Torrential Rain, Floods Kill at Least 42 in Pakistan

Pakistani officials say massive floods triggered by torrential rain have killed at least 42 people in the country's northwest.

26 Pakistan troops die in cross-border attack

A Pakistani police official says the number of paramilitary soldiers and police killed in a cross-border attack by hundreds of militants from Afghanistan has risen to 26.

Conn. Sen. Blumenthal on Pakistan mission

HARTFORD, Conn.—U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal, on his first mission abroad as a senator, said Friday he and three other congressional members are urging Pakistani officials to stop the flow of materials into Afghanistan that are being used to make deadly roadside bombs.

Supreme Court Shifts violence case in Karachi registry

Supreme Court of Pakistan (SC) has sought detailed reports from the Attorney General (AG), advocate general of Sindh and Inspector General Police Sindh with details of target killings in Karachi.

Balochistan: strike observed on Nawab death anniversary

Fifth anniversary of former governor Balochistan and leader of the Bugti tribe, Nawab Akbar khan Bugti was observed in Balochistan on Friday with a complete shutter-down in different areas of Balochistan including Quetta.

JI observes Karachi Solidarity day

Karachi Solidarity Day was observed on the Jumatul Wida all over the country on the appeal of the Jamaat e Islami Chief, Syed Munawar Hasan.

Rangers empowered to take action: Rehman Malik

Interior Minister Rehman Malik has said that Rangers have been empowered to take action anywhere and anytime.

During the visit of Korangi federal minister said that more than 12 suspects have been arrested during a house-to-house search operation launched in various areas of Karachi.

SC takes special Security steps in Karachi registry

Special security arrangements in Supreme court Karachi branch registry have been taken for the hearing Karachi violence case.

According to statement issued by SC for proper Court decorum and smooth functioning of the Supreme Court, entry into Court room No 1 at Branch Registry Karachi on 29.08.2011 (Monday),

PM approves additional benches of NIRC for Sukkur, Multan

Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani on Friday has approved the establishment of additional benches of National Industrial Relations Commission (NIRC)

Finance Division allows resumption of NCA allowance

As per directions of the Prime Minister, the Finance Division has allowed the resumption of NCA Allowance to the employees of National College of Arts Lahore on the rates,  Lecturers Rs. 5,000 per month,

PNCA organizes National Exhibition of Calligraphy

A National Exhibition of Calligraphy organized by Pakistan National Council of the Arts began at National Art Gallery Islamabad on Friday. The event, which is a regular annual feature of PNCA in the last week of Ramzan every year, is aimed at promoting and projecting this fine art form.

Swat: attack on mosque foiled

An attempt of a suicide attack on a mosque was foiled as the people of Aman Lashkar killed attacker here on Friday.

Pakistan values ties with Azerbaijan, says Naek

Chairman Senate, Farooq H. Naek has said that Pakistan greatly values its close brotherly relations with Azerbaijan which is based on historical, cultural and religious commonality.

Violent incidents claim 5 lives in Swat

At least five people including a woman have been shot dead in separate incidents of violence in scenic Swat valley on Friday, police said. 

The police said that a man killed his daughter, Samina, and Muhammad Akram with the help of his sons in the name of honor in Kalam. 

In another incident, unidentified assailants killed three people in Bahrain town of Swat. The victims were identified as Khush Rang, Sanaullah and Mohdam Ayaz. 

Salman Taseer’s son abducted from Lahore

LAHORE: Sahahbaz Taseer, son of slain ex-governor Punjab Salman Taseer has been abducted from Lahore’s Gulburg area on Friday.

According to initial Reports, son of Taseer was traveling with his friend when four armed men abducted them on gunpoint and later released Shahbaz’s friend.

FIR of Shahbaz Taseer’s abduction registered

LAHORE: Police have registered an FIR into abduction of Shahbaz Taseer, son of the late governor of Punjab Salman Taseer at Gulberg police station under the registration no 1036/11. According to media reports, police have registered the case on the complaint of Ayesha, aunt of the abductee.

