Obama confirms US drone strikes in Pakistan

President Barack Obama confirmed that US drone aircraft have struck Taliban and Al-Qaeda targets within Pakistan -- operations that until now had not been officially acknowledged.

Aitzaz says letter to Swiss courts to after clear instructions of Supreme Court

Former Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) President and counsel of Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani Aitzaz Ahsan on Monday said the government will write a letter to Swiss officials, if the Supreme Court (SC) gives orders to the effect.

Abbottabad Commission holds interactive session with two officials

ISLAMABAD: The judicial commission tasked with probing the US Navy Seals’ operation in Abbottabad that had killed former al Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden, held an interactive session with Punjab’s Home Secretary and police chief.

Mansoor Ijaz seeks Chief Justice assurance for coming to Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: Mansoor Ijaz, the main character in the memogate, has claimed that Interior Minister Rehman Malik is threatening him directly and indirectly, saying, “He is ready to come to Pakistan provided the chief justice held out assurance to him that he will be given security and will be safe.”

Chief Justice takes suo moto notice of PIC medicines deaths

ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan has taken suo moto notice of deaths due to medicines provided by PIC.

Supreme Court directs agencies to produce Adyala Jail prisoners’ in court

Supreme Court of Pakistan (SC) during the hearing of Adyala Jail prisoners’ case has directed secret agencies to produce seven prisoners under custody, before the court on February 9.

Supreme Court refused to entertain plea for recording Mansoor’s evidence outside Pakistan

The Supreme Court on Monday refused to hear an application moved by Mansoor Ijaz, the main character behind memogate issue, seeking its direction for the Commission to record his evidences outside Pakistan.

Corruption scandal spurred Pakistan team says Misbah

Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq has attributed his team's current success to his players' determination to restore pride in their country after the 2010 corruption scandal.

Afghanistan to press Pakistan for access to Taliban

Afghanistan will press Pakistan for access to Taliban leaders during a one-day visit to Kabul by Pakistan's foreign minister, with Afghan officials hoping to ease cross-border strains and lay the ground for peace negotiations with the insurgents.

General polls likely after budget: PM Gilani

Islamabad: Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani has said that early elections are likely after budget.

Four killed in Peshawar suicide blast: police

A suicide bomber killed an Islamist militant commander in northwest Pakistan who had escaped two previous assassination attempts, and three other people on Monday, police said.

Ex-Pakistani envoy to US wins court victory

Pakistan's top court Monday lifted a travel ban imposed on the country's former ambassador to the U.S. during an investigation into a memo sent to Washington that had enraged the army, in a sign that a scandal that once looked capable of bringing down the government may be losing steam.

US working hard to improve relations with Pakistan: Pentagon

United States Defence Secretary Leon Panetta and his colleagues in the U.S government have been working hard to improve US-Pakistan relations, since the Bin Laden operation.

Cricket: Pakistan beats England in first test

Pakistan defeated number one ranked England by ten wickets within three days to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match Test series here at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Thursday.

Akram Sheikh files plea in SC seeking permission for sending memo commission aboard to register Mansoor statement

Akram Sheikh, a counsel of key character of memogate scandal Mansoor Ijaz, has file petition in Supreme Court, seeking permission for sending memo probe commission aboard to register his client’s statements.

Dr Shakil Afridi given information about Osama presence in Abbottabad: Panetta

US Defense Secretary Leon Panetta still believes someone in authority in Pakistan knew where Osama bin Laden was hiding before US forces went in to find him, adding that Dr Shakil Afridi had conducted campaign in Abbottabad to trace out Osama bin Laden on behalf of CIA.

Gilani says no threat to democracy in Pak; says trust deficit present in Pak-US

Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani on Saturday reiterated that there was no threat to democracy in Pakistan, adding that all institutions including military seek strong democracy in the country.

Dr Asim’s statement on POL price hike illegal: Maula Bux Chandio Chandio

ISLAMABAD: Federal Law Minister Maula Bux Chandio has declared as illegal the statement of Petroleum Minister Dr Asim Hussain about the proposed hike in the prices of petroleum products, saying it would benefit hoarders.

Fazalullah responsible sectarian violence: Rehman Malik

KARACHI: Interior Minister Rehman Malik has said that Maulvi Fazalullah, the Swat Taliban chief, is responsible for all the ongoing sectarian attacks.

Pervez Musharraf will certainly be arrested: PM Gilani

Davos: Pakistan’s former leader Pervez Musharraf will certainly be arrested if he returns to Pakistan, Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani said Friday.

All Sindhis are equal: Altaf Hussain

SUKKUR: Muttahida Qaumi Movement Chief Altaf Hussain on Friday said that his party’s massive gathering in Sukkur was the last nail in the coffin of nationalists spreading hatred amongst the people of Sindh.

Shahbaz Sharif’s statement, contempt of court: Rehman Mailk

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Interior Rehman Mailk said Friday that Shahbaz Sharif’s statements on providing security to Mansoor Ijaz was contempt of court.

Shahbaz Sharif again pledges full security to Mansoor Ijaz

LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif on Friday reiterated his commitment for providing security to Mansoor Ijaz, the man at the center of memogate controversy, if he comes to Pakistan to record his statement before the memo tribunal.

Pakistan turned into a security state: Fazlur Rahman

Karachi: Chief of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam Maulana Fazlur Rahman has said that Pakistan has been turned into security instead of a welfare state.

