SC issues notice to Kasuri in ZAB reference

The Supreme Court (SC) of Pakistan with the consent of amicus curie has issued notice to Ahmed Raza Kasuri to ensure the fair trial in Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Reference case.

Abbottabad Commission summons Wajid Shamsul Hassan

The Abbottabad Commission has summoned Pakistan’s High Commissioner to UK Wajid Shamsul Hasan and asked him to submit reply regarding the 2nd May incident of Abbottabad.

Two days envoy conference starts to review ties with US, NATO

Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar has said that the aim behind Ambassadors conference is to review the relation with NATO and United States, adding that conference would be helpful to reset the foreign policy according to the prevailing circumstance.

ECC allows import of 0.2m tones urea

ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has decided to allow import of 0.2 million tons of urea to meet the requirements of Rabi season,.

Balochistan Assembly condemns NATO attacks

QUETTA: The Balochistan Assembly on Monday condemned NATO attack on two posts in Mohmand agency which had killed 24 soldiers last month.

Abbottabad Commission summons Pakistan’s HC in UK

Islamabad: The Abbottabad Commission Monday summoned Wajid Shamsul Hassan, Pakistan High Commissioner to UK for investigation over his remarks about Bin Laden operation, media reported.

Envoys’ moot holds deliberations on foreign policy

Islamabad: The two-day Envoys’ Conference Monday deliberated on ‘different aspects’ of the country’s foreign policy with special focus on suggestions to review of relationship with the United States and NATO, the Foreign Ministry sources said.

PML-N to make Pakistan dignified, prosperous country: Nawaz

LAHORE: President Pakistan Muslim League-N Muhammad Nawaz Sharif has said that Muslim League-N has to play an active role for making Pakistan a dignified, independent and prosper country in real sense.

No election prior to rectification of bogus electoral lists: Imran

ISLAMABAD: The PTI Chairman, Imran Khan has declared that no general election would be tolerated prior to rectification of bogus electoral lists.

Date of exchange of Rs 5 note extended

Islamabad: Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani approved extension in the date of exchange of Rs. 5 note by commercial banks for a further period of one year up to 31st December, 2012.

Raja Pervez Ashraf, Naheed acquitted in court violence case

RAWALPINDI: Civil Judge Muhammad Akram acquitted PPP leader Raja Pervez Ashraf and former political secretary to Benazir Bhutto, Naheed Khan and issued perpetual arrest warrants of AJK PPP leader Shahzadi Kausar Gilani in Rawalpindi High Court violence case.

Officers to get transport allowance in lieu of vehicles

Islamabad: Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gillani instructed to implement transport policy for the topmost bureaucracy under which BPS-20 to BPS-22 officers would be given lump sum amount every month instead of vehicles.

Senate passes Criminal Act (amendment) Bill 2011

ISLAMABAD: The Senate on Monday unanimously passed the Criminal Act (amendment) Bill 2011 which was earlier passed by the National Assembly.

Construction in Capital sub-sectors banned

Islamabad: Sub-Divisional Magistrate Miss Qurat-ul-Ain has prohibited the construction of mud houses and transportation of construction material within the limits of sub-sectors G-14/1, 2 and 3 and G-15/3, Islamabad.

Under section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure 1898 this ban has been imposed for two months with immediate effect. 

Shahdara in pathetic condition

ISLAMABAD: Public park Shahdarra near Bhara Kahu is in plight condition, while the security system is poor and the authorities concerned are keep mum over the situation.

Development work at Aabpara in doldrums

ISLAMABAD: Development work could not be completed in Aabpara bazaar after lapse of several years, while the Administration is acting as silent spectator.

Water supply suspension adding to residents’ miseries

RAWALPINDI: Residents of areas near the office of Deputy Superintendent Railways have protested against suspensionof water supply.

Govt looting national exchequer: JI Punjab

LAHORE: Jamat-e-Islami(JI) Punjab Monday said that present regime is looting the national exchequer with both hands considering the running time as the last opportunity.

Cases against 14 shopkeepers registered

MARDAN: Local police has registered case against 14 shopkeepers by giving threats to traffic police and local police, said police sources.

KP APCA threatens long march to Islamabad

MARDAN: Office bearers of All Pakistan Clerks Association (APCA), Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), has announced that if government did not immediately fulfil the APCA demands then they will start long march towards Islamabad.

Arbab reviews development projects

PESHAWAR: Federal Minister for Communications Dr. Arbab Alamgir Khan Khalil made an extensive tour of his home constituency and reviewed ongoing development projects.