Low attendance in offices, schools

ISLAMABAD: As Eid hoidays have come to an end and government and private offices and educational institutions opened on Thursday but low attendance was seen in the offices and schools.

Construction of Murree road flyover restart

RAWALPINDI: After Eid holidays, construction work on Murree road flyover has been restarted.

Beggars network active in federal capital

ISLAMABAD: Beggers network remained active in federal capital during Eid holidays.

Rush at graveyards during Eid

ISLAMABAD: Heavy rush has been seen at graveyards during Eid holidays.

Low gas pressure during Eid days irked residents

RAWALPINDI: Low gas pressure in different areas of Rawalpindi during Eid days caused inconvenience and problems for the residents.

Anti Congo virus spray carried out in Rawalpindi

RAWALPINDI: Health department of Rawalpindi carried out anti Congo viras spray in the city during Eid days.

President Zardari doesn’t need any front man: Spokesman

Karachi: The Spokesman of Bilawal House has rejected the statement of Dr Zulfiqar Mirza by saying that President Asif Zardari is a national leader and he does not need any front man.

Police apprehends 50 outlaws, recovers 5 stolen cars

ISLAMABAD: Ensuring elaborate security measures on Eid occasion, Islamabad police has nabbed 50 outlaws and recovered five stolen cars, 62 wine bottles and weapons from their possession, a police spokesman said.

Scrutiny of employees recruited on fake degrees completed

PESHAWAR: Scrutiny of employees recruited in Peshawar Electric Supply Company, on fake degrees has been completed, while five employees have been sacked.

Dr. Paul condemns murder of members of Hindu community

ISLAMABAD: Adviser to Prime Minister for National Harmony Dr. Paul Bhatti has strongly condemned the murder of three brothers of Hindu Community in Shikarpur district on Eid day.

1122 rescues 153 victims in Eid holidays: DG

RAWALPINDI: Rescue 1122, Director General, Dr. Rizwan Naseer, appreciated the role of the rescuers during special event of Eid-ul-Azha by dealing 153 emergency cases efficiently.

Corruption won’t be tolerated in Pakistan Railways: SC

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan on Thursday said that it will not tolerate corruption in Pakistan Railways (PR) and directed the Lahore High Court to complete the railways scrap scandal case as early as possible.

Jailed Salman Butt lodges sentence appeal

Former Pakistan Test captain Salman Butt has lodged an appeal against the 30-month jail sentence he was handed for his role in a fixing scandal at last year's Lord's Test, his lawyer said Wednesday.

Pakistani leader vows operations against Haqqanis

Pakistan's president promised to work with the United States to "eradicate" the militant Haqqani network, a pledge made during a meeting with visiting American congressmen, according to one of the lawmakers.

Pakistan moves to mend 'trust deficit' with India

Pakistan's foreign minister said Wednesday she hopes to discuss with her Indian counterpart ways of closing a "trust deficit" between the archrivals and combating regional terrorism.

China-Pakistan Friendship Year, a fresh starting point for elevating ties:Premier Wen

Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao Monday said that China stood ready to take the 60th anniversary and “the China-Pakistan Friendship Year” as a fresh starting point for elevating their ties to a higher level and bring more benefits to the two peoples.

Russia endorses full SCO membership for Pakistan

Russia on Monday, for the first time, publicly endorsed Pakistan’s bid to get full membership of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO).

Pakistan, China agree to expand cooperation in economic, defence,energy sectors

Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani and Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao on Monday expressed their resolve to further strengthen bilateral ties in economic, defence and energy sectors for the mutual benefit of two countries.The two leaders,

Pakistan Trains 8,000 To Protect Nuclear Arsenal

Pakistan is training 8,000 additional people to protect the country's nuclear arsenal, which the U.S. fears could be vulnerable to penetration by Islamist militants at war with the West, the Pakistani military said.

Ex-mayor, son killed in Pakistan suicide attack

A former town mayor, his son and bodyguard were killed and eight other people wounded on Monday when a suicide bomber blew himself up in Pakistan's northwest, police said.

Waqar Younis backs Pakistan anti-corruption unit

Former Pakistan coach Waqar Younis led calls Monday urging the cricketing world to rally around the anti-corruption unit in the wake of the spot-fixing scandal which rocked the sport.

Pakistan win series against Sri Lanka after rain washes out third Test

PAKISTAN has clinched the three-Test series against Sri Lanka 1-0 after the final Test ended in a draw at Sharjah Stadium.

Pervez Musharraf says Afghan leader refused Pakistan help

Ex-Pakistan leader Pervez Musharraf hit out on Sunday at Afghan President Hamid Karzai for forging a training alliance with India, saying Islamabad had offered him similar help but been rebuffed.

Imran Khan predicts 'a revolution' in Pakistani politics

At the height of his cricket glory days, Imran Khan would visualise winning – standing on the podium, cup held aloft – and propelling Pakistan to victory. Last weekend, standing before a sea of supporters in Lahore, he had a similar epiphany about his political career.

US plans to get its N-arms ‘pure fiction’: Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Sunday described as "pure fiction" a US media report about possible American plans to secure the country’s nuclear arsenal in the event of any extremist threat, saying no one should "underestimate" its capability to defend its national interests.

