Pakistan

The orientation for the new students will take place on Saturday.

The president said that the government has decided to establish diplomatic relations with the Republic of Kosovo.

MoU focuses on scope of involvement of both parties in creating public awareness, promoting research.

Prominent businessman Kamran Tessori announced he was joining Pakistan Muslim League-Functional (PML-F).

The WFP has offered providing modern equipment and training to officials of ministry of food security and research.

SC asks Hussain Asghar to confine himself only to investigations of Hajj scam case.

Plans to set up camps in Islamabad, Karachi and Lahore.

Information minister advises Dr Qadri to cancel rally.

Former provincial minsiter Umarzai, former district nazim Zafarullah Khan injured in blast.

Shahrukh Jatoi’s father remanded to police custody.

According to a schedule issued by Karachi commission, January 21 has been fixed last date to submit nomination papers.

Thursday marked a bloody day for Pakistan as four blasts rocked the country.

A large number of music lovers from Islamabad and Rawalpindi and diplomats attended the show.

Dr Tahirul Qadri’s proposed “long march” is a threat to democracy in the country, says PML-N media coordinator.

Around 50 people were sitting at the “dera” of a labour contractor when at least six armed men fired at eight people.

Shah stressed that the officials needed to adopt the necessary measures.

The leaders also resolved that they will strengthen democracy and democratic institutions.

Senior journalists and representatives of the civil society chanted slogans condemning the incident.

The top-seed crushed Cibulkova 6-0, 6-0, making the perfect preparation for the year-opening Grand Slam.

The Spanish top seed defeated Monfils 6-1, 6-2.

China’s Yu Yan and Wang Xiaoli, and South Korea’s Jung Kyung-Eun and Kim Ha-Na will meet in a rematch.

Muhammad Amir claimed 158 points which led him to clinch the bronze medal.

A Swiss laboratory yesterday denied that it helped Lance Armstrong cheat.

The world-number 53 Salazar tumbled out from the top half of the draw with an 11-8, 11-8, 11-4 loss to Butt.

Djokovic kicks off his title defence with a first round tie against unseeded Frenchman Paul-Henri Mathieu.

Apex court directs NAB to identify the officials responsible.

Eradication activities in first half of the year crucial to the plan’s success.

Information minister says four mainstream political forces have agreed to back its stance.

Search notice issued by Interpol to stop Shahrukh Jatoi’s possible escape to another country.

Commander tells Zakakhel tribe to leave if they don’t give volunteers or cash.

Chaudhry brothers meet MQI chief, assure him that govt is considering demands.

Indian HC summoned a second time in a week, told such violations could derail peace.

Rasm-e-Qul to be held on Sunday at 1pm at Raiwind.

The $3.5 million project will be implemented over three years.

NUST also announces holiday; other universities waiting for official notification.

Reiterates security threats, offers MQI chief a helicopter for transport.

According to 2011 estimates by the UNAIDS, Pakistan has around 130,000 people that are affected by HIV/AIDS.

Interior Minister Rehman Malik demands a report within two days.

Special features include a track for mountain bikes.

Speakers urge transparency in nuclear matters and Afghanistan’s future among other issues.

“How is it possible to survive without gas in the winter cold? Protest is the last option remaining,” says protester.

Journalists protest the death of two of their colleagues; Civil society mourn killing of Irfan Ali.

Claim 50,000 people will gather at Faizabad Chowk; Islamabad Police gear up security, Rangers, FC also ready.

People waited in queues, driven by fear of petrol pumps’ closure in view of long march.

Students will have to maintain 75% attendance.

Wife was living with her parents.

Dr Sheikh says that the referral system should be made functional

Savvy Karachi residents ask for ID and proof, naive ones encounter ghost enumerators.

We condemn the government for not arresting Almeby's killers,” said activist Napoleon Qayyum.

SI Anwar Jatt of Kabeerwala police station has been charged with taking Rs170,000 as a bribe.