Pakistan razes Osama bin Laden's home, erasing memories

Pakistan pushed ahead Sunday with its surprise demolition of the compound where U.S. commandos killed Osama bin Laden last year, likely an attempt to erase the symbol of the colossal security failure that humiliated the nation and severely damaged ties with Washington.

No threat to Pakistan, its defence in strong hands: PM Gilani

Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani Saturday said there is no threat to Pakistan as it is strong, stable and powerful country and its defence is in strong hands.Talking to newsmen here at Prime Minister House, he said,

Interior ministry wants red warrants for Musharraf’s arrest

Interior Ministry has written to DG FIA to contact Interpol for issuing red warrants of former president Parvez Musharraf. According to a private TV channel the interior ministry has written to Director General (DG) of FIA regarding contacting Interpol for issuing red warrants of former President Pervez Musharraf, for his trail in Benazir Bhutto murder case.

Several injured in clashes between supporters of candidates in bye-polls

Several persons were injured in the result of the violent incidents occurred between the supporters of different candidates during the bye-polls on 10 seats of national and provincial assemblies, resulting in injury of many persons.

Contacting Balochs, moving Interpol: Rehman Malik

ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Rehman Malik says he is making contacts with Baloch leadership.

Imran Khan manages an impressive show in Umarkot

UMERKOT: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan on Saturday said that even the combine efforts of Zardari and Nawaz Sharif would not be able to defeat tsunami of PTI.

Joint parliament session on US policy review after Senate elections: PM Gilani

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani Saturday said Saturday that joint session of the parliament to finalise the new strategy on Pak-US relations and to revive the NATO supply routes, will be held after the completion of the Senate elections which are scheduled on March 2.

US drone crashes in NW Pakistan : official

A US drone crashed in northwest Pakistan's tribal district near the Afghan border late Saturday, officials said.

Pakistan begins demolition of Osama bin Laden's compound

Pakistan on Saturday began demolishing the three-story compound where Osama bin Laden lived for years and was killed by U.S. commandos last May, eliminating a concrete reminder of the painful and embarrassing chapter in the country's history.

15 militants killed in Orakzai Agency

At least 15 militants have been killed and many others injured in the result of the shelling of security forces gunship helicopters in different areas of Upper Orakzai Agency on Thursday.

Pakistan tribesmen protest US drone strikes

Hundreds of armed tribesmen on Thursday rallied against US drone attacks in Pakistan's lawless tribal belt, demanding compensation for damage and losses, witnesses said.

Car bomb at minibus terminal in Pakistan kills 12

Dilawar Khan's son had stopped off at his tea shop on his way back from school when a powerful car bomb exploded outside it. The 12-year-old was among the dozen killed in Thursday's blast at a bus terminal for passengers wanting to travel to the lawless border regions with Afghanistan.

Clinton: US eager to resume Pakistan contacts

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton called Thursday for the resumption of a full range of formal contacts with Pakistan after its parliament completes a review of strained ties between the two countries.

Mansoor spills his 10-year-old ‘cordial relations’ with Pakistani officials

ISLAMABAD: The central figure of Memogate, Mansoor Ejaz has disclosed that he enjoyed cordial relations with Pakistani officials for past 10 years.

Senate polls: PPP, MQM agree on seat formula in Sindh

KARACHI: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) and Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) Wednesday struck an understanding on seat adjustment for the Senate elections in Sindh under a set formula.

Memo commission adjourns hearing till today; Mansoor says Haqqani dictated memo; says Haqqani sought US help to remove Kayani

Memo Commission probing the alleged memo written by Hussain Haqqani to US Joint Chiefs of Staff Admiral Mike Mullen has adjourned the further recording of the statement of key character Mansoor Ijaz till today (Thursday) at 2:00 PM; meanwhile Mansoor Ijaz has said that Hussain Haqqani dictated the memogate.

Supreme Court adjourns contempt case hearing against Gilani till Feb 28

Resuming contempt of court proceedings against Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani on Wednesday, the Supreme Court directed PM’s counsel Barrister Aitzaz Ahsan to submit complete evidence to the court by February 27.