New conspiracies being hatched against govt daily: President Zardari

President Asif Ali Zardari has said that a new conspiracy is hatched against government every day but we defused all of them, adding that if bureaucracy allow us to complete the tenure of five years we would change the destiny of the masses.

Political forces, civil society & media want democracy: PM Gilani

Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani said political forces, civil society and the media want democracy in Pakistan.

Supreme Court orders FIA to proceed against Khurram Rasool according to law

The Supreme Court of Pakistan disposed off the matter against Mian Khurram Rassol, former media adviser to PM Gilani and directed the FIA to take legal action against him; meanwhile the court has fixed the 10th February date for initiating the contempt of court proceedings against DG FIA Tehseen Anwar Ali Shah for non-compliance of court orders.

Iranian forces kill six Pakistanis

Quetta: At least six Pakistanis were killed in firing by Iranian forces in the border region in Balochistan province on Thursday, officials said.

PM Gilani concerned at Pakistan’s climate condition

DAVOS: Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani Thursday said that Pakistan is concerned about the climate situation as it has also been considered among the top ten most vulnerable countries to climate change.

Gunmen kill 5 paramilitray soldiers in Sui

Quetta: Unidentified gunmen attacked a security check post in the volatile Balochistan province and killed five paramilitary soldiers, security officials said Thursday.

PCNS summons Mansoor Ijaz on Feb 10 Says security arrangements satisfactory

ISLAMABAD: Terming the security measurement as sufficient, the Parliamentary Committee on National Security (PCNS) has summoned Mansoor Ijaz, the main characters in the memo scandal, on February 10.

Lawyers community boycotts court; funeral prayer offered of killed lawyers

The lawyer community has protested against the targeted murder of their three colleagues which police and government authorities said was a sectarian attack, on Thursday.

Death toll reached to 77 in Punjab drug reaction

The overall death toll spurred by the reaction of heart medicines at Punjab Institute of Cardiology (PIC) surged to 77 as one more patient was died here on Wednesday due to reaction of medicines.

Violence claim 5 lives including three lawyers in Karachi

At least five persons including three lawyers and one woman were killed and one injured in the result of the violent incidents in different parts of the Karachi city here on Wednesday.

Supreme Court accepts plea against killing of four prisoners

The Supreme Court (SC) has accepted appeals for hearing against killing of four prisoners in custody of security agencies.

Memo scandal witness refuses to travel to Pakistan

The chief witness in a secret memo scandal that threatens to bring down the Pakistani president will not travel to the country to testify, claiming the government has set a trap to prevent him from leaving, his lawyer said Monday.

Six soldiers, 17 Taliban killed in North Western Pakistan clash

Six Pakistani soldiers and 17 Taliban militants were killed in an overnight clash in a northwestern tribal district near the Afghan border, officials said Wednesday.

Pakistani deaths from bad heart drugs rise to 69

A senior health official says the number of people in eastern Pakistan suspected to have died in the last month from taking bad heart medicine has risen to 69.

Pakistan, U.S. discuss normal relationship revival

U.S. Ambassador in Islamabad Cameron Munter Tuesday met the Pakistani Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar and explored ways to "revive" normal relationship, the Pakistani Foreign Ministry sources said.

Pakistan PM Gilani drops criticism of the military

Pakistan's premier on Wednesday appeared to back down from a confrontation with the military, moving away from remarks made earlier this month that it had acted unconstitutionally in supporting a court investigation of a controversial memo.

US drone attacks claim 5 lives in North Waziristan

At least five people have been killed in two US drone attacks in the Datta Khel area of North Waziristan on Monday.

ISPR rejects US probe report on Salala check post attack

Inter services Public Relations (ISPR) has rejected the US investigation report regarding attack on Salala check post and has stated that affixing partial responsibility of the incident on Pakistan is therefore, unjustified and unacceptable.

Mansoor Ijaz refuses to come to pakistan over security conscerns

Islamabad: Mansoor Ijaz, the central figure in the memo scandal, hs refused to Islamabad to Pakistan to appear before a judicial commission investigating the matter over security concerns, his defence counsel said Monday.

President enjoys immunity in criminal cases: Aitzaz Ahsan

LAHORE: Former President of Supreme Court Bar Association and PPP leader Barrister Chaudhry Aitzaz Ahsan has said that the President enjoys complete immunity in criminal cases and he does not need to approach the court in this regard.

Hussain Haqqani’s lawyer to ask for halt to memo inquiry

RAWALPINDI: Hussain Haqqani’s lawyer Sajid Tanoli Monday said that he will request for a halt to the memo inquiry if Mansoor Ijaz failed to appear before the Judicial Commission on January 24.

Voter lists can’t be finalized by Feb 23: Election Commission of Pakistan

Chief Election Commissioner Justice Hamid Ali Mirza (retd) has said during an advisory meeting with the politicians that voters’ lists cannot be prepared before May.

Senate unanimously resolves for Pervez Musharraf trail

Senate of Pakistan has unanimously passed a resolution for the trail of former president Gen. retired Parvez Musharraf under constitutional article 06.

PM Gilani rules out early elections; claims masses support in future

Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani has said that people seekingpower on crutches can not bring revolution and parties supporting dictators had been buried with dictators.

