Formation of new provinces in Punjab only on administrative basis: Nawaz Sharif

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Nawaz Sharif has said that the formation of new provinces in Punjab should be on administrative basis. 

Supreme Court again issues notice to Babar Awan; seeks explanation

The Supreme Court (SC) has issued second show cause notice in two days to former federal law minister Babar Awan seeking reply by January 9 over comments in which he belittled issuance of court’s contempt notices to him and other PPP colleagues.

Osama bin Laden raid details leaked to Hollywood?

Washington:  Investigators are probing whether the Obama administration divulged too many details of the secret raid on Osama bin Laden to Hollywood filmmakers.

US drone strikes in Pakistan declined by 50% in 2011 as compared to 2010

Drone strikes in Pakistan have dropped by almost 50 percent from 118 in 2010 to 67 in 2011, a new analysis by the Express Tribune has shown.

US posts new Pakistan, India maps on website

WASHINGTON: The US State Department says it erred in its depiction of disputed Kashmir in maps on its website and after six weeks has posted revised ones.

British Red Cross doctor kidnapped in Pakistan

Gunmen kidnapped a foreign doctor working with the International Committee of the Red Cross in the southwestern Pakistan city of Quetta on Thursday, police officials said.

Taliban kill 15 kidnapped Pakistan troops

PESHAWAR, Pakistan — The bodies of 15 members of Pakistan's paramilitary Frontier Constabulary (FC) were found Thursday, almost two weeks after they were kidnapped from a northwestern town, officials said.

The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan claimed responsibility for the killings.

Mitt Romney vows to 'influence' Pakistan to advance US' interests

Republican White House contender Mitt Romney has vowed to explore ways to "influence" Pakistan to advance US interests.

US says good counterterrorism relationship with Pak in both nations' interests

US Bureau of Counter- terrorism head Ambassador Daniel Banjamin has stressed the need for maintaining good counter-terrorism ties with Pakistan.

Pervez Musharraf's party moves court seeking permission to hold Jan 8 rally in Karachi

Former Pakistan President Parvez Musharraf's party, the All Pakistan Muslim League (APML) has filed a petition in the High Court of Sindh (SHC) seeking permission to stage the January 8 rally at the Shahrae Quaideen area in Karachi.

Pak Foreign Minister Khar says Pakistan committed to sustained, constructive talks with India

Pakistan's Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar has stressed that her country is committed to sustained and constructive talks with India.

Pakistan's parliamentary body finalizes 'new terms of engagement with US'

Pakistan's Parliamentary Committee on National Security (PCNS) has finalized its recommendations regarding 'new terms of engagement' with the United States' after the deadly November 26 airstrike.

Pakistan court admits petitions against President Zardari

Lahore: A Pakistani court has admitted petitions against President Asif Ali Zardari for not disassociating himself from political activities and formed a bench to hear them.

System runs on Constitution, not military courts: Chief Justice of Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry, hearing the Zulfikar Ali Bhutto reference case on Wednesday, said that the system does not run according to military courts, it runs on the Constitution.

Pakistan's former ambassador to US Husain Haqqani fears for his life

LONDON: Pakistan's embattled former ambassador to US, Husain Haqqani, fears he will be murdered if he leaves his sanctuary in the official residence of the Pakistan Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani, a media report today said.

US hopeful Pakistan will reopen Nato supply routes

The United States continues military dialogue with Pakistan despite recent serious setbacks, because the US-Pakistani relationship is very important, Pentagon spokesman George Little has said.

Three Iranian guards face murder charges in Pakistan

A Pakistani official says three Iranian border guards held here face murder charges after fatally shooting a man inside Pakistan's territory while chasing smugglers.

Iran threatens to close border with Pakistan over arrest of security personnel

Iran has reportedly threatened that it would close its border with Pakistan for a prolonged period.

Pakistanis clash with police over gas shortages

Pakistanis angry at gas shortages blocked a major highway and clashed with police for the second day on Tuesday, adding pressure on a government bogged down by scandal, near economic collapse and militant violence.

Decline in suicide attacks in Pakistan last year

Even though Pakistan witnessed a decline in suicide attacks last year, with their number falling significantly to 45 from 68 in 2010 and 87 in 2009, it is yet to develop a comprehensive counter-terrorism strategy, a report prepared by a leading think tank has said.

Pakistan's Supreme Court issues notices to four PPP leaders

Pakistan''s Supreme Court today issued notices to four senior leaders of the ruling PPP, including two ministers, to explain why contempt proceedings should not be initiated against them for allegedly making remarks against the judiciary following an interim order for a probe into the memo scandal.

Decision of movement against government to be taken in CEC meeting: Imran Khan

Chairman Pakistan Tehreek-e Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan has said that the decision of movement against government would be finalized in Central Executive Committee (CEC) meeting of the party, adding that the movement of PTI would be taken to its conclusion.

Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto case can not be reopened: CJP Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry

Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry has remarked that any case whose verdict has been passed cannot be revised by the apex court, adding that all stages of trial, appeal and review have been completed in ZAB reference case.

PPP government fully supports creation of Seraiki province: PM Gilani

Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani has said the present PPP government fully supports the creation of Seraiki province.

Supreme Court sets Jan. 10 deadline for NRO implementation

Islamabad: The Supreme Court on Tuesday set January 10 dedaline for the government to implement the National Reconciliation Ordinance (NRO) verdict.

