US gives aid for hydroelectric dams in Pakistan

The US has provided funds to Pakistan to complete construction of two hydroelectric dam projects in the country, a media report said Saturday.

Pakistan Determined to Defeat Terrorism: President Zardari

Condemning the suicide bombing at a mosque in northwest Pakistan that left over 50 people dead, President Asif Ali Zardari termed it an abhorrent act and said the government was determined to defeat terrorism.

Imran Khan blames Pak misgovernance, corruption for Karachi bloodbath

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan has blamed misgovernance and corruption for the ongoing bloodbath in Karachi.

UN chief condemns Pakistan mosque suicide attack

United Nations : UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has condemned in the strongest terms the suicide attack at a mosque during Friday prayers in Pakistan where at least 50 people were killed.

65 killed in Karachi violence: officials

KARACHI : Ethnic and criminal violence blamed on gangs has killed 65 people in Pakistan's financial capital of Karachi, with police the latest victims shot dead in a brazen ambush, officials said Saturday.

Govt not to call army in Karachi

A high level meeting chaired by President Asif Ali Zardari has decided not to call army in the violence hit economic hub of the country Karachi.

No let up for Karachiites; 14 more killed in fresh incidents of violence

The number of people killed in a fresh spate of violence in Karachi rose to 48 as another 14 people were killed in the economic hub of the country here on Friday and death toll in tree days has reached 68.

President set ups three member committee to solve Karachi problem

President Asif Ali Zardari formed a three-member committee consisting of Governor Sindh Dr Ishratul Ebad Khan, Chief Minister Syed Qaim Ali Shah and provincial Interior Minister Manzoor Hussain Wassan to solve the Karachi problem on political and administrative bases.

Rehman Malik asks extortionists to release six kidnapped persons in 24 hours or face action

Interior Minster Rehman Malik said that 18 mission persons reached their homes, adding that six more persons are still missing a warn the extortionists to release them in 24 hours otherwise strict action would be taken against them, adding that political parties should throw out assailants from their parties.

Pak-India parliamentarians urge both govt’s to implement nine recommendations

The Parliamentarians from India and Pakistan met in New Delhi on August 18-19 in their second round of the India-Pakistan Parliamentarians Dialogue. They were in complete agreement that it is in the joint and respective interest of both countries that peace, security and stability be established between the two countries, adding that Pakistani and Indian governments should implement the nine recommendations reached in the dialogues.

PM Gilani calls upon Muslim countries to work together to build a strong Islamic intellectual base

Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani has called upon Muslim countries to work together to build a strong Islamic intellectual base, carve out an Islamic vision of a political and economic order and participate positively in the shaping of the world.

Police & Rangers to conduct operations in five areas of Karachi: Malik

Interior Minister Rehman Malik has said that police and Rangers will conduct operations in five areas of Karachi.

Talking to newsmen in Karachi on Friday, all out efforts are being made to restore peace in the city.

No need of calling army in Karachi: Wasan

Sindh Home Minister Manzoor Hussain Wasan on Friday ruled out the need to call military in Karachi in order to bring law and order situation under control in the metropolis.

Fehmida urges international humanitarian agencies’ philanthropic organizations to help rain & flood affectees in Badin, other areas

Speaker National Assembly Dr. Fehmida Mirza has urged upon the International humanitarian agencies, philanthropic organizations and affluent segments of society to immediately come forward and help the rain and flood affectees in Badin and other areas.

6 dead as passenger bus plunged in floodwater in Musakhel

At least six passengers were killed, when a passenger bus plunged into floodwater of Sameji Stream on Friday at Mosakhel area of Balochistan.

International financial institutions reigning Pak: Fazalur Rehman

Amir Jamiat Ulema Islam-Fazal Moulana Fazlur Rehman has said that America and the world financial institutions have supremacy over the political and economic system of Pakistan, adding that the Foreign Minister and Finance Minister are nominated on the recommendations of America.

Defence secretary to brief Abbottabad Commission today

The Defence Secretary Lieutenant General (retd) Syed Athar Ali would give a briefing to the Abbotabad Commission on the American raid of 2nd May in Abbotabad to kill Osama bin Laden, here today (Saturday); meanwhile the commission would also be informed about the view point of government.

Sindh seeks Balochistan’s permission to hunt fleeing gangsters

ISLAMABAD: The Sindh government will approach the government of Balochistan for working out arrangements to allow pursuit by the Sindh police of gangsters, and criminals fleeing from Karachi besides stepping up surveillance of the routes leading to Karachi to keep an eye on the criminal elements and illegal movement of weapons.

President for expediting currency swap agreements, floating infrastructuure bonds

ISLAMABAD: A Meeting of Finance team of the government held today in the Presidency with President Asif Ali Zardari in the chair took stock of the overall financial and economic situation of the country and the various measures being undertaken to address the economic issues facing the country.

Malik gives 24-hour deadline to kidnappers in Karachi

KARACHI: Interior Minister Rehman Malik Friday directed the security forces to get ready for final operation against the terrorists and kidnappers in various localities of the city.

5 NATO oil tankers gutted

QUETTA: At least five NATO oil tankers were destroyed Friday in two separate attacks by militants. In the first attack, four NATO oil tankers were torched Friday afternoon by unidentified people near Quetta.

5 NATO oil tankers gutted

QUETTA: At least five NATO oil tankers were destroyed Friday in two separate attacks by militants. In the first attack, four NATO oil tankers were torched Friday afternoon by unidentified people near Quetta.

Nawaz for intelligence services’ briefing on Karachi situation to Parliament

LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz’s (PML-N) Chief Nawaz Sharif has said that the secret services should submit their reports, analysis and proposals, on Karachi’s conditions, to the Parliament.

PM feats ambassadors of Muslim countries, says Pak alive to Kashmir, Palestine cause

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani has paid glowing tributes to friends in the Muslim Ummah for having assisted Pakistan in promoting its development goals, and expressed his appreciation for the support from Muslim countries at difficult phases.

Dengue fever outbreak in Punjab: Shahbaz warns health teams against laxity

LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif has said that control of dengue virus is the collective responsibility of Punjab government and other departments concerned and no leniency will be shown towards any laxity in this regard.

He directed that heads of health, local government and other departments concerned should personally supervise the campaign against dengue virus and take it up as a challenge.

No need to call in army in Karachi yet : Manzoor Wassan

ISLAMABAD: Home Minister Sindh Manzoor Wassan has said there is no need to call in army in Karachi yet as the result of administrative arrangements will come before us within two days.

Pakistan values its brotherly relations with Egypt: President

ISLAMABAD: The outgoing Ambassador of Arab Republic of Egypt to Pakistan Magdy Mahmoud Helmy Amer paid a farewell call on President Asif Ali Zardari at Aiwan-e-Sadr on Friday.