Supreme Court works within legal parameters: Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhary

Karachi: Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhary said on Saturday that the Supreme Court always functioned within its constitutional orbit.

Security problems impedes Mansoor to come Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: By virtue of prevailing situation of the country, some apprehensions have arisen about the appearance of Mansoor Ijaz before Judicial commission on 24 instant.

Police arrests fake general in Karachi

Karachi police have arrested a man who spent three years posing as a general to grab land and solicit favours from the government in a country where the military holds formidable power.

Mansoor Ijaz concerns over Parliamentary Committee summons

Mansoor Ijaz, the main character behind memogate scandal, has expressed concerns at being summoned by a parliamentary committee. But he said he is not going to be deterred by threats.

KESC workers protest for demands; Police used baton charge to disperse

The KESC workers have protesting for their demand at Fawara Chowk Karachi on Friday.

President Zardari awards Nishan-i-Imtiaz to Naval Chief

President Asif Ali Zardari has decorated Naval Chief, Admiral Muhammad Asif Sandila, with Nishan-i-Imtiaz (M) here at Aiwan-e-Sadr during a special investiture ceremony on Friday.

Pervez Musharraf should not be arrested upon arrival: Shujaat Hussain

Pirjo Goath: Pakistan Muslim League-Q President Chaudhry Shujaat Husain has said that he wishes former military ruler Pervez Musharaf should not be arrested upon his arrival to Pakistan.

Rehman Malik ensures foolproof security for Mansoor Ejaz

ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Rehman Malik said Friday that no one should be worried about security of Mansoor Ejaz as he would be provided fool proof security.

I’m not Pakistani, I can’t be summoned: Mansoor Ijaz

ISLAMABAD: The central character in the memo scandal, American businessman Mansoor Ijaz said on Friday that the parliamentary committee probing the case cannot summon him because he is not Pakistan national, media reported.

PM Gilani vows to contain gas crisis within six months

LAHORE: Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani Friday said the government wants to strengthen every institution of the country.

President Zardari, Army Chief Kayani discuss important matters

Islamabad: Chief of Army Staff General Ashfaq Pervez Kayani and President Asif Ali Zardari discussed professional matters, NATO strike, Parliamentary Committee for National Security recommendations and security issues during a meeting at Presidency on Friday.

Cricket: Pakistan record 10-wicket win over England in first Test

DUBAI: Pakistan defeated number one ranked England by ten wickets within three days to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match Test series here at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Thursday.

Pervez Musharraf says he will consult aides before leaving for Pakistan

LONDON: Former Pakistani military ruler Pervez Musharaf said Thursday he would consult with members of his party before deciding whether to delay his return from exile later this month.

Pakistan High Commission issues visa to Mansoor Ijaz

London: Mansoor Ijaz has obtained Pakistan visa from Pakistan High Commission in London on Thursday.

PM Gilani appears before Supreme Court, hearing adjourned till Feb.1

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani Thursday appeared before the Supreme Court of Pakistan and claimed for the first time immunity under section 248 of the Constitution.

Pakistan 'will arrest Musharraf if he returns'

Pakistan will arrest former military ruler Pervez Musharraf should he return as announced at the end of the month from three years of self-imposed exile, the interior minister said Wednesday.

Supreme Court orders NAB to release Sharif family’s assets

The Supreme Court has rejecting the appeals of NAB against Lahore High Court verdict, has issued orders to release assets of Sharif family.

Pakistan’s Constitution, Vienna Convention grant immunity to President: Aitzaz Ahsan

ISLAMABAD: Former president, Supreme Court Bar Association, PPP leader, Chaudhry Aitzaz Ahsan has said that Pakistan’s Constitution ,Vienna Convention granted immunity to President, both within and outside Pakistan.

The age of military coup is over : Imran Khan

Islamabad: Tehreek-e-Insaaf Chief Imran Khan has said there will be no military coup in Pakistan despite opposition’s press for the exit of the government due to the escalating crisis in the country.

NAB to scrutinize elections’ candidates

Islamabad: Candidates for any kind of elections in the country would have to go through a thorough scrutiny of National Accountability Bureau (NAB) as it has written to the Election Commission of Pakistan on Wednesday.

We would happily go into opposition: Imran Khan

Pakistan's wildcard politician Imran Khan says he is happy to go into opposition if his "tsunami" of popular support fails to bring him a landslide victory at elections now widely expected within months.

Cricket: Pakistan bowls out England for 192

Pakistan offspinner Saeed Ajmal was in mesmerizing form on Tuesday, taking career-best figures of 7-55 as England was bowled out for 192 before his team's openers reached 42-0 at stumps on the first day of the first test.

Federal Law Minister Maula Bux Chandio denies quitting Cabinet

ISLAMABD: Federal Law Minister Maula Bux Chandio has denied that he is resigning from his post.

No contact with Zardari during last year: Nawaz Sharif

BADIN: PML-N president Nawaz Sharif while addressing a rally here said there had been no contact between himself and President Zardari during the last year.

NRO decision not in line with law: Asma Jehangir

ISLAMABAD: Asma Jehangir, former president Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) has said that she was opposed to the NRO but the Supreme Court’s decision on NRO was not in line with the law and the constitution.

