Ansar Burney announces Anna Hazare-style anti-corruption campaign in Pakistan

Pakistani human rights and civil rights activist Ansar Burney has announced plans to kick off a massive Anna Hazare-style anti-corruption campaign in Pakistan after Eid.

PM Gilani rules out military action to tackle Karachi bloodbath

Pakistan Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani has ruled out the military action in Karachi, saying it was not a solution to the ongoing bloodbath, as the problem could be tackled by other means.

Aaqib Javed should be Pak cricket coach: Mudassar Nazar

Former Pakistani opener and coach Mudassar Nazar feels Aaqib Javed should be the next coach of the national squad, and adds that current coach Waqar Younis can leave the position with his head held high.

FO fails to get visas for 12 Senate members for offering Umrah

Foreign Ministry failed to get visas for the 12 members of the Senate for offering Umrah in Saudi Arabia; meanwhile meeting between Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar and Senate Chairman Farooq Hameed Naek was also remained fruitless.

Senate chairman is very concern over the issue; meanwhile a privilege motion for the investigations of the matter has also been submitted in Senate.

PM Gilani says no hesitation calling in-camera session on Karachi situation

Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani has said that there is no hesitation in calling the in-camera session of the parliament over the Karachi issue, adding that the time of mid-term elections in the country has gone and parliament should complete its constitutional term.

Foreign hands trying to destabilize Karachi: Rehman Malik

Interior Minister Rehman Malik has said that external hands are trying to destabilize Karachi, adding that the government would take every possible step to solve the issues of business community of the city.

Musharraf for military intervention to solve Karachi issue

Former President General (retd.) Pervez Musharraf has supported calls for military intervention in Karachi, where a fresh wave of violence killed over 90 people in a few days. 

Karachi violence claim another 9 lives

Despite government’s claims of action against miscreants, nine more citizens were shot dead in Karachi on Sunday.

According to reports, Shehryar, 10, and Zeshan, 15, were shot and killed in Chanisar Goth locality of Mehmoodabad. While a third person, Tahir, was injured.  An unidentified man was gunned down near Safari Park. 

Sheikh Rashid asks karachiites to take joint action against miscreants

Awami Muslim League (AML) chief Sheikh Rasheed Ahmed has urged the people of Karachi to stand up like India’s Anna Hazare against the present system, adding that all political parties should initiate joint action against the people involved in Karachi target killings. 

JI for ending of political patronage to law-breakers in Karachi

The Jamaat-e-Islami Secretary General, Liaquat Baloch, has stressed upon the PPP, the MQM and the ANP to stop patronage of the law breakers in Karachi to pave way for peace in the city.

Solder, 5 militants die in clashes in NWA & SWA

One soldier was killed and seven others suffered injuries in separate militant attacks in restive tribal agencies on Sunday.

The first attack took place in South Waziristan Agency (SWA), where militants attacked a check post, killing one security personal. 

Armed clash between two banned groups claim six lives in Terah Velly

At least six persons were killed and several others injured in the result of the armed clash between the two banned outfits in Terah Velley of Khayber Agency here on Sunday.

Ghafoor Haidery demands resignation of Sindh govt over failure to main law & order in Karachi

Leader of the Opposition in Senate Maulana Abdul Ghafoor Haidery has asked the Sindh government to resign immediately by accepting its failure to maintain law and order situation in the Karachi, adding that three coalition partners are responsible for the violence in Karachi.

Musharraf to be convicted in BB murder on 27th August

The former president general (retd) Pervez Musharraf alleged accused in Benazir Bhutto murder case maybe convicted on August 27.

Senate body shows concerns over non-rehabilitation of flood affectees

The Senate Standing Committee on Communication shows concerns over the non-rehabilitation of flood affectees and appealed the internationality community to fulfill its promises of rehabilitation.

Wassan announces compensation money of two million each for three martyred police personnel

Sindh Home Minister Manzoor Hussain Wassan has announced the compensation money of two million rupees for the heirs of each of the policemen martyred in incident of Chakra Goth Korangi.

Nawaz left for SA to perform Umrah with family

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz President Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif on Saturday left for Saudi Arabia to perform Umrah with family.

Police cop deployed in presidency commits suicide

Police constable deployed on security of the Aiwane-e-Sadar has committed suicide after shooting himself.

The high officials after taking the notice of the incident have ordered investigations into the matter.

One died two hurt in result of firing in Quetta; one attacker killed in police firing

At least one person was shot dead while two other sustained critical injuries at Joint Road in the result of the firing of unknown persons; meanwhile one attacker was killed in the result of the firing of police here on Saturday.

Held Kashmir inquiry confirms mass graves

SRINAGAR: An Indian government inquiry has said dozens of graves in Indian Held Kashmir holds more than 2,000 unidentified bodies. According to the media reports, an Indian government inquiry says dozens of unmarked graves in Indian-held Kashmir (IHK) hold more than 2,000 unidentified bodies.

Karachi carnage may result in revenue fall of Rs100 billion

ISLAMABAD: A careful estimate by Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) reveals that this year revenue targets may fall down considerably to Rs 100 billion due to deteriorating law and order situation in Karachi.

India may unblock concessions on Pak products access to EU markets

ISLAMABAD: India is likely to withdraw objection regarding access of Pakistani products to the markets of European Union in the next meeting of WTO’s general council.

Iran sentences 2 US hikers

TEHRAN: The two US citizens arrested more than two years ago while hiking along the Iraq-Iran border have been sentenced to eight years in prison on charges that include espionage.

Pak moves Court of Arbitration over Kishenganga project

NEW DELHI: Pakistan has moved the Court of Arbitration asking it to direct India to stop work at the 330-MW Kishenganga hydro power project in Jammu and Kashmir.

