Masses to reject govt, allies in elections: Nawaz Sharif

LAHORE: The PML-N president, Mian Nawaz Sharif has said that corruption and lawlessness were at peak in Country, and masses would reject government and its coalition partners in next elections.

Issuing permit to ISAF not Interior Ministry job: Rehman Malik

ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Rehman Malik has said that it is the not the job of Interior Ministry to issue permits for International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) containers.

American diplomat’s Jeep hits motorcyclist

ISLAMABAD: A speedy Suzuki jeep of an American diplomat ran into a motorcycle here on Friday at Seventh Avenue.

Boy dies of torture in Faisalabad police custody

FAISALABAD: A 16-year boy, allegedly tortured and burned by police, passed away today (Friday) at Allied Hospital here.

Protesting APOTA warns to stop oil supply if demands not met

ISLAMABAD: All Pakistan Oil Tanker Association (APOTA) has warned to suspend supply to PIA, Pakistan Railways, Industry and other public sectors’ organizations until its demands were not met.

PML-N adopts aggressive move before Senate polls

ISLAMABAD: To give tough time to the government, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has decided to adopt aggressive policy to bring change before the Senate polls.

Justice among people, a divine attribute: CJP Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry

ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP), Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry has said in Islam, justice among people is a divine attribute, which is considered as one of the most sacred and important obligations.

CJP said this while addressing full court reference held here Thursday on the retirement of Justice Mahmood Akhtar Shahid Siddiqui.

Three more killed in second US drone strike in South Waziristan

Wana: At least three people were killed and many other injured in second US unmanned aircraft strike in South Waziristan on Thursday, media reports said.

Army Chief meets ISAF Commander, Pak-Afghan border issues discussed

RAWALPINDI: General John Allen, Commander International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) called on Chief of Army Staff, General Ashfaq Pervez Kayani at General Headquarters on Thursday.

Presidency issues notification of Zaka’s appointment as PCB chief

Islamabad: After consultation with Law Ministry and legal experts, at last the Aiwan-e-Sadr has issued the notification of the appointment of Chaudhary Zaka Ashraf as Chairman of Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).

Notification of two weekly offs issued

ISLAMABAD: The federal government has issued notification of two weekly offs with effect from October 15.

US open to Afghan peace deal including Haqqani network

Washington: The US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has signalled the United States remains open to exploring a peace deal including the Haqqani network, the militant group that U.S. officials blame for a campaign of high-profile violence that could jeopardize Washington’s plans for withdrawing smoothly from Afghanistan.

Karachi: Six more killed in firing incidents

KARACHI: At least six persons including a criminal have been killed in various incidents of firing here on Wednesday, said police sources.

PPP govt has ruined Pakistan: Nawaz Sharif

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) chief lambasted the present government of Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), stating that the state of Pakistan has been ruined by the current government.

NA Standing committee on Defence postpones GHQ visit

SLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on defence has postponed its visit to GHQ, Rawalpindi, scheduled for today, Thursday.

Sharifs plan of dissolving PA failed: Babar Awan

ISLAMABAD: Former Law Minister Doctor Babar Awan said on Wednesday that Sharifs plan of dissolving the Punjab Assembly (PA) has completely failed.

Beijing increases investment in China-Pakistan railway

Beijing has hiked investment in the China-Pakistan railway, it was reported here.

PM Gilani asks militants to shun violence

Pakistani Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani Tuesday asked militants to shun violence and work for the progress of the country.

Pakistan offers Afghanistan intelligence in Rabbani's killing

Pakistan Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani Tuesday offered intelligence sharing to Afghanistan for its investigation into the assassination of the former Peace Council chief Burhanuddin Rabbani.

Pakistan President Zardari appoints new PCB chairman

A Pakistan Cricket Board official said Tuesday the nation's president has appointed banker Zaka Ashraf as the board's new chairman.

2 dead as NATO oil tanker torched in SW Pakistan

QUETTA, Pakistan — Two people were killed when gunmen torched an oil tanker carrying fuel for NATO troops in Afghanistan in the southwestern Pakistani province of Baluchistan on Tuesday, officials said.

Law enforcers to continue action at Karachi: Rehman Malik

Karachi: Federal Minister for Interior Rehman Malik has said that action against miscreants would be continued in Karachi to bring down the crime rate and eliminate illegal activities from the city.

Hina Khar discusses security matters with CJCSC

RAWALPINDI: Hina Rabbani Khar, Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs on Tuesday discussed matters related to regional security with General Khalid Shameem Wynne, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC).

PML-N to observe Black Day today

ISLAMABAD: Black Day would be observed today (Wednesday) under the aegis of Pakistan Muslim League-N (PML-N) to mark ousting of former Prime Minister Mian Nawaz Sharif by General (Retd) Pervez Musharaf on 12th October in 1999.

Abbottabad Commission conducts exhaustive interviews

ISLAMABAD : Inquiry Commission on Abbotabad Operation has conducted exhaustive interviews of Chief Secretary, Khyber Pakhtoonkhwa (KPK), Acting Director General, Intelligence Bureau (IB) and Acting Director General, FIA who gave their perspective of Abbottabad operation.

