Pakistan

Our history rightly prompts political entities to worry about the games being played to manipulate upcoming elections.

Hails democracy; calls on people to participate in 2013 elections.

Consensus reached on concurrent polls; deadlock persists over dissolution of provincial assemblies.

Interim setup now has to decide what to do with Rs200b in pending power tariff increases, Rs450 billion circular debt.

It would be erroneous to say National Assembly only treaded water as it made significant legislative accomplishments.

Let me say allegiance is not exclusive; it is earned.

Fehmida Mirza and Ashraf to continue holding their offices, till successors not appointed.

Lawn fever is turning up the heat this summer. Here’s what you should look for this week.

Prime Minister Raja Pervaiz Ashraf to address the nation tonight.

He mentioned the points of discussion during the one-on-one meeting with the premier.

Any party not attending the meeting will be allotted a symbol as per the preference indicated in their application.

As #EveryPakistaniwants trends on Twitter, many took to social networking site to talk about what they want.

Chief ministers agree to dissolve provincial, national assemblies on the same day.

Information minister said that opposition leader has made a joke by naming these candidates.

Poll body witnesses record number of applications for election symbols.

SC says poll body can seek help from ministries to enable expatriates also to vote.

Indian MPs accuse Pakistan of meddling in their country’s internal affairs.

Maintains that the order carried a ‘personal’ stigma.

Rai Ghulam Mujtaba fails to establish his renunciation of Canadian citizenship.

PM’s adviser on water resources says decision is a significant step.

Political and legal hitches can prop up if the matter goes to a parliamentary committee.

Special rapporteur’s visit came as part of investigation into civilian casualties.

Interim administration likely to negotiate a new package with the international lender.

The CIA had refused to confirm or deny any such records.

Irfan took four wickets in a devastating opening spell in the second one-day international against South Africa.

The 8-hour training will be held at the HCCI secretariat.

He also declares that he will contest in elections as an independent candidate from NA- 177 and NA-178 constituencies.

Commissioner directs Water and Sanitation Agency and health department to complete the task and report within a week.

The SPI for the week under review was recorded at 186.59 points against 186.36 points.

The move will promote savings and increase financial market depth and intermediation, says Central Bank.

The rupee ended weaker at 98.03/98.09 against the dollar, compared to Thursday’s close of 97.86/97.92.

The bench however, rejected the petitioner’s plea that the two judges be restrained from performing duty.

The third day of Women’s Week on Saturday will host events of mushaira, bilingual declamation and a drama competition.

Brazilian Lucas Lee made an eight-foot birdie putt on the last hole Saturday to snatch a one-stroke lead.

Claim 26 connected teachers regularised, ignoring deserving ones; refuse to vacate building.

Harass principal over issue; local courts have been using college premises.

Recommendations made at end of international space technology workshop.

Minister for Communication had passed the orders on March 1.

"An apology would help clear misconceptions about American funding for polio vaccines," says Paracha.

Wahab Jaffer presents a series of paintings dominated by women, vases and flowers.

CDA report terms chambers illegal, black coats allegedly pressurising to avoid action.

Say they are being transferred to far-flung areas in exchange for better pay.

Chinese analysts discuss development prospects at UoP seminar.

According to the district education office, 587 female teachers have been transferred after being promoted.

Under the law offenders can be fined Rs200,000 and imprisoned for two years.

Khan maintained he had no enemies and had not received any threats from militant groups.

The residents demanded action against the contractor of the community centre.

Light rain and thunderstorm may occur at isolated places of AJK, G-B and adjoining hilly areas during next 24 hours.

Gondal announced the up-gradation of a primary school to middle at the Pims Colony.

You cannot have democracy without passing through a phase during which everything appears to be coming unstuck.