10 dead, over 2,000 hit by dengue in Pakistan

Islamabad : A recent outbreak of dengue fever in Pakistan's eastern province of Punjab has led to the death of at least 10 people and affected 2,256 others, an official report said Friday.

Supreme Court directs indiscriminate operation against criminals in Karachi

Supreme Court of Pakistan has ordered the IGP Sindh for an indiscriminate operation against criminals in Karachi and adjourned the hearing of suo motu case till September 13.

AL-Tuwairqi offers heavy investment in Pakistan

Dr. Hilal Hassan Al-Tuwarqi, Chairman of Al-Tuwarqi Holding Company, Saudi Arabia called on the Prime Minister here on Friday and offered that his company was ready to undertake heavy investment in Pakistan despite the perception of security situation in the country.

International powers conspiring to divide Pak: Altaf Hussain

Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) Chief Altaf Hussain has said that international powers were hatching conspiracy for the division of Pakistan, adding that he would embrace martyrdom but would not compromise on his ideology and mission.

Zardari had no interest in repealing 17th amendment; reveals Wikileaks

Wikileaks has revealed that President Asif Ali Zardari did not want to repeal 17th amendment, as he said it to Ambassador N.W. Peterson during their meeting in 2009.

Shahbaz says dengue mosquito to be killed at all costs

Chief Minister Punjab Mian Shahbaz Sharif has said that if the dengue mosquito would not be killed from medicines it would have to be killed from the canons of army.

Malik wants to kill me, blames Mirza

Former Provincial Home Minister Sindh Zulfiqar Mirza has said that his swearing on Holy Quran statement should be enough for Supreme Court , adding that there should not any need to submit any affidavit before the apex court.

Rain related incidents claim another seven lives in Sindh

At least seven more people lost their lives in various rain and flood-related accidents, as further breaches in canals and nullahs at several points inundated numerous other villages in the wake of continued lashing rains and flash flood in Interior Sindh.

Rain related incidents claim another seven lives in Sindh

At least seven more people lost their lives in various rain and flood-related accidents, as further breaches in canals and nullahs at several points inundated numerous other villages in the wake of continued lashing rains and flash flood in Interior Sindh.

Malik issues instructions to tighten security in federal capital

 Interior Minister Rehman Malik has given instructions for tightening of the security in Islamabad especially that of the parliament lodges and MNAs hostel following threats from Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) for kidnapping of some VIP.

JI to observe Black Day on 11th against US war

The Jamaat-e-Islami chief, Syed Munawar Hasan, has said the US war has destroyed Pakistan and pulling out of the US alliance is the crying need of the hour.

PML-N consultation meeting today

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) the main opposition party’s consultation meeting will be held today (Saturday) at Raiwand to form strategy for the forthcoming secessions of National Assembly and Senate.

President leaves for London

President Asif Ali Zardari left for London Friday on a private visit for medical check up.

FIA arrests human trafficker

Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has arrested human trafficker Farah Abbas Ali Shah on Friday, who was involved in illegal trafficking of 15 persons.

Altaf reveals threats to his life, country

KARACHI: MQM leader Altaf Hussain Friday has revealed that his life is threatened by anti-Pakistan and anti- MQM elements.

None of state organs can transgress limits of the other: CJP Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry

ISLAMABAD/LAHOR: Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry has said constitution has defined the role and power of every organ of the State and none of the organ can transgress the limits of the other and has to work within its jurisdictional domain.

Zardari, Altaf meeting on the cards MQM likely to rejoin govt soon

LONDON: President Asif Ali Zardari, accompanied by a federal minister and a businessman from Islamabad who arrived here on Friday morning on a private visit is most likely to meet MQM leader Altaf Hussain.

Finance Minister holds meeting with Etisalt

ISLAMABAD: The Cabinet Committee constituted by Prime Minister for examining the matters regarding share purchase agreement with Etisalt and auction of 3G spectrum met here on Friday with the Federal  Minister for Finance and Economic Affairs Dr. Abdul Hafeez Shaikh in the chair.

FO must take notice of provocation by Britisher: ANP

ISLAMABAD: Awami National Party Central Vice President Bushra Gohar Friday said that Pakistan must stop meddling of a foreigner, Altaf Hussain, in the country’s affairs.

Shujaat,Pervaiz Elahi, Raza Rabbani call on PM

ISLAMABAD: President of Pakistan Muslim League-Q (PML-Q) Ch Shujaat Hussain and Senior Federal Minister Ch Pervaiz Elahi Friday called on Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani at the Prime Minister’s evening and exchanged views on political situation of the country.

NATO should stop illegal movement, infiltration from across Afghan borders forthwith: Army chief

ISLAMABAD: Army Chief Gen Ashfaq Parvez Kayani met with NATO ISAF commander in Afghanistan John R Allen and exchanged views on a set of issues including situation arising out of Afghan terrorists attack on Pakistan security forces in Chitral , Pak-Afghan border issues and other matters of mutual situation.

Shahbaz emphasizes collective efforts against dengue virus

LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif has made an appeal to civil society, doctors, teachers, students, politicians, workers and all segments of the society to join the ongoing campaign against dengue virus as collective efforts are needed to counter this menace.

PM lauds efforts of UNHCR

ISLAMABAD: Ms. Asma Arbab Alamgir Khan, MNA, who is also honourary Advisor to UNHCR, Pakistan Chapter, called on Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani at PM’s House here and apprised him about the projects undertaken by the Agency in Pakistan for the wellbeing and rehabilitation of the refugees.

Terrorists targeting families of security forces personnel: Rehman Malik

FATEH JANG/ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Rehman Malik has said back of terrorists has been broken and they are now committing dastardly acts of targeting families of Security Forces personnel.

PM directs PC to complete ongoing development projects soon within available resources

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister (PM) Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani has directed Planning Commission (PC) to complete all ongoing development projects within available resources soon and evolve better mechanism to keep check and balance on them.

International observers donors in SAARC Conference appreciate BISP

NEW DELHI: Federal Minister and Chairperson Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP), Madame Farzana Raja said that the most important priority for countries of the region is development, which is only possible through peace and stability both in our respective countries as well as in the region.

USAID introduces internal audit manual for DISCOs

ISLAMABAD: USAID Power Distribution Improvement Program (PDIP) Friday in a workshop kicked-off the new internal audit manual for power distribution companies (DISCOs).