Murder of Saudi diplomat: Interpol told to share information with Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Rehman Malik Sunday called upon the foreign governments to share information regarding assassination of a Saudi diplomat in Karachi with Pakistan as it would help curb terrorism.

Islamabad police reaches Peshawar to conduct inquiry

PESHAWAR: The terrorists arrested from the federal capital have disclosed their linkages with other extremists of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and the Islamabad police have reached Peshawar to conduct operation.

35th NA session starts today

ISLAMABAD: The session of National Assembly will be kicking off today, Monday AT 1700 Hrs, after a 2-day break.

Karachi operation: Forces held 62 criminals

Karachi: Rangers, police arrested 62 suspects including 3 alleged extortionists in Korangi and Hijrat colony, media reported on Sunday.

US using Quetta shura, Haqqani Network to put pressure on Pakistan: Fazl

QUETTA: America is using Quetta shura and Haqqani Network to put pressure on Pakistan, JUI-F Ameer Maulana Fazlur Rehman said while addressing a seminar organizer by Jamiat Lawyers Forum at MPA hostel here Sunday.

Arrested persons not diplomats: Malaysian embassy

PESHAWAR: The Malaysian Embassy in Islamabad has confirmed to Peshawar Police that the arrested persons are not diplomats.

CJP urged take notice of grim situation of Balochistan

RAWALPINDI: The Quaid of Millat-e-Jafariya, Agha Syed Hamid Ali Shah Moosavi has demanded of the Chief Justice of Pakistan to take note of of Balochistan situation and help resolve the issue.

Free Puppet Show today

Islamabad: Pakistan National Council of the Arts, Ministry of Culture has scheduled free puppet show on Monday (today) at 4:00 pm at National Art Gallery, F-5/1, Islamabad.

Onion prices on continuous rise

ISLAMABAD: The price of Onion in the weekly bazaars of the capital continuously increasing as it has increased from Rs 30 to Rs. 40 per Kg within period of one week.

Heaps of garbage irking masses

RAWALPINDI: Residents are facing a lot of difficulties due to the presence of heaps of garbage near Azam street.

Sale of sub-standard food in full swing

Islamabad: The sale of sub-standard fried eatables is on full swing on roadside stalls while there is no check and balance on these stalls on part of Food department.

Out of order tube well causes shortage of water

RAWALPINDI: The residents of Dhok Elahi Bux are furious over the negligence and apathy of WASA because the tube well installed in the area is out of order for last several days.

Absence of bus sheds irk commuters

Islamabad: Commuters of twin cities in Rawalpindi and Islamabad have been facing problems due to absence of bus sheds at various roads since last many days.

People must play role for dengue free town: Kundi

LAHORE: Chairman Samanabad Town Committee for Dengue Mian Marghoob Ahmad said influential persons should come forward and play their role in creating awareness among people to make their area dengue free.

4 killed in Mardan firing

MARDAN: Four people, including three of a family, were killed in an armed clash over engagement dispute near Mardan, media reported on Sunday.

114 ad hoc employees await regularisation

Karachi: Despite the directives issued by the Sindh Chief Minister some seven months ago, 114 ad hoc employees of the Health department under Local Government yet to be confirmed even after serving for two decades.

US drone strike in Pakistan kills Three Egyptians

A recent U.S. missile strike in Pakistan's tribal region killed three Egyptians linked to the Haqqani network, including one who played a key role in handling the militant group's finances, Pakistani intelligence officials said Sunday.

Masses in Europe shown no-confidence over capitalism: Munawar Hassan

Amir Jamaat-e-Islami Pakistan Syed Munawwar Hassan has said that socialism and communism failed while the masses in West have shown their no-confidence over capitalism, adding that the future is only of Islam because only this system can solve all social problems of the world including restoration of peace.

PML-N never demanded removal of 3rd time bar to become premier: Pervez Rashid

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader and Spokespersons of the Punjab government Senator Pervez Rashid has said that the PML-N never demanded removal of third time bar to become prime minister of the country.

Govt to complete tenure; people waiting for shortcut should wait for 2013 election: PM Gilani

Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani has said that government would not take any step against the national interest and people waiting for shortcut to come in power should wait for next elections of 2013.

More than 90 suspects arrested in Karachi

The police and rangers have arrested more than 90 suspects during abrupt search operations in different areas of Karachi here on Sunday.

4 persons killed over family dispute

Four people, including three of a family, were killed in an armed clash over engagement dispute near Londkhor areas of Mardan; meanwhile one attacker was also killed during the exchange of firing.

NATO chopper violates Pak aerial boundary at Chamman

NATO military helicopter violated the aerial boundary of Pakistan at Pak-Afghan border at Chamman area of Balochistan on Sunday. On the other hand, the high officials of NATO forces had visited the Pak-Afghan boarder at Chamman due to which the boarder was closed by Afghan forces for one hour.

Dengue claim 6 more lives in Lahore

As the Punjab government struggles to battle the spread of the dengue epidemic, the deadly virus has claimed six more lives in Lahore on Sunday.

Federal govt committing family corruption: Sanaullah

Punjab Law Minister Rana Sanaullah Khan has said that the family corruption is being committed in federal government, adding that the whole family of prime minister commits corruption from morning till evening.

