Pakistan

Former attorney general has emerged as the lead candidate.

As petroleum ministry drags its feet, provinces go without their due share in revenue.

Thousands of supporters take to the streets to proposed against amendment or repeal of the blasphemy laws.

In 2010, a total of 2,689 children were subjected to violence in just Sindh.

Examination that spanned for almost two days mainly focused on queries regarding no-balls by Amir.

Establishing military presence in a hostile environment is a dangerous business.

Talk shows blabber on, the civil society is reduced to arranging vigils appealing for tolerance.

Pakistan seized 4688 kg Heroin, 3,784 kg Opium, 44,600 kg Acetic Anhydride, 83,233 kg Hashish in 2010.

Former attorney general's son Balakh Sher Khosa confirms report of Khosa's appointment to Express News.

A large number of women have now joined gangs involved in abduction for ransom.

Health Department aware of the possibility of a swine flu outbreak in the coming days.

The Obama administration will offer Pakistan more military, intelligence and economic support.

Here is one good reason to shop more at the local ‘landa bazaar’: you could get rich!

Archaeologists at a conference urged the preservation of cultural heritage at a Gandharan site in Taxila.

Stakeholders have reached consensus over the construction of Diamer-Basha Dam (DBD).

The people of G-B are looking forward to cosier winters as the ban on transportation of firewood.

A man’s decapitated corpse, suspected to have been a victim of ‘honour’ killing, was discovered by police officials.

Around 37 suspects were arrested on Saturday during search operations in various areas of the capital.

Women’s rights activists call upon govt to appoint ombudspersons to hear cases of sexual harassment at workplaces.

Few would think that the traditional cobbler faced a fate worse than most would expect.

Promoting local entrepreneurship and innovations is the way forward for generating employment opportunities.

Mehboob Azmi made the country’s common, social and political life the subject of his poetry.

Women in large numbers blocked Islamabad Expressway for hours on Saturday morning in protest against gas outages.

Unfortunately like its very name, the play was quite spare, inexperience above all, shining through.

Residents of E-7 fear that political clout and negligence by authorities is allowing encroachments.

CSB last week recommended the promotion of some 150 bureaucrats to grade 20.

Pakistan and Germany agree to expand bilateral relations and strengthen cooperation.

Months after an FIR was registered in Khipro, the communities involved remain on the brink of confrontation.

Fourth video in series shows Ajmal Khan pleading for his release.

Pakistan urges India to not “squander” in bringing to justice the perpetrators of bombing of Samjhota Express.

Officials using eight staff cars, four motorbikes and an official laptop in clear violation of rules and regulations.

Punjab Police is to launch a massive operation against criminals hiding along the Indus River.

Mani Shankar Aiyar calls upon India and Pakistan to engage in an “uninterrupted and uninterruptable dialogue.”

The bail pleas of twenty-six other people arrested with Bugti were also rejected.

Government drops a committee report investigating a Rs25-billion leasing scam on land owned by the Pakistan Railways.

FoDP has so far released only 28 per cent of the total commitments made at a forum almost two years ago.

The FIA investigation team found no suspicious transaction in Hamid Saeed Kazmi's six accounts.

Five members of SCBAP oppose meeting of Asma Jahangir with President Zardari, during a press conference.

Investigators are trying to find the cleric, who is said to have inspired Malik Mumtaz Hussain Qadri.

Westerwelle, Qureshi focus on Strategic Dialogue, cooperation in education, defence, infrastructure, energy.

PML-N, MQM draw daggers once again at each other as they take a dig at political moves of each other’s parties.

Following the shootout, workers take to the streets to protest the killing, resulting in severe clashes in Karachi.

PPP members send recommendations to their leadership advising it to quit the coalition in Punjab.

Advisor to president says notification will be issued by tomorrow.

Top UN human rights official says all countries have moral and legal duty to protect freedom of religion.

Biden to take the message to Pakistan next week, urging officials to articulate a long-term strategy for N Waziristan.

Food price inflation a key factor in worrying trend of increasing child labour and their abuse.

Doctors advise precaution as swine flu may be on the loose in the twin cities.

Owners of CNG stations challenge daily 9-hour supply shutdown notice in court.

Speakers highlight the role of parliamentarians in influencing public opinion.