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Ex-Pemra chief: NAB inquiry enters final stage
Sources say NAB started inquiry against former chairman PEMRA for his alleged misuse of authority.
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Found guilty: Mithi judge removed from post
Relatives of another judge, whose son was gunned down last month, filed a complaint against Lashari.
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The first act: As things get too real, Karachi turns to theatrics
The first international theatre festival organised by NAPA features the best in theatre.
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Finding the artist within: In debut exhibit, NED students try to raise money
The exhibition aims to promote students' works as well as attract investment for a gallery space.
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Comment: No effort, no hope!
Proposal for PSL, deemed to be the country’s main hope in in bringing cricketers, has been put on back-burner.
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Elan Social Club celebrates Women of Talent
The club celebrates its Women of Talent Festival in an exuberant demeanour at Dynasty.
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Did you know? Humaima Malick appointed ambassador for WWF
Humaima believes there is an urgent need for all those living in Pakistan to move towards conserving the environment.
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Arif Lohar on his language and his legacy
The singer has embraced his roots, and revisits them often in search of inspiration.
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Ceasefire in doubt: Make all efforts for peace, Nawaz tells dialogue committee
Dialogue committee says events such as Islamabad attack, only harm the peace process after casefire is announced.
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No patch-work: Sartaj Aziz promises NA new defence, foreign policies
The internal and external threats are being kept under consideration while framing new policies.
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7-member NA committee formed to probe Dasti allegations
Minister for Science and Technology Zahid Hamid tells NA that committee has been assigned to report within fortnight.
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Okara residents allegedly vandalise under-construction church
Mob also accused of desecrating cross, case filed against the group.
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Court carnage: MQM chief warns against believing in Ahrarul Hind's claims
Little-known militant group claimed responsibility for attack inside Islamabad district courts which left 11 dead.
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Defence ministry brings 5 missing persons to Supreme Court
Missing persons to be presented before Justice Ejaz Afzal for an in-camera session.
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Accident: Young man drowns in Thatta
Body of ill-fated youth was fished out and was identified as Rustam Jakharo.
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Pakistan beat Bangladesh to book place in Asia Cup final
Pakistan complete their highest run chase ever to to overcome Bangladesh’s 326 run target with 3 wickets to spare.
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Islamabad attack: SC orders installation of CCTV cameras in district courts within 48 hours
Interior secretary says only 44 out of 66 police officers were present at district courts at time of attack.
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Condemnation: Lawyers strike today
Lawyers announce strike on Tuesday (today) in protest against the attack on Islamabad courts.
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Musharraf treason hearing postponed after judges say court not safe
Judges not taking part in legal proceedings after a district court in Islamabad came under attack.
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Retirement benefits: Tarar’s petition adjourned till April 7
Tarar says he was entitled to pension and other retirement benefits of being former president of Pakistan.
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Wanted: Courts issue warrants against 15 people
Accused were neither depositing payments against their loans nor appearing in courts for hearings.
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Team complete: Remaining RTI commissioners appointed
2 Commissioners shall hold office for term of 3 years from date & will not be eligible for reappointment, handout read
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Post-18th Amendment: Scramble for control sees no end
CADD, ICT, CDA, Cabinet Division, health, education, interior ministries looking to retain, extend influence.
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Literary seminar: Discussing the (lack of) impact of Urdu literature on the international stage
Just like the language, Urdu literature has absorbed influences from various languages and cultures.
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Entrepreneurship: Thousands of women marketing home-made products online
Ten women share their success stories.
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Fighting diabetes: ‘Eat less, walk more, avoid junk food’
Around 6.8 million of who suffer from diabetes.
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Rainy day: Mercury comes down in twin cities
Minimum temperatures in Islamabad were between 6 and 8 degrees Celsius and between 8 and 10° C in Rawalpindi.
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Rash driving: Six injured in accident
Police sources say that they were travelling to Rawat when their van overturned due to speeding.
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Wildlife conservation day: Pakistan is losing ecosystems at an alarming rate, say experts
Due to many malpractices, numerous native species of plants and animals are in decline.
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VBMP presents memo: Mama Qadeer ‘satisfied’ with UN response
Says they have been assured that they will be at peace very soon.
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Revitalising the FDE: Six new permanent directors appointed
Education body has been struggling due to hiring issues, status of former chief.
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The aftermath: Seven years later, terror returns to katcheri
Islamabad on high alert; Pindi lawyers asked to secure themselves.
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Outpouring of grief: For whom the bell tolls
It was difficult for many to accept that the people they had met on Monday morning were no more in this world.
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Candle vigil: Slain Shahbaz Bhatti remembered
Shahzaman Youhana cites quote by Bhatti, I live not only for my community but to defend the rights of all communities.
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World record: Beaconites attend largest art lesson
Students create artwork using acrylics, water colours, mixed media, colour pencils, pastels and canvas.
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Police summoned: ‘Police killed five of my sons’
Law officer told the court that Bibi’s sons had been running car theft gang.
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Ghulam Shabbir: Man fighting for right loses battle for life
A civic agency official, Ghulam Shabbir had gone to court to attend a hearing when the bomb blasts took place.
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Rainfall: Hub Dam water level increases by six feet
Total storage capacity of dam’s reservoir is 339 feet (RL) and its present level of water is 286.65.
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Power woes: ‘Govt to provide land for grid stations’
Hyderabad Commissioner says Sindh government is ready to overcome menace of load-shedding.
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Identity cards: Afghan caught at NADRA office
Landikotal official claims it was possible someone at NADRA office be involved in making identity cards for Afghans.
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Balochistan unrest: Saboteurs blow up gas pipeline
Damaged gas pipeline was supplying 130 million cubic feet gas to Quetta, states statement issued by SSGC.
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JCP meets today: Panel suggests delay in appointments
Sources says committee has to receive clearance reports regarding nominees from intelligence agencies.
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Judge Rafaqat Awan: A man of principle
Awan was upright, courageous judge who was struggling to become permanent as his probation period was to end in Sep.
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Constable Muhammad Riaz: A ‘bhola bhala’ cop
He was a man who could never ever have been cunning because it was just not in his nature.
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Fizza Malik: A life snuffed out
Malik was among 11 people who were brutally killed during suicide bombing, firing attack at Islamabad district courts.
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Weighing in: US backs Pakistan’s efforts against militancy, says envoy
Beth Jones upbeat about progress in Pakistan-US strategic dialogue.
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Objections to delimitation: SC hints at giving appellant power to sessions judges
Asks Punjab’s AAG to seek instruction from authorities regarding the suggestion.
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Landikotal attack: Roadside blast kills 2 FC soldiers, injures 9
Search operation under way; Pak-Afghan highway closed.
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Sister power: Skiing duo eye more glory for country
Naltar Valley of G-B is home to skiers who are using their talent to make Pakistan proud.
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Islamabad attack: Police skipped security meeting, says district bar chief
Naseer Kayani says sessions judge called the meeting last week.

















