Nawaz conditions APC participation to recovery of missing persons, trial of Bugti killers

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Mian Nawaz Sharif conditions APC participation to trial of Nawab Akbar Bugti’s killers and recovery of missing persons. PML-N chief Mian Nawaz Sharif has connected participation in the All Parties Conference with trial of Nawab Akbar Bugti’ assassins and concrete steps for recovery of missing persons.

Pakistan, UN make fresh appeal of $440m for flood victims’ support

ISLAMABAD: In yet another development to implement around 215 different projects, the government of Pakistan and United Nations (UN) have made a fresh appeal of $440 million to the international community for support of millions of people affected by the 2011 floods.

PM Gilani for high level exchanges with China

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani Tuesday underscored the need of high level exchanges between Pakistan and China especially among the youth so that they become the espouser of the excellent diplomatic legacy spreading over more than sixty years.

Rehman Malik briefs Sindh Assembly progress of BB murder investigations; says red warrants to be issued for brining back Musharraf

Interior Minister Rehman Malik has announced to bring back former president gen (retd) Parvez Musharraf in country soon in Benazir Bhutto assassination case, adding that the red warrants would be issued soon in this regard and notice to Musharraf has already been served.

Balochistan matter to be settled down by Balochistan Assembly & not by US Congress: Khar

Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar has said that the Balochistan matter is our internal issue which will be settled down by Balochistan Assembly of Pakistan instead of the US Congress.

Pak to continue support for peace efforts in Afghanistan, Gilani assures Karzai

Afghan President Hamid Karzai telephoned Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani on Tuesday and thanked the Prime Minister for the hospitality extended to him during his recent visit to Pakistan in connection with the trilateral meeting.

Pakistan summons US envoy over Congress resolution on Baluchistan

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Monday summoned US Charge d’ Affaires, Ambassador Richard Hoagland and a ‘strong protest was lodged’ with him over a resolution submitted to the U.S. House of Representatives on Pakistan’s southwestern Balochsitan province, the Foreign Ministry said.

Senate approves 20th amendment

ISLAMABAD: The Senate approved the 20th constitutional amendment during its session on Monday.

Amendment strengthens nation’s integrity, next general polls: PM Gilani

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani said that 20th amendment strengthened the integrity of nation and also ensured holding of next general elections, sans any reservations.

Eight killed in Khyber Agency blast

KHYBER AGENCY: At least eight members of “Aman (peace) Committee” died while six others were injured as a powerful bomb exploded here on Sunday.

Wedding bus accident: Seven deceased laid to rest

KARACHI: Seven people, who were died, the other night in a tragic wedding bus accident, have been laid to rest in Karachi on Sunday.

US govt has no link to Balochistan resolution: Acting Ambassador

Islamabad: The Acting Ambassador of the United States, Richard Hoagland has said that the United States fully respects the sovereignty of Pakistan and the US government has no link to the resolution regarding Balochistan tabled in the US Congress.

Altaf Hussain links women empowerment to stronger Pakistan

KARACHI: Muttahida Quami Movement (MQM) chief Altaf Hussain has said that to make Pakistan stronger and more prosperous it is necessary to ensure the empowerment of its women.

Time to tell PPP becomes ’Shaheed’ or ’Ghazi’: PM Gilani

SUKKUR: Prime Minister said that time will tell if the PPP will become Shaheed or Ghazi.

Pak embassy terms Congressional resolution on Balochistan ‘provocative’

Pakistan Embassy in Washington has reacted strongly to the resolution on Balochistan in US Congress.

2 FC personnel killed in Dera Bugti

Militants ambushed a Frontier Constabulary (FC) convoy in the Dera Bugti area of Balochistan, killing two soldiers and wounding nine others, security officials said.

US Congress on Balochistan violation of Pak’s sovereignty: PM Gilani

Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani has condemned introduction of resolution in US Congress on Balochistan saying it amounts to violation of Pakistan’s sovereignty, adding that the matters relating to Dr. Shakeel Afridi will be dealt with according the laws of the land.

