Pakistan

The AKUH lab will provide timely services to residents of the twin cities.

The CDA has been facing financial difficulties of late and property taxes form an important part of its revenues.

The IO said there were no apparent signs of torture on the body.

OPD started working two weeks ago, RIC to be made fully functional by year-end.

Given until September 28 to respond to the petition.

Three of the accused have been arrested.

Police suspect that this case has similarities with the one which took place two months ago.

Speakers at seminar urge change in mindset towards women in society.

Limited access to contraceptives results in unsafe abortions, deaths.

In a letter to poll chief, Qadir questions court’s mandate to direct commission.

His name is on the blueprint but the licence numbers don’t match and he should be dead technically.

Judges, govt discuss letter in court chambers; sources say Naek asked to rewrite draft.

The establishment of the trust would follow an appeal for the purpose by Arfa Kareem’s family.

Convict was arrested four years ago for abducting a child and sexually assaulting him.

The judge disposed of the petition.

SNGPL team led by Distribution Officer Rashid Hameed was attacked and detained by some of the employees.

Free medical check-up and electrocardiography facility will be provided at a camp after the walk.

Proceedings were then adjourned till October 5.

The contempt petition was moved by Rashid Mehmood, a Central Investigation Department inspector.

Agricultural production can be enhanced two to three times by suitable application of fertilisers.

Muneer Kamal was elected as the chairman of the board.

KCCI urged to mobilise business community to support different programmes initiated by the KU business school alumni.

Film-makers are terrified of inciting further retribution against America over a string of new Bin Laden films.

The burning down of one of Pakistan’s most lucrative cinema houses leaves movie-goers aggrieved.

Obama says no exercise of free speech that is protected by US Constitution could justify killing and violence.

Railways minister insists public opinion was behind him.

Says Elections Commission of Pakistan was finalising a formal process in this regard.

CCTV cameras and X-ray/scanning machines have been installed at stations in Karachi, Lahore and Rohri.

Report says people are unwilling to gather in groups even for weddings and funerals for fear of being targeted.

Court says plea bargaining was useless after verdict was given, adjourns hearing till October11.

Make no mistake: a nuclear-armed Iran is not a challenge that can be contained: US President

Sharmeen, 33, won the Oscar for her 42-minute documentary 'Saving Face'.

Two uncles of terrorist Faisal Shehzad arrested from Rawalpindi and Taxila.

IHC issues notices in response to plea filed by Rimsha seeking cancellation of FIR against her.

Petitioners allege that the members of the inquiry board were responsible for the crash.

The Supreme Court extended the bail till October 11.

SC has directed all chief secretaries to attend to the complaints of the community.

The video caused great embarrassment to the US military and prompted a Naval Criminal Investigative Service probe.

Senator Rabbani asks foreign, interior ministries to abstain from backing international intervention in local issues.

Force submits reply to petition alleging Gilani was manhandled by officials.

Three-judge bench directs both to submit a compliance report on its earlier directives by today.

Medical report given to court says the accused is 14 years old.

Rs860m for displaced persons from Kurram still not released by federal govt.

The Indian convict wrote letters to family saying that he was being slow poisoned in Kot Lakhpat jail.

Show-cause notice should be issued to president for not submitting a reply, counsel argues.

NDMA chief warns against delay in drawing up a plan to counter monsoon ravages.

K-P information minister says action will be taken after party chief returns from abroad.

Opposition throws open doors to political heavyweights.

On January 17, the apex court suspended Awan’s practice licence in a contempt of court case against him.

Commission condemns upsurge in acts of violence and intolerance against vulnerable groups across the country.