Shortfall of electricity would rise to 6000 mw during next fiscal year

Islamabad: The statistics of Planning Division revealed that demand of electricity in Pakistan could rise to some 21,000 mega watts by next financial year whereas the current power generation is about 13,000 mw while the government has a plan to add only 2,000 mega watts approximately in it.

India provides bullet-proof vehicles to its diplomats in Pak

New Delhi: The Indian government has reviewed the security of its diplomatic corps posted in Pakistan and has provided bullet-proof cars to all senior officials.

Pakistan, ISI not behind terror acts in Afghanistan: Afghan ambassador

SLAMABAD: Afghan ambassador in Pakistan Umar Daudzai has said ISI and government of Pakistan are not behind the terror acts in Afghanistan.

Target killing continues, 2 more killed in Karachi

Karachi: Two more people were gun down and two others injured when unknown armed men opened fire in Pak Colony area of Karachi on Tuesday.

Fugitive on ’most wanted’ list given to Pak lives in India

NEW DELHI: One name in the high-profile ’50 most wanted’ list of fugitives allegedly submitted to Pakistan, Wazhul Kamar Khan, is actually living in Wagle Estate in Thane with his ailing mother, a wife and five children.

Saudi cabinet calls on Pakistan to provide protection to diplomatic staff

Riyadh: Saudi cabinet condemning the killing of its diplomat in Karachi has urged the Pakistani government to step up security at the consulate and the embassy, and provide protection to Saudi diplomatic staff in both Karachi and Islamabad.

U.S. speeds up direct talks with Taliban

WASHINGTON: The administration has accelerated direct talks with the Taliban, initiated several months ago, that U.S. officials say they hope will enable President Obama to report progress toward a settlement of the Afghanistan war when he announces troop withdrawals in July.

China backs Pakistan in fight against terror

BEIJING: China said on Tuesday that it will "unswervingly" continue to support Pakistan’s efforts to fight terrorism and urged "relevant countries" to offer further help to the South Asian country.

Security Forces found 2 letters from Osama bin Laden's compound

Abbottabad: Pakistani Security Forces have found two letters form the compound of Osama Bin Ladin , during comprehensive search after his death, which were written by hand in Arabic language by Al-Qaida Chief himself, but before delivering these letters to the addressees , he died during US operation on the night of May 02.

Stop slandering Pakistan: Rehman Malik

Islamabad : Pakistan’s Interior Minister Rehman Malik has called upon the international community to recognise his country’s sacrifices in the war against terror and stop maligning it, Online News reported Tuesday.

Pakistan must improve debt management: IMF

WASHINGTON  – The IMF said on Tuesday that Pakistan needs to improve debt management and broaden its tax base after talks on its $11.3 billion loan program to help Islamabad deal with financial challenges.

Pakistan boosting cooperation with US: John Kerry

WASHINGTON  – Pakistan, under renewed US pressure since the death of Osama bin Laden, is stepping up its efforts to battle extremists and help stabilize Afghanistan, senior US Senator John Kerry said Tuesday.

Pakistan Arrests Senior Al-Qaida Operative in Karachi

Pakistan says its security forces have arrested a senior al-Qaida operative, who is a Yemeni national, in the southern city of Karachi.

Pakistan's Zulqarnain Haider to face PCB disciplinary commmitee

Pakistan wicketkeeper Zulqarnain Haider could face disciplinary charges for fleeing the team hotel in Dubai and seeking asylum in Britain after the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) set up a panel to probe the case.

Chaudhry Nisar threatens to disclose details of in-camera briefing

ISLAMABAD : Leader of Opposition in the National Assembly Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan on Tuesday threatened to disclose details of in-camera defence briefing to joint sitting of the Parliament except for one most significant point,

2 NATO oil tankers torched near Attock in Pakistan

Two NATO oil tankers were charred near the Khaur police post, 90 km from Attock on the Fatehjang-Talagang Road on Monday.