Khosa terms Taseer’s abduction failure of Punjab govt

LAHORE: Punjab Governor Sardar Latif Khan Khosa, Friday, expressed serious concerns over the law and order situation in the province and termed the abduction of Shahbaz Taseer, son of the late governor of Punjab Salman Taseer, reflective of the poor state of law and order in the province.

CJP sends letter to President pointing out 7 charges of corruption, irregularities against AGP

ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry has written a letter to President Asif Ali Zardari in connection with appointment of Buland Akhtar Rana as Auditor General of Pakistan (AGP) pointing out 7 allegations of corruption and irregularities against him.

HRCP condemns abduction of Taseer

LAHORE: The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has expressed alarm at the abduction of Shahbaz Taseer, son of assassinated Punjab Governor Salmaan Taseer, and called upon the government to ensure his early and safe recovery.

In a statement issued on Friday, the Commission said: “HRCP is alarmed by the abduction of Shahbaz Taseer, which highlights the government’s inability to afford security and protection even to those known to be at high risk.”

Civil bureaucracy holds key to improve lot of common man, changing destiny of nation: PM Gilani

ISLAMABAD: PM, Yousaf Raza Goilani has said that the leadership in the civil bureaucracy held the key to improving the lot of the common man and changing the destiny of this Nation.

PM giving bad name to Multan: Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan

ISLAMABAD: Opposition leader in National Assembly Ch Nisar Ali Khan has expressed his sorrow over the bad reputation PM has caused to his own hometown through picking corrupt persons (for key posts) from the city which is otherwise known as home to Sufis and saints.

In a press release issued here Friday, the opposition leader said that it was not the fault of Multan City,

Quetta shuts down to mark 5th death anniversary of Nawab Akbar Bugti

QUETTA: The Fifth death anniversary of Nawab Akbar Bugti was observed as a black day in Balochistan on Friday.

A shutter-down strike is being observed in Quetta and other parts of Balochistan on the call of baloch nationalists parties. Tight security arrangements have been and contingents of police,

CJ seeks early resolution of Karachi issue

ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry Friday expressed grave concerns over uncontrolled volatile situation in Karachi, saying the governmental apparatus seemed to have broken down in the city to contain violence.

President urges ADB to start financing Diamer Bhasha Dam

LAHORE: Director General Health services Dr Aslma ch has said that the dengue situation of Punjab is under control, while the diagnosis and treatment facilities are provided free of cost to everyone with out any discrimination.

Ammonium nitrate smuggling from Pak of concern: US General

WASHINGTON: A top American general in Afghanistan has expressed serious concern over the continued smuggling of ammonium nitrate, a key ingredient for making bombs, from Pakistan into the strife-torn country.

Complete independence of Palestine Abbas to take up issue at UN on September 28: Ambassador

ISLAMABAD: Palestinian Ambassador to Pakistan Hazem Hussain Abu Shanab Friday said that Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas would take the issue of independent Palestine to the United Nation on September 28.

World should remember sacrifices of Pakistan: Farzana Raja

BEIJING: Federal Minister and Chairperson Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP), Madame Farzana Raja met Chinese vice Foreign Minister Liu Zhenmin here in Beijing and discussed avenues of bilateral cooperation in social sector.

President, PM directs IG Punjab to recover abducted Shahbaz Taseer

ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari on Friday telephoned the widow of former governor Punjab Salman Taseer and said all out efforts would be made to recover her kidnapped son.

Senator Abidi denies having issued statement against PTCL

ISLAMABAD: PPP Central leader Senator Faisal Raza Abidi has strongly condemned statements published in some section of media quoting a news agency (not Online), that he (Abidi) had given any statement against PTCL or any individual.

The senator said the PTCL was the country’s leading telecom company and doing a great work.