Pakistan admits ties with US remained tense in 2011

Pakistan admitted Thursday that its relations with the US remained tense in 2011 due to some incidents, including the US military's unilateral raid to kill Osama bin Laden and the NATO attack on border posts that killed 24 Pakistani soldiers.

Eight killed in Taxila rescue operation of police

At least eight people were killed including the abducted doctor, six kidnappers and a sub-inspector on Thursday in Taxila.

Surgeon linked to Kharotabad probe shot dead

Quetta: Police Surgeon Baqir Shah was shot dead by some by unknown people on Sabzal Road in Quetta.

Memo hearing: Law allows Supreme Court to hear any case: CJP Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry

Islamabad: Chief Justice of Pakistan Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry further said that parliament is important institution of state. He said certain news about assemblies’ failure are wrongly attributed to the court in the media. The CJP further said the court had only declared that the parliamentary committee cannot conduct investigations.

Pakistan is democratic rather than security state: Asma Jhangir

Islamabad: Asma Jhangir, counsel for former ambassador to the US, Hussain Haqqani, said Thursday that nation has to build the country as democratic state rather than security state.

LPG prices inflate by Rs 5 to 10 per kg

ISLAMABAD: As the weather is getting chill, the price of Liquid Petroleum Gas (LPG) has been increased by Rs 5 to Rs 10 per kilogram .

Clash between two groups over land dispute claim 15 lives in Gujranwala

At least 15 persons were killed and five others injured over a land dispute between two families in Gujranwala here on Thursday; meanwhile chief minister Punjab taking strict notice of the incident has summoned report from concerned authorities in 24 hours.

MQM supports province for FATA people: Altaf Hussain

LONDON: Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) Chief Altaf Hussain Thursday said his party extends full-fledged support to the rights of the oppressed of the entire country including those in the FATA.

World's youngest Microsoft Certified Professional in critical condition

Aarifa Karim, a Pakistani girl from Faisalabad who became the world’s youngest Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) in 2004 at the age of nine, is in a critical condition in a hospital in Lahore, Local TV reported on Thursday.

US decides to recall cargo stuck in Pakistan due to NATO supply route shutdown

The US has reportedly decided to recall cargo that has been stuck in Pakistan since the latter sealed its NATO supply line on its border with Afghanistan following the deadly November 26 airstrike.

Pakistan military polled one of 'cleanest institutions', land administration 'most corrupt'

A new poll has found that the Pakistan military is the least corrupt institution after education, while the land administration department is the most corrupt.

NATO vehicles caused Rs.150 bn damage to Pakistan highways

Pakistan has calculated that vehicles carrying NATO supplies in containers caused damage worth Rs.150 billion to its highways over the past 10 years.

Forensic evidences required to know memo reality: Supreme Court

Supreme Court of Pakistan adjourning the hearing the memogate scandal case has directed the parties to conclude their arguments till today (Thursday).

Pakistan's Forces kill 25 terrorists in Kurram, Orakzai agencies

At least 25 terrorists were killed and few others injured in the result of the security forces operation in Kurram and Orakzai Agencies here on Wednesday.

Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammed Chaudhry assures transparent memo case hearing

ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan Iftikhar Muhammed Chaudhry Wednesday said the investigations into Memogate scandal will be more transparent under the judiciary.

Imran Khan scrutinises new entrants to PTI: Javed Hashmi

MULTAN: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf chief Imran Khan has devised a proper system to scrutinize everyone who joins his party, new entrant and political heavyweight Javed Hashmi has said.

Asma Jehangir asks Suprme Court to question DG ISI in memo case

ISLAMABAD: Asma Jehangir, counsel for former Pakistan ambassador in the US Hussain Haqqani, during memo case hearing on Wednesday asked the Supreme Court to question DG ISI as to when and why he met Mansoor Ijaz.

Nawaz Sharif says govt not implementing Supreme Court decisions

President Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Mian Nawaz Sharif has said that parliament is week even today and the verdicts of judiciary were not implemented by the government, adding that the PML-N workers would bring revolution in country which would swept every tsunami.

Pakistan confirms death of 37 nationals in Indonesian ship sinking

Pakistan Tuesday confirmed that 37 of its nationals have died after a ship sank in waters off the Indonesian East Java this month.

Pakistan rejects US' NATO strike inquiry report

Pakistan has rejected the findings of a joint US-NATO inquiry into the November 26 airstrike that killed 24 Pakistani soldiers, saying the bombardment went on long after it reported its troops were under fire.

US military briefs Gen Kayani on NATO air strike probe report

WASHINGTON: The US military has briefed Pakistani military chief General Ashfaq Pervez Kayani on the investigation details of the November 26 NATO air strike that killed 24 Pakistani soldiers, a Pentagon spokesman said today.

Power tariffs increases by 75 per cent in last two years: WB

ISLAMABAD: The government has increased power tariffs by 75 per cent during in last two years and a modest program has recently been approved by the Cabinet, though power subsidies remain untargeted and high at about 1.5% of DP.

Pak-India agreed to extend agreement on Nuclear CBMs

Pakistan and India have agreed to recommend to their Foreign Secretaries to extend the validity of the “agreement on reducing the risk from accidents relating to Nuclear Weapons” for another five years. 

Mullah Umar no more in US most wanted list

US investigation agency (FBI) has removed Mullah Omar’s name from the list of most wanted persons.

President Zardari warns Supreme Court to respect constitution in memo scandal inquiry

Pakistan's president on Tuesday warned the Supreme Court not to take action in violation of the constitution, referring to a judicial hearing into a secret memo seeking to rein in the powerful military, a scandal that threatens the Pakistani leader.