5 suicide bombers killed in Pakistan

Islamabad :  5 foreign suicide bombers were killed Tuesday when they tried to target a check post on the outskirts of Quetta, the capital of Pakistan's southwestern Balochistan province,

Pak-China have multifacted relations: PM Gilani

Islamabad  : Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani left for Shangahi on Tuesdayon a four day visit to China for wide ranging talks with the Chineseleadership.

US terror case to implicate Pakistan ISI

Pakistani-Canadian Tahawwur Rana is set to stand trial in Chicago over his alleged role in the 2008 Mumbai attack amid rumors that federal prosecutors may attempt to tie the incident to the Pakistani government.

President Zardari advised to suspend political activities

Islamabad : Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari has been advised by legal aides to suspend his political activities as the co-chairperson of the Pakistan People's Party (PPP) unless the Lahore High Court (LHC) order on dual operation is suspended by the Pakistan Supreme Court.

Ten dead in fresh Pakistan violence

Separate bombing and shooting incidents have left at least 10 people dead in Pakistan as militancy continues to haunt the South Asian country.

Pakistan Punjab Cabinet decides to give up 'begging bowl' of 'poisonous' foreign aid

The Punjab Cabinet has decided to reject foreign aid, and its recommendation will be sent to Pakistan Muslim League-N (PML-N) chief Nawaz Sharif for a final approval to the decision.

Family of Raymond Davis' victim shifts to Pak's Toba Tek Singh

Toba Tek Singh : The family of the deceased Faheem Shamshad, who was shot dead by a United States national Raymond Davis, has shifted to Pakistan's Toba Tek Singh city.

Saudi Govt mulling visa process change in wake of consulate worker's killing in Pakistan

The Saudi government is considering changing its visa procedure in Pakistan following the death of a Saudi Consulate employee in a terrorist attack in Karachi on Monday.

Pakistan Army lodges 'strong protest' over NATO violation

ISLAMABAD  - The Pakistan army on Tuesday lodged a "strong protest" with NATO in Afghanistan over

Abdul Qadeer Khan says he created Pak nuke program to save it from "Indian nuclear blackmail"

Pakistan's nuke program was created to save it from "Indian nuclear blackmail", and the country is "forced to maintain this deterrence until its differences with India are resolved," Abdul Qadeer Khan, father of Pakistan's nuclear bomb, has said.

Pakistan's PM Yousuf Raza Gilani visits ally Beijing amid US rift

BEIJING  -  Pakistani Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani began a visit to China on Tuesday with his country's old ally looking more attractive after the U.S. killing of Osama bin Laden further strained Islamabad's ties with Washington.

NATO choppers violate Pakistan airspace again, injure two Pak officials in shelling

Miranshah, May 17(ANI): In the latest incident of NATO helicopter incursion into Pakistani airspace, its choppers shelled a Pakistani security post on Tuesday, injuring two officials.

PML-N demands Pak-US accords during Pervez Musharraf's rule be made public

The Pakistan Muslim League-N (PML-N) has asked the government to disclose all defence and security agreements reached with the United States during the rule of former military ruler Pervez Musharraf, and seek approval of such documents from parliament.

US seeks answers from Pakistan on Mumbai attack

Washington : With the terrorism trial of Pakistan-born Tahawwur Hussain Rana widely expected to expose Pakistan’s link to terrorists, the United States has sought answers from Islamabad about the 26/11 Mumbai attack.

Four US soldiers killed in blast in Afghanistan

KABUL, Afghanistan – Four American soldiers serving with NATO forces in Afghanistan died Monday in an explosion in the country's south, NATO and a defense department official said, bringing home the human cost of the U.S.-led push into Taliban strongholds.

World not buying Pakistan's bellicosity: Congress

New Delhi : The Congress Monday slammed Pakistan for its "fluster, bellicosity and brazenness" in threatening a reprisal attack on India if an operation is attempted similar to the one by the US to eliminate Al Qaeda chief Osama bin Landen in Abbottabad.

11 killed in Afghan attack

Kabul : At least 11 civilians were killed in an insurgent attack in eastern Afghanistan Monday, Xinhua reported. The interior ministry said 'enemies of peace and stability' - a term generally used to refer to the Taliban - fired four rounds of mortar on civilians in Wata Pour district in Kunar province Monday morning.

