Karachi: Fresh violence kills 33 in 24 hours

Karachi - A wave of violence killed 33 people in the last 24 hours in Pakistan's largest city, with many of the victims tortured, shot and stuffed in sacks that were dumped on the streets, officials said Thursday.

Pakistan floods leave 60,000 homeless

DEVASTATING rains have triggered floods in southern Pakistan, affecting at least 700,000 people and forcing 60,000 from their homes, officials have said.

Pakistan says it can bring Haqqani to peace talks

Islamabad - Pakistan's military says it can bring the notorious Haqqani militant network, considered one of the most lethal threats against U.S.-led coalition troops in Afghanistan, to the negotiation table.

Instead, Washington is pushing Pakistan to carry out military assaults against Haqqani hideouts in the tribal regions.

Pakistan may have let China view chopper

WASHINGTON - The United States suspects Pakistan retaliated for the humiliating U.S. raid that killed Osama bin Laden by allowing the Chinese military to view the wreckage of a radar-evading helicopter used in the mission.

BHC CJ says if dacoits are brought back from than why no Musharraf

Chief Justice Balochistan High Court Qazi Muhammad Faiz Essa in his remarks during the Nawab Akbar Bugti killing case said that if Attorney General is helpless to follow the orders of the court then he should resign from the post, adding that if the dacoits were brought back from Dubai, then why not Musharraf could be brought back into country.

DG, FIA denies to work under Zafar Qureshi

Director General Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Tehseen Anwar Ali Shah tendered his resignation in the Supreme Court during hearing of the National Insurance Company Limited (NICL) scam case,

Sri Lanka signs $500 mn port deal with China

The investment is the latest by China in the tropical island nation that has sparked concern from its closest neighbour and biggest trading partner, India, which sees Sri Lanka as part of its sphere of influence in South Asia.
Sri Lanka on Tuesday announced it had clinched its largest ever single foreign investment deal by signing a $500-million contract with a Chinese-led consortium to build a new container terminal.

President confers Tamgha-i-Imtiaz on Dr. Qaisar Mahmood

Dr. Qaisar Mahmood of Department of Environmental Sciences, COMSATS Institute of Information Technology, Abbottabad has been conferred with Tamgha-I-Imtiaz.

US aid boosts power plant capacity in Muzaffargarh power station

A USAID project repairing the thermal power station in Muzaffargarh will increase energy production by 400 Megawatts, providing enough energy for more than 500,000 homes in Southern Punjab.

Alleged Taliban commander Fazal Mehsud released hours after arrest

Fazal Mehsud, a close associate of Baitullah Mehsud and alleged commander of Taliban was released few hours of his arrest by the Crime Investigation Department (CID) of Sindh police from Kemari at Karachi on Tuesday night.

According to CID police statement weapons were recovered from the custody of accused; meanwhile SP CID Fayyaz Khan not only issued the pictures to media but also associated the accused as the close associate of Baitullah Mehsud.

Turkish ambassador spends evening with orphan, disabled children

Under the auspices of Khubaib Foundation Pakistan, country partner of international philanthropic organization the IHH (Insani Haq-o-Hurriyat) of Turkey, an Aftari cum dinner banquet was arranged in the honor of the Turkish Ambassador to Pakistan, Mustaf Babur Hizlan, the Turkish embassy staff besides physically handicapped children and orphan girls from Muhammad School of Advanced Learning (MSAL), a Khubaib Foundation orphanage solely for girls. On the occasion, a number of media persons were also present.

IIRO of SA dispatches 22 truck-loads of Iftar Package for deserving & affected people in different parts of Pak

International Islamic Relief Organization of Saudi Arabia has dispatched 22 truck-loads of Iftar Package for deserving and affected people in different parts of the country.

Kuri Model Village Project irregularities; FIA registers FIR nine officials two arrested

Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) started investigation in the irregularities and corruption of the Kuri Model Village Project; meanwhile FIA registered FIR against the nine officials of CDA and has arrested two of them on Wednesday.

Parliamentary body receives recommendations of JC for regularization of seven LHC, PHC judges’

The recommendations of Judicial Commission regarding the regularization of seven judges of Peshawar High Court and Lahore High Court has received by the Parliamentary Committee on Wednesday.

