Pakistan

For Istanbul it was a fifth unsuccessful bid to host a summer Olympics, while Madrid was eliminated in a secret vote.

First-time writer Asma Khan writes a children’s book on Partition.

Samiul Haq assures Gilani of his support.

The day was marred when troops shot dead four people who were suspected to be militants.

Approval given for Yamaha motorcycles to invest in Pakistan as State Bank reports receiving IMF loan installment.

Chef Lipata keen on introducing new dishes to the restaurant’s menu.

How the city’s four premium cinemas compare and which offers the best night out.

Zardari's spokesperson says the President will reside in Lahore after stepping down.

We are gripped in the shackles of the hope to achieve people’s approval.

Principal Staff Officers and a large number of airmen attended the ceremony.

Government and army agrees to work together to tackle the menace of terrorism.

The number of Afghan Taliban freed by Pakistan in the last nine months has now reached 32.

President Zardari is due to leave office on September 8.

With more than a dozen vehicles shot on, it is not clear what the attackers’ target was.

Recruitments made from list provided by ex-postal service minister.

Ceremonies held to honour the fallen and victors of the war.

At least four people used the route to return to their families living on the other side of the border.

The Asoka Rock edicts, inscribed on three large boulders, are under serious threat of being lost forever.

MP insists no such incident took place but promises to investigate the issue.

The degeneration of journalism is linked with rising corporate culture, says journalist.

The fire incident had occurred last year, when nearly 256 workers had lost lives and 55 were injured.

The NGO aims to promote education through sports.

The number of ATCs will rise to 20 after this addition.

PML-N’s Sindh Chief tenders his resignation, leading people to believe he is parting ways.

Earlier, the acting speaker had rejected the party’s requisition because of ‘fake signatures’.

Nawaz also discusses the security situation in the metropolis with PML-F chief.

All parties confirm attendance; interior minister says army in favour of talks.

The army chief tells Baloch tribes to bury their differences and work for the development of the province.

Hafiz Saeed to lead Friday prayers at Liaquat Bagh; rally to culminate at D-Chowk.

EDO Health confirmed the cases and said the woman was married to an employee of the district health office.

Court extended their remand for another two weeks and adjourned the matter till September 23.

The conference was attended by the directors of seven regional campuses, deans, heads and directors of the main campus

Pakistan’s UN representative applauds initiative.

The closing date is November 15.

Pakistan has deep sea shore and abundant labour force and it should emerge as a ship-building country.

The disease has been confirmed in victims from each province.

High imports from India due to low domestic production.

The fellowship instills values of social justice in participants.

Lecture series explores 17th century philosopher’s work.

The works included oil paintings, sculptures, textile and graphic designs, miniatures, print and ceramics pieces.

Members of jihadi outfit march on capital.

CDA chairman, IGP, Islamabad DC to appraise court.

The roof collapsed due to weak pillars.

The police said the van was going to the seminary when the accident occurred.

Primary school students performed skits impersonating members of the armed forces.

The case was heard by a three-judge bench headed by Chief Justice Iftikhar Chaudhry.

Policeman sent to jail on a 14-day remand for receiving a Rs100,000 bribe.

The prosecution was to present 10 witnesses.

The judge also ordered that the EDO should ensure his presence at next hearing and submit surety bonds of Rs50,000.

Industry players say much depends on city’s law and order situation.