Pak could achieve lost honor in few years by rejecting foreign aid: Shahbaz Sharif

Chief Minister Punjab Mian Shahbaz Sharif has said that if the foreign aid is rejected Pakistan, the country could achieve its lost honour in few years, adding that the foreign aid is degrading the honour of the country day and night.

Pakistan, Iran, Afghanistan to evolve roadmap for trilateral cooperation

Islamabad: Pakistan, Iran and Afghanistan Friday agreed to develop a joint framework of trilateral cooperation particularly in the areas of counter terrorism, anti narcotics and border management within six months.

Iran, Pakistan pledge support for Afghan-led peace process

Islamabad: Pakistani and Iranian Presidents on Friday declared support to the Afghan-led and Afghan-owned peace and reconciliation process and agreed to enhance cooperation to root out extremism and terrorism.

Suicide blast kills 23 Shiite Muslims in Pakistan

A suicide attacker on a motorcycle blew himself up in a market in a Pakistani town close to the Afghan border on Friday, killing 23 Shiite Muslims and wounding 50 people, officials said.

Pakistan cautions Kabul on Taliban peace hopes

Pakistan told Afghanistan on Friday it was "preposterous" to think Islamabad could deliver the Taliban's leader to the negotiating table and warned the neighboring nation against "ridiculous" expectations about peace talks.

Pakistan, Iran vow to fight against terrorism, drugs and human trafficking

Islamabad: Pakistan and Iran, Thursday, reiterated firm resolve for boosting mutual coordination to face common challenges facing the two countries including countering terrorism, drugs and narcotics control and human trafficking.

Drone strike kills 12 in North Waziristan

Miranshah: At least 12 more people killed in second US drone attack in North Waziristan on Thursday reached death toll to 18, officials said.

Afghan, Pakistani, Iranian presidents hold informal talks

ISLAMABAD: Afghan, Iranian and Pakistani Presidents met informally in Islamabad Thursday night ahead of their summit in Islamabad on Friday, officials said.

Pakistan, India fail to open new trade routes

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and India have failed to decide the fate of opening new trade routes to bolster trade between both countries.

Missing persons heirs stage sit-in before the Parliament

Defence of Human Rights has started its sit-in front of Parliament House on Wednesday for the recovery of the missing persons, meanwhile various political parties, civil society and important personalities from every walk of life showing their solidarity with heirs of missing persons have said that the miseries of these families should be addressed for the sovereignty of the country.

PAK politicians don’t want to the US soldiers to go back home: Cameron Munter

US Ambassador to Pakistan Cameron Munter has said that the cooperation between Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) and the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) is still sustained.

Court activism sign of power shift in Pakistan

A newly assertive Supreme Court is taking on the Pakistani government and army in a series of high-profile cases, signaling a power shift in a country vital to U.S. efforts to fight Islamist militants and negotiate peace in Afghanistan.

Pakistan allows NATO to ship food to Afghanistan

Pakistan announced Tuesday that it has temporarily allowed NATO to ship perishable food to its troops in Afghanistan, a sign of thawing tensions following American airstrikes last year that accidentally killed 24 Pakistani soldiers.

Pakistan supports Afghan-led peace process in Afghanistan: Khar

Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar on Monday reiterated Pakistan’s support for an Afghan-led and Afghan-owned peace and reconciliation process in Afghanistan.The Foreign Minister was talking to Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary General for Afghanistan J n Kubis here.

Allied parties repose confidence in Prime Minister

A meeting of the allied parties on Monday reposed full confidence in the government led by Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani and vowed to continue to work for the strength and continunity of the democracy in the country.

Missing persons produced before SC; court handed over them to CS KPK

The secret agencies have produced seven detainees before the Supreme Court of Pakistan on Monday while SC has ordered to constitute medical board of top most doctors of Khyber Pahtoonkhaw for medical examining the health of seven men allegedly held by the intelligence services. Court has handed over these persons to the Chief Secretary of KPK.