Pak to face dire consequence if fail to contain terrorists, warns Hillary Clinton

United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has said that Pakistan will face “dire consequences” if it fails to contain terrorists operating from its soil.

‘Mother of Democracy’ Begum Bhutto laid to rest

GARHI KHUDA BUX: Former first lady Begum Nursat Bhutto was laid to rest in her family mausoleum at Garhi Khuda Bux in Larkana on Monday.

‘Govt says to implement reforms’

Islamabad: The government of Pakistan has said to maintain momentum of essential economic reforms, especially in the power sector.

Clinton pressing Pakistan for joint covert action on border insurgents

WASHINGTON: Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said Pakistan will suffer “dire consequences” if it fails to “contain” terrorists operating from its soil, and it needs the US and Afghanistan to help get the job done.

Mourning across Pakistan over Nusrat Bhutto’s demise

KARACHI: Sense of grief and mourning grips Sindh and other parts of country at the demise of former Pakistan first lady and mother of slain PPP chairperson Benazir Bhutto.

Government servants to enjoy 9 holidays on Eid

Rawalpindi: This year government servants would enjoy almost nine holidays on the occasion of Eid-ul-Azha as all the public sector offices and educational institutions would remain close from 5 November to 13 November.

Imran, PML-N refuse to cancel their rallies

Lahore: Imran Khan and Pakistan Muslim League (N) Monday refused to cancel their rallies on demise of Nusrat Bhutto.

Govt approves Nishan-e-Imtiaz for Nusrat Bhutto

ISLAMABAD: The federal government has decided to proclaim Begum Nusrat Bhutto as Madar-e-Jamhoriat (Mother of Democracy), says a statement issued by Prime Minister Office on Monday.

Pakistan shuts down to mourn former first lady Nusrat Bhutto

ISLAMABAD: A public holiday was observed throughout the country and flags flew at half-mast to mourn the death of former first lady Begum Nusrat Bhutto at 82.

Ghinwa declines to visit Ghari Khuda Bux

Karachi: Chairperson PPP-SB Ghinwa Bhutto has declined President Asif Ali Zardari’s invitation to attend burial of her mother in law late Nusrat Bhutto at Ghari Khuda Bux.

200 rebels killed or captured in Afghanistan: NATO

KABUL: NATO said Monday that about 200 Taliban-linked militants had been killed or captured in major military operations by Afghan and foreign forces on Afghanistan’s eastern border with Pakistan.

Dengue fever claims 5 more lives in Lahore

LAHORE: Dengue fever claimed five more lives in Lahore on Monday.

PM Gilani urges people to work for making world free of hunger, poverty

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani has urged the people to do everything possible to make the world a better place; free of hunger, poverty, disease, deprivations and violence.

Inter Collegiate Girls Tennis Championship starts today

ISLAMABAD: Federal Board Inter Collegiate Girls Tennis Championship would start from today (Tuesday) under the aegis of Federal Board of Education.

2 injured in firing in Bagh Sardaran

RAWALPINDI: At least two persons were injured in incident of firing that took place here in Bagh Sardaraan here on the other day.

Congo virus: Ban imposed on sacrificial animals entry in city

RAWALPINDI: Panicked by Congo virus, City District government has imposed ban under section 144, on entry of sacrificial animals in the city for selling purpose.

Banners, posters damaging beauty of Capital

ISLAMABAD: Banners and posters placed by different organizations to advertise their products at every corner of the federal capital has turned it to a banners city and also damaging its natural beauty while authorities are mum over this situation.

Saidpur model village Hatchery in dilapidated condition

ISLAMABAD: Saidpur Hatchery situated in Saidpur model village is in dilapidated condition and waiting for attention on part of concerned authority.

CDA’s negligence: IJ Principal road in dilapidated condition

ISLAMABAD: IJ Principal road from Peshawar road to Faizabad Flyover is in dilapidated condition and causing inconvenience for transporters.

Difa-e-Pakistan Conference vows to defend country

LAHORE: The Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer, Syed Munawar Hasan, has said that Pakistan enjoyed the status of a mosque for the nation and it stood united to preserve its solidarity and integrity.

WORLD Polio Day observed

ISLAMABAD: As the world marks World Polio Day, Pakistan draws world attention as one of only four polio endemic countries globally.

JI to arrange family festival in capital

Islamabad: The Jamat-e-Islami will arrange a family festival at Rose& Jasmine Garden on October 30 (Sunday). The aim of the festival is to provide healthy entertainment and promote cultural activities in the capital.

Citizen commits self-immolation

ISLAMABAD: A citizen committed self-immolation in front of the Parliament Lodges here. He was facing intense economic and household hardships.

Earthquake halts Turkey, leaves 1000 dead

Turkey’s Kandilli Observatory estimates that some 1,000 people were killed in a powerful earthquake in southeast Turkey’s Van province on Sunday.

PML-N should respect PPP mandate: PM Gilani

Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani has said that the PPP has accepted the mandate of the PML-N in Punjab instead of some reservations, adding that the leadership of PML-N should show maturity and should prepare for the next elections over its performance.

Indian chopper returns back after Pak airspace violation

The Indian chopper, which was forced by Pakistan’s military to land for violating Pakistani airspace, has returned to India along with the four Indian army officers on Sunday.

Former first lady Begum Nusrat Bhutto passes away

Wife of former Prime Minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, Begum Nusrat Bhutto has died in Dubai due to protracted illness; here on Sunday in the age of 82.

Son kills parents including 6 siblings in Gujranwala

A brutal son has killed eight family members including his parents, four brothers and two sisters in Kallar Abadi area of Gujranwala on Sunday.