Investigation into BB’s case almost complete: PM Gilani

Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani on Tuesday said the investigation into the case of Shaheed Benazir Bhutto’s assassination was almost complete and its details would be revealed in due course of time.

No clash of state institutions if all work under Constitution: PM Gilani

Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani on Tuesday said there existed no possibility of clash among the state institutions provided they all worked within the ambit of the Constitution.

Aseefa Bhutto to pick up flag of her slain mother: President Zardari

President Asif Ali Zardari Tuesday said his young daughter Aseefa Bhutto will continue the journey of Benazir Bhutto Shaheed by picking up the flag of her slain mother.

Pakistan Government to charge NATO for damage of roads when it restores supply lines

Pakistan Defence Minister Ahmad Mukhtar has said the country's government would demand payment from NATO after restoring its supplies.

Committed to improving ties with Pakistan: Mark Toner

WASHINGTON : The United States has said that it will continue to work with Pakistan towards improving the vitally important bilateral relationship, which saw signficiant challenges throughout the year.The State Department’s comments came amid strains on the bilateral relationship over November 26 NATO cross-border attacks on Mohmand checkposts, which resulted in death of 24 Pakistani soldiers.“We desire a closer, more productive relationship with Pakistan both militarily and as well as politically. And we’re constantly working to build that closer cooperation.

President Zaradri breaks his silence, says will not resign

Islamabad: On Benzair Bhutto's fourth death anniversary on Tuesday, embattled Pakistani President Asaf Ali Zardari broke his silence, and said he will not resign.

Pakistan govt slams 'nuke programme rollback' claims as baseless

Islamabad - The Pakistan Government has rejected reports that it is planning to roll back the nuclear programme.

US army urges 'greater trust, communications' trust with Pakistan after Mohmand raid

United States Central Command (CENTCOM) head General James Mattis has urged greater trust and communications with the Pakistan's military amid escalating tensions over the November 26 airstrike that killed 24 Pakistani soldiers.

President Zardari hits out at 'conspiracies'

ISLAMABAD - Pakistan's President Asif Ali Zardari said on Tuesday the best way to pay tribute to slain premier Benazir Bhutto on the fourth anniversary of her death was to foil anti-democracy 'conspiracies'.

Talks of removing Gen Kayani & Gen Pasha foolish: PM Gilani

Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani has said that talks about the removal of General Kayani and DG ISI Gen Pasha are foolish, adding that I am satisfied with the performance of the Gen Kayani and Gen Pasha, adding that during war a general could not be changed. He said that general Kayani is a pro-democratic general.

Pakistan describes CBMs talks with India positive

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Monday described talks on conventional Confidence-Building Measures (CBMs) with India in Islamabad positive as the first-day dialogue between the two countries concluded in the evening.

No clue of 50 Pakistanis traveling in sunk ship: Foreign Office

ISLAMABAD: None of the missing Pakistani nationals was found among 95 dead bodies recovered at two different islands in Indonesia, Foreign Office has stated. According to a press release issued here on Monday also stated that consular team of the Pakistan’s Embassy met six Pakistani survivors to pace up efforts for finding the deceased Pakistanis in the sad incident of December 18.

PPP to observe Benazir Bhutto’s death anniversary today

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Peoples Party will pay homage to Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto on her 4th death anniversary on December 27 (Tuesday) in Naudero Feroz.

President Zardari pays tributes to Benazir Bhutto

Islamabad: President Asif Ali Zardari has reiterate the resolve to continue fight for the values Shaheed Benazir Bhutto upheld during her life.

3 killed in Karachi violence

Karachi: At least three people were killed in the firing and violent incidents in Karachi , where as police recovered two mutilated dead bodies from the different vicinities of the city.

Memogate case: Govt submits rejoinder to Supreme Court

Islamabad: The government on Monday submitted its rejoinder to the Supreme Court of Pakistan over Chief of Army Staff General Ashfaq Pervez Kayani, ISI chief Lieutenant General Ahmed Shuja Pasha and Mansoor Ijaz’s sworn affidavits into memogate case.

Mansoor Ijaz always been willful

Islamabad: Musawer Mansoor Ijaz has always been willful. It was a trait that worried his late father, Mujaddid, a Virginia Tech physics professor.

Petition seeking PM Gilani's disqualification filed

KARACHI: Sindh High Court (SHC) has issued notice to Attorney General (AG) on the petition seeking disqualification of Prime Minister (PM) Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani.

Nawaz Sharif directs senior leaders to solve grievances of annoyed leaders

The leadership of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has decided to mend the souring relationships with the party workers.

Forces kill 15 militants in Kurram, Orakzai

Security forces conducted operation in different areas of Orakzai and Kurram Agency on Monday and killed 15 militants while four hideouts were also destroyed.

Baloch not ready to surrender before a barber: Ataullah Mengal

Prominent Baloch leader and former chief minister Balochistan Sardar Attaullah Mengal has said that the Baloch youth climbed on mountains for fighting and not for surrendering arms before a barber like Interior Minister Rehman Malik.

Different incident claim 5 lives in Quetta

Two more persons of Marri tribe killed while three people of a family died due to the storage of gas in room on Monday.

Abbotabad Commission records statements of journalists

The inquiry commission constituted for probe of US operation in Abbottabad held its meeting here on Monday and recorded statements of journalists, analysts and anchorpersons.

Taliban welcome Biden’s statement

Taliban have welcomed the statement of United States Vice President Joseph Biden in which he says that Taliban are not enemy of US.

China vows to continue its support to Pak independence, sovereignty

China has reiterated its firm support to Pakistan’s endeavors in upholding its independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity.