FIA takes Farooq Bhoja into custody

KARACHI: Federal Investigation Authority (FIA)has raided Bhoja Terrace situated in the vicinity of Aram Bagh and arrested the owner of Bhoja Airlines Farooq Bhoja.

Pilot of Bhoja airliner lost control three minutes before crash: report

Islamabad: Pilot of the ill-fated airplane that crashed near Islamabad on Friday informed the control tower just three minutes before the crash that he had lost control over the aircraft, said a preliminary investigation reported prepared by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), media reported on Saturday. According to initial reports, the plane was flying at 200 feet height three minutes before it crashed near Chaklala.

Criminal aspect of Bhoja tragedy can not be ruled out: Malik

Islamabad: Federal Interior Minister Rehman Malik Saturday said that criminal aspect of the Bhoja air crash could not be ruled out.

Judicial commission to probe into Bhoja tragedy: PM

Islamabad: To avoid controversies seen after Air Blue crash probe report, Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani Saturday announced judicial commission to investigate Bhoja air tragedy.

Pakistan intelligence says it warned of jail attack

Pakistan's intelligence services warned the government three months ago about a possible attack on a prison in the restive northwest that was raided at the weekend, officials said Tuesday.

Kabul attack could spark US-Pakistan tension

A brazen, 18-hour attack allegedly carried out by Pakistan-based militants on targets in the Afghan capital, including the U.S. Embassy, could spark fresh tension between Washington and Islamabad just as they seemed to be patching up their vital but troubled relationship.

Send Chisty to Pakistan, Zardari tells Manmohan

Islamabad, April 14: Mohammad Khalil Chisty, 80, who has been granted bail by the Indian Supreme Court should be sent to Pakistan on humanitarian grounds, President Asif Ali Zardari has said in a letter to Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.

India, Pakistan Agree to Open More Trade Routes

Just a day after opening a new integrated check post at the Attari border, India and Pakistan Saturday said the countries were exploring the possibilities of opening more routes to deepen economic engagements.

Pakistan Supreme Court issues notice to Gilani's younger son in illegal chemical sale case

The Pakistan Supreme Court has issued notices to Prime minister Yousuf Raza Gilani's younger son Ali Musa Gilani and Principal Secretary Khushnood Lashari in a case involving an illegal sale of an imported chemical.

Expand Pakistan, Saudi Arabia trade ties: President Zardari

The huge potential of trade and economic activities between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia should be given a boost, President Asif Ali Zardari has said.

Pakistan chief heads to India for low-profile trip

Officially, Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari is just having a quick lunch with India's leader on his way to visit a Muslim shrine. But Zardari's trip to New Delhi on Sunday marks a milestone in the warming relations between the two neighbors.

Pakistani President Zardari to visit India 'soon'

President Asif Ali Zardari will visit India's shrine of a famous Sufi Muslim saint soon, the first trip by a Pakistani head of state to the country's archenemy since 2005, a spokesman said Sunday.

Supreme Court declares RPPs as illegal; directs action against Parvez

Supreme Court announcing verdict in Rental Power projects case has declared all the contracts of the rental power projects as illegal.

PCNS starts review of its recommendations on US ties

The Parliamentary Committee on National Security (PCNS) has started to review the recommendations regarding ties with the US on the reaction of masses.

PML-N against the humiliation of country: Chaudhry Nisar

Opposition Leader in the National Assembly Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan on Friday has reiterated that PML-N is against the humiliation of Pakistan not the resolution, adding that they want guarantee that this resolution will be implemented.

Pakistan army chief meets top US commanders

Pakistan's army chief held talks Wednesday with top U.S. commanders for the first time since American airstrikes killed 24 Pakistani soldiers last year and triggered a near collapse in the nations' already troubled ties at a vital stage in the war in neighboring Afghanistan.

