Islamabad blast injures Pakistan airline passengers: police

A gas cylinder exploded on the top floor of a Pakistani hotel in Islamabad late Thursday, injuring three women and a child in a city always on guard against feared terror attacks, police said.

US uses jazz music to improve Pakistan relations

Carrots haven't worked with Pakistan. Neither have sticks. Now the U.S. has enlisted the power of jazz music to improve relations with Pakistanis at a time when the important alliance has hit rock bottom.

APC’s consensus resolution counters US slur

ISLAMABAD: All the political and military leaders closed ranks against increasing American pressure for action against Haqqani network, refusing to be pressured into doing more in the war on terror.

5 injured in hotel blast

ISLAMABAD: Five persons including two women were injured in an alleged gas cylinder explosion at a local hotel of Blue Area, Islamabad on Thursday.

President, PM, COAS review current situation

ISLAMABAD: A meeting was held in the Presidency Wednesday night between President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister, Syed Yusaf Raza Gilani and Chief of the Army Staff General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani.

“Do more” no more: PM Gilani

Islamabad: Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani Thursday said that United State cannot press Pakistan to do more, adding that the nation is ready to ward off any challenge.

Pakistan Army rejects presence of Haqqani Network in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Armed Forces’ officials have categorically rejected the US allegations about any Haqqani Network in Pakistan and ISI’s operations across borders.

APC to defend nation’s case on national security: Firdous

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan on Thursday said the All Parties Conference (APC) will defend the case of Pakistani nation on the issue of national security.

NP boycotts APC

Quetta: National Party (NP) Thursday announced to boycott All-Party Conference (APC) calling it a useless practice.

ANP for complete overhaul of foreign policy

ISLAMABAD: The Awami National Party (ANP) has demanded complete overhauling of foreign policy of Pakistan, especially towards Afghanistan that has brought insecurity in the country.

Karzai suggests talks with Pakistan instead of Taliban

KABUL: Afghan President Hamid Karzai taking a swipe at neighboring Pakistan, said it was clear the Taliban leadership was not independent enough to make its own decisions about how it conducted the war, and suggested talks with Islamabad instead.

First hajj flight leaves from Karachi

KARACHI: After the government allowed international airlines to fly Pakistani pilgrims to Saudi Arabia, first such flight took off at 5:50am on Thursday.

Dengue claims 5 more lives

LAHORE: The death toll from dengue virus in Lahore reached 107 after five more die of disease.

Sept 30 last date for exchanging Rs 500 old design banknote

KARACHI: September 30, 2011 is the last date for exchanging Rs. 500 old design (bigger size) banknote. The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has once again reminded the general public to exchange this banknote from the field offices of SBP Banking Services Corporation and branches of all banks including microfinance banks (MFBs)operating in the country.

Army imparts anti-terrorism training to police

RAWALPINDI: Army is imparting extensive anti-terrorism training to police in all the four provinces of the country and AJK and Gilgit Baltistan in line with directions from Chief of Army Staff, General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani.

Wajid Durrani likely to be appointed IB chief

ISLAMABAD: The Inspector General of Sindh Police, Wajid Ali Durrani is most likely to be appointed as new chief of Intelligence Bureau (IB) and a formal announcement will be made within a couple of days.

CDA to remove encroachment from Firdos market

ISLAMABAD: Chairman CDA has directed the department of Enforcement to remove encroachment from Firdos market situated in posh sector F-6/2.

Water shortage hits Bhara Kahu

ISLAMABAD: Residents of federal rural area, Bhara Kahu have urged CDA to take effective measures for provision of clean drinking water as they are confronted with acute water shortage.

Distribution of voter forms incomplete in Kalyaal, Dhaman Syedaan

RAWALPINDI: Process of distribution of voter forms is Incompleted in two Union Councils of Rawalpindi as Kalyaal and Dhaman Syedaan.

Water shortage hits Rawalpindi

RAWALPINDI: Water supply to different parts of Rawalpindi is suspended for last several days while WASA is playing role of silent spectator.

Heaps of garbage serious concern for residents

RAWALPINDI: Residents are facing a lot of difficulties due to the presence of heaps of garbage near Naseerabad chowk since last many days.

Encroachments becoming security concern

RAWALPINDI: District Administration Rawalpindi has directed to remove encroachment from various areas of Murree Road which is posing security threats.