Pak-US-Afghan meeting in Kabul next week: Salman Bashir

ISLAMABAD : Foreign Secretary Salman Bashir will lead Pakistan’s delegation to “Trilateral Meeting” of senior officials of Pakistan, Afghanistan and the United States which will be held early next week in Kabul to discuss issues of peace and reconciliation in Afghanistan.

Rehman Malik chairs meeting to curb Gray Traffic, blockage of unauthorized SIMs

ISLAMABAD : A high level meeting was held in the Ministry of Interior under the chairmanship of Federal Minister for Interior, Senator A. Rehman Malik to examine the ways and means to curb Gray Traffic in Pakistan.Secretary,

Thunderstorm kills seven, injures 80 in Sahiwal

SAHIWAL : Seven people including a woman were killed while 80 others injured in thunderstorm which hit the city and its surrounding areas on Saturday night.

Nawaz Sharif feared arrest on deportation: WikiLeaks cables

KARACHI: Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) Quaid Nawaz Sharif feared that he might be taken under arrest after deportation from Pakistan in 2007; a private TV channel reported quoting cables released by WikiLeaks.

Don’t ignore our sacrifices in war on terrorism: Nawaz Sharif

RAIWAND: PML (N) Quaid, Mr. Muhammad Nawaz Sharif has called upon the international community not to ignore  the tremendous sacrifices rendered by the  people of Pakistan in the course of combating militancy and terrorism and instead show understanding and appreciation for the country’s efforts.

David Miliband calls on Nawaz Sharif

LAHORE -Former British Foreign Secretary, David Miliband called on PML (N) Quaid,Muhammad Nawaz Sharif in Raiwind on Saturday.During the course of courtesy call, Nawaz Sharif called upon the international community not to ignore the tremendous sacrifices rendered by the people of Pakistan in the course of combating militancy and terrorism. 

Wikileaks Cables show US special operations in Pakistan

Pakistan's government called for the US to step up drone strikes, and asked for US special forces troops to be embedded at Pakistani military bases,

Pakistan orders US Special Forces trainers to leave

Confidential American diplomatic cables obtained by Pakistan's <i>Dawn</i> daily reveal new details about the activities of U.S. forces on the ground in Pakistan, an issue that has gained heightened sensitivity in the aftermath of the Raymond Davis incident in Lahore and the American raid on Osama bin Laden's compound in Abbottabad.

Pakistan says wants China to build naval base

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan said on Saturday it wanted China to build it a naval base, in the latest sign of moves to strengthen ties with Beijing as relations with Washington falter. 

ISI puts conditions to CIA for improving relations

Islamabad : Pakistan’s ISI has demanded from the US CIA that it reveal about all its agents operational in Pakistan, as a step towards improving relations with them, Online news agency reported Saturday.

Waqar Younis, Shahid Afridi should resolve their differences: Muddasar Nazar

Former Pakistan coach Mudassar Nazar has said that coach Waqar Younis and Shahid Afridi must resolve their differences, and insisted that the situation was not beyond reprieve.

Pakistan, India agree to resolve Sir Creek dispute

Islamabad : India and Pakistan have agreed to resolve the Sir Creek dispute, keeping in view the interests of both countries.

Veteran Zeeshan Ashraf left out of Pakistan hockey squad

Karachi : Just months after he led Pakistan to its first Asian Games gold medal in 20 years, seasoned fullback Zeeshan Ashraf has been sidelined by Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF).

Congress wants Kashmir solution to suit all three regions

Jammu :  The Congress Saturday said Jammu and Kashmir separatists should join other parties in talks with New Delhi to find a solution that respects the aspirations of all three regions of the state – Jammu, Ladakh and Kashmir.

Diplomatic Cables reveal US troops' role in Pakistan

Islamabad: US Special Forces were embedded with Pakistani troops for intelligence gathering and joint operations in 2009, US diplomatic cables have revealed.

8 killed in Pak gunship helicopters attack on militant hideouts in Orakzai

Eight suspected militants have been killed in an attack by the Pakistan Army's gunship helicopters on their hideouts in the Orakzai tribal region.

Pak's Tehrik-e Insaf to protest against drone strikes in Karachi

Pakistan's Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan has asked his party workers to block the activities at Karachi Port in protest against the United Stated-led drone strikes.

