President Zardari signs 20th Amendment Bill

Islamabad: President Asif Ali Zardari on Tuesday signed on 20th Amendment Bill which was already passed by the National Assembly and Senate and now it has become a part of the Constitution.

“I am sure PM will be acquitted: Aitzaz Ahsan

ISLAMABAD: Barrister Aitzaz Ahsan said Tuesday he was sure Prime Minister Syed (PM) Yusuf Raza Gilani would be acquitted in contempt of court case.

Imran Khan feels no fear from Taliban

Lahore: The Chairman of Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf Imran Khan said Tuesday that he has not any threat from Taliban like Benazir Bhutto.

Billions of rupees being corrupted by rulers: Sahhabz Sharif

Chief Minister Punjab Mian Shahbaz Sharif on Tuesday said that billions of rupees are being corrupted by the rulers, adding that it was reported in media that scam worth billions of rupees took place in the purchase of the Pakistan International Airlines’s (PIA) 777 aircrafts.

US govt has no link with Congress resolution on Balochistan: Hina Rabbani

Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar has said that US government has no concern regarding the presentation of resolution on Balochistan in US Congress, adding that pushing US government into the matter is not right.

19 killed in firing on bus near Kohistan; Malik forms committee to probe incident

At least 19 people were killed in firing on a bus near Kohistan on Tuesday; meanwhile Interior Minister Rehman Malik has formed high level committee to probe the matter.

Supreme Court adjourns contempt case hearing against Gilani till 7th March; court summons Nargis Sethi as witness on next hearing

Supreme Court has adjourned the contempt case proceedings against Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani till 7th of March; meanwhile SC has summoned Cabinet Secretary Nargis Sethi as witness on next hearing, she would produce the summaries of Secretary Law as evidence before the court and would record her statement.

Akhtar Mengal demands referendum in Balochistan for determining fate of masses

Former Chief Minister Balochistan Sardar Akhtar Mengal has said that ongoing kidnappings of Balochis, arrest of Nawab Akbar Bugti killers and recovery of mutilated dad bodies has not been stopped yet, adding that the government should hold referendum in Balochistan for determining the fate of the province.

Supreme Court to resume contempt case against Gilani; Aitzaz submits reply

Supreme Court (SC) will resume the hearing of contempt case against Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani today (Tuesday); meanwhile apex court has been moved to summon three persons including Defence Secretary Nargis Sethi, former Federal law minister Babar Awan and Law Secretary Masud Chishti as witnesses in the contempt case against Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani.

Bomb blast outside ANP rally in Nowshehra claims seven lives

At least seven persons were killed and 25 others including nine police personnel were injured in the result of the remote controlled bomb blat outside the ANP rally in Nowsehra here on Monday.

Osama bin Laden's Pakistan home is no more

Pakistani authorities have reduced the house where Osama bin Laden lived for years before he was killed by U.S. commandos to rubble, destroying a concrete symbol of the country's association with one of the world's most reviled men.

Pakistan cricketer Mohammad Aamer back home after release

Disgraced Pakistan cricketer Mohammad Aamer returned home early Sunday after his release from a British prison, an AFP reporter said.

Pakistan razes Osama bin Laden's home, erasing memories

Pakistan pushed ahead Sunday with its surprise demolition of the compound where U.S. commandos killed Osama bin Laden last year, likely an attempt to erase the symbol of the colossal security failure that humiliated the nation and severely damaged ties with Washington.

No threat to Pakistan, its defence in strong hands: PM Gilani

Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani Saturday said there is no threat to Pakistan as it is strong, stable and powerful country and its defence is in strong hands.Talking to newsmen here at Prime Minister House, he said,

Interior ministry wants red warrants for Musharraf’s arrest

Interior Ministry has written to DG FIA to contact Interpol for issuing red warrants of former president Parvez Musharraf. According to a private TV channel the interior ministry has written to Director General (DG) of FIA regarding contacting Interpol for issuing red warrants of former President Pervez Musharraf, for his trail in Benazir Bhutto murder case.

Several injured in clashes between supporters of candidates in bye-polls

Several persons were injured in the result of the violent incidents occurred between the supporters of different candidates during the bye-polls on 10 seats of national and provincial assemblies, resulting in injury of many persons.

Contacting Balochs, moving Interpol: Rehman Malik

ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Rehman Malik says he is making contacts with Baloch leadership.

