Pakistan
More News
-
Currency: Rupee strengthens against dollar
The rupee ended stronger at 102.5/102.7 against the dollar, compared to Friday’s close of 102.77/102.82.
-
By-polls planning: Election monitoring room set up at PHC
Will help coordinate with ROs to avoid problems on Election Day.
-
ECP to go ahead with by-polls despite flood, security concerns
Pakistan army being deployed outside a total of 2,686 polling stations declared ‘sensitive’.
-
Imran Khan avoids the 'lift' at public rallies after May accident
Organisers at Faisalabad rally bring specially built iron-stairs for PTI Chairman.
-
Revising textbooks in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa
Promoting violence in any manner does not appear to be a very wise decision at all.
-
PM's address to the nation: Nawaz Sharif dreams to make Pakistan an 'Asian Tiger'
PM aims to eliminate terrorism‚ improve economy‚ address power crisis and pursue good relations with neighbours.
-
Did you know?: Zinda Bhaag wins four awards in Canada
The movie defeated many other international top nominations, including Mira Nair’s The Reluctant Fundamentalist.
-
Jamshed Dasti survives assassination attempt
The attacker inflicted two wounds on Dasti's head which caused him to bleed profusely.
-
With Operation 021, dynamic mother-son duo explores new horizons
Zeba Bakhtiar feels it’s time senior members from the industry start promoting new talent.
-
'Big mobsters' behind Mohammad Sikander incident: Chaudhry Nisar
Nisar claims international elements behind the Aug 15 Islamabad standoff, slams irresponsible media.
-
Punjab Assembly condemns attack on Express Media, passes resolution
The resolution was moved by a PTI member, Mian Aslam Iqbal.
-
Flood Stricken: Minister promises boats for rescue
Negligence in relief and rescue efforts will not be tolerated
-
Balochistan by-polls: Jhal Magsi by-polls uncertain
The elections might be postpone in PB-32 after heavy monsoon rain and flash floods
-
Looting Incident : MQM parliamentarian’s factory robbed
A dozen gunmen attacked the factory looting several valuables
-
By-Elections 2013: ‘PML-N to win with thumping majority’
People have confidence in the people-friendly policies of Prime Minister.
-
Rimsha Masih Case: Cleric’s acquittal ‘disappointing’, says Tahir Ashrafi
Ashrafi says it is quite alarming that Chishti has been acquitted.
-
Restoring peace: Terrorism will be rooted out, says minister
Muhammad Balighur Rehman says government is determined to restore peace and stability in the country
-
Islamabad Standoff: I did it out of anger, says Sikander
Sikander says he was ashamed of what he had done in Islamabad, and that Zamrud Khan interfered with negotiations.
-
Guessing game as Kayani prepares to retire
General Kayani is expected to step down after six years since coming to power in May.
-
Islamabad standoff: Govt changes 9 city SPs
Government terms the incident a security lapse.
-
Despite MQM's protest, Sindh Assembly approves local govt bill
MQM members walk out of the assembly in protest against the bill, but will still take part in local govt elections.
-
Sindh Assembly passes resolution condemning attack on Express Media
All parties backed the resolution without objections.
-
PM Nawaz to address public today
It was earlier reported that Nawaz's address in Lahore was cancelled.
-
Attack on picket: Terrorist, two FC men killed in shootout
The militant killed in the encounter could not be identified. No group has claimed responsibility.
-
Address to nation: PM to talk about security policy
Differences on Afghanistan and the Taliban holding up the policymaking exercise.
-
Seeming no end: No let-up in violent incidents in July
Some 572 death, 642 injuries reported from across the country in the month.
-
Capital punishment: Nawaz orders halt to executions
President Zardari has called for a meeting with the PM before any of the convicts are punished.
-
Electoral rigging: Parliamentary body to meet on Monday
Committee has no authority in the presence of election commission.
-
‘Of Jewish agents’: Imran, Fazl open new verbal sparring round
PTI had filed a defamation suit against the JUI-F leader.
-
Invisible Pakistanis: Denied the right to identity
Countless ‘Pakistanis’ without NICs continue to live on the fringes, deprived of basic rights.
-
PBA slams attack on Express Media office
The representative body reiterates its demand to the government to provide protection to all its member broadcasters.
-
World Humanitarian Day: A safe school, a safer home
Sonia Shahid, founder of the SSS, gives 100 displaced boys from all over the country the hope for a better future.
-
End of immunity?: Six cases may be opened against President Zardari
The cases include ARY Gold, Cotecna, SGS, Polo Ground, Ursus Tractor and Assets references.
-
Purging the watchdog: FIA declares 62 of its officials ‘corrupt’
Agency establishes accountability cell.
-
Gas prices likely to be pushed up 2.8%
Government seeking end to cross subsidy through restoration of GIDC.
-
Violation of SC orders: TIP moves top court against Pemra chief
Files petition saying Rashid Ahmed has been occupying the slot illegally.
-
Upbeat about future: If K-P govt flops, PTI flops says Imran
"Military action should be the last resort if talks and reconciliation fail," says PTI chief.
-
Floods ravage Punjab amid fresh rains forecast
Evacuation ordered in south Punjab as floods leave trail of destruction; NDMA says 300,000 affected, 106 killed.
-
Living in a big city: Writers of Karachi remember city as vibrant, children-friendly
Hamida Khuhro and Anwer Mooraj’s book was first published around 16 years ago.
-
Car slips into nullah: Two women killed, four injured
The identity of the deceased could not be confirmed.
-
Murder?: Body of Nigerian man found in G-14
Police believe he died on Saturday night.
-
Rain affected: Electricity restored after a week of darkness
Many areas around Bari Imam plunged into darkness after a fault developed in a transformer.
-
Collaboration: HEC, Punjab govt join hands to strengthen higher education
Knowledge City and Technology Park to be set up in Lahore.
-
Determination personified: 17-year-old Meerzadi can ride a rickshaw, make smokeless stoves
Heritage Foundation helped the girl enrol in a programme to learn English as well.
-
Complete disregard: Sikh gurdwara serving as special branch offices
The Auqaf Department has failed to evict the police officials.
-
Jinnah Avenue standoff: Gunman’s wife sent on one-day transit remand
Inquiry committee finds lack of coordination between police, security agencies.
-
Persistent headache: Traffic jams galore in garrison city
Traffic police claims 80 per cent of problem can be solved by removing encroachments.
-
August 22 by-polls: Imran campaigns for NA-1
Nearly 2,000 people attended the PTI chairman’s address.
-
A crazy response to crazed behaviour
The overreaction by the media turned Sikandar into a very important man.
-
AIOU examinations: Offices set up in eight more cities
The first examination office will be inaugurated in Lahore on Monday by AIOU Vice-Chancellor.