Indo-Pak relations cannot be held "hostage" to Kashmir issue, Qureshi told Boucher

Former Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi told a top US official that Indo-Pak relations could not be held "hostage" to the Kashmir issue, a diplomatic cable unveiled by the whistle-blower website WikiLeaks has revealed.

Shah Mehmood Qureshi thanked US for convincing Musharraf to retire from Pak Army: WikiLeaks

Former Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi had thanked the United States for its efforts to convince former military ruler Pervez Musharraf to retire from the Pakistan Army, a diplomatic cable unveiled by the whistle-blower website WikiLeaks has revealed.

Mystery surrounds Pak calling off Iranian minister's visit second time in a month

Pakistan has yet again cancelled a scheduled visit of Iranian Interior Minister Mustafa Najar to Islamabad, according to highly placed sources.

Continuous drone attacks show US' 'utter disrespect' for Pak and its parliament: Report

The Pakistan Parliament's unanimous resolutions of October 2008 and May 2011, demanding an immediate halt to US drone attacks, do not seem to be worth a penny for either nation.

Nawaz Sharif trying to become CIA, RAW agent to serve their objectives in Pak: PPP leader

Lahore : Pakistan Muslim League-N (PML-N) chief Nawaz Sharif wants to become an agent of America's Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) and India's Research and Analysis Wing (RAW), a Pakistan People's Party (PPP) parliamentary leader has said.

Pak, China to jointly launch satellite on August 14

Beijing : Pakistan and China would jointly launch a communication satellite PAKSAT-1R on August 14 to replace the Sat-1 satellite, which is on the verge of expiry.

Donald Rumsfeld says he preferred Musharraf's reign to "weaker" Zardari-led Pak Govt

Former US Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld has said that he preferred the Musharraf government in Pakistan to the present Zardari-led government, which he said "is weaker".

Chinese bank opens two branches in Pakistan

Islamabad : The Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) - the country's largest commercial bank - has opened a branch each in the Pakistani cities of Karachi and Islamabad, Xinhua reported.

16 people killed in militant attacks on NATO tankers in northwestern Pakistan

In the latest attack on convoys in Pakistan carrying supplies for NATO forces in Afghanistan, NATO oil tankers were set ablaze at Landikotal and Torkham late Friday night, killing at least sixteen people.

Ijaz Butt says PCB 'needn't give reason' for sacking Shahid Afridi as ODI skipper

Karachi : Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Ijaz Butt has refused to give the reason behind the sacking of Shahid Afridi as the national team's One-Day International (ODI) skipper, saying that it is the board's right to change captains.

Pakistan players may be recalled from England for domestic series: PCB official

Islamabad, May 21(ANI): A Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) official has confirmed Pakistani cricketers participating in English county cricket may be asked to report back to Pakistan to play in a domestic T20 tournament.

Pakistan's T20 domestic series clashes with the Friends Provident Twenty20 competition in England where Pakistani cricketers Shahid Afridi, Umar Gul, Rana Naved ul Hasan and Yasir Arafat are scheduled to take part.

CIA ready for emergency action against key Taliban, Qaeda leaders in Pakistan

London : The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) has finalised a plan of action in case it finds evidence about the presence of Taliban leader Mullah Muhammad Omar, Al-Qaeda leader Ayman Al-Zawahiri and other key terrorists in Pakistan, a Pakistani newspaper has said.

Pakistan orders exit of a fifth of US Special Forces trainers in country amid tensions

Islamabad : Pakistan has ordered the exit of up to 20 per cent of the US Special Operations forces trainers in that country in the wake of a series of clashes between the two governments, according to a US military official.

US doesn’t want nuclear-armed Pakistan to be a failed state: Donald Rumsfeld

Washington : The United States needs to "take a deep breath" before considering ending its military aid to Pakistan, because the last thing America wants is a failed Muslim state with nuclear weapons, former US Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld has said.

Parliamentary body recommends COAS to conduct military operation in Parachinnar

ISLAMABAD : Standing Committee of National Assembly for Human Rights recommended Chief of Army Staff through Ministry of Defense military operation in Parachnar.