ANP activist among 2 killed in Karachi

KARACHI: Awami National Party’s activist Zainul Abideen was attacked and killed by unknown gunmen who opened fire on his vehicle near the Matric Board Office in North Nazimabad. The ANP has announced that it will observe a day of mourning on Thursday.

Parliament deliberates over Pak-US relationship

ISLAMABAD: The meeting of Parliament held on Wednesday, as convened by Speaker Dr. Fehmida Mirza, was delayed by almost an hour.

Karachi violence dominates joint sitting.

Islamabad: The recent surge of violence in Karachi,Wednesday dominated the proceedings of the joint parliamentary sitting, supposedly convened to deliberate on the recommendations prepared by the Parliamentary Committee on National Security (PCNS).

Sindh people had better life 4 years ago: Nawaz Sharif

MEHAR: Pakistan Muslim League-N President, Nawaz Sharif Monday, slamming the government for its complete failure in resolving citizens’ problems, said the people of Sindh lived a much better life four years ago.

Regional cooperation to curb militancy: President Zardari

DUSHANBE: President Asif Ali Zardari on Monday told a regional conference that trans-border cooperation would not only transform the economic landscape of the South and Central Asian region, but would also be an effective bulwark against extremism and militancy.

Our nuclear assets are well guarded: Pakistan

SEOUL: Pakistan on Sunday sought to allay apprehensions over the security of its nuclear assets saying they had the best facilities, which were well guarded.

Hussain Haqqani rebuts allegations through written statement

Islamabad: Pakistan’s former ambassador to United States Hussain Haqqani has submitted a written statement along with different documents to the inquiry commission maintaining his position that he had no role in the conceiving, drafting or delivering of the alleged memorandum.

Opposition to conditionally support restoration of NATO supply

ISLAMABAD: The opposition parties Sunday said that the government’s resolution based on PCNS recommendations in the joint session of the parliament would be supported if their suggestions were accommodated.

Parliament to decide reopening of NATO supplies: PM Gilani

Islamabad: Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani Sunday said that parliament would take final decision regarding reopening of NATO supply line to Afghanistan through Pakistan.

Pak-Tajik agree to enhance bilateral ties

DUSHANBE (Tajikistan): Pakistan and Tajikistan on Saturday agreed to strengthen their existing bilateral relations especially in trade, economy and energy sectors.

Brig Ali requests Abbottabad commission to record his testimony

ISLAMABAD: Brig Ali has requested the Abbottabad commission to record his statement regarding the operation.

Eight insurgents killed while making bomb in Khyber Agency

 At least eight insurgents while making bomb have been killed and several were injured seriously.

Nawaz Sharif announces to back SC for implementation of its orders

 Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Mian Nawaz Sharif has said that the PML-N will play its due role on the implementation of the Supreme Court verdicts, adding that the government is committing defiance of the SC.

Hussain Haqqani refuses to appear before memo commission

Former ambassador of Pakistan to the US, Hussain Haqqani has declined to appear before Memogate Commission mandated by Supreme Court (SC) to probe the alleged memo written by the present government against the potential coup threat from army.

Pervez Musharraf seeks adjournment of BB murder case; FIA opposes

The Supreme Court of Pakistan (SC) while hearing Benazir Bhutto murder case, has directed Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) to submit the record of Anti Terrorist Court (ATC) in which former president Parvez Musharraf has been declared as absconder.

Malik says US should respect Pak sovereignty; says stopping of drone attacks voice of nation

Federal Interior Minister Rehman has said that the United States should respect the sovereignty of Pakistan, adding that the stopping of drone attack immediately is the voice of the nation.

Ready to appear before SC in Mehran scandal: Nawaz Sharif

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz President Mian Nawaz Sharif has said he was ready to appear before the Supreme Court if summoned in the Asghar Khan case.

Cricket: Pakistan triumphs Asia Cup

MIRPUR ( Bangladesh): Pakistan held their nerve to beat Bangladesh in a nail biting final at Mirpur to clinch the Asia Cup trophy on Thursday.