APNAC decides boycott of Punjab govt coverage

All Pakistan News Agencies Council (APNAC) has decided to boycott all the ceremonies of the Punjab government; meanwhile this decision has been made over the non cooperative behaviour of the Punjab government officials in professional matters of journalists in Punjab.

Fair elections not possible in presence of Zardari: Shahbaz Sharif

Chief Minister Punjab Mian Shahbaz Sharif has said that the fair elections aren’t possible in presence of President Asif Ali Zardari.

Pak tells U.S. ready to arrange Taliban talks: Report

Pakistan has told the United States that it is ready to facilitate its talks with the Afghan Taliban, but cannot become a guarantor to the negotiating process, a report said Sunday.

Indian helicopter violates Pak airspace; air force forced it to land in Pak

An Indian helicopter has violated the Pakistan’s airspace here on Sunday ; meanwhile the Pakistani air force forced it to land in Pakistani land over the violation of the air space.

SC to resume hearing of CP against levy tax on petroleum products

Supreme Court of Pakistan to resume a constitutional petition against levy tax imposed by President Asif Ali Zardari on petroleum products through ordinance today (Monday).

Three terminated, four suspended in SHL

The administration of Services Hospital Lahore (SHL) instead of extension in contracts has terminated three male nurses on dissatisfactory performance, meanwhile suspension orders of four employees also have been issued on their involvement in theft of medicines from hospital.

5,937 dengue patients discharged from GH in last 52 days: Salahuddin

Principal Post Graduate Medical College Professor Tariq Salahudin has said that 5,937 dengue affected patients were discharged from General Hospital after recovery in last 52 days, adding that only 84 dengue patients are still under treatment in the hospital.

Pak located on political fault lines for being neighbour of Afghanistan: President Zardari

President Asif Ali Zardari has said that Pakistan is strategically located to exploit its economic and manpower potential for its own prosperity and that of the different regions of the world.

Punjab govt cancels results of four inter boards after students’ protests

Student’s protest against errors in examination results in various Punjab cities turned violent on Saturday; meanwhile Punjab Education Minister Mujtaba Shujaur Rehman talking to media persons in Lahore announced the cancellation of intermediate part –I results of Lahore, Faisalabad, Gujranwalk and Multan Boards.

Chaudhry Nisar challenges NAB chairman appointment in SC

Opposition Leader in National Assembly Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan has challenged the appointment of Admiral (retd) Fasih Bukhari as Chairman National Accountability Bureau (NAB) in Supreme Court of Pakistan. Ch Nisar, in his petition, said that legal procedure was not followed in the appointment of NAB chairman.

Khosa says Shahbaz may be asked to take vote of confidence; Sanaullah says no case pending against Shahbaz

Punjab Governor Sardar Latif Khosa said on Saturday he was focusing to ask Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif to take vote of confidence from Punjab Assembly as he is not enjoying majority in Punjab Assembly.

If generals’ judges’ & politicians held responsible in past no one would have dared to indulge in corruption today: Shahbaz Sharif

Punjab Chief Minister Mian Shahbaz Sharif has said that after corruption and looting, dengue severely damaged the country. The personalities in Pakistan are strong and institutions are weak, adding that if the politicians, generals and judges were held accounted in past then no body would have been dared to indulge in corruption today.

Fazalur Rehman asks govt to take parliament into confidence regarding Hillary visit

Amir Jamiat Ulema Islam-Fazal Maulana Fazalur Rehman demanded that the government should take parliament into confidence regarding the visit of Hillary Clinton to Pakistan. United States should be informed that the parliament rejected the use of power policy against the terrorists. He also demanded from the United Nations to investigate the killing of Muammar Gaddafi.

President Zardari discusses bilateral relations & regional situation with Abdullah

President Asif Ali Zardari on Saturday called on King Abdullah of Jordan on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Amman and discussed bilateral relations and regional situation calling for an early conclusion of a Free Trade Agreement and holding of the second round of talks soon for this purpose.

Faryal Talpur to replace Qaim in Sindh

The government has decided to introduce major changes in political setup of Sindh with induction of Faryal Talpur as new chief minister of the province in place of Syed Qaim Ali Shah; meanwhile major changes would be done in the provincial cabinet.

JI slates police torture on students, LHWs

The Jamaat-e-Islami Chief Syed Munawar Hasan has strongly reacted to the police torture and firing on the peaceful demonstrations of the students besides the non payment of salaries to the Lady Health Workers in the Punjab.

Target killing claims 2 lives in Karachi

At least two persons were killed including one woman and two injured in different incidents of firing, while two months old unidentified dead body of a woman has been recovered on Saturday.

PM Gilani directs swift implementation of SC judgment regarding Karachi 6

Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani Saturday directed that the pace of implementation of the SC judgment of Oct 6 be expedited in letter and spirit.

FC arrests 77 foreign citizens at Quetta

Frontier Constabulary (FC) personnel arrested 77 Afghan, Uzbek and Tajik citizens at a nearby area of Quetta Bashir Check Post under foreign act.

US warms to idea of Pakistan talks with militants

Despite some tough talk, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton's recent visit to Pakistan seemed to subtly soften Washington's stand on a key point of contention between the two countries: whether Islamabad should take military action against Pakistan-based insurgents fighting American troops in Afghanistan, or try to engage them in peace talks.

Two-day weekend idea scorned in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan - The Pakistani government wants its people to work less, but the response has been far from enthusiastic.

Pakistan elected to two-year terms on Security Council

UNITED NATIONS: Pakistan along with Guatemala, Morocco will serve as non-permanent members of the 15-member Security Council in 2012-13 after winning their seats during the first round of elections held earlier Friday.