Supreme Court revokes Babar Awan’s licence for law practice

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Tuesday temporarily revoked Babar Awan’s license to practice the law over his ‘inappropriate’ and ‘unfair’ behavior in the court in Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto reference case.

Nawaz Sharif asks PM Gilani to respect courts’ orders

Sukkur: Chief of Pakistan Muslim League (PML-N) Nawaz Sharif Tuesday asked the prime minister to accept the courts’ orders and appear before the courts.

Aitzaz Ahsan to represent PM Gilani in Supreme Court

Islamabad: Senior Pakistan People’s Party leader and veteran lawyer Barriister Aitzaz Ahsan will represent Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani in the Supreme Court of Pakistan in contempt of court proceeding, sources said on Tuesday.

Pakistani court clashes with weakened government

The political crisis engulfing Pakistan deepened Monday when the nation's top court clashed with a beleaguered government already under attack from the powerful army — a combined assault that could bring down the U.S.-backed administration.

Amended resolution: Final authority to rule lies with Allah Almighty

ISLAMABAD: The lawmakers on Monday presented the pro-democracy resolution, after incorporation of PML-N’s proposed amendments, before the National Assembly for approval on Monday.

Supreme Court moved for disqualification of President, PM Gilani

ISLAMABAD: A petition, seeking disqualification of President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani, was filed Monday in the Supreme Court.

NRO implementation: NAB chairman tenders apology

ISLAMABAD: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Chairman Admiral (R) Fasih Bokhari Monday tendered apology before the Supreme Court for not complying with the court orders.

Supreme Court serves contempt of court notice to PM Gilani

 Supreme Court of Pakistan has issued contempt of court notice to Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani in NRO implementation case on Monday.

Road accident claims 8 lives in Sargodha

 At least Seven people have been died, 18 injured in a road accident in Sargodha on Sunday.

PTI not demanding but snatching turn: Imran Khan

Chairman Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf (PTI) Chief Imran Khan has said that both big Parties have been failed to solve the problems of masses, adding that PTI not demanding the turn from Nawaz Sharif but snatching the turn.

PM Gilani to appear before apex court

The coalition partners of the government showing full confidence over the Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani have unanimously decided that they would not demand the resignation of PM Gilani and have unanimously advised Prime minister to appear before the Supreme Court on January 19.

Case can not be registered against Mansoor Ijaz: Memo Commission

The high power Judicial Commission constituted for probe into Memogate scandal had ordered that treason case can not registered against Mansoor Ijaz main character of Memo scandal, adding that applications against Mansoor are efforts to prevent him to arrive Pakistan.

NA approves pro-govt resolution, rejects amendments moved by opposition

Islamabad: The Lower House of the Parliament, Monday, approved a resolution in favour of the government by rejecting amendments proposed by the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and other opposition parties with majority vote.

Parliament is supreme, sovereign: PM Gilani

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani has clarified that he will appear before the Supreme Court, as he respects the judiciary.

Pakistan seeks Afghan talks over Taliban

Kabul - Pakistan has made overtures to Afghanistan to resume talks over the Taliban which broke down following the assassination of Kabul's chief peace envoy, an official said Sunday.

Pakistan deports three Iranian border guards

QUETTA, Pakistan — Pakistan deported three Iranian border guards after they were pardoned in court by the family of a man killed in a cross-border attack, officials said.

Pakistan bomb kills 16 in Shiite procession

A bomb ripped through a Shiite procession killing 16 marchers and wounding over 20 others in central Pakistan on Sunday, police said, as the spectre of sectarian violence again loomed.

I am answerable to Parliament only, says PM Gilani

Pakistan's prime minister on Sunday rejected a demand by the country's powerful army chief that he clarify or retract his criticism of the army and the spy agency last week, likely raising tensions further in a festering row with the military.

Pakistan Taliban leader reported dead in US strike

Intercepted militant radio communications indicate the leader of the Pakistani Taliban may have been killed in a recent U.S. drone strike, Pakistani intelligence officials said Sunday. A Taliban official denied that.

Pakistani government faces critical day in court

A political crisis gripping Pakistan could take a decisive turn Monday when its embattled government appears before the Supreme Court, which is ordering it to reopen a stalled graft probe against the president or face dismissal.

Pakistan's army chief Kayani calls PM's criticisms "divisive"

Pakistan's army chief is furious with the prime minister for statements criticising the army and has demanded that they be clarified or withdrawn, a senior military source told Reuters on Saturday.

World's Youngest Microsoft certified Arfa Karim passes away in Lahore

LAHORE: The youngest Microsoft professional, Arfa Karim passes away at the age of 16 in a Lahore hospital on Saturday, DawnNews reported.

Ready to take risk of life to return Pakistan: Pervez Musharraf

Claiming that people of Pakistan need a viable alternative in this hour of crisis, former military ruler Pervez Musharraf has said that he is "prepared to take risk" of his life to return back home from a self-imposed exile.

Pakistan quells militant attack, 8 killed

Pakistani security forces Saturday quelled a militant attack on a police station in which eight people were killed including four suicide bombers, one police and three civilians, police said.

Pakistan: President Zardari, Army chief Kayani meet amid crisis

Pakistan's army chief paid a visit to the country's president Saturday in a meeting that may signal a willingness for reconciliation between the military and the civilian government after a week of escalating tensions and rumors of an impending coup.

