President Zardari warns Supreme Court to respect constitution in memo scandal inquiry

Pakistan's president on Tuesday warned the Supreme Court not to take action in violation of the constitution, referring to a judicial hearing into a secret memo seeking to rein in the powerful military, a scandal that threatens the Pakistani leader.

Investigation into BB’s case almost complete: PM Gilani

Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani on Tuesday said the investigation into the case of Shaheed Benazir Bhutto’s assassination was almost complete and its details would be revealed in due course of time.

No clash of state institutions if all work under Constitution: PM Gilani

Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani on Tuesday said there existed no possibility of clash among the state institutions provided they all worked within the ambit of the Constitution.

Aseefa Bhutto to pick up flag of her slain mother: President Zardari

President Asif Ali Zardari Tuesday said his young daughter Aseefa Bhutto will continue the journey of Benazir Bhutto Shaheed by picking up the flag of her slain mother.

Pakistan Government to charge NATO for damage of roads when it restores supply lines

Pakistan Defence Minister Ahmad Mukhtar has said the country's government would demand payment from NATO after restoring its supplies.

Committed to improving ties with Pakistan: Mark Toner

WASHINGTON : The United States has said that it will continue to work with Pakistan towards improving the vitally important bilateral relationship, which saw signficiant challenges throughout the year.The State Department’s comments came amid strains on the bilateral relationship over November 26 NATO cross-border attacks on Mohmand checkposts, which resulted in death of 24 Pakistani soldiers.“We desire a closer, more productive relationship with Pakistan both militarily and as well as politically. And we’re constantly working to build that closer cooperation.

President Zaradri breaks his silence, says will not resign

Islamabad: On Benzair Bhutto's fourth death anniversary on Tuesday, embattled Pakistani President Asaf Ali Zardari broke his silence, and said he will not resign.

Pakistan govt slams 'nuke programme rollback' claims as baseless

Islamabad - The Pakistan Government has rejected reports that it is planning to roll back the nuclear programme.

US army urges 'greater trust, communications' trust with Pakistan after Mohmand raid

United States Central Command (CENTCOM) head General James Mattis has urged greater trust and communications with the Pakistan's military amid escalating tensions over the November 26 airstrike that killed 24 Pakistani soldiers.

President Zardari hits out at 'conspiracies'

ISLAMABAD - Pakistan's President Asif Ali Zardari said on Tuesday the best way to pay tribute to slain premier Benazir Bhutto on the fourth anniversary of her death was to foil anti-democracy 'conspiracies'.

Talks of removing Gen Kayani & Gen Pasha foolish: PM Gilani

Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani has said that talks about the removal of General Kayani and DG ISI Gen Pasha are foolish, adding that I am satisfied with the performance of the Gen Kayani and Gen Pasha, adding that during war a general could not be changed. He said that general Kayani is a pro-democratic general.

Pakistan describes CBMs talks with India positive

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Monday described talks on conventional Confidence-Building Measures (CBMs) with India in Islamabad positive as the first-day dialogue between the two countries concluded in the evening.

No clue of 50 Pakistanis traveling in sunk ship: Foreign Office

ISLAMABAD: None of the missing Pakistani nationals was found among 95 dead bodies recovered at two different islands in Indonesia, Foreign Office has stated. According to a press release issued here on Monday also stated that consular team of the Pakistan’s Embassy met six Pakistani survivors to pace up efforts for finding the deceased Pakistanis in the sad incident of December 18.

PPP to observe Benazir Bhutto’s death anniversary today

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Peoples Party will pay homage to Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto on her 4th death anniversary on December 27 (Tuesday) in Naudero Feroz.

President Zardari pays tributes to Benazir Bhutto

Islamabad: President Asif Ali Zardari has reiterate the resolve to continue fight for the values Shaheed Benazir Bhutto upheld during her life.

3 killed in Karachi violence

Karachi: At least three people were killed in the firing and violent incidents in Karachi , where as police recovered two mutilated dead bodies from the different vicinities of the city.

Memogate case: Govt submits rejoinder to Supreme Court

Islamabad: The government on Monday submitted its rejoinder to the Supreme Court of Pakistan over Chief of Army Staff General Ashfaq Pervez Kayani, ISI chief Lieutenant General Ahmed Shuja Pasha and Mansoor Ijaz’s sworn affidavits into memogate case.

Mansoor Ijaz always been willful

Islamabad: Musawer Mansoor Ijaz has always been willful. It was a trait that worried his late father, Mujaddid, a Virginia Tech physics professor.

Petition seeking PM Gilani's disqualification filed

KARACHI: Sindh High Court (SHC) has issued notice to Attorney General (AG) on the petition seeking disqualification of Prime Minister (PM) Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani.

Nawaz Sharif directs senior leaders to solve grievances of annoyed leaders

The leadership of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has decided to mend the souring relationships with the party workers.

Forces kill 15 militants in Kurram, Orakzai

Security forces conducted operation in different areas of Orakzai and Kurram Agency on Monday and killed 15 militants while four hideouts were also destroyed.

Baloch not ready to surrender before a barber: Ataullah Mengal

Prominent Baloch leader and former chief minister Balochistan Sardar Attaullah Mengal has said that the Baloch youth climbed on mountains for fighting and not for surrendering arms before a barber like Interior Minister Rehman Malik.

Different incident claim 5 lives in Quetta

Two more persons of Marri tribe killed while three people of a family died due to the storage of gas in room on Monday.

Abbotabad Commission records statements of journalists

The inquiry commission constituted for probe of US operation in Abbottabad held its meeting here on Monday and recorded statements of journalists, analysts and anchorpersons.

Taliban welcome Biden’s statement

Taliban have welcomed the statement of United States Vice President Joseph Biden in which he says that Taliban are not enemy of US.

China vows to continue its support to Pak independence, sovereignty

China has reiterated its firm support to Pakistan’s endeavors in upholding its independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity.