Pakistan

Board issued court notice following former captain’s plea for elections

Pakistan is the only country in the South Asian region not to have tasted the wonders of 3G mobile services.

The ceasefire came into effect late on Wednesday.

Blast took place near Qasr-e-Shabbir imambargah in mourning procession. BDS defuse seven grenades from the site.

Political parties accuse MQM of transferring Karachi residents’ votes to their original hometowns.

Pakistan was ranked 151 out of 179 countries on Reporters without Borders' press freedom index.

Twin blasts in Orangi Town kill four, injure 11.

Interior Minister Rehman Malik says motorcycles will not be allowed to go with the Muharram processions.

Latif is convinced that powers assigned to patron of PCB are in complete disregard and violation of the constitution.

According to initial reports, FC personnel were targeted in the attack.

Chief Justice Lahore High Court Umar Ata Bandial remarks no reprieve will be given in the future.

Lashkar-e-Taiba declares Kasab a 'hero'.

Beg maintains, he did not have any role in distributing money to politicians during 1990 general elections.

Ajmal Kasab was born in the dusty village of Faridkot, dropped out of school in 2000.

FM Khar says Pakistan offers investment opportunities in energy, communication infrastructure and agriculture.

Authority claims the packages counter social norms and values of the country.

The prosecutor failed to provide any admissible evidence against Shahzad resulting in his acquittal.

Zardari says human lives were too precious to take any risk.

Bolan Medical Complex, Civil Hospital Quetta was deserted as doctors, paramedical staff refused to report for duty.

Sparc national manager says a special legislation was needed to prohibit corporal punishment.

Sherpao stresses upon the implementation of the 18th Constitutional Amendment in Balochistan.

Senate chairman says there were vast opportunities for enhancing trade volumes.

Police have started a crackdown against vehicle owners and drivers who are using oxygen cylinders rather than CNG ones

A question-and-answer session was also held, after which the university’s administration presented a shield to Dr Pfau

Chinese badminton star Yu Yang was kicked out of the London Olympics.

Wada reviewed a draft code that would slap a four-year ban on anyone convicted of using anabolic steroids

PFF had sent a request to different countries for the bi-lateral series six months ago.

Former France coach branded Ribery a ‘diva’,Samir Nasri a ‘symbol of selfishness’, Anelka ‘killed the group’.

Schumacher says Sao Paulo circuit was a fitting place to round off an astonishing career that began back in 1991.

Officials claim two deputy chairmen posts backed by political powers.

The boy and his accomplice were coming from Bara.

ANP reacts to Farooq Sattar’s call for K-P to clamp down on weapon distribution network.

Unidentified men opened fire on Afghanistan-bound truck on Jamrud Bypass.

Senator Pervez Rashid urges governor to understand repercussions of admitting state patronage for Punjabi Taliban.

Agreement signed at 36th meeting of tripartite coordination held at Afghan defence ministry in Kabul.

Problems can be resolved if the finance ministry releases funds.

Says Parliament failed to make laws allowing enforcement agencies to act effectively against criminals.

Treasury dept claims Rahat Ltd’s Quetta branch being used by Taliban to fund terror activities.

Rehman Malik tells Senate there is only mutual consent between the two countries over dual citizenship.

Announces black day on Friday in protest over Israel’s aggression in Gaza.

Richard Gerver, author of Creating Tomorrow’s Schools Today, delivered keynote address.

The visa would be valid for a maximum of five specified places and would be for a period not exceeding six months.

Over 90 students, faculty and staff members participated in the drive.

Dr Kayani discussed the high risk factors and easy changes in lifestyle to combat the disease.

Social media gives businesses a new way to interact with customers, says CEO of IRM.

A shopkeeper in Hazara Colony shot 30-year-old Ameen dead over an issue pertaining to cellphone balance, says Police.

"The Israelis always have a so-called pretext of self-defence, which is also supported by the west," says Ghosh.

CDA board to discuss bids before issuing approval.

Post-election, some healthcare services will be provided on the basis of public-private partnerships.

Scores of people have been tricked through calls and text messages.