Pakistan

Bookshop owners explain how the rote-learning system affects their business.

Says he gave Nawaz his ‘shine’ and can take it back

Prime Minister says Zardari's visit to India is a private one and carries no agenda.

Had a milita­ry coup been planne­d ISI would have known, says former DG ISI Pasha.

Embassies of six neighbouring countries set up stalls at QAU; diplomats, alumni participate with families.

Prosecution says they will challenge the verdict in high court.

The event featured theatre performances, photographs, documentaries and speeches.

The suspects allegedly raped two girls studying in class 9.

Anti-Narcotics Force obtains 3-day remand for deputy director drugs.

18-year-old Rani Taj is currently visiting Pakistan on her first private tour.

Custom officials during search seized menthol chemical, firecrackers and other explosive materials worth Rs25 million.

Police believe it was “some minor dispute” that incited the attack.

Thieves have stolen an electricity transformer from a village in Khanpur depriving over 500 counsumers of the facility

An investment of Rs4 billion has already been made to cultivate tea in AJK.

“We are waiting for an interval in the curfew so we can purchase food items,” said a resident

Two employees of Livestock Department sentenced to prison for 27 and 12 years, respectively, in an embezzlement case.

Abdul Qayoom Shaikh, his son Shakeel and friend Imran Solangi were on a motorcycle and heading towards Rohri.

Earlier this week the burnt body of an employee of Fauji Fertiliser Corporation Ibrar Nisar,was found from his car.

The car the family was riding was hit by a truck on a bypass road.

When he reached his home, three men intercepted him and snatched his motorcycle and mobile phone at gun point.

Four people died while two women were injured in a roof collapse in village 83 EB on Thursday morning after rain.

Police reported a member of the Sohrani family in Hajipur, was accused of kidnapping Shazia Bibi

Police said that an enmity was behind the murder.

The unidentified driver fled the scene.

Nazia, 25, a resident of Manzoorabad, Rahim Yar Khan swallowed poison after an argument in the family.

Peerzada said a project to supply Khairpur Tamewali and adjacent areas with gas was underway.

Judge granted post arrest bail to Nabeela Kausar after she furnished surety bond worth Rs50,000.

Judge also directed him to pay Rs600,000 to the heirs of the deceased or undergo six months of additional imprisonment

Petitioner says her husband went to Bangladesh with their 4 year-old daughter after the couple’s relationship ended

Replace blackboards in classrooms with smart boards.

Bill had been passed by NA, but not Senate. Under rules of business, it can now only be passed in a joint sitting.

Govt’s laptop scheme comes under fire on final day of regional seminar.

Afghanistan’s cricket chief welcomed the prospect of a tour by England’s Marylebone Cricket Club.

No player has won the Par-3 Contest and captured the Masters in the same year.

Muhammad Afrizal, 30, died of a brain haemorrhage on Wednesday after a featherweight fight.

Midfielder Yaya Toure dismissed reports of dressing-room bust-ups with teammate Mario Balotelli.

Al-Shabaz and Korangi Baloch played out a 1-1 draw in their Karachi Football League encounter.

Thailand’s Thaworn Wiratchant stormed ahead with a nine-under-par 61.

Sargodha University defeated Punjab University 4-3 on penalties.

The 22-year-old has suffered 14 injuries in the past two years.

Dr Asim Hussain says OGDC sets prices of petroleum products independently.

Prime Minister says Zardari's visit to India is a private one and carries no agenda.

Matric students in Sukkur cheat during exams using guide books, cell phones, in presence of invigilators.

From Maula Jutt to muhawras, rikshaw art has come a long way.

Greg Mortenson will step down from board of his charity for 'financial transgressions'.

Chief Justice says by not holding local body elections, provinces bypassed their constitutional obligation.

Police say the teenager had been held captive from October 2010. His body was found by relatives in January.

President LBA says America challenged Pakistan's honour by declaring Saeed a terrorist.

DPC leaders say US announced bounty on Hafiz Saeed as a pressure tactic to get NATO supply routes reopened.

The 4-day show is expected to get 30,000 attendees every day from the Indian trade industry and international buyers.