US lawmakers target Pakistan aid, Iran central bank

With the White House's blessing, lawmakers moved on Wednesday to pass legislation to freeze some Pakistan aid, slap harsh new sanctions on Iran, and endorse indefinite imprisonment of suspected terrorists.

Supreme Court seeks reply from President, PM in NRO implementation case

Supreme Court while issuing fresh order in the NRO implementation case has summoned reply regarding implementation on court verdict from the 38 parties including President, Prime Minister, NAB chairman, provincial governors.

Country passing through a difficult & challenging phase: PM Gilani

Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani has said that all institutions are working within the ambit of the Constitution and there was no room for rumour-mongering.

President to be shifted to house in UAE today

Spokesperson of Presidency Farhatullah Babar has said that President Asif Ali Zardari will be discharged today (Thursday) from a Dubai hospital where he has spent more than a week but will remain in UAE for rest.

Pakistan talking again to US-led coalition: Nato

Voicing cautious optimism, the top NATO commander in Afghanistan said Tuesday that he's seeing some signs of a possible lifting of Pakistan's communications blackout imposed on the U.S.-led coalition after NATO airstrikes killed two dozen Pakistani forces last month.

Pakistan president Zardari to be discharged from hospital

Pakistan's president will be discharged from hospital in Dubai on Thursday, his office said.

US Senate negotiating panel agreed to freeze $700 million aid to Pak

The leaders of a U.S Senate negotiating panel have agreed to freeze $700 million US aid to Pakistan until it offers to help in the fight against improvised explosive devices in the region, exerting more pressure on a troubled strategic ally.

Pak not to allow anyone to undermine its legitimate interests: Gilani

Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani has declared that Pakistan will do whatever it can for stability and peace of the region but will never allow anyone to undermine its legitimate interests.

Policy on Afghanistan under review: Khar

ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar Tuesday told the Senate that Pakistan is reviewing its policy on Afghanistan in the envoys‘ conference.

NATO attack makes necessary to safeguard national interests: Naek

ISLAMABAD: Acting President Farooq H. Naek has said that NATO attack in Momand Agency has made it necessary to take appropriate measures to safeguard national interests.

Rehman Malik seeks chained madrassa students report

KARACHI: Interior Minister Rehman Malik Tuesday ordered Inspector General Police Sindh to submit a report about the children who had been ‘chained‘ in a Karachi madrassa.

Musharraf responsible for Bugti‘s murder: Shaukat Aziz

Quetta: Former Prime nister Shaukat Aziz tried to absolve himself of the responsibility of Akbar Bugti‘s murder, saying that General (retd) Pervez Musharraf was responsible for his killing in a military action.

Supreme Court seeks Sharifs‘ deal deatils

Islamabad: The Supreme Court of Pakistan on Tuesday adjourned hearing into a plea against Nawaz Sharif and Shahbaz Sharif filed by the National Accountability Bureau (NAB), seeking custody of Sharif‘s assets, till next month, media reported.

PIA grounds two more aircrafts

KARACHI: The Pakistan International Airline (PIA) has grounded two more aircrafts, TV channels reported on Tuesday.

Abbottabad Commission records statements of Asfandyar, others

Islamabad: The Abbottabad Commission, probing the US raid that killed al-Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden, on Tuesday recorded statements of different political leaders.

Naek discusses prevailing situation with Gilani

ISLAMABAD: The Acting President, Farooq H Naek discussed the prevailing situation of the country with Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani on Tuesday.

Federal Board declares HSSC Supplementary results

ISLAMABAD: Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education, Islamabad, on Tuesday announced Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC) result for Supplementary Examination 2011held in October this year.

Gas supply increased for twin cities

Islamabad: Following increasing pressure from residents of twin cities, the government has increased 52 million cubic feet per day (MMCFD) gas supply for twin cities to address low gas pressure.

BISP making women economically self-sufficient: Raja

ISLAMABAD: Chairperson of Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP), Farzana Raja has said that the present democratic government has taken concrete and practical steps to advance the cause of women empowerment in the country.

PML-Q criticises Punjab govt for not holding LB polls

LAHORE: The PML-Q parliamentary leader in the Punjab Assembly, Chaudhry Zahir ud Din Khan Tuesday criticized the Punjab government for not holding the local bodies elections.

Construction work on ICT admin complex reviewed

Islamabad: Physical progress of the newly under construction building of the ICT Administration Complex at Sector G-11/4, Islamabad, was reviewed at a high-level meeting chaired by the Chief Commissioner, Islamabad, Tariq Mahmood Pirzada here on Tuesday.

Poor cleanliness system annoys residents

ISLAMABAD: The residents of federal capital on Tuesday expressed grave concerns over poor cleanliness system in the city.

Lack of playgrounds hampers healthy activities

ISLAMABAD: Lack of playgrounds in the federal capital is hampering healthy activities of the youngsters, parents say. Parents have demanded of the higher authorities to build sufficient playgrounds in different parts of the city.

Water wastage goes unchecked

ISLAMABAD: Water wastage in posh sectors of the federal capital has become a routine matter and the CDA has failed to check the practice.

Quacks pose threat to people lives

RAWALPINDI: People have protested over increase in the number of quacks in Rawat and have demanded of the local authorities to launch operation against them.