Imran Khan manages an impressive show in Umarkot

UMERKOT: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan on Saturday said that even the combine efforts of Zardari and Nawaz Sharif would not be able to defeat tsunami of PTI.

Joint parliament session on US policy review after Senate elections: PM Gilani

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani Saturday said Saturday that joint session of the parliament to finalise the new strategy on Pak-US relations and to revive the NATO supply routes, will be held after the completion of the Senate elections which are scheduled on March 2.

US drone crashes in NW Pakistan : official

A US drone crashed in northwest Pakistan's tribal district near the Afghan border late Saturday, officials said.

Pakistan begins demolition of Osama bin Laden's compound

Pakistan on Saturday began demolishing the three-story compound where Osama bin Laden lived for years and was killed by U.S. commandos last May, eliminating a concrete reminder of the painful and embarrassing chapter in the country's history.

15 militants killed in Orakzai Agency

At least 15 militants have been killed and many others injured in the result of the shelling of security forces gunship helicopters in different areas of Upper Orakzai Agency on Thursday.

Pakistan tribesmen protest US drone strikes

Hundreds of armed tribesmen on Thursday rallied against US drone attacks in Pakistan's lawless tribal belt, demanding compensation for damage and losses, witnesses said.

Car bomb at minibus terminal in Pakistan kills 12

Dilawar Khan's son had stopped off at his tea shop on his way back from school when a powerful car bomb exploded outside it. The 12-year-old was among the dozen killed in Thursday's blast at a bus terminal for passengers wanting to travel to the lawless border regions with Afghanistan.

Clinton: US eager to resume Pakistan contacts

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton called Thursday for the resumption of a full range of formal contacts with Pakistan after its parliament completes a review of strained ties between the two countries.

Mansoor spills his 10-year-old ‘cordial relations’ with Pakistani officials

ISLAMABAD: The central figure of Memogate, Mansoor Ejaz has disclosed that he enjoyed cordial relations with Pakistani officials for past 10 years.

Senate polls: PPP, MQM agree on seat formula in Sindh

KARACHI: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) and Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) Wednesday struck an understanding on seat adjustment for the Senate elections in Sindh under a set formula.

Memo commission adjourns hearing till today; Mansoor says Haqqani dictated memo; says Haqqani sought US help to remove Kayani

Memo Commission probing the alleged memo written by Hussain Haqqani to US Joint Chiefs of Staff Admiral Mike Mullen has adjourned the further recording of the statement of key character Mansoor Ijaz till today (Thursday) at 2:00 PM; meanwhile Mansoor Ijaz has said that Hussain Haqqani dictated the memogate.

Supreme Court adjourns contempt case hearing against Gilani till Feb 28

Resuming contempt of court proceedings against Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani on Wednesday, the Supreme Court directed PM’s counsel Barrister Aitzaz Ahsan to submit complete evidence to the court by February 27.

Nawaz conditions APC participation to recovery of missing persons, trial of Bugti killers

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Mian Nawaz Sharif conditions APC participation to trial of Nawab Akbar Bugti’s killers and recovery of missing persons. PML-N chief Mian Nawaz Sharif has connected participation in the All Parties Conference with trial of Nawab Akbar Bugti’ assassins and concrete steps for recovery of missing persons.

Pakistan, UN make fresh appeal of $440m for flood victims’ support

ISLAMABAD: In yet another development to implement around 215 different projects, the government of Pakistan and United Nations (UN) have made a fresh appeal of $440 million to the international community for support of millions of people affected by the 2011 floods.

PM Gilani for high level exchanges with China

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani Tuesday underscored the need of high level exchanges between Pakistan and China especially among the youth so that they become the espouser of the excellent diplomatic legacy spreading over more than sixty years.

Rehman Malik briefs Sindh Assembly progress of BB murder investigations; says red warrants to be issued for brining back Musharraf

Interior Minister Rehman Malik has announced to bring back former president gen (retd) Parvez Musharraf in country soon in Benazir Bhutto assassination case, adding that the red warrants would be issued soon in this regard and notice to Musharraf has already been served.

Balochistan matter to be settled down by Balochistan Assembly & not by US Congress: Khar

Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar has said that the Balochistan matter is our internal issue which will be settled down by Balochistan Assembly of Pakistan instead of the US Congress.