President for strictly maintaining law, order in Karachi

Islamabad: President Asif Ali Zardari has called for strictly maintaining law and order in Karachi and elimination of extortion at all costs.

Munter meets Khar amid readjustment of Pak-US ties

ISLAMABAD: The US Ambassador Cameron Munter and Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar Thursday hold discussion on matters relating to bilateral relations especially Pakistan’s re-engagement with the US.

Gilani directs ministers to keep close contact with masses; says no one to be allowed to victimize media organizations

The Federal Cabinet has approved to sign agreement on transfer of offenders between Pakistan and Uzbekistan; meanwhile the Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani has directed the federal ministers to keep close contact with the masses and should visit any province every week.

Dialogue with US to move forward after completion of parliamentary review: FO

President Asif Ali Zardari would be visiting Tajikistan at the invitation of his Tajik counterpart Imamali Rahman to attend Nauroz celebrations in Dushanbe on Sunday, adding that the dialogue with US will move forward after completion of parliamentary review: FO

Military ruler held LB elections why not democratic govt: CJP

Supreme Court of Pakistan while hearing Balochistan target killing case, has summoned reports from Balochistan government regarding missing person and steps taken to control law and order situation; meanwhile apex court rejecting report of Sindh police has directed IGP Sindh to file report about killing of wife of Bakhtyar Domki till April 03.

PM Gilani again refuses to write letter to Swiss authorities

Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani submitting his reply before the Supreme Court (SC) in contempt case has again refused to implement the court decision.

No illegal detention; SC orders to inform institutions

The Supreme Court while disposing of the case of an abducted boy Wali ordered the Attorney General to bring it into the notice of all the institutions that they can not illegally keep in custody to any body.

Presidents Zardari slams militants for exploiting religion

ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari Saturday condemned the militants for ‘exploiting religion of Islam’ through attacking mosques, churches, schools, national assets and civilians.

Nisar says president makes false claims

Islamabad: Criticizing the President’s speech, leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly,Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan Saturday said Asif Ali Zardari for making ‘false claims’ about PPP government’s performance in five years.

MQM to boycott President’s address to Parliament

KARACHI: The Muutahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) has announced that it would boycott joint sitting of the Parliament to which President Asif Ali Zardari is scheduled to address to mark the beginning of the new parliamentary year.

Rehman Malik vows to cleanse Karachi from extortionists

ISLAMABAD: Federal Interior Minister Rehman Malik has vowed to cleanse Karachi of extortionists.

MQM to observe Black Day on Saturday

KARACHI: The Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) has announced to observe a black day tomorrow against extortion incidents in the city.

Drone attacks violation of Pak sovereignty & integrity: FO

Foreign Office Spokesperson Abdul Basit has said that there is no question that the drone attacks amount to the violation of our sovereignty. 

Supreme Court seeks details of detention centers

Supreme Court (SC) of Pakistan has sought the details of all detention centers of secret agencies and adjourned hearing of case regarding 11 missing prisoners of Adiyala Jail till 9th of April. Meanwhile apex court has taken notice of abduction of two boys who visited camps established by relatives of missing persons outside the parliament and has summoned the IGP Islamabad and Attorney General on March 19.

If I was scared, I wouldn’t have joined politics: PM Gilani

Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani replying a question if he would go to jail or face contempt charges, has said that he is scared of nobody and if he was, he wouldn’t have joined politics.

Russia & Iran shows interest for establishment of Pak-Iran gas pipeline

Russia & Iran shown interest for establishment of Pak-Iran gas pipeline; meanwhile Iran also offered 20 million dollars initially for the project to Pakistan. The meeting of Economic Coordination Committee was held in Islamabad and was chaired by Federal Finance Minister Abdul Hafeez Shaikh. The meeting approved Rs 6.1 billion for tumbling Pakistan Railways.