Parents concerned at lady teachers’ absence

RAWALPINDI: Parents of students of Girls Primary School Bhan, UC Bairot Khurd, have expressed grave concern over next to nil attendance of lady teachers in the classes.

Flyovers on Murree Expressway demanded

ISLAMABAD: People living in areas alongside Murree Expressway have demanded construction of flyovers in populated areas. They also called for erection of safety walls at proper sites.

Filthy water ponds in Rawalpindi termed hazardous

RAWALPINDI: People in Rawalpindi say thay are concerned at the filthy water ponds which can cause dangerous diseases like Dengue and Malayria.

Transporters will not reduce fare

Rawalpindi: In Rawalpindi transporters have refused to reduce the fare, they seems to be firm in this regard and for that they are not bearing the interference of traffic wardens and the secretary RTA for the implementation of the compensation in fares .

SC issues notice to Kasuri in ZAB reference

The Supreme Court (SC) of Pakistan with the consent of amicus curie has issued notice to Ahmed Raza Kasuri to ensure the fair trial in Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Reference case.

Abbottabad Commission summons Wajid Shamsul Hassan

The Abbottabad Commission has summoned Pakistan’s High Commissioner to UK Wajid Shamsul Hasan and asked him to submit reply regarding the 2nd May incident of Abbottabad.

Two days envoy conference starts to review ties with US, NATO

Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar has said that the aim behind Ambassadors conference is to review the relation with NATO and United States, adding that conference would be helpful to reset the foreign policy according to the prevailing circumstance.

ECC allows import of 0.2m tones urea

ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has decided to allow import of 0.2 million tons of urea to meet the requirements of Rabi season,.

Balochistan Assembly condemns NATO attacks

QUETTA: The Balochistan Assembly on Monday condemned NATO attack on two posts in Mohmand agency which had killed 24 soldiers last month.

Abbottabad Commission summons Pakistan’s HC in UK

Islamabad: The Abbottabad Commission Monday summoned Wajid Shamsul Hassan, Pakistan High Commissioner to UK for investigation over his remarks about Bin Laden operation, media reported.

Envoys’ moot holds deliberations on foreign policy

Islamabad: The two-day Envoys’ Conference Monday deliberated on ‘different aspects’ of the country’s foreign policy with special focus on suggestions to review of relationship with the United States and NATO, the Foreign Ministry sources said.

PML-N to make Pakistan dignified, prosperous country: Nawaz

LAHORE: President Pakistan Muslim League-N Muhammad Nawaz Sharif has said that Muslim League-N has to play an active role for making Pakistan a dignified, independent and prosper country in real sense.

No election prior to rectification of bogus electoral lists: Imran

ISLAMABAD: The PTI Chairman, Imran Khan has declared that no general election would be tolerated prior to rectification of bogus electoral lists.

Date of exchange of Rs 5 note extended

Islamabad: Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani approved extension in the date of exchange of Rs. 5 note by commercial banks for a further period of one year up to 31st December, 2012.

Raja Pervez Ashraf, Naheed acquitted in court violence case

RAWALPINDI: Civil Judge Muhammad Akram acquitted PPP leader Raja Pervez Ashraf and former political secretary to Benazir Bhutto, Naheed Khan and issued perpetual arrest warrants of AJK PPP leader Shahzadi Kausar Gilani in Rawalpindi High Court violence case.

Officers to get transport allowance in lieu of vehicles

Islamabad: Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gillani instructed to implement transport policy for the topmost bureaucracy under which BPS-20 to BPS-22 officers would be given lump sum amount every month instead of vehicles.

Senate passes Criminal Act (amendment) Bill 2011

ISLAMABAD: The Senate on Monday unanimously passed the Criminal Act (amendment) Bill 2011 which was earlier passed by the National Assembly.

Construction in Capital sub-sectors banned

Islamabad: Sub-Divisional Magistrate Miss Qurat-ul-Ain has prohibited the construction of mud houses and transportation of construction material within the limits of sub-sectors G-14/1, 2 and 3 and G-15/3, Islamabad.

Under section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure 1898 this ban has been imposed for two months with immediate effect. 

Shahdara in pathetic condition

ISLAMABAD: Public park Shahdarra near Bhara Kahu is in plight condition, while the security system is poor and the authorities concerned are keep mum over the situation.

Development work at Aabpara in doldrums

ISLAMABAD: Development work could not be completed in Aabpara bazaar after lapse of several years, while the Administration is acting as silent spectator.

Water supply suspension adding to residents’ miseries

RAWALPINDI: Residents of areas near the office of Deputy Superintendent Railways have protested against suspensionof water supply.

Govt looting national exchequer: JI Punjab

LAHORE: Jamat-e-Islami(JI) Punjab Monday said that present regime is looting the national exchequer with both hands considering the running time as the last opportunity.

Cases against 14 shopkeepers registered

MARDAN: Local police has registered case against 14 shopkeepers by giving threats to traffic police and local police, said police sources.

KP APCA threatens long march to Islamabad

MARDAN: Office bearers of All Pakistan Clerks Association (APCA), Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), has announced that if government did not immediately fulfil the APCA demands then they will start long march towards Islamabad.

Arbab reviews development projects

PESHAWAR: Federal Minister for Communications Dr. Arbab Alamgir Khan Khalil made an extensive tour of his home constituency and reviewed ongoing development projects.