Pakistan

Private equity is poised to take off in Pakistan, with contrarian investors betting the country has more potential.

Says presidency will not to be used for politics.

Rashid Ahmad has been accused of illegally holding charge as Pemra chairman in defiance of the SC’s orders.

Inclusion into mainstream society can only occur through employment.

Guns and insecurity hold back students from getting an education.

The court has allotted Imran Khan time till August 28 to submit a written, detailed response.

Seats to be reserved in medical, engineering and professional institutions.

Both the current and former aides to the prime minister are being considered for the prestigious job.

Water board staff also involved in theft of water.

Energy essential for future of Pakistan, Kerry says US funding 1,200 megawatts.

Ruling bars party from participating in next year’s general election.

Court asks for documents of a land deal between DHA and CDA.

As he braces to appear before Supreme Court today.

Insists PEMRA made specific allegations of foreign funding against certain media outlets.

US secretary of state indicates that drones strikes could end ‘soon’.

Leopard geckos are being exported either for medicinal use or to keep as pets, say Thatta’s residents.

According to details, the suspected thieves were formerly employed in houses as domestic servants.

Researchers to develop alternatives for electronic items as well.

Three-member committee formed to pay surprise visits to public hospitals.

Project will be undertaken by varsity’s media department and Mishal Pakistan.

Peace Youth Club members to conduct fundraising drive in the capital.

A seminar at SAFMA discussed the effects of the leaked report of the commission.

The committee was formed on directions of IHC-formed judicial commission.

Civil society says child abuse, women’s rights will be neglected.

Matter adjourned till August -5.

Met officials have predicted thundershowers in twin cities in next 48 hours.

Masih lodged a complaint with the police that his 11-year-old daughter, Sofia*, didn’t return home from shopping.

Khan suspects that she might have been abducted by Shaukat*.

The seat was vacated by Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan after he chose to retain the NA-52 seat.

The court asked the petitioner to file a rejoinder to the PTA and IT ministry’s replies and adjourned hearing.

APCA Health and Population Unit staged a demonstration in front of the Health Department.

Police registered a case and arrested Boota, who is currently in police custody.

Average response time had been less than 7 minutes.

Anjum Raza, a neighbor of Abdul Ghaffar, told the media that Bano Bibi had been pregnant.

He said buses from Karachi to Muzaffargarh must have an armed guard on board.

PM says government has made a 25 year long term plan to generate 50,000MW to end the energy crisis in the country.

Rs261 million has been earmarked for the construction of a wastewater treatment plant.

Told the victim she was possessed by evil spirits.

US Secretary of State says that Obama has a real timeline on when to end drone strikes.

The rupee ended weaker at 102.2/102.45 against the dollar, compared to Thursday’s close of 100.95/101.05.

Reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) rose slightly to $5.170 billion from $5.153 billion a week earlier.

Industrial estates in Punjab should be exempt from load-shedding of gas and electricity, says LCCI president.

An earthquake of 4.0 magnitude hit the province while no human loss was reported.

Though unhealthy, the ice is an important source of income for the people of the area.

PTI leader says he is ready to go to jail, brave disqualification.

Moeez Javed Rizvi and his team create new designs for charity in the month of Ramazan.

Says that Pakistan needs to separate from the US 'war on terror'.

Any dialogue with Islamabad presupposes an environment free of violence, says Foreign Secretary India.

Rehbar is responsible for setting up the first library in the area for local residents.

A contempt of court notice was issued to Khan for allegedly making derogatory remarks against the SC and judges.