Imran Khan promises to fulfill Quaid's dream

KARACHI: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Chief Imran Khan on Sunday promised the nation on Quaid's birth anniversary that he would fulfill the dream of the Founder of the nation, saying "I will do what Quaid-e-Azam wanted to do."

Pakistan's Imran Khan attracts 100,000 to rally

KARACHI- Over 100,000 people rallied in support of cricket hero turned politician Imran Khan Sunday in Pakistan's port city of Karachi, a local official said, boosting his image as a rising political force.

Huge rally supports Pakistani cricketer's politics

Tens of thousands of people have rallied in support of Pakistani cricket legend and opposition politician Imran Khan in the southern city of Karachi.

Pak Information Minister Firdous Ashiq Awan withdraws resignation

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s information minister withdrew her resignation on Sunday, hours after she offered to quit amid tensions between the civilian government and the country’s powerful military over a memo alleging an army plot to seize power in May.

Constitution's abrogation won't be permitted: Nawaz Sharif

No one will be allowed to dissolve Pakistan's parliament and abrogate the constitution, former prime minister Nawaz Sharif has said, urging the government to focus on the country's economic growth.

Pak political parties, judiciary and army support democracy: PM Gilani

Pakistan Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani has said that political parties, the judiciary and the army chief, General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani, have voiced support for democracy, which would dispel rumors of rift between the country's institutions.

Pakistan Information Minister Firdous Ashiq Awan submits resignation

Karachi: Pakistan's Information Minister Firdous Ashiq Awan on Sunday announced her resignation without citing any reason behind her move.

President Zardari Asks People Not to Allow Change Through Force

Amidst differences between Pakistan's civilian government and military over a memo alleging an army plot to seize power, President Asif Ali Zardari has called on the people to not allow any change through "force and intimidation".

Pak Army Chief Kayani skips dinner hosted by President Zardari

Islamabad: Amidst strains between the civilian government and the military, Pakistan Army chief General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani was conspicuous by his absence at an official dinner hosted on Saturday by President Asif Ali Zardari.

Prosecution has to cooperate for quick disposal of cases: CJP Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry

Chief Justice of Pakistan has said that prosecution department will have to cooperate for quick hearing of terrorism cases.

Javed Hashmi terms Imran Khan as champion of politics

Karachi: Javed Hashmi Saturday described his new leader Imran Khan as champion of politics shortly after he parted ways with Muslim League (PML-N) and formally joined Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf (PTI).

Senior PML-N leader Javed Hashmi joins Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf

Multan: Pakistan Muslim League (PML-N) central leader and veteran politician Javed Hashmi, MNA, Saturday announced joining Pakistan Tehreek-eInsaf (PTI), ending his long association with PML-N.

Pakistan PM Gilani welcomes army statement on coup rumours

Pakistan's Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani Saturday welcomed a statement by army chief General Ashfaq Kayani ruling out a military takeover in the country.

India, Pakistan to review conventional, nuclear CBMs in Islamabad

Senior officials of India and Pakistan will hold two-day talks Monday on conventional and nuclear confidence-building measures in Islamabad, the first formal engagement since leaders of two countries met in the Maldives last month, Indian media reported.

PML-N will bring change to country, says Nawaz Sharif

Pakistan Muslim League-N Mian Nawaz Sharif on Saturday said PML-N was an ideological party which will bring about a change to the country.

JUI-F to give Pakistan Islamic justice system

Secretary Information Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazal (JUI-F) Sindh chapter Muhammad Aslam Ghauri said that successful public gatherings at Sukkur and Larkana proved that the masses of Sindh are awakened and had rejected ‘the agents of USA’, adding the JUI-F would show its political might in Karachi on January 27, 2012.

PML-N not afraid of anyone's departure: Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan

Opposition leader in the National Assembly Chuadhry Nisar Ali Khan on Saturday said that PML-N was not afraid of anyone's departure.

US supports democracy in Pakistan: State Department

The United States has said it supports the democratic process in Pakistan.

'Pak government's attempt to remove army chief Kayani may lead to military mutiny'

Former Pakistan military officer and defense analyst Ikram Sehgal has warned that the government's attempt to remove army chief General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani could lead to a military mutiny because the latter has little faith in the country's civilian authorities.

Notices to 300,000 Pakistanis who don't pay taxes

Pakistan, which is facing a disappointing economic scenario, is sending notices to 300,000 people who don't pay their taxes.

Pakistan hosts envoy from China amid tension with army

Islamabad : Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani said there is a "complete convergence of views" between Islamabad and Beijing on global and regional issues as Pakistan hosts a top Chinese official whose visit comes amid a clash between the government and the army.

Moderate earthquake hits southern Pakistan

A moderate 5.0-magnitude earthquake jolted southern Pakistan on Friday but there were no immediate reports of damage or casualties, officials said.

US puts CIA drone strikes in Pak on hold: report

The CIA has suspended drone attacks inside Pakistan in a bid to normalise ties with it, which has further nosedived after a Nato cross-border raid in which 24 of its soldiers were killed, US officials have said.

China announces currency swap with Pakistan

China announced a currency swap with Pakistan on Saturday in a new step to gradually expand use of its tightly controlled yuan abroad.

There is no role for cricket coaches: Javed Miandad

Karachi: Pakistan's former captain Javed Miandad does not believe there is any role for a coach in cricket but has insisted that a "planner" is needed to be associated with teams.

