Al-Qaeda Commander Younis Al Mauritani nabbed from Quetta

The Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) in coordination with the Frontier Corps Balochistan has a senior Al-Qaeda leader Younis Al Mauritani along with two other senior operatives Abdul Ghaffar Al Shami (Bachar Chama) and Messara Al Shami (Mujahid Amino) from the suburbs of Quetta.According to an ISPR press release issued here on Monday,

Floods kill 136 in Pakistan

KARACHI, Pakistan - A Pakistani relief official says monsoon rains have killed 136 people in the south of the country and flooded hundreds of thousand of rice, cotton and sugarcane crops.

7 killed in Pakistan drone strike

At least seven suspected militants were killed in a drone strike Sunday night in Pakistan's northwest tribal region bordering Afghanistan, a media report said.

Pakistan, China working closely to fight terror: Minister

Beijing : Pakistan and China have a mechanism in place for intelligence sharing and are working closely to stamp out the scourge of terrorism, visiting Pakistani Information Minister Firdous Ashiq Awan has said.

88 dead in Pakistan floods

Islamabad : At least 88 people have died and around eight million affected by floods in Pakistan's southern Sindh province and eastern Punjab province, a top official said.

Pakistan seeks Afghanistan's help to free youths

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s interior minister has called on Afghan President Hamid Karzai to help win the freedom of around 30 young Pakistanis being held captive by militants.

Cricket: Pakistan beat Zimbabwe by 7 wickets

Pakistan beat Zimbabwe by seven wickets at Queens Sports Club on Monday, getting the winning runs with seven wickets in hand a few minutes before lunch on day five.

PPP would emerge victorious in free elections: says PM Gilani

LAHORE: Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani has said that free, fair and transparent elections are always in the interest of the Pakistan People’s Party, which has roots among masses in entire country.

Police arrest five target killers from Karachi

KARACHI: Police, during operation have arrested five target killers from different areas of the city and recovered arms and ammunition from their custody.

SC requested to direct political parties not to collect hides, Fitrana forcibly

ISLAMABAD: Interior secretary has written a letter to Supreme Court praying it to direct all the political parties to refrain from supporting miscreants and collecting hides of sacrificial animals and Fitrana forcibly from the people in Karachi.

Torrential rains play havoc in Sindh 88 people died, 80 percent crops destroyed

ISLAMABAD: Torrential rains and floods have perished 88 people and thousands of cattle besides destroying 80 percent of the major crops across Sindh.

Rehman Malik writes letter to PM for judicial probe into Mirza’s allegations

ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Rehman Malik has demanded of Prime Minister (PM) Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani to constitute judicial commission to probe into allegations levelled by former home minister Sindh Dr Zulfiqar Mirza against him.

Rehman Malik briefs President, PM on Karachi situation

ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Rehman Malik will take into confidence President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister (PM) Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani Sunday on the steps taken by government to ensure peace and security in Karachi.

Zulfiqar Mirza’s statements: Fehmida considering a few weeks’ leave

ISLAMABAD: National Assembly ( NA) session starting from September, 12 has become a test for NA speaker Dr Fehmida Mirza following the recent statements given by her husband Zulfiqar Mirza and charge sheet presented by him against MQM while she is considering to proceed on leave for a few weeks in the prevailing situation.

Malik has requested judicial probe into Mirza’s allegations: PM Gilani

LAHORE: Prime Minister (PM) Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani has said that the Interior Minister Rehman Malik has made a request to him for constitution of commission to probe into the allegations levelled by Zulfiqar Mirza against him.

ANP for finding proof of Mirza’s accusations Demands judicial commission for bringing culprits to justice

ISLAMABAD: Awami National Party (ANP) has demanded judicial probe into the blames leveled by former Interior Minister of Sindh Zulfiqar Mirza against MQM and Rehman Malik.

Army can be called in Karachi if necessary: Chandyo

HYDERABAD: Federal Minister for Law Maula Bux Chandyo has said that army can be called in Karachi if need arises for restoration of peace in the turbulent city.

Supporters of Seraiki province should tell about their past performance: Fazlur Rehman

DERA ISMAIL KHAN: JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman has said those who are playing politics in the name of Seraiki province should tell Seraiki people about their performance during last three and half years.

Muslims in New York under strict surveillance

NEW YORK: A delegation of US Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), called on New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg and apprised him about the police spying of Muslims.

Senate body seeks report of Pak prisoners in Saudi jails

ISLAMABAD: Senate’s Standing Committee for Interior has sought details of the Pakistanis languishing in Saudi jails.

The committee has also sought reply from the Interior and Foreign Affairs ministries and other departments concerned regarding residences of the foreign envoys and presence of missions in the residential areas.

Bilawal Bhutto spends busy days during China visit

BEIJING: Chairman Pakistan People’s Party, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari took part in the opening ceremony of an international conference on development and people’s access here this afternoon.

Over 4 million affected during floods: Chairman NDMA

ISLAMABAD: Dr Zafar Qadir Chairman National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has said over 4 million people have been affected in floods and about 88 casualties have taken place due to flash floods.

Monsoon flood yet to hit Sindh

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan meteorological department (PMD) has warned on Sunday that more rains were about to pour in Sindh, southern Punjab and eastern parts of Balochistan during next three days.