Afghanistan’s neighbours reach security agreement

ISTANBUL: More than a dozen countries in the volatile region around Afghanistan have reached a security agreement that emphasizes non-interference in the troubled country’s affairs, in a diplomatic push to prevent proxy wars and state partition as NATO troops withdraw.

Dr Qadeer defends PML-N

ISLAMABAD: Dr Abdul Qadeer, a renowned scientist, has said that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) neither possesses a team nor a party, hence can’t bring about a revolution. 

Cabinet approves MFN status to India

Islamabad: The Federal Cabinet has approved to give India the status of “Most Favourite Nation” (MFN) by declaring that government policy on Kashmir would not be changed.

Pakistan, Afghanistan agree on installation of bio metric system

ISTANBUL: Pakistan and Afghanistan have agreed upon installation of biometric system on borders by the end of this month.

Mohmand Agency: 2 security personnel killed in a check post attack

Mohmand Agency: At least 2 security personnel killed and 2 other injured in a militant attack on a check post.

2 more die of dengue in Lahore

LAHORE: At least two more patients of dengue died in Lahore while death toll has reached 261.

Power tariffs likely to surge

ISLAMABAD: Power tariffs are expected to surge once again by Rs. 1.77 per unit on request by Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA). The power tariffs will be raised for the month of September, media reported on Wednesday.

Chinese officials brief Imran on poverty alleviation, population control

Beijing: On the second day of the PTI delegation’s China visit, a visit to Chairman Mao’s mausoleum was arranged. The delegation also met with officials specifically dealing with poverty alleviation, population control and discipline (anti corruption measures).

2 killed, 2 injured in Turbat bomb blast

QUETTA: At least two persons were killed and two sustained injuries when remote control bomb exploded near Frontier Corp’s convoy here in Turbat on Wednesday.

KP govt to challenge swelling power tariff

Peshawar: Provincial government has rejected the enhancing power tariff and has decided to move the court against the increase of electricity prices.

Pak-Egypt must enhance cooperation in various fields: Naek

ISLAMABAD: The Acting President Farooq H. Naek, has stressed the need for further strengthening multi-faceted bilateral relations between Egypt and Pakistan.

NA body discusses pace of development projects in GB

ISLAMABAD: National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee on Kashmir-Gilgit Baltistan Affairs discussed pace of developmental works in Kashmir-Gilgit Baltistan and affairs regarding Atta Abad Lake.

Ministers’ absence irk ‘aggravated Senators’

ISLAMABAD: Senators of both treasury and opposition benches have strongly protested over absence of ministers, declaring it as a strong underestimation of esteem of House.

Pak needs to act on Taliban from its side of border: US

Washington: At a time when the US is supporting a reconciliation effort in Afghanistan, Pakistan needs to focus on the Taliban on its side of the border by both signalling its support to the talks and squeezing down the militants, the State Department has said.

No possibility of premature elections: Liaqat Baloch

JAHANIAN: Central General Secretary Jamaat Islami Liaqat Baloch said on Wednesday that there is no possibility of premature elections in the country.

One killed in Peshawar blast

Peshawar: At least a man was killed and a dozen others wounded in an explosion in a busy market here on Wednesday, officials said.

Differences over Law officials’ appointment: AG Punjab resigns

LAHORE: Advocate General Punjab, Khawaja Haris has resigned on Wednesday due to differences with the Punjab government over issue of Law officials’ appointment.

Farzana seeks world support for achievement of BISP’s objectives

ISLAMABAD: The Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) has proved to be highly effective programme for poverty alleviation and women empowerment considering its efficiency, technology based operations and transparency; the programme ought to be replicated in the other countries of the world as well.

Experts stress convergence of Pak-US interest in region

ISLAMABAD: Speakers at a conference have urged Pakistan and US to put their act together for regional peace as soon as possible.

Additional police contingent deployed in I-11 animal bazaar

ISLAMABAD: Islamabad Traffic police have deployed additional police contingent in sacrificial animal bazaar in sector I-11 to make smooth traffic flow.

32 contract employees deprived of salaries

RAWALPINDI: The thirty-two contract employees of Medical college and Allied hostels are deprived of salary for last three months.

Private schools fleecing people

ISLAMABAD: Private School’s Administrations are looting the innocent people with both hands by increasing fees.

Common men just dreams to buy dry fruit

ISLAMABAD: The prices of dry fruits has become beyond the reach of a common man with the advent of winter season in twin cities.

As rain turned the weather in Rawalpindi and Islamabad the demand for dry fruits has increased to a marked extent.

However, with the increasing demand, the prices have also gone up beyond the reach of low income groups as apart from regular shop-keepers in the important markets of the twin cities the dry-fruit vendors have significantly hiked the prices.

Encroachment in Aabpara market irks visitors

ISLAMABAD: Encroachment and illegal car parking in Aabpara and Melody market is creating intense inconvenience for the visitors.

Raid at gambling den, 7 held

RAWALPINDI: Rawalpindi police raided at the gambling den in jurisdiction of Saddar police station and arrested seven gamblers and seized gambling money from their possession, here on the other day.

NH&MP creating road safety awareness: IG

ISLAMABAD: Zafarullah Khan, Inspector General, National Highways & Motorway Police, has said that NH&MP is creating road safety awareness among masses.

KP govt cancels Eid holidays of police, paramedical staff

PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has cancelled Eid vacations of law enforcing agencies including police, Rescue 1122 and paramedical staff.

PM approves promotions of 15 officers in BS-20

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani has approved the recommendations of the Central Selection Board for promotion of 15 Officers in BS-20 from BS-19.

Criminal Procedure Amendment bill-2011 approved

ISLAMABAD: Senate standing committee on law and justice has unanimously approved Criminal Procedure Amendment Bill-201.