Taliban suicide bomber kills 6 Pakistani soldiers

A Pakistani Taliban suicide bomber rammed a car filled with explosives into a paramilitary camp in northwestern Pakistan on Saturday, killing six soldiers in the second attack in as many days meant to avenge the slaying of a senior commander in a U.S. drone strike.

Pakistani army rejects US report on airstrikes

The Pakistani army on Friday rejected key findings from a U.S. investigation into American airstrikes last month that killed 24 Pakistani soldiers and said the report was unlikely to repair the severely damaged relationship between the two countries.

PPP leadership violated their oaths by criticizing army: Shahbaz Sharif

Chief Minister Punjab Mian Shahbaz Sharif reacting over the statements of Pakistan People’s Party leadership has said that the rulers of Pakistan talking worst enemy language, adding that the rulers have violated their oaths as they are criticizing the institutions.

Rulers heading for clash of institutions: Munawar Hasan

The Jamaat e Islami chief, Syed Munawar Hasan, has said the rulers have planned a clash of democratic institutions which was most condemnable.

No compromise on supremacy of Parliament & rule of law: PPP

Pakistan People’s Party has stated that no inference of any institution to other is acceptable; adding that no compromise would be done on the supremacy of the parliament and all institutions of the state would work in their domain.

CJP rules out military takeover; SC rejects PM stance over Babar press conference

Supreme Court of Pakistan has rejected the reply of prime minister on controversial press conference of Pakistan Peoples Party leader Senator Babar Awan and summoned the fresh reply from Prime Minister, court has stated that on what capacity Babar Awan used the public office for announcement of peoples Party stance.

Army chief vows support to democratic process

Rawalpindi: The Army Chief General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani has reiterated that Pakistan Army has and will continue to support democratic process in the Country.

Chief justice says any take over will be resisted

ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Iftikhar Mohammad Chaudhry said Friday that no takeover would take place in the country. He said that no institution would be allowed to cross constitutional limits.

FO expresses disagreement with US investigation’s findings

ISLAMABAD: Foreign Office (FO) Friday expressed its disagreement with the findings of US investigation on NATO raid on Salala check post, perishing 24 Pakistani soldiers and wounding 16 others.

Pakistan fully understands imperative of regional peace: Khar

ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar has emphasized that Pakistan fully understood the imperative of peace and stability in the region and looked forward to contributing, as effectively as possible, towards this end.

Obama asked to apologize for killing Pakistani soldiers

Islamabad: A renowned American researcher,writer and anti-terror expert has advised President Barrack Obama to apologize for the killing of 24 Pakistani soldiers in the last month NATO air strike.

US offers brief team visit to Pakistan over investigation’s finding

ISLAMABAD: US Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Martin E. Dempsey has offered to send a briefing team to brief Pakistani security establishment on the investigation findings.

PPP urges all institutions to work within constitutional ambits

ISLAMABAD The top brass of Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) reiterated its resolve that all institutions of the state would have to work within the ambit of the Constitution without trespassing into domain of others.

President has to approach Court for indemnity in memo case: Supreme Court

Supreme Court of Pakistan has given one day more time to submit rejoinder and affidavit on behalf of federation and Hussain Haqqani; meanwhile apex court has observed that if any one willing to seek indemnity he has to approach supreme court.

Nuclear power being forced to surrender by rulers: Nawaz Sharif

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz President Nawaz Sharif has said that the masses are dying from hunger and millions of rupees are being spent by the government, adding that the nuclear program of the country is being to surrender by the present rulers.

Gilani smells conspiracy against government

Islamabad: Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani said Thursday conspiracies are being hatched to topple the democratically elected government.

PM, President discuss political situation

Islamabad: Amid fast changing political developments over secret memogate, Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani called on President Asif Ali Zardari in Islamabad to discuss political situation arising in the wake of memogate controversy.

NSC summons record of pacts with US

ISLAMABAD: National Security Committee of the Parliament has summoned the record of agreements signed with US and Nato for ongoing review of Pakistan’s relations with the superpower and the alliance under it.

President summons finance team amid political tension

Islamabad: President Asif Ali Zardari Thursday summoned his finance team to get abreast himself about the economic situation amid fast growing tension between the government and the key state organs.

NATO attack probe: US forces acted in self-defence

Washington: An American investigator of the last month NATO rain on two Pakistani border posts which killed 24 soldiers has found that the US forces ‘acted in self defense and with appropriate force after being fired upon’.

Memo allegations cast doubts on ISI Chief: Haqqani

ISLAMABAD: Former ambassador to US Hussain Haqqani said through affidavit submitted in the Supreme Court on Thursday that allegations on DG ISI by Mansoor Ijaz cast doubts on his overall credibility.

PM’s address according to Constitutional norms, spirit: Ashiq Awan

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information Firdous Ashiq Awan has stressed that the Prime Minister’s address was in accordance with Constitutional norms.

PPP invites applicants for March Senate polls

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Peoples Party has invited applications for Senate elections due in March next year.

Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline project ECC committee clears appointment of financial consultant

Islamabad: The Economic Coordination Committee’s (ECC) Steering Committee recommended the appointment of financial consultant on Iran-Pakistan (IP) Pipeline and Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India (TAPI) pipeline projects and reaffirmed to go ahead with major Gas projects.

Time for rulers’ ouster has come: Nawaz

CHISTIAN: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Nawaz Sharif Thursday said that time has come to oust the ‘corrupt rulers’ who have been at the helm for time being.