Anti-corruption campaign: Indian PM takes steps for a talk with Anna team

NEW DELHI: After sea of people gathered at Ramlila ground here, where Anna Hazare is on an indefinite fast, the government took its first awkward little steps for a dialogue with the civil society leaders.

India releases more water into Sutlej River , inundating villages

BADIN/LAHORE: After release of further water in Sutlej River by India, a 57,000-cusec water is currently reportedly flowing through Gunda Singhwala junction.

US supports democracy in Pakistan: Grossman

WASHINGTON: US Special Envoy Marc Grossman has said that the killing of Osama bin Laden in Abbottabad gives us the opportunity to now finish Al-Qaeda.

Bloodshed continues in Karachi, 7 more killed

KARACHI: Despite government’s claims of action against miscreants, six more citizens were shot dead in Karachi on Sunday.

According to reports, Shehryar, 10, and Zeshan, 15, were shot and killed in Chanisar Goth locality of Mehmoodabad. While a third person, Tahir, was injured.

Protesters demand inclusion of 21 districts in Seraiki province Seek two districts from KPK

ISLAMABAD: Protesters from Seraiki belt have rejected formation of Seraiki province on administrative basis saying 21districts across Pakistan should be combined into a new province.

JuD has no links with suicide bombers, al-Qaeda: Hafiz Saeed

LAHORE: Amir of Jamat-ud-Dawa (JuD) Prof Hafiz Muhammad Saeed has said that JuD is against suicide attacks and has no links with al-Qaeda.

Strategic assets well protected; Secretary of Defence

Secretary of Defence Lt. Gen ® Syed Athar Ali on Saturday explained to an Inquiry Commission on Abbottabad Operation that our strategic assets are well protected and an elaborate defensive mechanism is in place. The fourth meeting of the Inquiry Commission on Abbottabad Operation was held on August 20,

Over 2 Million Affected by Monsoon Rains, Flooding in Pakistan

Heavy monsoon rains and flooding have reportedly affected over 2 million people in Pakistan's southern Sindh and eastern Punjab provinces. Local meteorological department predicts more rains in the days ahead, posing a threat to more people in the country.

2 Pakistani soldiers, 5 militants die in gunfight

PESHAWAR, Pakistan - At least two Pakistani soldiers and five militants died in a shootout in a northwestern tribal area Saturday, where a suicide bomber killed 51 people at a mosque a day earlier, officials said.

ECP takes measures to curb frauds in voting

Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has decided to introduce water marked ballot papers aiming to eliminate fraudulent voting, Secretary ECP Ishtiak Ahmed Khan said Saturday.Addressing a news conference here he said, Printing Corporation of Pakistan has been asked to print water marked ballot papers. ECP was pursuing a mission to plug loopholes in the country’s electoral system and prepare transparent and authentic voter lists, rule of ballot not bullet would be ensured in the country.

Pakistani rupee makes record low at 87

The Pakistani rupee fell to a fresh record low on Saturday on negative sentiment about the country's economic outlook, as well as the deteriorating security situation in Pakistan's financial hub Karachi.

‘Pakistanis, Indians realise war no solution to problems’

The people of Pakistan and India have now realised that war is no solution but the dialogue is an effective way to settle down their mutual conflicts.

Goverment to provide modern liver transplant facilities: PM Gilani

Prime Minister, Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani Saturday said the government was committed to provision of best medical facilities to the people including affordable liver transplant.He was talking to a delegation of Royal Free Hospital, London here at the PM House which discussed progress on the Liver Transplant center at the PIMS Hospital.The medical team from London comprising two Surgeons, one Anesthetist, Operation Theater Nurse and a Team Manager are in Islamabad imparting training relating to the Liver Transplantation Centre.

PM Gilani asks political parties to play role for Karachi peace

Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani on Saturday called upon the political parties and patriotic elements to play role in controlling the law and order situation in Karachi.

Government taking measures to restore peace in Karachi: Rehman Malik

Interior Minister A Rehman Malik has said that government and law enforcing agencies were taking serious measures to control criminal activities in Karachi.He said efforts are being made to restore peace in Karachi, a business hub of the country.He said that several meetings had been held with law enforcing agencies and stakeholders to improve law and order situation in the mega city.

Ministry of Finance increases credit ceiling of Pakistan Railways to Rs.2 billion

The government has increased the existing line of credit of Pakistan Railways to Rs. 2 billion through Pakistan State Oil (PSO).According to a letter issued by Finance Division here on Saturday,

PM’s Directive; NDMA distributes 12,700 tents, 3 water plants in rain hit areas

The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) on the directive of Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani has distributed relief items including 12,700 tents, three water purification plants and 23,000 family ration packs, to the flood-affected people in Sindh. 

Pakistan key to realizing Central-South Asia trade dream: US

Pakistan lies at the heart of tremendous trade prospects between Central and South Asia and Pakistan-India relationship will also be integral to realizing regional economic integration, a senior U.S. official said.

Two Pakistani soldiers killed in ambush: Official

A government official says suspected militants have ambushed a Pakistani security convoy in a tribal region along the Afghan border, killing two soldiers and wounding eight.

Waqar Younis resigns as Pakistan coach

Waqar Younis has stepped down as Pakistan cricket team coach citing personal reasons and said the upcoming tour of Zimbabwe will be his last assignment.

Karachi violence continues, toll rises to 77

At least 11 people, including six policemen, were killed Saturday in Pakistan’s port city of Karachi as the new wave of violence in the metropolis continued for the fourth day, taking the toll to 77.