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Wasim Akram hopes for Tendulkar's last Test against Pakistan
I hope relations improve and my wish come true is that India and Pakistan play a Test sooner than later, says Wasim.
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Pakistan Taliban discuss peace talks offer
It's good that all Pakistan leaders have agreed to initiate peace talks, says Taliban commander.
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Vitori takes five as Zimbabwe lead against Pakistan
Vitori took five for 61 as Pakistan collapsed to 230 all out, losing their last six wickets for 19 runs.
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Restoring our history
My parents claim that we are ‘Mughals’. I take their word for it because I do not know how to verify this claim.
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Healthcare facilities for Karachi, please?
Recently, a nine-year-old girl, Ayesha, who suffered from dengue, died due to the unavailability of a ventilator.
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MQM's Nadeem Hashmi sent on 7-day physical remand by ATC
The former MPA was arrested for charges of murder and terrorism on Tuesday night.
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Pakistan to raise drone attacks issue at the UN, says FO
Foreign Office spokesperson says drone attacks violate the sovereignty of Pakistan.
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US pastor Terry Jones arrested after threats to burn Holy Quran
Terry Jones was detained in Mulberry and faces charges of transporting fuel illegally and openly carrying a firearm.
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Enforced disappearance: Masood Janjua killed in Waziristan, SC told
ISI official states that the victim was involved with al Qaeda who got him killed.
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Targeted operation in Karachi: No magic wand to restore peace overnight, says Rashid
Says decisions on Karachi’s unrest were taken at the APC with national consensus.
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Caught red-handed: UAE sentences Pakistani man for spying
The man was recruited by an intelligence officer at UAE foreign embassy.
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Judges’ detention case: SC dismisses plea seeking cancellation of Musharraf’s bail
Petitioner was absent and did not pursue his application.
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Transfers: Top Karachi police officials to be reshuffled
Sindh CM asked for summary of transfers, notification to be issued soon.
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NA-5, NA-27 by-polls: ECP inquiries find no women vote bar
JUI-F alleges the inquiries were influenced by K-P govt.
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Towards normalcy: In the sanctuary of a madrassa
A transgender father gave up the flesh trade for his son. His only dream is to educate his son.
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Workshop: Media urged to create awareness against piracy
Information minister calls for curbing the menace of indulging in counterfeit market.
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Talks with militants: Nawaz, Kayani mull choice of facilitator
Discuss implementation of the APC resolution.
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Targeted operation: Karachi shuts down as MQM leader arrested
MQM berates police, claims operation is politicised.
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Of three Thari women, revenge and a cell phone
PPP’s minorities representative of the area, Mahesh Malani, said he have no way of confirming or denying the...
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Trust-building?: Taliban confirm, military denies prisoners swap
Officials say six militants released in exchange for two paramilitary troops.
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Missing containers case: Probe finds no evidence of arms smuggling
Commission says lack of uniform facilities the real reason behind the scandal.
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BA, B Com and MA: FUUAST extends date for registration
An announcement of this extension was made by the Registrar FUUAST on Wednesday.
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65th death anniversary: Zardari pays tribute to Quaid-e-Azam
Zardari was impressed with the up-keep of the mazar and commended the management and staff for their devotion.
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Trilingual declamation contest 2013: Hamdard University secures trophy
Sindh University secured second position in the overall competition.
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Addressing Contamination: 19 water testing labs on the cards
40 per cent of patients admitted to hospitals across Pakistan are suffering from water-borne diseases, says Dr Aslam.
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Ethical media practices: Collaboration between stakeholders stressed
The CEJ committee will continue its function in 2013-14, under the aegis of Rozan.
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Encroachments main hurdle to smooth flow of traffic
Strict legal action has also been ordered against vehicles with tinted windows.
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Fresh meat: PC-1 for capital’s slaughterhouse ready
Rs10 million has already been allocated for the project, says project director.
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Corruption allegations: Railway workers demand internal audit
Union leader alleges that 96 locomotives purchased from China were of inferior standard.
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Photo exhibition: Jinnah’s death anniversary marked at Heritage Museum
Students, teachers pay tribute; historic portraits document Quaid’s role in major political events.
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Golden Jubilee Exhibition: Masterpieces on display
Internationally-acclaimed artists to showcase works from Sept 12 to 26.
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Anti-tobacco law: Hotels, eateries yet to implement ordinance
Smoking in any form is banned in all public places including hotels and restaurants.
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Endangered craft: Cashmere, Pashmina industries fading in Kashmir
Govt help is needed to modernise the industry — in particular to switch from manual to power looms.
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Cost-effective: At Farid’s supermarket, it gets cheaper by the dozen
Owner announces money-back guarantee if you find something cheaper elsewhere.
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Youth empowerment: NIP among three schemes seeking PM’s approval
NIP has offered placements to over 98,000 applicants since 2006; other schemes to target needy students.
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Unpredictable weather: More people with seasonal flu visiting hospitals
Doctors advise patients to take high-protein diet.
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Delimitation: PTI to take up issue with election tribunal
The party will also file to hold re-elections in NA-54 once the areas are demarcated.
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Certification conundrum: CineFlex gets breathing space, for now
Court allows operations till Sept 26.
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Illegal business: Fake pesticides recovered, 10 arrested
13 FIRs have been registered against those involved in the fake pesticides business.
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Infanticide: Accused remanded in police custody
Hayat’s wife alleges that he tossed their daughter into the river after they had a fight a few days ago.
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fake doctors: Ombudsman seeks report on quacks
The report had said that 15,000 quacks were active in the province.
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Factory raided: 2,000 litres of liquor seized
Police said the liquor was to be sold on Eid in rural areas.
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Employment: 500 to be employed for SWM project
The estimated cost of the project is Rs700 million.
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Reservations: Robbery accused harms himself
Shehzad said the police had tortured him and not let his mother visit him.
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Murder case: PHC summons Khyber Agency PA
The bench also summoned Khyber Agency PA in the next hearing to explain his position.
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Undiscovered goldmine: Phenomenal rise in guar production going unnoticed
Country expects highest production of cash crop in 18 years.
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Currency: Rupee steady against dollar
The rupee remained steady at 104.75/104.80 against the dollar, compared to Tuesday’s close of 104.75/104.82.
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Pharmaceuticals: Drug Act termed hurdle to exports
Local pharmaceutical manufacturers asked DRAP to comply with WHO guidelines for Global Manufacturing Practices.
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Inflation: Index down 0.09% during week
The SPI for combined groups was up by 0.04%.
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Squash deserves wildcard in 2020 Olympics: Jansher Khan
Former great urges IOC to consider inclusion of sport at the Games.