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.

Militants attack Pakistan army; 21 die in clash

A local government official says militants set off a roadside bomb near a Pakistani army convoy in a tribal region close to the Afghan border, sparking clashes that killed one soldier and 20 militants.

Pakistani officials: NATO apologized as it fired

Pakistani officials say U.S. forces knew they were opening fire on Pakistani forces, and even apologized to Pakistani officers, throughout the friendly fire incident that killed 24 Pakistani troops near the Afghan border in November.

Army Chief Kayani terms memo a reality; six replies submitted in Supreme Court

Army Chief General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani has said in his reply that Memogate is a reality, adding that the information given in memo is very sensitive, adding that the DG ISI briefed him on October 24 regarding the meeting held with Mansoor Ijaz on 22nd October.

No compromise to be made on Pak sovereignty: PM Gilani

Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani has emphatically stated that there will be no compromise on Pakistan sovereignty and legitimate interests and its territorial frontiers will be defended at all costs.

US Senate approves aid cutting bill for Pak

The US House of Representatives passed legislation to freeze $ 700 million aid of Pakistan, slap harsh new sanctions on Iran, and endorses indefinite imprisonment of suspected terrorists.

Zardari has no life threat in Pak: US

The United States State Department has said that President Asif Ali Zardari has no life threat in Pakistan.

Details of agreements with US, NATO & ISAF presented in Parliamentary body

All agreements with allied forces present in Afghanistan have been presented before the Parliamentary Committee on National Security.

Federation files reply in Memo case, challenges hearing by SC

Islamabad: The Federation, while filing reply in the Supreme Court regarding the controversial memo case, challenged its hearing by the apex court.

Interior minister meets President in Dubai: Spokesman

Islamabad: Interior Minister Rehman Malik on Thursday called on President Asif Ali Zardari, who is resting at his residence in Dubai, the Presidential Spokesman said in a message here.

Parliament to formulate national policies: PM Gilani

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani on Thursday said that all the policy decisions would be taken by the Parliament because it was accountable to the people and therefore the authority to formulate national policies lay with the Parliament.

US will be responsible if Pakistan fails in terror war: Hina Rabbani Khar

Islamabad: Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar on Thursday said that the United States would be responsible if Pakistan failed in war against terror.

Mansoor Ijaz confirms ISI chief’s meet

Islamabad: Mansoor Ijaz, Pakistani-American businessman, who created political storm in politics, Thursday submitted his reply to the Supreme Court of Pakistan in memogate case.

No agreement with US on terrorism: committee told

ISLAMABAD: The present government has not signed any agreement with the United States on terrorism, the Parliamentary Committee on National Security was informed on Thursday.

PML-N to take NATO attack, memogate scam to NA

IslamabaD: The PML-N would table the important national issues like NATO attack, memogate scandal and situation arose in the country after contradictory statements of ministers regarding the illness of President Zardari during the ongoing session of National Assembly.

Pakistan questions Afghanistan’s border security measures: FO

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has questioned the effectiveness of Afghanistan’s role in border security arrangements and prevention of cross border infiltration by militants.

PTI wants good relations with all countries: Imran

Islamabad: American Ambassador to Pakistan Cameron Munter and former Ambassador Robin Raphael called on the Chairman Pakistan Tehrik Insaaf Imran Khan in the central secretariat of the party in Islamabad on Thursday.

Crime and Court Reporters Association’s polls 22 Dec

RAWALPINDI: Election of Crime and Court Reporters Association Rawalpindi would take place on December 22(Thursday) from 10 am to 12 pm.

Seniority list of teachers for upgradation finalized

RAWALPINDI: Seniority list of all male PST teachers have been finalized in connection with their upgradation.

These teachers will be upgraded under chief minister package. December, 20 has been announced as last date for removal of objections.

Citizens for anti-encroachment drive in G-12, G-11

ISLAMABAD: Encroachments have mushroomed in sectors G-11, G.12 and F-11 due to illegal allotments being made by land mafia.

Low paid employees criticize gas load-shedding

ISLAMABAD: Low paid government employees in sectors G-6 and G-7 have protested against severe load shedding saying they have been made victims while posh areas stand exempted from long hours of load shedding .

US lawmakers target Pakistan aid, Iran central bank

With the White House's blessing, lawmakers moved on Wednesday to pass legislation to freeze some Pakistan aid, slap harsh new sanctions on Iran, and endorse indefinite imprisonment of suspected terrorists.