Pakistan talking again to US-led coalition: Nato

Voicing cautious optimism, the top NATO commander in Afghanistan said Tuesday that he's seeing some signs of a possible lifting of Pakistan's communications blackout imposed on the U.S.-led coalition after NATO airstrikes killed two dozen Pakistani forces last month.

Pakistan president Zardari to be discharged from hospital

Pakistan's president will be discharged from hospital in Dubai on Thursday, his office said.

US Senate negotiating panel agreed to freeze $700 million aid to Pak

The leaders of a U.S Senate negotiating panel have agreed to freeze $700 million US aid to Pakistan until it offers to help in the fight against improvised explosive devices in the region, exerting more pressure on a troubled strategic ally.

Pak not to allow anyone to undermine its legitimate interests: Gilani

Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani has declared that Pakistan will do whatever it can for stability and peace of the region but will never allow anyone to undermine its legitimate interests.

Policy on Afghanistan under review: Khar

ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar Tuesday told the Senate that Pakistan is reviewing its policy on Afghanistan in the envoys‘ conference.

NATO attack makes necessary to safeguard national interests: Naek

ISLAMABAD: Acting President Farooq H. Naek has said that NATO attack in Momand Agency has made it necessary to take appropriate measures to safeguard national interests.

Rehman Malik seeks chained madrassa students report

KARACHI: Interior Minister Rehman Malik Tuesday ordered Inspector General Police Sindh to submit a report about the children who had been ‘chained‘ in a Karachi madrassa.

Musharraf responsible for Bugti‘s murder: Shaukat Aziz

Quetta: Former Prime nister Shaukat Aziz tried to absolve himself of the responsibility of Akbar Bugti‘s murder, saying that General (retd) Pervez Musharraf was responsible for his killing in a military action.

Supreme Court seeks Sharifs‘ deal deatils

Islamabad: The Supreme Court of Pakistan on Tuesday adjourned hearing into a plea against Nawaz Sharif and Shahbaz Sharif filed by the National Accountability Bureau (NAB), seeking custody of Sharif‘s assets, till next month, media reported.

PIA grounds two more aircrafts

KARACHI: The Pakistan International Airline (PIA) has grounded two more aircrafts, TV channels reported on Tuesday.

Abbottabad Commission records statements of Asfandyar, others

Islamabad: The Abbottabad Commission, probing the US raid that killed al-Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden, on Tuesday recorded statements of different political leaders.

Naek discusses prevailing situation with Gilani

ISLAMABAD: The Acting President, Farooq H Naek discussed the prevailing situation of the country with Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani on Tuesday.

Federal Board declares HSSC Supplementary results

ISLAMABAD: Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education, Islamabad, on Tuesday announced Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC) result for Supplementary Examination 2011held in October this year.

Gas supply increased for twin cities

Islamabad: Following increasing pressure from residents of twin cities, the government has increased 52 million cubic feet per day (MMCFD) gas supply for twin cities to address low gas pressure.

BISP making women economically self-sufficient: Raja

ISLAMABAD: Chairperson of Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP), Farzana Raja has said that the present democratic government has taken concrete and practical steps to advance the cause of women empowerment in the country.

PML-Q criticises Punjab govt for not holding LB polls

LAHORE: The PML-Q parliamentary leader in the Punjab Assembly, Chaudhry Zahir ud Din Khan Tuesday criticized the Punjab government for not holding the local bodies elections.

Construction work on ICT admin complex reviewed

Islamabad: Physical progress of the newly under construction building of the ICT Administration Complex at Sector G-11/4, Islamabad, was reviewed at a high-level meeting chaired by the Chief Commissioner, Islamabad, Tariq Mahmood Pirzada here on Tuesday.

Poor cleanliness system annoys residents

ISLAMABAD: The residents of federal capital on Tuesday expressed grave concerns over poor cleanliness system in the city.

Lack of playgrounds hampers healthy activities

ISLAMABAD: Lack of playgrounds in the federal capital is hampering healthy activities of the youngsters, parents say. Parents have demanded of the higher authorities to build sufficient playgrounds in different parts of the city.

Water wastage goes unchecked

ISLAMABAD: Water wastage in posh sectors of the federal capital has become a routine matter and the CDA has failed to check the practice.

Quacks pose threat to people lives

RAWALPINDI: People have protested over increase in the number of quacks in Rawat and have demanded of the local authorities to launch operation against them.

Parents concerned at lady teachers’ absence

RAWALPINDI: Parents of students of Girls Primary School Bhan, UC Bairot Khurd, have expressed grave concern over next to nil attendance of lady teachers in the classes.

Flyovers on Murree Expressway demanded

ISLAMABAD: People living in areas alongside Murree Expressway have demanded construction of flyovers in populated areas. They also called for erection of safety walls at proper sites.

Filthy water ponds in Rawalpindi termed hazardous

RAWALPINDI: People in Rawalpindi say thay are concerned at the filthy water ponds which can cause dangerous diseases like Dengue and Malayria.

Transporters will not reduce fare

Rawalpindi: In Rawalpindi transporters have refused to reduce the fare, they seems to be firm in this regard and for that they are not bearing the interference of traffic wardens and the secretary RTA for the implementation of the compensation in fares .