Govt should expose BB’s killers: Zulfiqar Mirza

HYDERABAD: Former Senior Minister Sindh Dr Zulfiqar Mirza has said that government should tell the nation that who was behind the killing of Benazir Bhutto, who conducted the blast and who was responsible for negligence in security arrangements.

Nation to celebrate Eid ul Azha today

ISLAMABAD: Nation would celebrate Eid ul Azha with traditional zeal and religious fervour today (Monday).

The day would dawn with special Eid sermons where Ulema would stress for unity of Muslim Ummah and prayers would be held for the prosperity and well being of the country. The largest Eid Congregation in the federal capital would be held at Faisal Mosque.

Talks with Pakistan have had no effect in curbing terror: India

NEW DELHI: Indian government on Sunday said Pakistan is continuing to harbour terrorists on its soil and despite repeated requests it has taken no steps to dismantle the terror infrastructure there.

PM to present Pakistan case at SCO summit

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani said he will present Pakistan’s case at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) forum and will seek full membership of the organization.

PML-N calls consultation meeting after Eid

ISLAMABAD: Chief PML-N, Mian Nawaz Sharif has called consultation meeting of the provincial presidents and key leaders of the party after Eid-ul-Azha to make further affective ‘Go Zardari go drive’.

14 ex-ministers to join Imran Khan

ISLAMABAD: In first major shift on ground, 14 ex-ministers have announced intention to join Imran Khan’s PTI.

PML-Q to organize anti-PML-N, pro-Zardari rally

ISLAMABAD: Chaudhary Brothers, in a bid to prove their loyalty towards PPP, have directed their party workers to get ready to foil the PML-N anti-Zardari movement while pro President Zardari rally would be organized.

Whole Ummah should adopt joint Strategy : President, PM

ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani have said that the entire country should give priority to the national interests by keeping aside personal gains on the occasion of Eid-ul-Azha.

PPP, MQM agree on interim Sindh LG system

KARACHI: Pakistan People’s Party and Muttahida Qaumi Movement have agreed on the interim Sindh LG system.

Granting India MFN’s status must be discussed in NA: Ch Nisar

ISLAMABAD: The Opposition Leader Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan on Sunday said that government must bring the matter of granting India the Most-Favoured Nation’s (MFN) status to National Assembly.

Manmohan-Gilani to meet on 10 Nov in Maldives

ISLAMABAD: The Indian and Pakistani Prime Ministers would meet on November 10 (Thursday) in Maldives on the sidelines of South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) conference.

Rangers round up 32 suspects in Karachi

KARACHI: Several suspects were taken into custody and arms recovered during Sindh Rangers’ search operations carried out in various parts of the city on Sunday.

Woman killed, 6 injured as Afghan militants attack in Kaman Gira

BAJAUR AGENCY: At least one woman was killed and six persons sustained injuries when Afghan militants attacked the Kaman area Gira in tehsil Nawagai on Saturday, while the security Forces retaliated and killed one militant on the spot.

Fresh Batch of 700 trainees joined SPD Security Force

RAWALPINDI: An impressive graduation parade of a fresh batch of 700 smartly turned out Security Force trainee officials was held here.

Girl commits suicide

ISLAMABAD: A 16-year-old girl committed suicide by pouring petrol on herself due to domestic issue in jurisdiction of Barri Imam here on Saturday.

Ban imposed on banned outfits for collecting animal’s hides

QUETTA: The provincial government has issued orders of ban on collecting hides of sacrificial animals by the banned outfits.

Security tightened in Balochistan

QUETTA: Heavy contingent of police and Frontier Corps have been deployed outside mosques, Imam Bargahs and Eid Gahs to avert any untoward incident during Eid days.

Snatchers attempt to steal car from Justice(R) Raja Fayyaz’s son

ISLAMABAD: Unidentified men on Sunday tried to steal Justice(R) Raja Fayyaz’s son’s vehicle but suspects failed to snatch it away.

Afghan refugees celebrate Eid on Sunday

QUETTA: Afghan refugees celebrated Eid ul Azha with religious zeal and fervor in various parts of Balochistan here on Sunday.

New appointments in Electric Supply Companies’ postponed

PESHAWAR: Appointment of new heads of Peshawar and FATA Electric Supply Companies has been stopped on temporary basis.

FATA: Plan to recruit women in Levies Force fails

PESHAWAR: The plan for recruitment of women in Levies Force in Tribal Areas has failed as no woman applied in first phase from Mohmand Agency.

4 killed in separate firing incidents

KARACHI: Four persons have been killed a day before Eid in separate firing incidents in different areas of Karachi.

KP Governor felicitates KP, FATA people on Eid day

PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor, Barrister Masood Kausar while felicitating the countrymen in general and the people of KP and FATA in particular on the eve of Eid ul Azha.

31 banned outfits, disallowed sacrificial hides

ISLAMABAD,: The federal interior ministry has released a list of 31 banned outfits, who would not be allowed to collect sacrificial hides, this Eid.

Restructuring of PPPP South Punjab means new province: Wattoo

LAHORE: federal minister for Kashmir Affairs, Manzoor Ahmad Wattoo has termed the restructuring of PPPP’s South Punjab chapter as a step towards setting up a new province.