Pak to continue support for peace efforts in Afghanistan, Gilani assures Karzai

Afghan President Hamid Karzai telephoned Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani on Tuesday and thanked the Prime Minister for the hospitality extended to him during his recent visit to Pakistan in connection with the trilateral meeting.

Pakistan summons US envoy over Congress resolution on Baluchistan

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Monday summoned US Charge d’ Affaires, Ambassador Richard Hoagland and a ‘strong protest was lodged’ with him over a resolution submitted to the U.S. House of Representatives on Pakistan’s southwestern Balochsitan province, the Foreign Ministry said.

Senate approves 20th amendment

ISLAMABAD: The Senate approved the 20th constitutional amendment during its session on Monday.

Amendment strengthens nation’s integrity, next general polls: PM Gilani

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani said that 20th amendment strengthened the integrity of nation and also ensured holding of next general elections, sans any reservations.

Eight killed in Khyber Agency blast

KHYBER AGENCY: At least eight members of “Aman (peace) Committee” died while six others were injured as a powerful bomb exploded here on Sunday.

Wedding bus accident: Seven deceased laid to rest

KARACHI: Seven people, who were died, the other night in a tragic wedding bus accident, have been laid to rest in Karachi on Sunday.

US govt has no link to Balochistan resolution: Acting Ambassador

Islamabad: The Acting Ambassador of the United States, Richard Hoagland has said that the United States fully respects the sovereignty of Pakistan and the US government has no link to the resolution regarding Balochistan tabled in the US Congress.

Altaf Hussain links women empowerment to stronger Pakistan

KARACHI: Muttahida Quami Movement (MQM) chief Altaf Hussain has said that to make Pakistan stronger and more prosperous it is necessary to ensure the empowerment of its women.

Time to tell PPP becomes ’Shaheed’ or ’Ghazi’: PM Gilani

SUKKUR: Prime Minister said that time will tell if the PPP will become Shaheed or Ghazi.

Pak embassy terms Congressional resolution on Balochistan ‘provocative’

Pakistan Embassy in Washington has reacted strongly to the resolution on Balochistan in US Congress.

2 FC personnel killed in Dera Bugti

Militants ambushed a Frontier Constabulary (FC) convoy in the Dera Bugti area of Balochistan, killing two soldiers and wounding nine others, security officials said.

US Congress on Balochistan violation of Pak’s sovereignty: PM Gilani

Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani has condemned introduction of resolution in US Congress on Balochistan saying it amounts to violation of Pakistan’s sovereignty, adding that the matters relating to Dr. Shakeel Afridi will be dealt with according the laws of the land.

Pak could achieve lost honor in few years by rejecting foreign aid: Shahbaz Sharif

Chief Minister Punjab Mian Shahbaz Sharif has said that if the foreign aid is rejected Pakistan, the country could achieve its lost honour in few years, adding that the foreign aid is degrading the honour of the country day and night.

Pakistan, Iran, Afghanistan to evolve roadmap for trilateral cooperation

Islamabad: Pakistan, Iran and Afghanistan Friday agreed to develop a joint framework of trilateral cooperation particularly in the areas of counter terrorism, anti narcotics and border management within six months.

Iran, Pakistan pledge support for Afghan-led peace process

Islamabad: Pakistani and Iranian Presidents on Friday declared support to the Afghan-led and Afghan-owned peace and reconciliation process and agreed to enhance cooperation to root out extremism and terrorism.

Suicide blast kills 23 Shiite Muslims in Pakistan

A suicide attacker on a motorcycle blew himself up in a market in a Pakistani town close to the Afghan border on Friday, killing 23 Shiite Muslims and wounding 50 people, officials said.

Pakistan cautions Kabul on Taliban peace hopes

Pakistan told Afghanistan on Friday it was "preposterous" to think Islamabad could deliver the Taliban's leader to the negotiating table and warned the neighboring nation against "ridiculous" expectations about peace talks.

Pakistan, Iran vow to fight against terrorism, drugs and human trafficking

Islamabad: Pakistan and Iran, Thursday, reiterated firm resolve for boosting mutual coordination to face common challenges facing the two countries including countering terrorism, drugs and narcotics control and human trafficking.

Drone strike kills 12 in North Waziristan

Miranshah: At least 12 more people killed in second US drone attack in North Waziristan on Thursday reached death toll to 18, officials said.

