Pakistan

The theme of World Meteorological Day 2012 is 'powering our future with weather, climate and water.'

Those listed as Sitara-i-Imtiaz recipients include Mohammad Qavi Khan and Aslam Azhar.

US Congressman says Baloch people would be “receptive to RFA broadcasts in their own language.

There was no immediate claim of responsibility but officials blamed the attack on Taliban in Shirani district.

On Conclusion of International week of French Speaking World, French ambassador hosts reception at embassy.

Jamaat-e-Islami led rally in Gulsha­n-e-Iqbal, Jamaat­ud Dawa (JuD) protes­t at Karach­i Press Club.

Gilani to meet Obama on March 27 on the sidelines of nuclear security summit in South Korea.

Protestors pelt policemen with stones, traders say police has failed to secure calm and peace in Lyari.

The day started with a 21-gun salute in all provincial capitals of the country.

Bomb planted in radio set is possible cause of explosion that killed Frontier corps official.

Saif says 'Agent Vinod' is for Indians but it is not against Pakistanis.

JUI-F chief says his party will not allow parlia­ment to be used for fulfil­ling US’ wishes.

Firdous says chief election commissioner will be appointed through proper constitutional procedure.

Rights groups demand government ensure better safeguards.

President also calls for amending cyber laws.

NAB decides to re-determine plea bargain amount for Sheikh Afzal’s family.

Oath of office to be admini­stered on March 24 by chief justic­e of Pakist­an.

Counsel argues that criminal case against Osama’s wife is irrelevant.

Reliance on imports continues to fall since November 2011.

rupee ended firmer at 90.62/70 to the dollar

Foreign exchange reserves stood at $16.39 billion in the week ended March 16

“It is the only port in Pakistan that has its own industrial zone,” PQA Chairman Vice Admiral Mohammed Shafi said.

Chief justice seeks report on target killings in the province, arrests of accused.

Bench snubs objection, asks the PM’s counsel to wrap up his arguments.

Sybrid to partner with Telenor.

The tournament will run from March 25 to April 1 at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.

A teenage girl was killed and another was injured in an armed attack in Habibullah Gabole village.

The body was placed in the mortuary of the Women and Children Hospital.

Operation against poppy growers is underway and the desired results would be achieved within a week.

Lal Khan, a government contractor told the police that three armed bandits wearing masks barged into his house.

Over 53 heads of state and international organisations will participate in the summit to highlight nuclear terrorism.

The theme of the Nazam category was “Khawab Lay Lo Khawab”.

About 35 doctors from various hospitals of the twin cities were trained in the workshop, to better handle dengue.

PM elaborates on the recently-launched National Zero Hunger Programme.

He was hanged on March 23, 1931 for conspiring to explode a bomb inside Central Legislative Assembly of British India.

Germanwatch placed Pakistan as the “most affected” country for 2010.

Kamal Hyat’s painting exhibition opens at Nomad Art Gallery.

Police arrest couple for sale of abandoned babies.

Speakers underscore the need to conserve and recycle water to fight health hazards and scarcity.

FIA submits report pointing out irregularities in award of contract to Indus Heritage Trust.

The Muttahida Qaumi Movement also backed the motion to have Rahim’s seat vacated.

President had approved 189 civil awards in addition to military awards.

Petitioner said a company representative, had approached him in April 2011, and told him about a new lighting system.

The paintings are priced between Rs40,000 and Rs65,000.

Policy, government oversight, public-private partnership and organisational development would be the priority areas.

Iftikhar Khan accused Khan of degrading religious leaders ‘at the behest of his Jewish supporters’.

Ahmad Bajwa submitted that PU VC had sanctioned Rs30 million.

Inaugurated by the national assembly speaker, Dr Fehmida Mirza.

Sardar Mushtaq joined the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) on Thursday.

A team of 1300 people will try to paint ‘Colours of Pakistan’ theme from 8 am to 5 pm on Friday.