PML-N submits adjournment motion in NA against distribution of Civil Awards

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) on Wednesday submitted an adjournment motion against Civil Awards given President Asif Ali Zardari allegedly in violation of merit.

JI wants army to reject US aid, pull out of terror war

The Jamaat-e-Islami Amir Syed Munawar Hasan has said that the Pakistan army was not a mercenary- force, therefore it should reject the shameful conditionalities of the US aid and pull out of the American war.

Zardari govt failed to restore peace in Karachi: Financial Times report

The Financial Times report said that the un-popular President of Pakistan Asif Ali Zardari failed to stop violence and failed to restore the peace of Karachi. Pakistani people are confused with the ongoing democracy supported by Pakistan army, adding that they were confused either this journey stabilized the country or divided the country into pieces.

Govt giving top priority to education to exploit true potential of youth & secure future of country: PM Gilani

Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani has said that despite financial constraints, the government is giving top priority to the education to exploit the true potential of the youth and secure the future of the country.

20-mmebrs parliamentary delegation leaves for New Delhi to participate in two-day dialogues

A-20 Members multiparty parliamentary delegation headed by Faisal Karim Kundi, Deputy Speaker, National Assembly left for New Delhi to hold talks on Kashmir dispute and other longstanding unresolved issues with India.

Nawaz Sharif demands immediate elections

LAHORE: PML-N Chief, Nawaz Sharif has demanded that elections be held in the country immediately.

While speaking to a private TV channel here on Wednesday, the PML-N chief said problems faced by the country could only be solved if elections were held immediately. He added that it was the responsibility of the nation to stand up against the government and ensure that no one played with their mandate.

Pak plans to put remote sensing satellite into space

ISLAMABAD: Following the launch of its communications satellite on a Chinese rocket, Pakistan plans to put a remote sensing satellite into space later this year as part of efforts to create a sophisticated surveillance system by 2014.

Insincere attitude of govt, defiance of court’s orders incomprehensible: Supreme Court

ISLAMABAD: Supreme Court (SC) has maintained that insincere attitutde of government, defiance of court’s orders on its part is beyond comprehension and preventing investigation officer from doing his job is flagrant violaiton of court decision.

Poor literacy, root-cause of evil: PM Gilani

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani on Wednesday again made it clear that no country can survive without education as it is the only tool that can get rid of the menace of extremism and terrorism.

Bugti case: BHC concern over non writing of letter to Interpol to arrest accused

QUETTA: Chief Justice Balochistan High Court (BHC) has sought replies from federal and provincial government for not writing the letters to Interpol to arrest the accused persons in Akbar Bugti murder case.

Police officer’s relatives indulge in kidnap for ransom

ISLAMABAD: Family members of a serving police officer are taking full advantage of the proverbial status police force is enjoying in this country and have indulged in the illegal activities including harassment of citizens, occupation of land and kidnap for ransom.

6 persons including ex-PPP MNA killed in Karachi violence

KARACHI: Atleast six persons including former PPP assembly member were killed and about 25 were injured in the incident of firing and attacks with hand grenades in the localities of Liyari, Agra Taj Colony, Bhimpura, Spencer Hospital, Kharadar, Denso Hall, Achhi Qabar and Methadar.

Pakistan demands veto on drones

ISLAMABAD: Pakistani civilian and military leaders are insisting on an effective veto over which targets United States drone strikes hit, according to well-informed Pakistani military sources here.

Expert says Pakistan not responsible for stalemate in CD Says US, other powers cause deadlock in disarmament

ISLAMABAD: Rejecting the blame against Pakistan that it spoiled the Conference on Disarmament (CD) in Geneva, expert on nuclear issues Dr. Shireen Mazari Wednesday said that the country struggled for breaking the deadlock over the issue.

Minister orders action against Eve-teasers in NCHD

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Professional and Technical Training Riaz Hussain Pirzada has directed DG National Commission of Human development to take action against the officials, which are involved, in the unethical practice of harassing female staff.

5 family members killed by step-brother in Faisalabad

FAISALABAD: Five family members of Waris Pura were killed by the step-brother, police said Wednesday.

Mohammad Sardar along with his family was killed mysteriously on last Sunday.