Afghan, Pakistani, Iranian presidents hold informal talks

ISLAMABAD: Afghan, Iranian and Pakistani Presidents met informally in Islamabad Thursday night ahead of their summit in Islamabad on Friday, officials said.

Pakistan, India fail to open new trade routes

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and India have failed to decide the fate of opening new trade routes to bolster trade between both countries.

Missing persons heirs stage sit-in before the Parliament

Defence of Human Rights has started its sit-in front of Parliament House on Wednesday for the recovery of the missing persons, meanwhile various political parties, civil society and important personalities from every walk of life showing their solidarity with heirs of missing persons have said that the miseries of these families should be addressed for the sovereignty of the country.

PAK politicians don’t want to the US soldiers to go back home: Cameron Munter

US Ambassador to Pakistan Cameron Munter has said that the cooperation between Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) and the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) is still sustained.

Court activism sign of power shift in Pakistan

A newly assertive Supreme Court is taking on the Pakistani government and army in a series of high-profile cases, signaling a power shift in a country vital to U.S. efforts to fight Islamist militants and negotiate peace in Afghanistan.

Pakistan allows NATO to ship food to Afghanistan

Pakistan announced Tuesday that it has temporarily allowed NATO to ship perishable food to its troops in Afghanistan, a sign of thawing tensions following American airstrikes last year that accidentally killed 24 Pakistani soldiers.

Pakistan supports Afghan-led peace process in Afghanistan: Khar

Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar on Monday reiterated Pakistan’s support for an Afghan-led and Afghan-owned peace and reconciliation process in Afghanistan.The Foreign Minister was talking to Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary General for Afghanistan J n Kubis here.

Allied parties repose confidence in Prime Minister

A meeting of the allied parties on Monday reposed full confidence in the government led by Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani and vowed to continue to work for the strength and continunity of the democracy in the country.

Missing persons produced before SC; court handed over them to CS KPK

The secret agencies have produced seven detainees before the Supreme Court of Pakistan on Monday while SC has ordered to constitute medical board of top most doctors of Khyber Pahtoonkhaw for medical examining the health of seven men allegedly held by the intelligence services. Court has handed over these persons to the Chief Secretary of KPK.

Nawaz slams govt for not writing letter to Swiss authorities

LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Chief Mian Nawaz Sharif Monday demanded the government to write the letter required by the Supreme Court (SC) to address Swiss authorities so that the people’s money could be brought back from Swiss banks.

Parliament to decide on Pakistan-US ties: Gen Kayani

JACOBABAD: Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani Monday said any decision on Pak-US relations will be made by the Parliament.

Supreme Court indicts PM Gilani in contempt case

ISLAMABAD: A seven-member of the Supreme Court Monday framed formal charges of contempt against Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani over failure to reopen graft cases agaisnt President asif Ali Zardrai.

The apex court adjourned the case till February 22.

Pakistan, Sri Lanka to increase trade to $2 billion

ISLAMABAD: The visiting Sri Lankan President, Mahinda Rajapkasa and Prime Minister, Yusuf Raza Gilani Saturday agreed to enhance trade between the two countries up to two billion US dollars during the next three years, officials said.

Pakistan Peoples’ Party (PPP) would sacrifice of their lives: PM Gilani

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani on Saturday said that today the leaders of Pakistan Peoples’ Party (PPP) would sacrifice of their lives; rather workers.

Gilani making joke of nation to save Rs. 5 billion of Zardari: Imran Khan

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran khan has said that Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani is joking with the whole nation to save five billion rupees of President Zardari.

Pakistan army tries 5 officers over extremist ties

The Pakistani army has started court martial proceedings against five officers over suspected ties to a banned extremist group that has called for ousting the U.S.-backed government, security officials said Saturday.

Militants decry attacks against Pakistani military

Pakistan's leading militants have called on fighters not to attack the Pakistani military in their most important sanctuary along the Afghan border.

Pakistan court rejects PM's plea in contempt case

Pakistan's top court rejected Friday a last-ditch appeal filed by the prime minister against a looming contempt charge, paving the way for a case that could plunge the nuclear-armed country into political turmoil.

Key witness in Pakistan scandal to testify abroad

Pakistani judges on Friday agreed to allow a star witness in a major scandal threatening President Asif Ali Zardari to testify abroad, resurrecting an investigation that appeared to come unstuck.

