Pakistan

Faraz was awarded Hilal-e-Imtiaz in 2004 in recognition of his literary achievements.

At IBA Bookery.com, sellers are able to get a better price compared to selling it in the market.

Residents of katchi abadis to be organised before government initiates evictions.

Asks citizens to be vigilant during the peak season.

CDA spokesperson says he iss unaware of any inquiry against the newly-appointed head of planning and design.

Retail, services industries brimming with women from lower, middle class backgrounds.

Eighth concert series featured Alghoza performances, including variations of ragas and melodies.

Many have not returned to Pakistan after completion of studies to serve in government.

Move would overcome legal obstacles barring urban Islamabad from having a local body system.

Investigation is underway.

Robbers took away with cash and jewellery after taking the family and guests hostage at gunpoint.

Security officers surrounded the area and initiated a search operation.

The people of the two neighbouring countries share a long history of suffering due to conflicts and violence.

Sumaya committed suicide after a dispute with her family over a domestic issue, says police.

125 people are receiving treatment at Saidu Teaching Hospital.

Iftikhar Thakur is excited about his upcoming tours in Europe and North America.

Unprovoked firing from Indian Army across the LoC continues.

Maulana Akbar Saeed was returning from an ASWJ rally in Lasbela Chowk.

Muhammad Zubair, Dilbar Hussain, Muhammad Waqas and Shafqat Hayat claimed a goal each.

Further heavy monsoon rains are expected in Pakistan next month.

Says indelible ink worth Rs5 million was left to waste and Rs1.8 million were spent to buy an unapproved new car.

Behind her desk, she sees all, knows all but is rarely ever heard.

House passes unanimous resolution against management of national flag carrier over alleged discriminatory practices.

Three judges will hear the contempt of court case against Imran Khan next week.

Work is under way on several dams to store and harvest rain and flood waters, says Water and Power Minister.

Two suspects rounded up for their alleged involvement in smuggling counterfeit currency.

Thousands of children can’t go to school because they do not know their father’s name.

In another incident, lineman electrocuted.

Police officials uncertain about culprits, motive.

Public awareness campaign to be launched featuring details of symptoms, preventive measures and treatment guidelines.

The zoo elephant’s female companion, Saheli, died in May 2012.

Garbage, standing water serve as prime breeding grounds for mosquito reproduction.

Official sources say neither the position was circulated nor the handpicked candidates were interviewed.

One house and two cars also destroyed in Kotli.

Age-old wooden columns bite the dust at Ali’s antique shop.

Group of Pakistani hackers called Haxor Crew allegedly behind the act.

Top bureaucrats exploited the govt scheme to curb misuse of staff vehicles.

Aims to spread message that every child has right to education and the importance of sending children to schools.

Ramzan replicates intricate Gandhara art on rocks to meet his family’s needs.

Former PM Gilani lavished Rs200 million on employee-related expenses in 2011-12.

Court to check voting record to see if women were disenfranchised.

Microsoft business partners allegedly bribed foreign officials for contracts in Pakistan and Russia.

Says barrages of the province are strong and technically safe.

FDSK and Suparco exhibit their scientific articles and machines at the gallery.

No experts or equipment available in Pakistan to fix famous artist’s work on Frere Hall ceiling.

The inauguration ceremony will be conducted by MPA Haji Abdul Munim.

India’s rupee recovered from historic lows against the dollar Friday.

Keen to capitalize on a stronger dollar, investors are massively pulling out of emerging markets.

“Essentially Microsoft missed the shift to high mobility entirely,” says Roger Kay.

Bilateral trade and cooperation between Pakistan and Russia would bring prosperity to the region, said the envoy.