Pakistan

The drive is being supervised by the assistant-commissioner of Qasimabad.

I have a 10-year-old daughter, who asks me why I waste my time doing this strange old job, said a shawl maker.

The national report is based on the assessment of 30 NGOs of Pakistan.

The MQM chief believes that natural resources could be distributed more effectively.

Investigators have also unearthed a workshop where they tested explosives.

The court re-issued arrest warrants for all the accused.

Accountability court extends physical remand for three more days.

Though not in parliament, JUI-S could have been invited for Taliban influence: Officials.

Says decision to probe Haqqani in the presidency was constitutional.

Committee on water and power points to losses at the hands of Chinese and US companies.

The danish ambassador aims to increase Danish exports of goods to Pakistan by 40 per cent over the next three years.

Fumigation will be done in garbage dumps, nullahs and manholes in DHA, Clifton Blocks 8 and 9 and surrounding slums.

The fund will promote education, sponsor talented students and meet deficiencies in educational institutions.

The notification to this effect has been issued by Ministry of States and Frontier Regions (SAFRON).

Representatives of interior and defence ministries and security agencies agreed to expedite efforts on the matter.

The think tank will meet on September 16 to review the progress.

Waheed Khan, Chaudhry Saeed Tariq, Mushtaq Tanoli, Ghulam Murtaza Mirani and Muhammad Ahmed Baig were transferred.

The Sindh Chief Minister Syed Qaim Ali and members of the Sindh cabinet also paid homage.

He was of the view that the Nato supply and other tax collection avenues should be strictly monitored.

It had been reported that the SSGCL had rejected a bid made by 4Gas Asia for the 500 million cubic feet LNG project.

Shah opined that leaders of the countries could meet in Islamabad and New Delhi to iron out the differences.

A body was recovered from Quetta in a separate incident.

PIA will be carrying as many as 10,000 Hajj pilgrims from Balochistan for Saudi Arabia this year.

Unknown armed persons knocked at the door of Commander Gul Khan Bhittani and opened fire at the commander.

The number plates will be available from October 1 at the office of the motor registration wing in Civic Centre.

Tourist traffic to Murree, Galiyat, Ayubia, Kaghan and Swat valley was considerably increased during 2011 and 2012.

Ministry of defence to move SC to seek extension in date for the conduct of polls.

These killings are in addition to the five people who were killed on Tuesday morning.

Kayani briefs chiefs of other services on APC.

Says monthly losses come to Rs3.3 billion.

Officials say draft entails five to six stages.

Former PBC chief says Pakistan already had the ‘lost speeches’ returned by India.

Sindh Governor Dr Ishratul Ebad Khan distributed compensation cheques to the victims of Abbas Town on Tuesday.

The road accident occurred near Akil village within the limits of Mahotta Police Station near Naudero on Tuesday.

The event will be commemorated in 10 cities.

Zubair Shaikh, formerly Central Investigation Agency (CIA) DSP, was transferred to the Crime Investigation Department.

The number of patients suspected of contracting the virus has increased from 140 to 156 in the last two days.

Riazuddin laid the foundation for particle physics in Pakistan.

Protesters says they will not rest until their demands for permanent residence are met.

SHO expresses ignorance about activities of his juniors.

Five-day festival titled “Jashan-e-Khusro” will begin at Kuch Khaas (KK) on Wednesday.

Council claims NHSRC is disturbing election process in bid to induct favourites.

The industry has high profit potential in the international market.

Charge up to Rs5,000 for local, Rs10,000 for inter-city, Rs30,000 for overseas matches.

Experts discuss climate change, resources and ecosystem in Karakorams.

Says all land allotments since 1960 are illegal; authority officials slam opinion.

All four institutions on list fall from last year’s positions.

MDA employees went on indefinite pen-down strike on Tuesday to protest against the arrest of their colleague.

ACCA Pakistan recently awarded the USAID Power Distribution Programme “platinum-approved employer status”.

Alif Ailan is assisting the Punjab government in its school enrolment drive, says Asif Mughal.