First round of talks between Pak-India over Sircreak issue completed

RAWALPINDI : First phase of dialogue to talk about the Sircreak border’s disputed boundary between Pakistan and India held here on Friday.

Pakistan 180/6 at stumps on Day 1 against West Indies in Second Test

BASSETERRE (Saint Kitts and Nevis): Half-centuries from Azhar Ali and Umar Akmal helped Pakistan recover from a shaky start in the second Test against West Indies on Friday before poor weather prompted an early close.

PM Gilani, President Hu agree to take Pak-China strategic partnership to new heights

BEIJING : Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani and Chinese President Hu Jintao on Friday agreed to further strengthen their historic relationship and take their strategic partnership to new heights.

China remains steadfast friend, reliable partner of Paksitan: PM Gilani

BEIJING : Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani has said that throughout 60 years, China has remained a steadfast friend, a reliable partner and a trustworthy neighbour of Pakistan. In his message to his Chinese counterpart Premier Wen Jiabao on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries, P

Pakistan makes outstanding contribution in combating terrorism: Chinese President Hu

BEIJING : Chinese President Hu Jintao said on Friday appreciated the role of Pakistan saying it has made outstanding contributions in the fight against terrorism.

President Asif Zardari greets President Hu on 60th anniversary of Pak-China diplomatic ties

BEIJING : President Asif Ali Zardari has said that China has proved to be unwavering and reliable friend, partner and neighbour of Pakistan throughout 60 long years.

No agreement exists between Pak, US on drone attacks: Army Chief Kayani

ISLAMABAD: Army Chief Gen Ashfaq Parvez Kayani has said no agreement is existing between Pakistan and US regarding drone attacks nor such agreement has been executed during Musharraf regime.

US drone attack kills 6 in North Waziristan

MIRANSHAH: A US drone strike on Friday killed six people when they were reportedly fired two missiles in North Waziristan Agency.

Pakistan, India exchange maps, survey reports on Sir Creek dispute

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and India have agreed on resolving Sir Creek dispute keeping in view interest of both the countries besides exchanging survey reports and maps on this issue.

Sit in to stage at every cost in Karachi to stop NATO supply: Imran Khan

KARACHI: PTI chief Imran Khan has said sit in will be staged at every cost in Karachi to stop NATO supply adding rulers and opposition both are involved in drone attacks.

PML-N Chief Nawaz Sharif seeks accountability of Abbottabad’s incident responsible

GUJRAT: PML-N Quaid Mian Nawaz Sharif on Friday said that Pakistanis put its self respect endanger in return of getting charity.

Pakistan highly regarded its relations with Britain: Rehman Malik

ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister held a meeting with former British secretary of State, David Milliband here on Friday.

Pakistan tainted trio to face October trial

London : Tainted Pakistani cricketers Salman Butt, Mohammad Asif and Mohammad Amir, who were accused of spot-fixing during the Test match against England at Lord's last year, will face trial on October 4 in London. Justice John Saunders today set the date of their trial at the latest hearing,

Ex-Pak cricketers slam PCB decision to drop Shahid Afridi as ODI skipper

Former Pakistan cricketers have criticized the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for removing Shahid Afridi as one-day captain for the forthcoming series against Ireland.

Fans criticize Shahid Afridi's removal as Pakistan ODI captain

SLAMABAD — Fans of Shahid Afridi have taken their cause to social networking website Facebook, criticizing Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Ijaz Butt for removing the enigmatic allrounder as captain for this month's one-day series against Ireland.

Pakistani opposition party to block NATO supplies

KARACHI — Pakistani opposition leader and former cricketer Imran Khan said Friday his party workers would block the port in Karachi to protest against US drone strikes in the country's tribal badlands.

Pakistan province cancels US aid deals: official

ISLAMABAD — Pakistan's most politically important province, Punjab, will cancel four aid agreements with United states in protest at continued US drone strikes in the country, a senior official said on Friday.

China calls for respecting Pakistan’s sovereignty, independence, territorial integrity

Beijing, Islamabad : China says Pakistan is “an important state” of the region and called for respecting its sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity. A joint statement issued Friday simultaneously from Beijing and Islamabad at end of Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani’s four-day official visit, said China believes that Pakistan’s efforts for promotingpeace and stability in South Asia need to be recognized and supported.