COAS submits second reply to SC: AGP

ISLAMABAD: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Ashfaq Pervez Kayani’s second reply to Supreme Court has been submitted, Attorney General of Pakistan (AGP) said on Wednesday.

PCNS seeks COAS, DG ISI statement from SC

ISLAMABAD: The Chairman of the Parliamentary Committee on National Security (PCNS), Raza Rabbani said the committee has asked for the statements of Army Chief General Ashfaq Pervez Kayani, Director General of ISI Ahmad Shua Pasha and others from the Supreme Court.

Iftikhar Gilani joins PTI

ISLAMABAD: Former federal law minister Syed Iftikhar Hussain Gilani has joined Pakistan Tehreek i Insaf (PTI) on Wednesday.

Abbottabad Commission holds interactive session

Islamabad: The Abbottabad Commission held a detailed interactive session with former Foreign Minister, Foreign Secretaries/Ambassadors including Shah Mahmood Qureshi, Inamul Haq, Riaz Khokhar, Riaz M Khan and Dr. Maleeha Lodhi.

PM stresses new rules for Pak, US engagement

Islamabad: Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani has stressed new rules for engagement between Pakistan and the United States.

SHC rejects PTI permission for rally at Quaid’s mausoleum

Karachi: The Sindh High Court (SHC) Wednesday denied the Pakistan Tehrik-i-Insaaf (PTI) permission to hold a public meeting at the Quaid-e-Azam’s mausoleum on Dec 25.

Van cylinder blast claims 5 more lives in Gujranwala

Gujranwala: At least five people were burnt alive and 11 others injured as a gas cylinder of passenger van caught fire after an accident here in Gujranwala on Wednesday.

Pakistan to establish world’s largest Tharkol project: Dr Samar

Islamabad: Nuclear Scientists Doctor Samar Mubarakmand Wednesday said that Pakistan will establish world’s largest energy Tharkol project. He said that the country has succeeded in generating electricity from Tharkol.

CJ suggests action against EC Secretary

Islamabad: The Supreme Court of Pakistan Wednesday directed the Election Commission to complete preparation of voters’ lists till December 31.

Peshawar fire kills 2 kids; 5 others injured

PESHAWAR: At least two children were killed and five others sustained burns injuries as their house in Nauthiba caught fire early Wednesday, police said.