Pakistani PM Gilani reiterates support for creation of new provinces

Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani on Tuesday reiterated his commitment for creation of new provinces,

Pakistan bomb attacks kill 5

TWO separate bomb blasts in Pakistan's troubled northwest on Tuesday killed five people and wounded 26 others.

Pakistani Forces kill 34 militants in Kurram, Khayber & Orakzai agencies

At least 34 militants including foreigners and terrorist commander were killed and 24 others injured in the result of the shelling of jet fighter planes, suicide attack and clash; meanwhile one security cop and one volunteer of peace lashkar was also martyred.

Old enmity claim 7 lives in Gujrat

At least seven persons including a police constable were killed over a long-skulking enmity in the city area of Buliana area of Tehsil Karian of district Gujrat here on Monday.

Judicial Commission starts probe into memogate scandal

High Powered Judicial Commission constituted by Supreme Court to probe into the memogate scandal adjourning its proceedings till January 09 and has again issued notices to all parties including Hussain Haqqani, Mansoor Ijaz, Director General ISI.

Nawaz Sharif asks govt to announce elections immediately

President Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Mian Nawaz Sharif has said that martial law never imposed in India and people even don’t know about the name army chief, adding that army would be called again to restore the law and order situation in Karachi after coming into power.

Pakistan, US assume less cooperation in future

Fatigued by a series of diplomatic crises over the past year, the United States and Pakistan are redefining their troubled relationship, stepping back from the assumption that common goals and shared interests can trump mutual suspicion.

Afghan and Pakistani Taliban unite against US

The Afghan and Pakistani Taliban have formed a five-member council and pledged to stop fighting their own armed forces, in order to concentrate their fight against US-led forces in Afghanistan,

Asma Jahangir refuses to continue as Haqqani's counsel in memo case

Renowned lawyer Asma Jahangir has refused to continue acting as counsel of former Ambassador to the United States Hussain Haqqani in the case, report said on Sunday.

Pakistan: Terrorists Attacks in 2001 killed four thousand people

Pakistan and the war against terrorism, 2011 as being very important. An estimate of terrorist incidents in Pakistan this year, four thousand nearly killed.

Pakistan bomb kills 3 soldiers

Three Pakistani soldiers and an anti-Taliban fighter were killed on Sunday in two separate bomb attacks in Pakistan, officials said.

Pervez Musharraf distressed of ongoing chaos in Country

ISLAMABAD: Former President and current president APML, Pervez Musharraf has berated the ongoing chaos and disorganization in Country.

Imran Khan slates increase in gas prices

Chairman Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, Imran Khan, strongly condemned the steep price hike in the gas tariff (13.98 to 207.10%). He said that this was another special gift of the Government at the start of a new year to the people of Pakistan.

2 soldiers martyred in remote controlled bomb blast in Miranshah

A bomb ripped through a military vehicle Saturday martyring two soldiers in a village in Miranshah .

Bomb blast during Jirga claim 2 lives in Landi Kotal

A bomb blast killed two people and injured 13 others in the Landi Kotal area of Khyber Agency on Saturday.

Supreme Court to proceed against Babar Awan on malicious press conference

Supreme Court of Pakistan (SC) will hear the matter of Babar Awan press conference against SC interim decision on memogate scandal on January 04, 2012.

PML-N to bring revolution in country; increase in gas & electricity prices not acceptable: Nawaz Sharif

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz President Mian Nawaz Sharif has said that the PML-N team would bring revolution in the country, adding that the increase in gas and electricity prices is not acceptable for masses.

Test tube babies could not send PPP govt home: PM Gilani

Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani has said that misunderstandings were being created about the clash of institutions, adding that the test tube babies could not send the elected government because the 180 million Pakistanis are on the back of PPP.

DG ISI Gen Shuja Pasha holds meetings with US officials in Doha

The Director General of ISI Lieutenant General Shuja Pasha has held meeting with US officials in Doha to improve the intelligence sharing system between the two countries.

Parliamentary Committee decides to summon Mansoor, Haqqani & ISI Chief Pasha

The Parliamentary Committee on National Security (PCNS) has prepared initial draft for the review of policy of cooperation with US and its allies, included the suggestion of Defence Ministry.

4 gunned down in Karachi Violence

At least four people have been gunned down in different parts of Karachi over the last 12 hours on Friday.

Asima Jehangir terms memo verdict as blackest day of judiciary

Former Supreme Court bar association president and council of former ambassador in US Hussain Haqqani in memo case, Asima Jehangir has termed the supreme court verdict on memo case as blackest day of judiciary, said that this is the decision of the establishment court and not the court for which the masses had struggled.

National security no longer a pursuit of military alone: Gen Khalid Shamim Wynne

Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC), General Khalid Shamim Wynne has said that “National Security is no longer a pursuit of the Military alone nor is its management the exclusive domain of a selected few”.

Pakistan: Car bomb at politician's home kills 9 in Quetta

Police say a car bomb has exploded outside the home of a local politician in southwest Pakistan, killing at least nine people.

Pak Supreme Court declares memo petitions maintainable, announces commission

A nine-member bench of the Supreme Court headed by Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry on Friday declared petitions in Memo Case maintainable after hearing arguments from both the sides in length.