Gilani, Kayani to come face to face today

Pakistan prime minister Yousuf Raza Gilani and army chief Gen Ashfaq Parvez Kayani will come face to face for the first time since they crossed swords over the memo issue, when a cabinet committee meets on Saturday to discuss crucial issues related to national security and relations with the US.

Clash kills 6 in northwest Pakistan

Six people were killed in an overnight clash between more than a hundred Islamist militants and security forces in Pakistan's northwestern Peshawar city, police said on Friday.

I need not vote of confidence: PM Gilani

Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani has said that he does not need vote of confidence, adding that ‘We haven’t come here to seek help against the NRO and the army.

Pak PM Gilani calls UK fearing army coup, US news agency claims; PM house denies

Pakistan’s prime minister telephoned the top British diplomat in the country this week expressing fears that the Pakistani army might be about to stage a coup, a British official and an official in Islamabad said Friday.

Votes not boots change fate of nation: Chaudhry Shujahat Hussain

ISLAMABAD: President PML(Q) Chaudhry Shujahat Hussain Friday said that votes would bring the change but not the boots and elections would not take place before time.

No reason given for sacking: Naeem Khalid Lodhi

ISLAMABAD: Former secretary defence says govt sacked him for not signing a government affidavit.

President Zardari returns country from Dubai

Islamabad: President Asif Ali Zardari returned to Islamabad early Friday morning after his brief private visit, Presidential spokesman said.

Zardari, Asfandyar discuss prevailing situation

ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari and Awami National Party chief Asfandyar Wali Khan discussed prevailing situation and matters related to coalition partners during a meeting at Aiwan-e-Sadr on Friday.

NA resolution aimed at strengthening democracy: PM Gilani

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani on Friday urged the parliamentarians to join hands for strengthening democratic institutions and the Parliament.

Pakistan terms US drone attack as violation of sovereignty

Pakistan has once again called for avoiding collateral damage to win the hearts and minds of the people in the war against terrorism.

Government taking serious steps to overcome energy crisis: PM Gilani

Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani has said that the government is taking serious steps to overcome the energy crisis in the country. 

Supreme Court rejects petition for delay of NRO case hearing

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan has rejected a petition of the Attorney General filed for delay of NRO implementation case’s hearing on Thursday.

Pakistan: U.S. missile strike killed 4

Pakistani intelligence officials said an American missile strike close to the Afghan border has killed four foreign Islamist militants.

14 soldiers killed in southwest Pakistan ambush

At least 14 paramilitary soldiers were killed when gunmen ambushed their vehicles in the insurgency-hit southwest Pakistani province of Baluchistan, officials said.

US stands firmly behind Pakistan's civilian government

The Obama administration says it hopes Pakistan will resolve a deepening political crisis in a way that strengthens the civilian government.

Amid crisis, Pakistan President Zardari travels to Dubai

Pakistan's president left the country Thursday for what was described as a one-day private visit to Dubai, officials said. during a deepening crisis between the government and the powerful military.

Won't support coup, opposed to any military action: Imran Khan

As a stand-off between the political leadership and the army lingered on Thursday, cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan reiterated his Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party will not support a military coup.

Pakistan fires defense secretary in growing crisis

Pakistan's prime minister fired the defense secretary Wednesday in a dispute over a memo sent to Washington that has enraged the army, escalating a crisis pitting the civilian government against the powerful military leadership.

US fires first drone in Pakistan in 6 weeks; 4 dead

An American drone strike killed four Islamist militants in Pakistan, the first such attack since errant U.S airstrikes in November killed two dozen Pakistan troops and pushed strained ties between the two nations close to collapse, Pakistani intelligence officials said Wednesday.

Allegations leveled by Gilani against Kayani & Pasha serious: ISPR

ISPR has said that allegations leveled by Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani against Army Chief General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani and DG ISI General Ahmed Shuja Pasha are serious,

Army Chief Kayani talked to me before ISPR reaction: PM Gilani

ISLAMABAD: To melt the ice, Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani on Wednesday said the Army Chief General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani talked to him before the issuance of military reaction by ISPR.

Pak Army Chief calls Principal Staff Officers’ meeting Thursday

ISLAMABAD: Reacting on the instant action of Prime Minister who sacked Secretary Defence on charges of severe misconduct, Chief of Army Chief General Ashfaq Pervez Kayani has called an emergency meeting of Principal Staff Officers today (Jan 12). 

Government decides to write letter to Swiss courts for reopening of cases against President Zardari

The government has decided to write letter to the Swiss courts regarding the reopening of cases against President Asif Ali Zardari.

PTI will not support any unconstitutional move by army: Imran Khan

LAHORE:  Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan said that even though his party and the people of Pakistan want to get rid of the present government, PTI would never accept any undemocratic and unconstitutional step by the army to remove the government.

Pak Parliamentary Committee approves recommendations for US cooperation

Parliamentary Committee on National Security (PCNS) Wednesday approved as many as 35 recommendations in connection with the new terms of engagement with the United States.

Blast kills 29 in northwest Pakistan

At least 29 people were killed and over 40 others injured when a powerful bomb blast ripped through a crowded market in the restive Khyber tribal region of northwest Pakistan on Tuesday, officials and witnesses said.

Prime Minister Gilani not an honest man: Pak Supreme Court

Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani is not an honest man as he had not lived up to his constitutional oath, Pakistan's Supreme Court said on Tuesday,

Pak Supreme Court warns Zardari, Gilani of disqualification for defying NRO verdict implementation

The Pakistan Supreme Court has warned President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani of disqualification for upto 10 years for defying the implementation of the National Reconciliation Ordinance (NRO) verdict.

President Zardari may leave again for Dubai soon

Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari may leave again for Dubai soon, informed sources have said.

Pakistan-China friendship embracing the future

The year 2011 marked the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Pakistan, and is designated as the Year of China-Pakistan Friendship, said Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Liu Jian.In an article, the Chinese ambassador said,

Pakistani Militants Kill 10 Captive Soldiers

PESHAWAR, Pakistan - Militants killed 10 Pakistani paramilitary soldiers they had been holding hostage since last month, the second time the insurgents have killed security force captives close to the Afghan border in a week, a government official said Monday.

Kayani, Pasha's replies on memogate illegal: Pak PM Gilani

Islamabad: In yet another twist in the memo scandal, Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani on Sunday suggested that the replies submitted to the Supreme Court by the chiefs of the army and ISI was "unconstitutional and illegal" as it were sent without obtaining the government's approval.

Ex-Pakistan envoy to US Hussain Haqqani denies memo link

Pakistan's ex-envoy to the United States formally rejected allegations he was behind a memo sent to Washington that sought its help in preventing a purported army coup. He testified Monday before to a Supreme Court commission beginning its investigation into the affair.

Pakistan commission orders visa, security for Mansoor Ijaz

Pakistani-American businessman Mansoor Ijaz Monday agreed to appear before the Supreme Court-appointed memo commission after the attorney general was directed to ensure that he gets a visa and is given security on arrival in the country.

Pervez Musharraf will be sent to jail on arrival in Pakistan: Minister

Pervez Musharraf will be arrested and sent to jail as soon as he arrives in Pakistan, a provincial minister said today, after the former military ruler vowed to return later this month to lead his party.

Taliban reject reports about talks with US

ISLAMABAD: Taliban on Sunday strongly rejected western media reports and statements of officials regarding talks with US but said that only initial accord on political office in Qatar was agreed.

Pak-US standoff, UK to play covert pacifier

ISLAMABAD: British backdoor diplomacy is in action for resolution of issues between Pakistan and US that have reached a crucial crossroads after Nato attack at Salala post on November 26, 2011.

Drone attacks remained ineffective against militant leaders: CMC

ISLAMABAD: According to the Conflict Monitoring Center’s (CMC) annual report on drone attacks American Spy Agency CIA has failed to eliminate more than four Al-Qaeda leaders in its highly costly and controversial ’assassination by drones’ campaign inside Pakistan during the year 2011.

Pakistan's Pervez Musharraf to return this month

Former President Pervez Musharraf says he will return to Pakistan later this month and re-enter politics.

Musharraf's return could add to political turbulence in an already feverish atmosphere in the country.

Pakistani president Zardari says no plans to resign

Pakistan's president Asif Ali Zardari, speaking in an interview aired Saturday night on Pakistan's Geo News TV, was responding to a question about whether army leaders might seek his resignation.

Pervez Musharraf denies he knew Osama Bin Laden was living in Pakistan

Pakistan's former president Pervez Musharraf denied having any knowledge about the Al Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden living in Pakistan during his tenure.

77,000 kg narcotics seized in Pakistan

Pakistan's Anti Narcotics Forces (ANF) said it seized a total of 77,865 kg of narcotics from different parts of the country last year.

Government respects all institutions of country: PM Gilani

Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani has said that government respects all the institutions of the country and there is ruler of law in the country.

National assets being destroyed by rulers: Nawaz Sharif

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz President Nawaz Sharif has said that his party would raise voice in Senate and National Assembly for the resolution regarding the issues of Baloch traders and farmers.

Shahbaz Sharif rules out talks with President Zardari on any topic

Chief Minister Punjab Mian Shahbaz Sharif has said that there is no option of talks with President Asif Ali Zardari on any topic and had hinted to consult Supreme Court on gas load shading issue.

Pervez Musharraf supports better relations with Israel

Pakistan should consider establishing ties with Israel, said exiled former Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf, remarks likely to anger many in the Muslim-majority country where he hopes to make a political comeback.

Pervez Musharraf will be arrested on his arrival in Pakistan

Former President Pervez Musharraf will be arrested on his arrival in Pakistan as a court conducting the trail of those charged with involvement in the assassination of former premier Benazir Bhutto

US wants fairness for Haqqani in memo scandal

The US government believes it is time to seek a fair and transparent judicial process for Pakistan's former ambassador to Washington in the memo scandal.

President Zardari says he will respect memo probe by Parliamentary Committee

ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari, after a long time, broke his silence and said that parliament is supreme and he will respect probe by the Parliamentary Committee on National Security (PCNS) on memogate scam.

Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry rules out any unconstitutional step in county

Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry has said that no dictator should have courage in future to commit any illegal step in the country, adding that this has become possible with in the result of the lawyers’ sacrifices and struggle.

Two-third consensus achieved on Seraiki province: PM Gilani

Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani has once again underlined the need for formation of new provinces in country, adding that the government has acquisitioned the two-third majority consensus for the establishment of new provinces.

