Pakistan
More News
-
Election Candidates: 404 nomination forms on fourth day
Party workers obtained nomination forms for Khurram Latif Khosa, Mian Marghoob Ahmed and Asif Mehmood Nagra.
-
Dilkash Lahore: Two KEMU buildings to be restored
Newton Hall and Patiala People’s Library buildings at KEMU will be restored under the Dilkash Lahore project.
-
Jumping ship: Former ANP minister joins PML-N
He announced his decision at a meeting with Mian Nawaz Sharif in Lahore.
-
Attacked: Two policemen killed in Mardan
The officials were seriously wounded and later died.
-
Baseball: Wapda beat Police in national event
Wapda will play their second match against HEC today, who lost to Police 12-9 on Tuesday.
-
Football: Rio stadium closes over roof problems
Joao Havelange stadium, due to host athletics competition during 2016 Games, will shut down until matter is resolved.
-
Cricket: Omar Associates win opener
Hashmi Industries were bowled out for 179 in 44 overs.
-
Tennis: Talha cruises to semi-finals
Talha defeated Shoaib Abbas 6-0, 6-0 in the 21st Karachi Tennis Association Development Ranking Series Tournament.
-
Football: Sydney to host 2015 Asia Cup final
The region’s premier football tournament will take place from January 9 to 31.
-
Football: Islamabad Academy win on penalties
According to an official of Islamabad Football Association, tournament is using penalty rule in league matches as well
-
Hockey: Bajwa, Zaman named in FIH panels
Hockey India’s Secretary Narinder Batra was also included in the body as member.
-
Bus Accident: 11 killed, 25 injured
Rescue officials says a bus heading to Kot Mithan from DG Khan collided with a car while avoiding a tractor.
-
Seminar: ‘Islamic system needed’
The seminar was organised by Government College University, Faisalabad.
-
‘Sectarian killing’: Govt official gunned down in Gulberg
Khawaja Imran Ali was with his son when the attackers opened fire at their car.
-
Looming threat: Police protection for VIPs withdrawn
Politicians, peace committee members express safety concerns.
-
Soaked in mirth and colour, Hindu community celebrates Holi
People from all over Sindh arrive at Swami-Narayan Mandir to celebrate with community.
-
Pakhtunkhwa Milli Awami Party announces candidates for upcoming elections
PkMAP Sindh division announces candidates for 11 national and 22 provincial assembly seats.
-
Fall of Tirah Valley
A renewed operation in Tirah is inevitable but there is a threat that elections may not be held in peaceful manner.
-
Upcoming Chambaili’s OST sets the bar high
Nabeel Nihaal, Azal and Soch make film’s soundtrack worth listening to.
-
Peaceful and fair elections is foremost priority: Caretaker PM
Caretaker PM directs Balochistan governor to ensure law and order in the province.
-
Task force set up to guarantee security for ECP: Interior Ministry
The team will include representatives from ISI, MI, IB and the ECP.
-
Imran Khan to contest elections from four NA seats
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf chief Imran Khan decides to contest from NA-1, NA-56, NA-71 and NA-126.
-
Supreme Court to hear petition against Musharraf on Thursday
The former president is accused of violating the constitution.
-
Over 35 bullet proof cars ordered monthly in Pakistan
Director Toyota Motors says the demand is high in private sector, especially businessmen.
-
Afghanistan says ready to work for peace without Pakistan help
Jawed Ludin says that the government would look to senior Taliban prisoners to urge militants to pursue peace.
-
Chaudhry Nisar, Rehman Malik amongst phone bill defaulters
PTCL list reveals 284 former MNAs failed to pay their bills.
-
Afghanistan cancels army officers’ Pakistan visit over ‘shelling’
11-member team of Afghan National Army officers were to travel to Quetta at the invitation of the Pakistan Army.
-
Undersea cable cut affects 50% of Pakistan's internet traffic
Internet speed slows down by 60% in several countries including Pakistan.
-
Musharraf to file nomination papers for NA-32 Chitral
President of APML Chitral is optimistic that APML Chief will easily sail through in the elections.
-
Jamaat-e-Islami candidates for National Assembly
Jamaat-e-Islami party's candidates for the various seats in the National Assembly.
-
Bilawal will return to Pakistan: Rehman Malik
Reports of a tiff between Bilawal and his father is pre-election propaganda, says Malik.
-
Cultural week: At IIUI, students celebrate diverse cultures
Students recreated cultural, traditional and pictorial aspects of different countries.
-
National quality: Policy draft in the works
Stakeholders attending the consultative workshop discussed challenges and proposed a rational way forward.
-
Health Services Academy: Senate body opposes termination of 53 contract employees
Academy head says they knew they were on five-year contracts, staffers deny, demand regularisation.
-
Lucrative: CDA fetches Rs3.24 billion from two-day auction
Seven commercial plots withdrawn due to unsatisfactory bid offers.
-
Serial rape-murder: Court indicts ‘killer couple’
Daily hearings to commence from Thursday.
-
In Pakistan, looking like a soldier is one easy feat
Military, police uniforms on sale in markets despite a ban.
-
Diamer Bhasha Dam, Gwadar port in quake-prone zone
Geological Survey says earthquake of high magnitude can hit the mega projects.
-
Pakistan, Afghanistan seek solutions to trade hurdles
FATA traders highlight security and visa problems in Afghanistan.
-
Local gems: ‘Pakistani literature should be projected the world over’
Experts feel Pakistan produces good literature but has no means of promoting it.
-
Of and around K-P: Peshawar-based artist provides compelling viewing for nature lovers
Works are a mix of traditional and contemporary art.
-
Upcoming polls: Young voters’ participation lauded
Approximately 1,200 students participated from Punjab, K-P, Sindh, Balochistan and G-B.
-
World Theatre Day: The show must go on, but some support won’t hurt
Directors and actors decry lack of support, political will for the industry.
-
‘Rolling up’ to serve: Pakistan Tobacco goes for expansion through localisation
PTC takes Punjab’s farmers on board to boost tobacco cultivation.
-
PTI, PML-N lock horns over economic policies
Debate at local business school highlights best steps going forward.
-
Missing skull mystery: Key clue to man’s evolution shipped to US
GSP chief says skull was lent for research to the University of Arizona.
-
Election tribunal: Iftikhar Khan disqualified over fake degree
The tribunal had reserved its verdict last November.
-
Press conference: Arrest Musharraf, demands Lal Masjid cleric
Maulana Aziz says a vicious backlash is possible if Musharraf is not punished for his role in Lal Masjid incident.
-
No unfair advantage: State executives barred from visiting polling area
ECP also freezes bulk transfers/postings of civil servants.
-
Pending against ex-MPs: SC seeks details of fake degree cases
ECP informs apex court that nomination papers will now be plugged onto the official commission website.

















































