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.