US drone attack kills four militants in Pakistan: officials

A US drone strike targeting a vehicle in Pakistan's northwestern tribal belt on Monday killed at least four militants, local security officials said.

Now Karachi frets over dengue outbreak

At least 14 cases of dengue were detected in Karachi, already battered by a wave of violence, and the authorities are now worried over its outbreak.

Karachi violence claim another 11lives

At least 11 persons were lost their lives in the result of the ongoing target killing incidents here on Monday in Karachi including four employees of Karachi Water and Sewerage Board (KWSB) pushing the toll to 91 in six days. 

ANP hints at parting ways with govt

Awami National Party Khyaber Pakhtoonkhawa President Senator Afrasayab Khattak has hinted at parting ways with the government, adding that the party would discuss the issue in the meeting going to be held on 28th of this month, adding that the party would also discuss the demand of deployment of army in Karachi.

President briefed on up-gradation of telecom sector

A briefing meeting was held in the presidency on Monday on the on the up-gradation of telecom sector of the country.

ECP reminds political parties for submission of details of assets

The Election Commission has once again drawn attention of Political Parties to the provisions of Article 13 of the Political Parties Order, 2002 which provides that every political party shall submit to the Election Commission, within 60 days from the close of each financial year, a consolidated statement of accounts of the party, duly audited by a Chartered Accountant. 

4 Eid holidays

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani has approved the summary for four holidays during Eid-ul-Fitr. According to media reports, the Eid holidays will be celebrated from Aug 31 to September 4.

CJP takes suo moto notice of Karachi bloodshed

ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan Iftikhar Muhammad Chuadhry has taken suo moto notice of Karachi unrest where 9 more people have been gunned down on Monday morning.

US refutes reports of its personnel escape from Peshawar

ISLAMABAD: US Embassy on Monday refuted media reports concerning U. S. officials “escape” from a Peshawar motorway check point and taking refuge in the U.S. Consulate in Peshawar

PM directs indiscriminate action against culprits in Karachi

KARACHI: Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani met Sindh Governor Dr Ishratul Ibad Khan and Chief Minister Syed Qaim Ali Shah at Governor’s House in Karachi on Monday and discussed the city’s situation and the measures taken by the provincial government to bring peace to the provincial metropolis.

MQM to observe Day of mourning today

KARACHI: Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) announced Monday that it would peacefully observe a Day of Mourning and Condemnation today (Tuesday) against the killing of innocent citizens in Karachi.

105 vehicles deployed for security of PM meeting

KARACHI: As many as 105 vehicles have been deployed in connection with security of the meeting held here under the Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani in the scenario when massacre is continuing on the other side.

Petition filed in SHC seeking army’s assistance in Karachi

KARACHI: Following a petition filed in Sindh High Court, regarding Army’s assistance in Karachi crisis, a petition has also been filed in the Supreme Court, regarding the issue.

The petitioner, a citizen of Lahore Tariq Asad advocate, while nominating PM, interior minister, chief secretary Sindh, and Provincial home minister Sindh, as defendants has prayed in his constitutional petition that Law and order situation had gone beyond the control of Sindh police and Rangers.

He also cited requests by various political parties, including MQM, ANP, and PML-N, asking for Army’s help in containing the crisis, while federal government was trying to stall the issue under various pretexts.

The petitioner has requested the Apex Court to help maintain law and order in the Metropolis, and while evoking article 232, should declare emergency in Sindh province and order deployment of Army in Karachi in accordance with article 245. Online

September to be more awful, Pagara predicts imposition of martial law

KARACHI: Chief of Pakistan Muslim League-Functional (PML-F), Pir Pagara has predicted that the month of September would prove to be terrible and hinted at imposition of martial law in Karachi in the coming month of September.

ADB to give $36.8m to help overcome energy crises

ISLAMABAD: Asian Development Bank’s (ADP) report revealed that Pakistan’s financial progress had to face huge loss due to acute load shedding and announced to give 36.8 million $ aid by keeping in view the prevailing energy crises in the country.

Tripoli falls to rebels, crowds celebrate in streets

TRIPOLI: Fighters streamed into Tripoli as Muammar Kadhafi’s forces collapsed and crowds took to the streets to celebrate, tearing down posters of the Libyan leader.

PML-N, MQM, JUI-F sends names of their members for inclusion in PC

ISLAMABAD: THREE political parties have sent the names of their members to speaker National Assembly (NA) in connection with parliamentary committee to be constituted to probe into lawlessness in Karachi and Balochistan.

PJC approves regularization of 7 additional judges of high courts

ISLAMABAD: Parliamentary Judicial Committee (PJC) has regularised services of 7 additional judges of Lahore High Court (LHC) and Peshawar High Court (PHC).

ECC to discuss levy on CNG and LPG

ISLAMABAD: An important meeting of Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) would be held today (Tuesday) in which new policy for 2011 regarding LPG and CNG would be discussed.

19 NATO supply tankers torched

MASTUNG: Unknown men set fire to 19 NATO supply tankers, Geo News reported. According to sources, the NATO supply tankers which were transporting oil were attacked by unknown gunmen on the Sibi-Quetta highway.

Dialogue between Parliamentarians of Pakistan, India progressing: Kundi

ISLAMABAD: Faisal Karim Kundi, Deputy Speaker National Assembly during his recent visit to India met with Jai Siraiki Community originally hailing from Dera Ismail Khan and who were migrated to India in 1947 at SKR Public School Bohrianwala Thailla, Inderpuri, New Dehli.

Punjab Emergency Service receives 10, 88,235 obnoxious/irrelevant calls

RAWALPINDI: The Punjab Emergency Service, Rescue 1122 received 10, 88,235 obnoxious/irrelevant calls at emergency number 1122 since its inception in District Rawalpindi. The data revealed that out of 10,88,235 obnoxious calls included 537623 calls from girls, 462705 from boys, 32437 from kids, 2460 musical calls, 51450 abusing calls and 1560 were obnoxious/irrelevant calls.

Farzana Raja leaves for China

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister and Chairperson Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP), Farzana Raja left for People Republic of China on a week visit.

No go area does not exist in Karachi: Malik

KARACHI: Interior minister Rehman Malik has said there is no go area in Karachi and it is essential to de-weaponize the city.

He said this while talking to media men after his meeting with acting DG Rangers Brig Zafar at National Crisis Management Cell here Monday.