Pakistan Al-Qaeda chief 'killed by US drone'

US missiles on Thursday killed the most senior Pakistani in Al-Qaeda, one of the Americans' main targets in the country and wanted for attacks that killed scores of people, officials said.

Pakistani man fights police over 40-foot shark

Qasim Khan waged the unlikeliest of battles with Pakistani authorities Thursday over the right to charge hundreds of curious visitors the equivalent of 22 cents each to see a roughly 40-foot whale shark he bought from a fisherman.

Massive 40-foot shark found off the coast of Pakistan

A 40-foot long whale shark was found dead near Karachi, Pakistan, a Pakistani newspaper reports. Mehmood Khan, the owner of the Charai Fishery, said the whale shark was spotted unconscious 10 days ago in waters about 150 kilometers (93 miles) from the fishery.

8-member Supreme Court bench to hear PM’s intra-court appeal

Islamabad: Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry on Wednesday constituted an eight-member larger bench of the apex court to hear the intra-court appeal of Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani against the SC decision to indict him in contempt of court case.

U.S. drone kills 8 in Pakistan

PESHAWAR, Pakistan - U.S. drone-fired missiles hit a house in Pakistan's northwest tribal region near the Afghan border Wednesday, killing eight people, Pakistani intelligence officials said.

Pakistan holds border talks after deadly US attack

The Pakistani army held talks with NATO and Afghan forces on Wednesday in an effort to improve coordination along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, a sign of thawing relations after American airstrikes accidentally killed 24 Pakistani soldiers last year.

Deaths from factory collapse in Pakistan up to 21

ISLAMABAD - A senior rescue official says the death toll from a factory that collapsed in an eastern Pakistani city and trapped dozens has risen to 21.

Cricket: Pakistan whitewash England with third Test win

DUBAI: Pakistan's bowlers sealed an emphatic 71-run win in the third and final Test against England on Monday; inflicting a 3-0 series whitewash humiliation in the process.

Supreme Court orders IGP Sindh to trace out killers of Baloch women

The Supreme Court has ordered the IG Police Sindh Syed Mushtaq Shah to trace out the killers involved in the murder of MPA Balochistan Bakhtiar Domki’s wife and daughter in four days. 

Supreme Court suspend membership of 28 parliamentarians

Supreme Court of Pakistan has suspended the membership of 28 members of the National and Provincial Assemblies and Senate, who were elected in bye-elections held under incomplete Election Commission and the government failed to protect them by getting 20th Amendment passed from the Parliament.

Boiler blast in Medicine Company in Lahore claim 9 lives

At least nine persons were killed, many injured and over 50 trapped under the debris of a three storey medicine company situated at Hassan Town on Multan Road in Lahore here on Monday.

Pak-Qatar agree on cooperation in energy, trade

Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani and his Qatari counterpart Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim bin Jabar Al Thani on Monday agreed to collaborate in diverse areas, mainly energy and trade, for the mutual benefit of two countries.

President, PM ask people to reject sectarianism, terrorism

ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani have urged the people to reject sectarianism and terrorism and follow the teaching of Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him).

Pakistan’s support to Kashmiris will continue: Kashmir Committee

Islamabad: The Parliamentary Kashmir Committee on Saturday expressed strong resolve to continue its support to the people of Indian held Kashmir in their struggle for self-determination right.

Seven persons including three women & three police officials killed in Karachi violence

At least seven persons including three women and three police officials were killed and five others injured in different incidents of violence in Karachi here on Saturday.

Pakistan serves up first-class rail luxury

Pakistan — A security guard pointing a gun at your chest may not be a perk of first-class travel in the West, but it's all part of the service on Pakistan's gleaming Business Express.

11 troops martyred 26 militants killed during clashes in Kurram, Orakzai & Khayber agencies

At last 11 security personnel were martyred and seven others went missing in different clashes with the militants in Kurram, Orakzai and Khayaber agencies; meanwhile 26 militants were also killed and several others were injured in the retaliation of forces.

Terrorist syndicate operating from Pak tribal areas, alleges Petraeus

Director CIA gen (retd) David Petraeus has alleged that a syndicate of terrorist outfits is operating from Pakistani tribal areas.