Dengue affects 6 Rawalpindi doctors

LAHORE: Even those who treat dengue patients are not spared of the deadly fever which has gripped several districts of the Punjab province.

Parliamentary body refuses to attend GHQ briefing

ISLAMABAD: Parliamentary Committee on National Security has refused to take briefings on the Pak-US relationship and country’s defence situation from Army and Ministry of Defence officials in the Army General Headquarters.

PPP, PML-Q agree over ministries distribution in Sindh

KARACHI: The telephonic contacts between President Asif Ali Zardari and Chaudhry Shujat Hussain turned out to be fruitful as Pakistan People Party (PPP) and Pakistan Muslim League Quaid (PML-Q) have agreed over distribution of ministries in Sindh.

BlackBerry services affected again

Islamabad: Millions of BlackBerry users across Pakistan faced another cut-off from online services Tuesday, just a few hours after the Canadian cell phone makers claimed it had fixed the problem.

Encroachments outside PIMS hospital becoming security risk

ISLAMABAD: Increasing encroachments outside the PIMS have become a security risk and the City Administration does not comprehend the threat.

Traffic wardens fail to control traffic

RAWALPINDI: Traffic wardens have failed to control the traffic in the city creating problems for the commuters.

Philanthropic organization helps visually impaired students

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Foundation Fighting Blindness (PFFB) distributed note books (laptops) to the 26 visually impaired students of different universities and colleges of Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK), Islamabad and Rawalpindi.

CDA demolishes 12 illegal kiosks in F-6/2

ISLAMABAD: The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has demolished twelve illegal kiosks situated in slum dwelling in posh sector F-6/2, here on the other day.

Upgradation demand: Lecturers of FG College H-8/4 on strike

ISLAMABAD: The Lecturers of Federal Government Postgraduate College of Commerce H-8/4 For Men are on strike since last month and have demanded upgradation of their scale.

Drainages become dumping grounds due to negligence of CDA

ISLAMABAD: Drainages and streams flowing through Islamabad have become dumping grounds owing to negligence on part of CDA.

Security forces-militants’ clash claims 4 lives

SWAT: Four militants killed in Char Bagh during a clash with security forces on Sunday whereas a security personnel sustained injuries.

Afghan insurgents attack Pak-post,security personnel martyred

DIR BALA: A security official was killed when Afghan militants attacked at Pakistani security check post whereas many terrorist were killed in Keraker area.

President Zardari recommends name of Bukhari as NAB Chairman

Islamabad: President Asif Ali Zardari Sunday recommended Admiral (R) Faseeh Bukhari name for National Accountability Bureau (NAB) chairman, media reports said.

PM Gilani vows to continue support of Kashmiris for independence, progress & prosperity

Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani while announcing the establishment of IT university in Rawlakot and 2000 new vacancies for Azad Jammu and Kashmir police said that the people of Kashmir are living in our hearts and we provide every possible support for the independence, progress and prosperity of AJK.

PML-N finalizes agitation movement against govt

Largest opposition party of the country Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has chalked out strategy of agitation against the government.

Disaster management policy being formulated: chairman NDMA

Chairman National Disaster Management Authority Zafar Iqbal Qadir has said a disaster management policy is being formulated to better deal with the future disasters in the country.

UN & NDMA launches ‘Resilient Cities and One Million Safe Schools and Hospitals campaign’

The United Nations and the National Disaster Management Authority launched the “Resilient Cities and One Million Safe Schools and Hospitals campaign” in Islamabad here on Saturday.

Father kills 2 kids in Multan

A heartless crime was committed in Multan when a father killed his two children here on Saturday.

4 of a family shot dead in Mirpur AJK

Four of a family including two children was shot dead at Kakra Town in the suburb of Mirpur, Azad Kashmir here on Saturday.

Army capable to give befitting reply to aggression: Gen Kayani

Rawalpindi: Army Chief Gen Ashfaq Parvez Kiani has said army has full potential to give befitting reply to any aggression to safeguard defence of the country.

SC verdict proves militant wings in several political parties: Nawaz Sharif

KARACHI/MULTAN: PML-N President Nawaz Sharif has said Supreme Court (SC) verdict has proved militant wings operating in political parties and parliament should ban such parties from taking part in politics.

Pakistan, US increase interaction to normalize ties

ISLAMABAD: Expressing intentions to continue cooperation, Pakistan and, US on Friday reaffirmed resolve to work together for normalization of ties estranged of late.

Municipal Services establishes 4 complaint cells

RAWALPINDI: Municipal Services has established four complaint cells in different parts of the city to redress problems related to cleanliness.

Pakistan, UAE enjoy historic time-tested friendship: Farzana Raja

Islamabad: The Chairperson of Benazir Income Support Programme, Farzana Raja has said that Pakistan and UAE enjoy historic and time tested friendship. Both the countries have ties in various economic fields, however, cooperation in the social sector needs to be enhanced further.

Kayani warns Afghanistan over cross border activities

Chief of Army Staff General Ashfaq Pervaiz Kayani has issued a warning to Afghanistan to stop cross border activities inside Pakistan.

Addressing the concluding ceremony of Pak-Saudi joint military exercise at Mangla on Thursday Kayani asserted that no such activities will be tolerated and that Pakistan “possesses the capability to respond to any situation”.