Nawaz Sharif condemns Balochistan’s mysterious kidnappings

QUETTA: PML-N President Mian Nawaz Sharif Friday strongly condemned mysterious kidnappings in Balochistan and also rejected the ‘Aghaz-e-Huqooq’ Balochistan package as meaningless.

Pakistan's former envoy to U.S. Hussain Haqqani caught in web of scandal

Pakistan's former envoy to the United States, Husain Haqqani, is no stranger to intrigue. But even he didn't anticipate finding himself effectively imprisoned amid a scandal involving a shady memo, a businessman with unclear motives and allegations of treason.

PPP core committee decides not to write letter to Swiss courts regarding reopening of cases against president Zardari

Pakistan People’s Party has decided to hold early elections in the country; meanwhile the Senate elections would be held in mid-February, from 10 to 20th February.

Chinese Premier vows military exchanges with Pakistan

BEIJING: Premier Wen Jiabao has vowed to support closer military exchanges between Pakistan and China.

5 suspected militants killed in Pakistan

Five suspected militants were killed by security forces in Pakistan's northwest tribal region bordering Afghanistan while carrying out an operation, according to media reports.

Pakistani army working under government

Pakistan's military institutions are working under the government, a minister asserted Friday at a time of heightened tensions between the civilian and defence administrations over a memo seeking US assistance to ward off a possible coup.

US respects Pakistani parliament opinion: US Ambassador Cameron Munter

Islamabad: Cameron Munter, US ambassador to Pakistan Thursday said his country respected Pakistan parliament opinion on US-Pakistan relations.

Formation of new provinces in Punjab only on administrative basis: Nawaz Sharif

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Nawaz Sharif has said that the formation of new provinces in Punjab should be on administrative basis. 

Supreme Court again issues notice to Babar Awan; seeks explanation

The Supreme Court (SC) has issued second show cause notice in two days to former federal law minister Babar Awan seeking reply by January 9 over comments in which he belittled issuance of court’s contempt notices to him and other PPP colleagues.

Osama bin Laden raid details leaked to Hollywood?

Washington:  Investigators are probing whether the Obama administration divulged too many details of the secret raid on Osama bin Laden to Hollywood filmmakers.

US drone strikes in Pakistan declined by 50% in 2011 as compared to 2010

Drone strikes in Pakistan have dropped by almost 50 percent from 118 in 2010 to 67 in 2011, a new analysis by the Express Tribune has shown.

US posts new Pakistan, India maps on website

WASHINGTON: The US State Department says it erred in its depiction of disputed Kashmir in maps on its website and after six weeks has posted revised ones.

British Red Cross doctor kidnapped in Pakistan

Gunmen kidnapped a foreign doctor working with the International Committee of the Red Cross in the southwestern Pakistan city of Quetta on Thursday, police officials said.

Taliban kill 15 kidnapped Pakistan troops

PESHAWAR, Pakistan — The bodies of 15 members of Pakistan's paramilitary Frontier Constabulary (FC) were found Thursday, almost two weeks after they were kidnapped from a northwestern town, officials said.

The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan claimed responsibility for the killings.

Mitt Romney vows to 'influence' Pakistan to advance US' interests

Republican White House contender Mitt Romney has vowed to explore ways to "influence" Pakistan to advance US interests.

US says good counterterrorism relationship with Pak in both nations' interests

US Bureau of Counter- terrorism head Ambassador Daniel Banjamin has stressed the need for maintaining good counter-terrorism ties with Pakistan.

Pervez Musharraf's party moves court seeking permission to hold Jan 8 rally in Karachi

Former Pakistan President Parvez Musharraf's party, the All Pakistan Muslim League (APML) has filed a petition in the High Court of Sindh (SHC) seeking permission to stage the January 8 rally at the Shahrae Quaideen area in Karachi.

Pak Foreign Minister Khar says Pakistan committed to sustained, constructive talks with India

Pakistan's Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar has stressed that her country is committed to sustained and constructive talks with India.

Pakistan's parliamentary body finalizes 'new terms of engagement with US'

Pakistan's Parliamentary Committee on National Security (PCNS) has finalized its recommendations regarding 'new terms of engagement' with the United States' after the deadly November 26 airstrike.

Pakistan court admits petitions against President Zardari

Lahore: A Pakistani court has admitted petitions against President Asif Ali Zardari for not disassociating himself from political activities and formed a bench to hear them.

System runs on Constitution, not military courts: Chief Justice of Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry, hearing the Zulfikar Ali Bhutto reference case on Wednesday, said that the system does not run according to military courts, it runs on the Constitution.

Pakistan's former ambassador to US Husain Haqqani fears for his life

LONDON: Pakistan's embattled former ambassador to US, Husain Haqqani, fears he will be murdered if he leaves his sanctuary in the official residence of the Pakistan Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani, a media report today said.

US hopeful Pakistan will reopen Nato supply routes

The United States continues military dialogue with Pakistan despite recent serious setbacks, because the US-Pakistani relationship is very important, Pentagon spokesman George Little has said.

Three Iranian guards face murder charges in Pakistan

A Pakistani official says three Iranian border guards held here face murder charges after fatally shooting a man inside Pakistan's territory while chasing smugglers.

Iran threatens to close border with Pakistan over arrest of security personnel

Iran has reportedly threatened that it would close its border with Pakistan for a prolonged period.

