Dera Bugti, NA body told

ISLAMABAD: The OGDCL has launched development project with estimated cost of Rs. 225.516 million for the year 2010-2011 in Dera Bugti area of Balochistan.

Defence Committee meeting today

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani has convened important meeting of Defence Committee (DC) today.