Pakistan

Over 700 police personnel have been deployed to cover a religious gathering which started on Saturday in I-11.

Pakistan might not be a failed state, but it is certainly trying its best to get there.

Writers suggest revamping curriculum.

Faryal Gauhar narrates stories of loss and suffering.

From gender discrimination to religious bigotry, nothing escapes Shobha’s net.

Journalist Urooj Jafri moderated a session on “The Life and Times of ABS Jafri”.

Delay in release of funds, post-devolution confusion hampers effectiveness.

The car’s driver tried to speed away but was intercepted by the police team.

Acting European Union Ambassador says Horizon 2020 could enhance the integration of Pakistan in the world economy.

Officials says missing facility major cause of low coverage of routine immunisation.

Story writer Saadat Hasan Manto and poet Habib Jalib were the subject of discussion at the ILF on Saturday.

Why would a non-native English speaker belonging to a postcolonial nation write in the former master’s language?

Pashto enjoys neither state patronage nor political weightage anywhere.

The staff at the DPO’s office seemed to be clueless about the case.

Envoy says delaying projects is against the spirit of Pakistan’s development assistance.

For the Kalashas, death is about singing, dancing and extravagant funerals to celebrate the deceased’s life.

Iftikhar Chaudhry had discontinued the posting of serving judges against executive posts in govt departments.

PML-Q chief Chaudhry Shujaat says only enemies benefitted from what Geo TV did.

Three MQM activists were accused of involvement in the murder of Hakim Muhammad Said.

Delay caused by provincial govt’s decision to use biometric verification in one tehsil.

Abdullah, Ghani raise objections, accusing election panels of not addressing their concerns.

The incident took place on Thursday when a reporter threw a shoe at the chief minister during a ceremony.

Tells Senate any such attempt may be regarded as an interference.

Claim ‘corrupt lot’ who joined the party at later stages are to blame for present mess.

Prisoners were convicted in crimes like illegal border crossing and narcotics smuggling.

HRCP report says a judge should speak only through judgments.

Policy draft shows international lender’s investment arm will support privatisation in Pakistan.

NAB considers public awareness campaign to prevent future losses.

They say democratic transition, withdrawal of foreign troops means little to them.

Police report recommends declaring the case ‘A’ class (untraced).

The people only want their water bags, their smokes and the Kahoo plant.

Mir said that some people posed as friends but brought messages from the enemy.

While they look a formidable lot on paper, their ability to deliver should be apparent soon.

EAC to reconvene in second week of May to deliberate over recommendations by the sub-groups of EAC.

From folk to contemporary, the Australian club was alive with the sounds of music.

Azfar and Naveen talk about their marriage and how they faced a backlash from fans.

Dailymotion willing to block objectionable content in Pakistan.

No arrests have been made as of yet, court orders police to arrest assailants as soon as possible.

Governor says govt to transform farming through sustainable development.

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s tortuous journey in its 18 years of existence.

TTP committee contacts Taliban Shura, Professor Ibrahim confirms TTP's request.

Three killed in shoot-out in Kalu Khan village in separate incident.

Uch-II Power Plant inaugurated in the province.

'This is a case of selective prosecution,' says Farogh Naseem, adding FIA 'marked many other persons'.

Appointment of IHC judges postponed once more.

Detainee, Tasif Ali, allegedly went missing from Sadiqabad police area in Rawalpindi in Nov 2011.

Taliban should free the people in their custody, the JI shura demands.

World Bank turns focus to hydropower development along the Indus.

I observe the United States of America — a land where the ‘can do’ attitude prevails and dreams can come true.

Says Pakistani troops responded effectively to Indian firing; no casualties reported.