Chaudhry Nisar demands defence minister’s resignation

ISLAMABAD: Opposition leader in the National Assembly Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan Thursday demanded of Defence Minister Chaudhry Ahmed Mukhtar to resign from his post after his statement which he submitted in the Supreme Court of Pakistan, saying the defence ministry has no control over country’s army and its intelligence agency ISI operations.

Rulers raising hue and cry to blackmail SC: Imran Khan

MULTAN: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan Thursday accused the government of blackmailing the Supreme Court on memogate scandal.

Speaker accepts Khawaja Hoti’s resignation

PESHAWAR: Speaker National Assembly has accepted resignation of Khwaja Muhammad Khan Hoti from the assembly’s membership, sources said Thursday.

SC may form memo judicial commission

Islamabad: Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry Thursday hinted at formation of a judicial commission to probe memogate scandal.

COAS submits second reply to SC: AGP

ISLAMABAD: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Ashfaq Pervez Kayani’s second reply to Supreme Court has been submitted, Attorney General of Pakistan (AGP) said on Wednesday.

PCNS seeks COAS, DG ISI statement from SC

ISLAMABAD: The Chairman of the Parliamentary Committee on National Security (PCNS), Raza Rabbani said the committee has asked for the statements of Army Chief General Ashfaq Pervez Kayani, Director General of ISI Ahmad Shua Pasha and others from the Supreme Court.

Iftikhar Gilani joins PTI

ISLAMABAD: Former federal law minister Syed Iftikhar Hussain Gilani has joined Pakistan Tehreek i Insaf (PTI) on Wednesday.

Abbottabad Commission holds interactive session

Islamabad: The Abbottabad Commission held a detailed interactive session with former Foreign Minister, Foreign Secretaries/Ambassadors including Shah Mahmood Qureshi, Inamul Haq, Riaz Khokhar, Riaz M Khan and Dr. Maleeha Lodhi.

PM stresses new rules for Pak, US engagement

Islamabad: Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani has stressed new rules for engagement between Pakistan and the United States.

SHC rejects PTI permission for rally at Quaid’s mausoleum

Karachi: The Sindh High Court (SHC) Wednesday denied the Pakistan Tehrik-i-Insaaf (PTI) permission to hold a public meeting at the Quaid-e-Azam’s mausoleum on Dec 25.

Van cylinder blast claims 5 more lives in Gujranwala

Gujranwala: At least five people were burnt alive and 11 others injured as a gas cylinder of passenger van caught fire after an accident here in Gujranwala on Wednesday.

Pakistan to establish world’s largest Tharkol project: Dr Samar

Islamabad: Nuclear Scientists Doctor Samar Mubarakmand Wednesday said that Pakistan will establish world’s largest energy Tharkol project. He said that the country has succeeded in generating electricity from Tharkol.

CJ suggests action against EC Secretary

Islamabad: The Supreme Court of Pakistan Wednesday directed the Election Commission to complete preparation of voters’ lists till December 31.

Peshawar fire kills 2 kids; 5 others injured

PESHAWAR: At least two children were killed and five others sustained burns injuries as their house in Nauthiba caught fire early Wednesday, police said.

Official: Pakistan sees lull in US drone strikes

The chief of Pakistan's defense committee says Washington put on hold U.S. drone strikes after the deadly November raid along the Afghan border so as not to "worsen" the already strained ties with Islamabad.

ECP bars dual-nationality holders from contesting elections

ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Monday declared that individuals with dual nationalities were ineligible to take part in elections. The ECP has directed all the returning officers to ensure its strict implementation.

ISPR rejects attribution to Zardari, Kayani telephonic contact

RAWALPINDI: ISPR said that Chief of Army Staff (COAS) had only enquired about President Zardari’s health in telephonic conversation.

Commanders’ moot deferred COAS hosts dinner for forces’ chiefs

ISLAMABAD: Canceling Corps Commanders’ meeting scheduled for Monday, army chief General Ashfaq Pervez Kayani invited heads of forces including ISI besides some other key associates for a detailed dinner meeting at his residence.

PM Gilani rejects speculation of martial law in country

Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani has rejected speculations about martial law, any undemocratic move, caretaker government or the government of technocrats in the country.

Nawaz Sharif says PML-N to contest Baloch people case at every forum

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N)President Mian Nawaz Sharif has said that PML-N would contest the case of Baloch people at every forum of the country; meanwhile Baloch nationalist leader Sardar Ataullah Mengal has said that the dialogue has to be conducted with the Baloch youth present on the mountains.

Supreme Court summons affidavits from petitioners, respondents in memogate case

 Supreme Court of Pakistan on Monday called clause-wise reply from all parties in the memo scandal case and directed for attaching an affidavit with statements. 

Govt fails to deliver: Imran Khan

ATTOCK: The Chairman of Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan said that no dictator could cause any harm to Pakistan Peoples Party but President Zardari himself destroyed it. He said that the government has failed to deliver.

US responsible for terrorism in Pakistan: JI

PESHAWAR: Jamaat-e Islami (JI) amir Syed Munawwar Hassan has said that the US and NATO have not attacked the sovereignty of Pakistan for the first time but had also attacked the Mehran base and GHQ.

