Pakistan

Sindh information minister says the new local government system is in favour of Sindh.

SITE police station officer says that it started because of the heat and the clothes in the room caught fire.

Residents then organised a demonstration against the police at the Mirpur Mathelo bypass.

Hamilton says his mind swung back and forth ‘like a pendulum’ until he eventually settled on leaving McLaren.

The striker crafted his own move and defeated three defenders to find the net.

Del Piero is in line to make his A-League debut in New Zealand when Sydney FC travel to play Wellington Phoenix.

The prestige international was called off due to the failure.

Islamabad pulled off comprehensive 3-1 win over Army in quarter-finals of 8th National Women Football Championship.

Nadal’s uncle Toni confirmed that the Spaniard plans to play at the World Tour Finals and the Davis Cup final.

Salahuddin Rabbani will discuss several proposals including release of Afghan Taliban in Pakistani custody.

PTI chief says president will be responsible for any untoward incident during rally.

FM Khar says the two sides agreed to explore opportunities for an early rescheduling of Putin’s visit.

Inundation of vast swathes of agricultural land will deprive thousands of families of their source of livelihood.

Political agent says PTI's peace march will not be allowed in Kotkai area due to security threats.

Counsel contends Aqeel Dhedhi was not a beneficiary of SSGCL scam.

Court admits plea; directs ANF to submit their response by Oct 10.

SPARC report reveals inaction on part of govt perpetuated an abysmal state of children in Pakistan.

Hajj director informs LHC quota awarded to private tour operators.

Some quarters cite cultural limitations, others say participation necessary.

PTI chief says tribal people, militants and the army have no problem with his party’s march.

A hotel and a boutique at MM Alam Road were sealed on Thursday by the LDA for operating from residential land

The government had not challenged the LHC order.

Two more sites at China Scheme and Quaid-i-Azam Interchange would be selected later.

Salma Bibi had submitted that Chuhng police had killed five of her sons in fake encounters.

The number of teachers fanning sectarianism is about 5,000 across the province.

Police are trying to find the body.

A TI commander said he killed the militants to avenge the murder of rebel commander Ghuncha Gul, of Mangal Bagh group.

Two armed motorcyclists opened fire at a police constable, Furqan Khan, killing him on the spot.

PHC had ordered that all educational institutions should give fee concessions to siblings studying in same schools.

Rules there is no evidence of mala fide intention behind transfer.

The police have registered separate cases.

Brother suspected that his sister might have been abducted, but did not name any suspect.

The concluding film was “The Passage to Japan”, directed by Shinichiro Sawai.

An art historian shares her favourite images from Balochistan.

Three-day event to mark World Space Week begins.

Salma Iftikhar’s latest work has something for everyone.

Islamabad Police still waiting for answers to questions asked of the defence ministry.

Traffic on roads was much less than usual for a weekday once the match started.

Power at 27 warehouses storing vaccine might be cut off as cell faces funds’ shortage.

This is the second smuggling attempt foiled in seven months.

The Pakistani rupee ended weaker at 95.35/55 to the dollar, compared with Wednesday’s close of 94.16/21.

Remittances from Pakistanis abroad rose 17.73 percent to $13.186 billion in the 2011/12 fiscal year.

CNG stations in Sindh will remain close from 9 am on Friday October 5 till 9 am on Sunday October 7, 2012

Two decades later, French archaeologists decide to publish unfinished work.

Kaira says govt wants to settle matter to the ‘satisfaction of SC’.

Supreme Court issued notices to Shahbaz and Riaz to appear before the apex court on October 17.

MQM chief Altaf Hussain called for removing the bar on their right to vote, and contest elections.

Senators accused ECP of establishing ghost polling stations in the past.

Chief justice says no political cell should operate at Presidency; president’s secretary could be called before...

Voting in favour of April 12 resolution may be treasonous towards their alternative homelands.