WAPDA disconnects electricity of Sargodh division railways; Zardari summons railway officials today

WAPDA has disconnected the electricity connections of Pakistan Railway stations of Sargodha Division on non-payment of 70 Lac dues on Sunday.

166 people, including 68 women, committed suicide in Pakistan in one month: HRCP

A total of 283 suicide and attempt to suicide cases were reported in Pakistan in the time span of one month, a Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) report has said.

Balochistan minister escapes bomb attack by Baloch Liberation Front

Balochistan minister Sardar Sanaullah Zehri has escaped an attempt on his life near Surab in Kalat district.

Pakistan blocks fuel supplies for NATO forces in Afghanistan

Pakistan has stopped all supplies of motor spirit (petrol) and high-speed diesel to the US Defence Energy Supply Company, which is catering to the energy requirements of NATO forces in Afghanistan, according to a news report.

US missiles kill Six in northwestern Pakistan

U.S. missiles killed six suspected militants in northwestern Pakistan near the Afghan border Saturday, Pakistani intelligence officials said. The strikes were part of a flurry of such attacks which could indicate a more aggressive American strategy against insurgents finding sanctuary there.

Ego and faith our most precious assets: PM Gilani

Lahore: Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani, emphasisng that ‘Ego’ and ‘Faith’ are our most precious assets has said that we should not allow our ideology to become outdated and stagnant in a fast-changing world.

Acquittal plea of Saud Aziz, Khurram Shahzad rejected

RAWALPINDI: Anti Terrorism Court (ATC) No 1 has rejected application filed by former CPO Rawalpindi, Saudi Aziz and SP Rawal Town Khurram Shehzad seeking acquittal before their indictment in Benazir assassination case.

NICL scam: court reserves verdict till October 21

Lahore: Lahore district and session Court Saturday reserved verdict on acquittal plea by Moonis Elahi the main accused of NICL case.

Faisalabad citizens torture dacoits, hand them over to police

FAISALABAD: Citizens caught two robbers and handed them over to police after beating them.

Power outages far from over in Karachi

KARACHI: Residential/commercial areas of Pakistan’s business hub are still putting up with 3-4 hourload-shedding, whereas industrial sites have been exempted.

Rehman Malik phones Altaf, discusses current issues

KARACHI:Interior Minister Rehman Malik telephoned Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) chief Altaf Hussain on Saturday and told him that some anti government elements want to create misunderstandings between the coalition partners and destabilize democracy.

Shahbaz announces compensation for heirs of dengue victims

LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif has announced a compensation of Rs 500,000 for kin of those who died of dengue.

Army officers should have greater level of intellectual capability: Corps Commander

Rawalpindi: Lieutenant General Shafqaat Ahmed Corps Commander, Multan said that Army lays great emphasis upon its officers to achieve a greater level of intellectual capability to make the right decision, especially during crisis.

Tit for tat: Opposition sit-in outside Punjab CM house

Lahore: Opposition parties in Punjab Assembly Saturday staged a protest from the Assembly to the Chief Minister’s House at 90 the Mall and staged a sit-in against criminal negligence of the Punjab government in controlling the dengue outbreak in the province, which resulted in deaths of more than 200 people.

Rural women facing social hurdles: Fizza Gilani

ISLAMABAD: Goodwill Ambassador for Women’s Rights and the Prime Minister’s daughter Fizza Batool Gilani Saturday said that the government took concrete steps to protect women rights.

PML-N devises anti-govt. strategy

LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz has devised an aggressive strategy against PPP government and would hold series of rallies and protests in this regard.

Govt serious in addressing problems of Balochistan: Rehman Malik

ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Rehman Malik has said government is very serious in addressing the problems facing people of Balochistan.

Senate, NA elections to take place as per schedule: Ch Parvez Elahi

LAHORE: Senior minister Chaudhry Parvez Elahi has said senate and National Assembly (NA) polls will take place as per schedule.

PM Gilani lauds media’s role in challenging scenario

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister (PM) Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani has said media is undoubtedly playing a significant role in the current challenging scenario specifically in the fight against terrorism.

Zaki Dogar convener, M R Rana Executive Director of APNEF

ISLAMABAD: Zaki Dogar is elected as convener All Pakistan Newspaper and Editors Forum (APNEF) Pakistan and M R Rana is elected as Executive Director Governing Body.

Cricket: Salman Butt denies asking Asif, Amir to cheat

Former Pakistan captain Salman Butt claims he never asked pacers Mohammad Asif and Mohammad Amir to bowl deliberate no balls for cash but admitted to getting endorsement deals through his agent and alleged bookie Mazhar Majeed.

US missile kills 4 in North Western Pakistan

Drone-fired U.S. missiles killed four people in a northwestern Pakistani region controlled by the Haqqani militant network on Friday, a day after a similar attack there killed a top commander of the group, Pakistani officials said.

Power tariffs hiked by record Rs. 3.04/unit

ISLAMABAD: National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) Friday approved to hike power tariffs by Rs. 3.04 per unit, a record hike in the national history.

Dengue claims 6 more lives

LAHORE: Dengue virus is still out of control in Lahore despite measures taken by the government.

Six more people succumbed to dengue in the provincial capital during last few hours.

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.