Pak to face dire consequence if fail to contain terrorists, warns Hillary Clinton

United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has said that Pakistan will face “dire consequences” if it fails to contain terrorists operating from its soil.

‘Mother of Democracy’ Begum Bhutto laid to rest

GARHI KHUDA BUX: Former first lady Begum Nursat Bhutto was laid to rest in her family mausoleum at Garhi Khuda Bux in Larkana on Monday.

‘Govt says to implement reforms’

Islamabad: The government of Pakistan has said to maintain momentum of essential economic reforms, especially in the power sector.

Clinton pressing Pakistan for joint covert action on border insurgents

WASHINGTON: Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said Pakistan will suffer “dire consequences” if it fails to “contain” terrorists operating from its soil, and it needs the US and Afghanistan to help get the job done.

Mourning across Pakistan over Nusrat Bhutto’s demise

KARACHI: Sense of grief and mourning grips Sindh and other parts of country at the demise of former Pakistan first lady and mother of slain PPP chairperson Benazir Bhutto.

Government servants to enjoy 9 holidays on Eid

Rawalpindi: This year government servants would enjoy almost nine holidays on the occasion of Eid-ul-Azha as all the public sector offices and educational institutions would remain close from 5 November to 13 November.

Imran, PML-N refuse to cancel their rallies

Lahore: Imran Khan and Pakistan Muslim League (N) Monday refused to cancel their rallies on demise of Nusrat Bhutto.

Govt approves Nishan-e-Imtiaz for Nusrat Bhutto

ISLAMABAD: The federal government has decided to proclaim Begum Nusrat Bhutto as Madar-e-Jamhoriat (Mother of Democracy), says a statement issued by Prime Minister Office on Monday.

Pakistan shuts down to mourn former first lady Nusrat Bhutto

ISLAMABAD: A public holiday was observed throughout the country and flags flew at half-mast to mourn the death of former first lady Begum Nusrat Bhutto at 82.

Ghinwa declines to visit Ghari Khuda Bux

Karachi: Chairperson PPP-SB Ghinwa Bhutto has declined President Asif Ali Zardari’s invitation to attend burial of her mother in law late Nusrat Bhutto at Ghari Khuda Bux.

200 rebels killed or captured in Afghanistan: NATO

KABUL: NATO said Monday that about 200 Taliban-linked militants had been killed or captured in major military operations by Afghan and foreign forces on Afghanistan’s eastern border with Pakistan.

Dengue fever claims 5 more lives in Lahore

LAHORE: Dengue fever claimed five more lives in Lahore on Monday.

PM Gilani urges people to work for making world free of hunger, poverty

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani has urged the people to do everything possible to make the world a better place; free of hunger, poverty, disease, deprivations and violence.

Inter Collegiate Girls Tennis Championship starts today

ISLAMABAD: Federal Board Inter Collegiate Girls Tennis Championship would start from today (Tuesday) under the aegis of Federal Board of Education.

2 injured in firing in Bagh Sardaran

RAWALPINDI: At least two persons were injured in incident of firing that took place here in Bagh Sardaraan here on the other day.

Congo virus: Ban imposed on sacrificial animals entry in city

RAWALPINDI: Panicked by Congo virus, City District government has imposed ban under section 144, on entry of sacrificial animals in the city for selling purpose.

Banners, posters damaging beauty of Capital

ISLAMABAD: Banners and posters placed by different organizations to advertise their products at every corner of the federal capital has turned it to a banners city and also damaging its natural beauty while authorities are mum over this situation.

Saidpur model village Hatchery in dilapidated condition

ISLAMABAD: Saidpur Hatchery situated in Saidpur model village is in dilapidated condition and waiting for attention on part of concerned authority.

CDA’s negligence: IJ Principal road in dilapidated condition

ISLAMABAD: IJ Principal road from Peshawar road to Faizabad Flyover is in dilapidated condition and causing inconvenience for transporters.

Difa-e-Pakistan Conference vows to defend country

LAHORE: The Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer, Syed Munawar Hasan, has said that Pakistan enjoyed the status of a mosque for the nation and it stood united to preserve its solidarity and integrity.

WORLD Polio Day observed

ISLAMABAD: As the world marks World Polio Day, Pakistan draws world attention as one of only four polio endemic countries globally.

JI to arrange family festival in capital

Islamabad: The Jamat-e-Islami will arrange a family festival at Rose& Jasmine Garden on October 30 (Sunday). The aim of the festival is to provide healthy entertainment and promote cultural activities in the capital.

Citizen commits self-immolation

ISLAMABAD: A citizen committed self-immolation in front of the Parliament Lodges here. He was facing intense economic and household hardships.