Pakistanis clash with police over gas shortages

Pakistanis angry at gas shortages blocked a major highway and clashed with police for the second day on Tuesday, adding pressure on a government bogged down by scandal, near economic collapse and militant violence.

Decline in suicide attacks in Pakistan last year

Even though Pakistan witnessed a decline in suicide attacks last year, with their number falling significantly to 45 from 68 in 2010 and 87 in 2009, it is yet to develop a comprehensive counter-terrorism strategy, a report prepared by a leading think tank has said.

Pakistan's Supreme Court issues notices to four PPP leaders

Pakistan''s Supreme Court today issued notices to four senior leaders of the ruling PPP, including two ministers, to explain why contempt proceedings should not be initiated against them for allegedly making remarks against the judiciary following an interim order for a probe into the memo scandal.

Decision of movement against government to be taken in CEC meeting: Imran Khan

Chairman Pakistan Tehreek-e Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan has said that the decision of movement against government would be finalized in Central Executive Committee (CEC) meeting of the party, adding that the movement of PTI would be taken to its conclusion.

Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto case can not be reopened: CJP Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry

Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry has remarked that any case whose verdict has been passed cannot be revised by the apex court, adding that all stages of trial, appeal and review have been completed in ZAB reference case.

PPP government fully supports creation of Seraiki province: PM Gilani

Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani has said the present PPP government fully supports the creation of Seraiki province.

Supreme Court sets Jan. 10 deadline for NRO implementation

Islamabad: The Supreme Court on Tuesday set January 10 dedaline for the government to implement the National Reconciliation Ordinance (NRO) verdict.

Pakistani PM Gilani reiterates support for creation of new provinces

Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani on Tuesday reiterated his commitment for creation of new provinces,

Pakistan bomb attacks kill 5

TWO separate bomb blasts in Pakistan's troubled northwest on Tuesday killed five people and wounded 26 others.

Pakistani Forces kill 34 militants in Kurram, Khayber & Orakzai agencies

At least 34 militants including foreigners and terrorist commander were killed and 24 others injured in the result of the shelling of jet fighter planes, suicide attack and clash; meanwhile one security cop and one volunteer of peace lashkar was also martyred.

Old enmity claim 7 lives in Gujrat

At least seven persons including a police constable were killed over a long-skulking enmity in the city area of Buliana area of Tehsil Karian of district Gujrat here on Monday.

Judicial Commission starts probe into memogate scandal

High Powered Judicial Commission constituted by Supreme Court to probe into the memogate scandal adjourning its proceedings till January 09 and has again issued notices to all parties including Hussain Haqqani, Mansoor Ijaz, Director General ISI.

Nawaz Sharif asks govt to announce elections immediately

President Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Mian Nawaz Sharif has said that martial law never imposed in India and people even don’t know about the name army chief, adding that army would be called again to restore the law and order situation in Karachi after coming into power.

Pakistan, US assume less cooperation in future

Fatigued by a series of diplomatic crises over the past year, the United States and Pakistan are redefining their troubled relationship, stepping back from the assumption that common goals and shared interests can trump mutual suspicion.

Afghan and Pakistani Taliban unite against US

The Afghan and Pakistani Taliban have formed a five-member council and pledged to stop fighting their own armed forces, in order to concentrate their fight against US-led forces in Afghanistan,

Asma Jahangir refuses to continue as Haqqani's counsel in memo case

Renowned lawyer Asma Jahangir has refused to continue acting as counsel of former Ambassador to the United States Hussain Haqqani in the case, report said on Sunday.

Pakistan: Terrorists Attacks in 2001 killed four thousand people

Pakistan and the war against terrorism, 2011 as being very important. An estimate of terrorist incidents in Pakistan this year, four thousand nearly killed.

Pakistan bomb kills 3 soldiers

Three Pakistani soldiers and an anti-Taliban fighter were killed on Sunday in two separate bomb attacks in Pakistan, officials said.

Pervez Musharraf distressed of ongoing chaos in Country

ISLAMABAD: Former President and current president APML, Pervez Musharraf has berated the ongoing chaos and disorganization in Country.

Imran Khan slates increase in gas prices

Chairman Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, Imran Khan, strongly condemned the steep price hike in the gas tariff (13.98 to 207.10%). He said that this was another special gift of the Government at the start of a new year to the people of Pakistan.

2 soldiers martyred in remote controlled bomb blast in Miranshah

A bomb ripped through a military vehicle Saturday martyring two soldiers in a village in Miranshah .

Bomb blast during Jirga claim 2 lives in Landi Kotal

A bomb blast killed two people and injured 13 others in the Landi Kotal area of Khyber Agency on Saturday.

Supreme Court to proceed against Babar Awan on malicious press conference

Supreme Court of Pakistan (SC) will hear the matter of Babar Awan press conference against SC interim decision on memogate scandal on January 04, 2012.

PML-N to bring revolution in country; increase in gas & electricity prices not acceptable: Nawaz Sharif

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz President Mian Nawaz Sharif has said that the PML-N team would bring revolution in the country, adding that the increase in gas and electricity prices is not acceptable for masses.

Test tube babies could not send PPP govt home: PM Gilani

Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani has said that misunderstandings were being created about the clash of institutions, adding that the test tube babies could not send the elected government because the 180 million Pakistanis are on the back of PPP.