Conspiracies aimed at avoiding Senate election: PM Gilani

LAHORE: Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani on Sunday said that the conspiracies by some elements against thedemocratic government were aimed at avoiding March 2012 Senate election.

Musharraf to return homeland next month

LAHORE: Former President of Pakistan and All Pakistan Muslim League (APML) Quaid Pervez Musharraf announced to return Pakistan next month.

Orakzai Agency: 17 militants killed in air assault

ORAKZAI AGENCY: At least 17 militants have been reported killed in security forces’ jet fighters air assault on secret hideouts in Orakzai Agency, media reported on Sunday.

5 killed, 15 injured gas cylinder blows up

FAISALABAD: Five persons including two children were killed and 15 others sustained severe injuries when gas cylinder blew up in a passenger van on Sunday.

Armed men snatch trailer of Afghan transit trade

KARACHI: Unidentified armed persons snatched a trailer used for Afghan Transit Trade from Muachch Goth area of Karachi on Sunday.

No chance of military coup : PM Gilani

LAHORE: Pakistan Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani Sunday said that there was no possibility of any military coup in Pakistan and future of democracy was safe.

President Zardari looked worried before departure : Aitzaz

Lahore: Pakistan Peoples Party leader and former president of the Supreme Court Bar Association Aitzaz Ahsan Sunday said that President Asif Ali Zardari was looking worried when he telephoned him before leaving for Dubai.

US told to stay away from Pakistan

LAHORE: Announcing to hold public gatherings across the country, Difa-e-Pakistan Council (DPC) has said that US must be told to steer clear of Pakistan as it (Pak) were not an easy prey.

Local militia US plan to avenge defeat: Taliban

ISLAMABAD: Taliban said Saturday that failure in Afghanistan forced US promoting unaccountable local militia comprising of hired gunmen in the country to avenge their defeat in future by spreading turmoil in Afghanistan.

Shiekh Rasheed urges to rely on security forces instead of Americans

ISLAMABAD: Chief Awami Muslim League (AML) Shiekh Rasheed has said that we should focus on our own security institutions instead of relying Americans including General James Jones and Central Intelligence Agency (CIA).

Media portrays misperception about telephonic conversation between COAS and President

ISLAMABAD: The media especially some private TV channels telecasted the news item in wrong context that Chief of Army Staff General Ashfaq Pervez Kayani called President Zardari to inquire about his heath.

Monarchy establishes in country on name of democracy: Imran Khan

Chairman Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan has said that monarchy has been established in country on the name of democracy, adding that except PTI all other political parties want to maintain status quo.

James John’s affidavit in memo issue submitted in Supreme Court

The US ex-security adviser James Jone’s affidavit  (written declaration made under oath) statement has been submitted in the Supreme Court of Pakistan in secret memo scandal case on Saturday.

Supreme Court encloses Canadian citizen’s letter with memo case; issues notices to President, PM & DG ISI

The Supreme Court has issued notices to President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani with regard to the memogate case in response to a letter that was faxed to the court by a Pakistani residing in Canada.

Afaq Ahmed released after seven years detention

The Mohajir Qaumi Movement (MQM-Haqiqi) Chairman Afaq Ahmed was released from the Central Jail Malir on Saturday after the long detention of seven years.

Pak army feels happy to remover Zardari: Washington Post

An American newspaper has claimed that the Pakistan army would feel happy over the removal of President Asif Ali Zardari and to held elections before time.

Army Chief Kayani inquires health of president

Army Chief General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani made a telephonic call to President Asif Ali Zardari and inquired his health.

PML-N files another plea in apex court on memo issue

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has filed another miscellaneous application before the Supreme Court to make three other people party in the Memegate case.

‘Article 47 does not apply on me’: President Zardari

ISLAMABAD: Smelling rate in designs of powers that be to oust him on medical grounds, President Asif Ali Zardari on Friday vehemently denounced impressions of his ill health inviting implementation of Article 47.

PM Gilani, COAS Kayani underscore significance of national unity

ISLAMABAD: Chief of Army Staff General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani called on the Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani at PM's House here on Friday.

PPP to face all challenges: PM Gilani

ISLAMABAD: The PPP meeting convened by Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani has pledged to face all challenges and not to bow before any adversary.

20 militants killed in Mohmand Agency

MOHMAND AGENCY: At least 20 militants were killed in a clash with security forces in Orakzai Agency on Friday.

PTI to eradicate family politics: Imaran Khan

MARDAN: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan Friday said that he knows how to contest, “I am independent man and should finish family politics from Pakistan, like other institutions of the country media is also given the money.’’

MQM to continue support to PPP: Altaf tells Malik

DUBAI: The leader of MQM, Altaf Hussain made a phone call to Interior Minister Rehman Malik and discussed important national issues including political situation especially the rapidly changing scenario of the country.

US should respect Pakistan’s sovereignty: PM Gilani

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani has sought assurance from US for not intervening within the geographical boundaries of Pakistan by ensuring the sovereignty of the country in future.

CNG stations, marble factories issued notices

RAWALPINDI: Department of Environment Rawalpindi has issued notices to two CNG stations and two marble factories for causing environment pollution in the area, here on the other day.

Citizens protest against circulation of fake currency notes

ISLAMABAD: Citizens particularly business circles have expressed their concern over circulation of fake currency in the markets saying even the currency notes which are drawn from banks are fake.