Pakistan troops battle Taliban for US drone debris

Pakistani soldiers battled Taliban fighters in an attempt to seize precious debris from a suspected U.S. drone that crashed in a rugged tribal area near the Afghan border, Pakistani intelligence officials and militants said Sunday.

Military leaders meet to salvage US-Pakistan ties

The top US and Pakistani military leaders met in Spain to discuss ways to shore up strained ties after a US raid that killed Al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden and a spike in violence in Afghanistan, a Pentagon spokesman said.

Thousands trapped in Pakistan's flood-hit south

In Pakistan's fertile south, a grim-faced soldier found himself in a standoff with 100 flood-stricken protesters demanding help for their communities marooned by the surging water.

UN needs $365 million to cope with Pakistan floods

The United Nations has appealed for $365 million to help millions of Pakistanis affected by floods caused by heavy monsoon rains.

I have cancelled my visit to UN due to flood affectees: PM Gilani

NAWABSHAH: Prime Minister (PM) Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani has said he has cancelled his visit to UN due to flood affectees.

9 more die from Dengue in Lahore, death toll rises to 38

LAHORE: Eight more people reportedly lost their lives from the Dengue virus in Lahore on Saturday taking the death toll to 37 in the city.

I have vowed to establish peace in Karachi: Rehman Malik

ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Rehman Malik has said that he has vowed to bring peace in Karachi.

NBP EARMARKS RS. 141.5 MILLION FOR FLOOD AFFECTED PEOPLE

Karachi: : Being nation’s bank, NBP is always the first corporate entity to come forward and help the nation whenever a calamity hits its countrymen. In the recent floods of 2011, National Bank of Pakistan has opened a collection account number 696969 for Prime Minister’s Flood Relief Fund-2011 and contributed Rs. 25 million in that account. The account is opened in all domestic and international branches of NBP.

No dengue threats in Capital, situation under control: Chairman CDA

ISLAMABAD: Chairman Capital Development Authority (CDA) Imtiaz Inayat Elahi Saturday said  that dengue situation in Islamabad was under control as they have been fumigating and spraying insecticides since the breeding of mosquito larva started in March.

Human Right situation in Baluchistan quite bleak: HRCP

QUETTA: Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) Baluchistan chapter’s leader Tahir Hussain Advocate has said that some 143 people were killed and about 180 were injured in the incidents of target killings, bomb blasts and other terrorists’ activities in Balochistan province.

JSQM chief released on bail

KARACHI: Karachi Session Judge Saturday approved bail of Jiye Sindh Quami Mahaz (JSQM) Chairman Bashir Qureshi and his companion Badaruddin. Approving the bail plea, the court told them to submit bail bond worth Rs.100, 000 each.

30 Sep last date for submitting asset statement of Parliamentarians : ECP

ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission has drawn the attention of the Members of the Parliament and provincial Assemblies to submit to the Election Commission by September 30, 2011, yearly statements of assets and liabilities of their own, their spouse and dependents.

Tennis star Haq to help NDMA in fundraising for affectees

ISLAMABAD: Tennis star Aisam-ul-Haq has joined hand with National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) for fund raising to assist relief activities in flood hit areas of Sindh.

LPC governing body condemns MQM threats against Journalist Najam

LAHORE: The governing body of Lahore Press Club has strongly condemned the threats by Muttahida Qaumi Movement against Bureau Chief, Daily Ummat, Najam Al Hasan.

Damage from flood and dengue is due to inability of rulers: Rashid

ISLAMABAD: President of Awami Muslim League (AML) and former minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed has said that rulers did not learn any lesson from the last year devastating floods in Sindh and Punjab and this is very reason that deluge played havoc in one province and dengue made destruction in another.

Intensity of Dengue fever to go down in October: Nawaz Sharif

LAHORE: PML-N president Mian Nawaz Sharif has said intensity of Dengue fever will start scaling down from October and it will stand fully eliminated by December.

Musharraf asked USA to stop India from involving in Balochistan otherwise Pakistan could use other options

ISLAMABAD: Former President Pervez Musharraf had made it clear to USA in 2007; if India would not stop the intervention in Baluochistan province then Pakistan would think over other options to tackle New Delhi.

Benazir was worry about rigging in 2007 polls: Wiki Leaks

ISLAMABAD: Former Prime Minister late Benazir Bhutto had expressed her apprehensions over the ability of election commission for controlling the rigging in 2007 elections.

NICL scandal: FIA declares Moonis Elahi guilty

LAHORE: The FIA has presented the interim charge sheet in the NICL scandal case which includes new witnesses, Geo News reported. Zafar Qureshi and three judicial magistrates are among the eight new witnesses.

NICL scandal: FIA declares Moonis Elahi guilty

LAHORE: The FIA has presented the interim charge sheet in the NICL scandal case which includes new witnesses, Geo News reported. Zafar Qureshi and three judicial magistrates are among the eight new witnesses.

Bench - Bar responsibility has increased after restoration of judiciary: Justice Mian Shakirullah jan

ISLAMABAD: The responsibility of Bench and Bar has increased following the restoration of the independent judiciary and now the both will have to work hard to ensure speedy justice to litigants at their door-steps.