Afghan President Hamid Karzai says India, US deals no threat to region

Afghan President Hamid Karzai attempted to ease tensions with Pakistan, asserting Thursday that a strategic partnership with India and talks for a similar U.S. deal do not threaten his country's neighbors.

Yousuf Raza Gilani a man of peace: Manmohan Singh

Addu:  Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani on Thursday met his Indian counterpart Manmohan Singh here to give a push to normalisation of bilateral relations marked by "shrinking" trust deficit.

Kasab should be hanged: Rehman Malik

Addu Atoll (Maldives): Ajmal Amir Kasab, convicted by an Indian court for the 26/11 Mumbai attack, is a terrorist and should be sent to the gallows, Pakistan’s Interior Minister Rehman Malik said here Thursday after delegation level talks between the two countries.

One SAARC, one visa- Pak’s new idea

New Delhi: Reiterating its commitment to regional cooperation, Pakistan has pressed for the adoption of a visa-free system among the SAARC countries, which will help establish cordial relations among the member states, reports said on Thursday.

Anything between India and Pak spectacular, says Khar

ADDU: Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar has said that anything between India and Pakistan is spectacular.

US ’confident’ Pakistani nukes safe

Washington: Rebutting a US media report that Pakistan’s atomic arsenal was vulnerable to theft, the United States has expressed confidence in Islamabad’s ability to keep its nuclear weapons safe.

Judges appointment: PC okays appointment of 8 judges

ISLAMABAD: Parliamentary Committee on Judges Appointment has approved the names of eight judges proposed by the Judicial Council with the exception of Athar Saeed.

Democracy fully restored in Pakistan: PM Gilani

Addu: Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani Thursday said that the government has transferred democracy to the grass root level in the country.

US steps up pressure on Pakistan to take action in N Waziristan

WASHINGTON: Keeping up pressure on Pakistan to strike at militant groups in North Waziristan, US has warned if Islamabad does not become a part of the solution, it could be branded as part of the problem.

LHC recommends larger bench for Zardari’s ineligibility case

LAHORE: Lahore High Court on Thursday recommended a larger bench for hearing of president’s ineligibility case.

LG system; Commissioners, DCs notified

KARACHI: An accord struck between the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) and the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) has finally led to the revival of the commissionerate system 1979 in Sindh, which was notified officially late on Wednesday night.

Hindus murder marks sad day for country: Imran Khan

ISLAMABAD: Chairman, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan strongly condemning the murder of Hindus in Taluka Chak, District Shikarpur by armed assailants said that the murders marked a sad day for Pakistan. .

KESC restarts routine load shedding after Eid

KARACHI: The Karachi Electric Supply Company (KESC) has re-started loadshedding in its routine after Eid holidays.

Presence of employees remains low after holidays

Quetta: The government offices reopened on Thursday after long Eid holidays but the attendance of the employees remained very low.

Suicide bomber’s organs dispatched to Islamabad for DNA test

PESHAWAR: The law enforcement agencies have dispatched suicide bomber ‘s organs, who attacked on the vehicle of ANP leader Haji Haneef Gul Jadoon in Swabi, for DNA test to Islamabad.

Low attendance in offices, schools

ISLAMABAD: As Eid hoidays have come to an end and government and private offices and educational institutions opened on Thursday but low attendance was seen in the offices and schools.

Construction of Murree road flyover restart

RAWALPINDI: After Eid holidays, construction work on Murree road flyover has been restarted.

Beggars network active in federal capital

ISLAMABAD: Beggers network remained active in federal capital during Eid holidays.

Rush at graveyards during Eid

ISLAMABAD: Heavy rush has been seen at graveyards during Eid holidays.

Low gas pressure during Eid days irked residents

RAWALPINDI: Low gas pressure in different areas of Rawalpindi during Eid days caused inconvenience and problems for the residents.

Anti Congo virus spray carried out in Rawalpindi

RAWALPINDI: Health department of Rawalpindi carried out anti Congo viras spray in the city during Eid days.

President Zardari doesn’t need any front man: Spokesman

Karachi: The Spokesman of Bilawal House has rejected the statement of Dr Zulfiqar Mirza by saying that President Asif Zardari is a national leader and he does not need any front man.

Police apprehends 50 outlaws, recovers 5 stolen cars

ISLAMABAD: Ensuring elaborate security measures on Eid occasion, Islamabad police has nabbed 50 outlaws and recovered five stolen cars, 62 wine bottles and weapons from their possession, a police spokesman said.

Scrutiny of employees recruited on fake degrees completed

PESHAWAR: Scrutiny of employees recruited in Peshawar Electric Supply Company, on fake degrees has been completed, while five employees have been sacked.

Dr. Paul condemns murder of members of Hindu community

ISLAMABAD: Adviser to Prime Minister for National Harmony Dr. Paul Bhatti has strongly condemned the murder of three brothers of Hindu Community in Shikarpur district on Eid day.

1122 rescues 153 victims in Eid holidays: DG

RAWALPINDI: Rescue 1122, Director General, Dr. Rizwan Naseer, appreciated the role of the rescuers during special event of Eid-ul-Azha by dealing 153 emergency cases efficiently.

Corruption won’t be tolerated in Pakistan Railways: SC

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan on Thursday said that it will not tolerate corruption in Pakistan Railways (PR) and directed the Lahore High Court to complete the railways scrap scandal case as early as possible.

Jailed Salman Butt lodges sentence appeal

Former Pakistan Test captain Salman Butt has lodged an appeal against the 30-month jail sentence he was handed for his role in a fixing scandal at last year's Lord's Test, his lawyer said Wednesday.

Pakistani leader vows operations against Haqqanis

Pakistan's president promised to work with the United States to "eradicate" the militant Haqqani network, a pledge made during a meeting with visiting American congressmen, according to one of the lawmakers.

Pakistan moves to mend 'trust deficit' with India

Pakistan's foreign minister said Wednesday she hopes to discuss with her Indian counterpart ways of closing a "trust deficit" between the archrivals and combating regional terrorism.