Pakistan, US struggle to define their relationship

In the aftermath of the secret U.S. raid to kill Osama bin Laden, Pakistani officials want a detailed agreement spelling out U.S. rules of engagement inside Pakistan, officials in both countries say, but Washington's refusal to sign a binding document threatens to create another point of friction in the long-troubled relationship.

Navy commander among two killed in Karachi

Islamabad : Two people, including a lieutenant commander of Pakistan Navy, were shot dead by gunmen Wednesday in the country's port city of Karachi.

Pakistan will cooperate with China to defeat terror: President Zardari

Beijing : Pakistan will cooperate with China to defeat terrorism and secessionism, said Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari.

Suicide car bomb kills 10 in southwest Pakistan

A suicide car bomber attacked Shiite Muslims in southwestern Pakistan on Wednesday as they were heading home after morning prayers at the start of an Islamic holiday. The blast killed 10 people, officials said.

Constitutional writ to be restored in Karachi: CJP Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry

KARACHI: Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry said that the judiciary does not want to impose emergency by breaching constitution because the nation cannot face its consequences.

Mirza’s charges ‘ridiculous’: MQM

KARACHI: Terming Zulfiqar Mirza an anti-Pakistan and sick minded person, Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) said his allegations against Altaf Hussain are ‘shameful and ridiculous’.

President, PM call for tolerance, vow to bring perpetrators of violence to justice

ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani have urged the nation to promote affection, tolerance, patience and brotherhood for making a society according to the principles of Islam and have vowed to apprehend the perpetrators of violence and bring them to justice.

Astrologers should stop predicting downfall of govt: PM Gilani

ISLAMABAD/MURREE: Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani has said that astrologers, Psychics and fortune tellers should stop prediction of down fall of the government and PPP would emerge as a victorious in the next senate elections.

‘US, Pak share same interest on al Qaeda’

WASHINGTON: The US Tuesday said Pakistan and it shared similar interest in getting the region rid of al-Qaeda terrorists.

Nerve centre of al Qaeda lies in Pak: Pentagon

WASHINGTON: Al Qaeda’s "nerve center" lies in Pakistan even though the recent killings of Osama bin Laden in May and now its number two Atiyah abd al-Rahman has dealt the global terror group severe blow, the Pentagon said.

President announces special remission for prisoners on Eid ul Fitr

ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari on the advice of the Prime Minister and under article 45 of the Constitution approved special remission in jail terms on the occasion of Eid–ul-Fitr, 2011.

Dr Fehmida Mirza to continue services as Speaker NA: President

ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has made it clear that despite former Sindh’s senior minister Doctor Zulfiqar Mirza’s outburst Doctor Fehmida Mirza would continue services as Speaker National Assembly.

New leader plans attacks on Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: Al-Qaeda-linked 313 Brigade has appointed a new chief, Shah Sahib, following the death of its commander Ilyas Kashmiri in a United States-operated drone attack in the South Waziristan tribal area of Pakistan in June.

PPP has amicably controlled the tirade of Zulfiqar Mirza: Aashiq Awan

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information Dr Firdous Aashiq Awan has said that PPP leadership has amicably able to put a bridge over the raging torrent statements of Zulfiqar Mirza and if anyone has any proof of Karachi situation than they should provide it.

I am retiring from politics, says Mirza

HYDERABAD: Former Sindh minister Dr Zulfiqar Mirza on Tuesday has announced his decision to quit politics.

Lahore: 3 brothers shot dead near Shalimar Hospital

LAHORE: Three brothers were killed while a passerby was injured in firing by unidentified persons in Lahore.

2 dead in blast at Abu-ul-Hassan Isfahani road

KARACHI: Two people were killed in a blast at Abu-ul-Hassan Isfahani road in Karachi here on Tuesday.

According to police sources, this bomb blast occurred near Noor plaza situated on Abu-ul-Hassan Isfahani road which took the life of two people. Panic hit the whole area after the blast.

2 killed, 3 injured in road accident

QUETTA: At least two persons including a woman were killed and three sustained injuries when a motorbike and car collided due to over speeding here in Quetta on Tuesday.

QESCO exempts Quetta city from load shedding on Eid

QUETTA: Quetta Electric Supply Company (QESCO) has made special arrangements for the provision of power without any interruption to the consumers on Eid . In this connection Quetta city has been given exemption form load shedding on first and second day of Eid.

President calls for punitive action against Mirza

KARACHI: Provincial Minister for Local Government Agha Siraj Durrani said that President Asif Zardari expressed his annoyance on the statement of Zulfiqar Mirza and instructed concerned quarters of PPP to take punitive action against him and accept his resignations forthwith.

NA Speaker calls Karachi committee meeting on Sept 6

ISLAMABAD: National Assembly Speaker Dr. Fahmida Mirza has summoned meeting of 17-member special parliamentary committee formed by her to mull over lawlessness in Karachi on September 6.

Karachi violence claims 3 more lives

KARACHI: At least three persons killed on Tuesday in separate incidents of firing and torture in Karachi.

3 injured in firing incident in Quetta

QUETTA: At least three persons injured in incident of firing between the two rival groups here on Muneer Mangal road, Quetta on Tuesday.

AJK PM phones Mirwaiz: Both agree to adopt joint strategy on Kashmir movement

MUZAFFARABAD: Prime Minister Azad Jammu and Kashmir Chaudhary Abdul Majeed contacted central leader of All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) Mir Waiz Umer Farooq on telephone.

5 killed, 14 injured as trains collide in Badami Bagh

LAHORE: At least five passengers have killed and more than fourteen sustained injuries when two trains collided here in Badami Bagh on Tuesday.

6 injured in road accident

MIANWALI: At least six persons including two women were injured when two cars coming from opposite sides collided here on Kala Bagh road near Pai khail, Mianwali on Tuesday.

Armed collision between police, looters: 1 dead while another managed to escape

SWABI: One looter got killed while another managed to escape in an armed collision between police and looters on Tuesday in Zaiyda district Swabi.

Electricity supply remains suspended in various parts of Karachi

KARACHI: Miscreants attacked on KESC grid station situated at Clifton Konineez road late at night due to which electricity supply has been suspended in various parts of Karachi.

Security placed on high alert in Quetta due to threats of terrorist attacks on Eid

QUETTA: Security has been placed on high alert in Quetta due to threats of terrorist attacks on the occasion of Eid.

Nation must resolve to face all problems: , JI Amir

LAHORE: The Jamaat-e-Islami chief, Syed Munawar Hasan, has exhorted the nation to resolve on the Eid day to face the problems and difficulties confronting the country as one man and get rid of the plunderers and corrupt rulers through ballot power.

Five arrested in search operation in Karachi

KARACHI: Six people were arrested during a joint search operation conducted by police and FC in Khawaja Ajmair Nagri area of Karachi and other areas here on Tuesday.

PRCS to provide health care facilities to pregnant women of affected areas, Nilofar Bakhtiar

ISLAMABAD: Chairperson PRCS Senator Nilofar Bakhtiar has said that the Pakistan Red Crescent Society (PRCS) will provide health care facilities to the pregnant women of the flood affected areas besides supporting the victims in livelihood while the operation will also continue during the Eid days.

Arms process revalidation in KP after Eid ul Fitr

PESHAWAR: National Database & Registration Authority, (NADRA) would start revalidation process of Arms Licenses in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa after Eid ul Fitr.