Javed Hashmi for implementation of 20th amendment to remain ‘safe of Supreme Court’

MULTAN: PTI’s, Makhdoom Javed Hashmi has advised the rulers to ensure speedy implementation of proposed 20th amendment, to remain safe of Supreme Court.

PM Gilani says will respect Supreme Court decision

Lahore: Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani has said that he respects the Supreme Court of Pakistan and will go the court on Feb 13.

Imran Khan challenges 25th February by-polls in Supreme Court

ISLAMABAD: Chairman Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan, Friday, challenged the 25th February by-polls in the Supreme court of Pakistan.

CBMs between Taliban-US in developing process: Taliban

ISLAMABAD: Afghan Taliban Friday said that the pre-peace talks Confidence Building Measures (CBMs) are in the process of developing an understanding between the U.S. and the Taliban.

Pakistan to limit US unilateral actions: minister

Pakistan will tell the United States it cannot take unilateral actions such as the raid that killed Osama bin Laden and that parliament will determine military priorities, the foreign minister told a US magazine.

Pakistan Cricketer Mohammad Amir Released from U.K. Jail

LONDON – Teenage fast bowler Mohammad Amir, one of three Pakistan cricketers jailed in England for spot-fixing, was released on Wednesday because of good behavior after serving half of his six-month sentence.

Pakistan closes factory that made deadly drugs

 Pakistani authorities have closed a drug factory alleged to have made faulty heart medicine that killed over 100 patients.

Pakistan willing to push Taliban to make peace

Pakistan's foreign minister said Thursday that the country would be willing to push the Taliban and their allies to make peace if asked to do so by the Afghan government, an action seen as key to the reconciliation process.

Public holiday in Sindh on 11th Rabi-ul-Awwal

KARACHI: A public holiday has been announced in Sindh on 11th Rabi-ul-Awwal, Saturday Feb 04 while there will be no ban on pillion ridding for two days on 11th and 12th Rabi-ul-Awwal.

Bomb blast kills 3 policemen in Lakki Marwat

LAKKI MARWAT: Three police men were killed and one injured in a bomb and gun attack on police party in North Western Pakistan early Thursday, police said.

PM Gilani faces indictment in contempt case

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court Thursday ordered indictment of Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani in contempt proceedings, his defence lawyer said.

US drone attack leaves 13 dead in Orakzai

At least 13 people have been killed in US drone attack in Daran Shekhan area of Orakzai Agency on Wednesday.

Insurgents kill 14 soldiers in Balochistan

QUETTA: Unidentified gunmen have killed 14 paramilitary soldiers in Balochistan province in attack on their check post, official sources said Wednesday.

Pakistan, China trade to reach $10b: President Zardari

BEIJING: President Asif Ali Zardari has said Pakistani and Chinese governments of both countries are determined to increase their bilateral trade by more than 10 billion US dollars.

Pakistan wants deep relations with Afghanistan

KABUL: Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar said here Wednesday that her country wants to have deep and long-standing relations with Afghanistan.

Supreme Court says no intention to send PM Gilani to jail

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has observed that it may review Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani’s contempt of court notice if he writes to Swiss authorities for reopening of corruption cases against President Asif Ali Zardari.

Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority raises POL prices

ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has announced new prices of petroleum products on Tuesday.

Pakistan says US drone strikes are illegal

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan said on Tuesday that it considers strikes by the US spy aircraft in the tribal regions as illegal and violation of the country’s e against unmanned drone strikes inside its territory are illegal and counterproductive, local media reported.

10 soldiers, 40 militants die in Kurram agency clashes

KURRAM AGENCY: At least 10 soldiers and 40 militants were killed in clashes Kurram Agency on Tuesday.

11 killed in fresh spate of Karachi violence

KARACHI: At least eleven people have been killed and several injured in fresh spate of firing at different areas of Karachi during the past 24 hours, police said Tuesday.

Amnesty International urges US to clarify basis for drone killings in Pakistan

Washington: The US must disclose details of the legal and factual basis for the lethal use of drones in Pakistan, Amnesty International said Tuesday after US President Barack Obama confirmed that the unmanned aircraft are used to target suspected militants in the country’s tribal areas.

Supreme Court to form larger bench to hear BB’s murder case

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court (SC) Tuesday decided to form a larger bench to look into the issue of registering second FIR in the two-time Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto’s murder case.