World should acknowledge Pakistan’s efforts in war against terrorism: President Zardari

Islamabad: President Asif Ali Zardari has said that Pakistan has rendered great sacrifices than any other country in the fight against terrorism. It is the need of the hour that counties included in the alliance against militancy should acknowledge her efforts.

Baluchistan govt gave Rs135 bn compensation to relatives of target killing’s victims, Supreme Court told

Islamabad: A hefty amount of Rs 135 billion have been paid to the heirs of those people who had been killed in target killing in Baluchistan from 2008 to 2011.

Say no to aid before anyone stops it: Nawaz Sharif

KARACHI: PML-N Quaid, Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif has said they should deny accepting the aid before anyone think to shun it.

Six dead in Ambulance-Passenger Bus collision

SWABI: At least six persons were killed and thirteen injured when an ambulance and a speedy passenger bus ran into each other near Pershair Dhairi at Jahangira road here on Monday.

Nawaz Sharif terms policy to symbolize India as No- one enemy wrong

KARACHI: PML-N Quaid Mian Nawaz Sharif has said that foreign policy of to symbolize India as number one enemy is wrong and suggested it should be changed.

John Kerry presents list of US demands to Gen Kayani

ISLAMABAD: Senate Foreign Relations Committee senator John Kerry has presented a list containing specific demands regarding US suspicions about Pakistan being sanctuary of militants.

John Kerry demands Pakistan to return chopper remains

ISLAMABAD: US media claimed that Senator John Kerry demanded Pakistan to return the US chopper tail that was demolished during Abbottabad operation to kill Al-Qaeda chief.

Pakistan requests aircraft spares from USA

WASHINGTON: Pakistan has requested a Foreign Military Sales deal to acquire spare parts for a number of its air force types, including the Lockheed Martin C-130 transport, F-16 fighter and T-33 trainer, as well as the Cessna T-37 trainer, according to Flight International .

Presence of US military, intelligence staff thinned out in Pakistan

RAWALPINDI: US military and intelligence staff has been scaled down and unnecessary staff has been sent back inconsistent with decisions made at Corps Commanders Conference (CCC).

NA committee demands for imposition of taxes on armed forces

ISLAMABAD: National Assembly Standing Committee on Finance has demanded for imposition of taxes on armed forces during economic and other crisis.

11 killed in U.S. drone strikes in Pakistan

At least 11 people were killed in two U.S. drone strikes launched Monday night in Pakistan's northwestern tribal area of North Waziristan,

PM Gilani say World deliver its pledges to help Pakistan overcome difficulties

ISLAMABAD : Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani, on Monday, has said that the world should recognition of negative impact of war against terror on the country’s economy and expressed the hope that the international community would deliver on its pledges to help Pakistan overcome its present difficulties.

Pakistan informed John Kerry of its reservations over US operation

ISLAMABAD : Pakistan has informed US Senator John Kerry about its grievances over unilateral US operation in Pakistan.

John Kerry says his goal in coming to Pak was not to apologize over Abbottabad incident

ISLAMABAD : Chairman US Senate Foreign Relations Committee Senator John Kerry said his goal in coming to Pakistan was not to apologize over what he considers to be a triumph in fight against terrorism.  His goal in coming to Pakistan was talk to Pakistani leaders on how we manage this important and critical relationship.

Shooting incidents claims 4 lives in Quetta

QUEETA : At least four people were killed and three other injured in two different shooting incidents in Quetta here on Monday.

Pakistan-US agrees to respect each other’s national interests

ISLAMABAD : Pakistan and United States have agreed to recognize and respect each other’s national interests, particularly in countering terrorism and in working together for promoting reconciliation and peace in Afghanistan.

Supreme Court rejects Balochistan CS report on incidents of target killing

ISLAMABAD : Supreme Court of Pakistan on Monday rejected the report of the Balochistan chief secretary submitted on target killing incidents in the province and directed him to submit a detailed report comprising a list of all the target killing and other terror incidents occurred in past three years within a week.