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Friday, January 13, 2012

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.