Pakistan

Govt and media urged to play proactive role in disastrous situations.

Airport Security Force on Friday arrested two men and seized 48 capsules filled with heroin.

There is one orthopaedic surgeon in Pakistan for every 180,000 people.

A month after they had to close down, farms continue operations as usual.

Asian Study Group holds its 38th opening ceremony at PNCA.

Father of deceased registers FIR that his son Sher Alam killed his brother Sher Ali by spraying a volley of bullets.

Divorced Ghafooran had willingly given up the child, in the presence of her father.

Tussle expected with opposition over the DHA bill.

Discip­linary commit­tee chief declar­es MNA did not try to escape from police custod­y.

All members of Senate, National, Provincial Assemblies have to file yearly statements of their assets and liabilities.

Iran’s efforts to bring Afghan and Pakistani leaders together at the trilateral summit fail.

Moonis’ counsel asks for his client’s release since the FIR lodged did not mention him.

Goody bags filled with soap and candy were given out to children in hope that they would keep scrubbing.

Elders ordered eloping groom’s four-year-old sister to be married to eight-year-old brother of the bride.

Says state institutions failed to perform duties, forcing the judiciary to come into action.

307 faculty members sign petition to revert decision to award Malik with an honorary doctorate degree.

Former CPO Rawalpindi Saud Aziz and former SP Khaurram Shahzad to be charged on October 22.

Minister says govt was taking steps for foiling conspiracies, but needed support of all religious, political parties.

Billion of rupees in royalty on the line as G-B, K-P continue fight over territory.

Joint-commissioner takes acting charge until incumbent completes his course.

Inspiration behind Rahain, Urdu, Punjabi stories dies of cardiac arrest; leaves behind four children and a widow.

Former foreign minister fell out of favour with his party’s leadership in aftermath of Raymond Davis controversy.

Sharif’s party plans mass anti-government rallies; Prime Minister Gilani rebukes ‘politics of agitation’.

Letter sent to Chaudhry Nisar addressing objections, law allows retired military personnel appointment as NAB chief.

Fasih Bokhari takes up position amid fierce criticism from the PML-N .

Clause two of section six says a retired member of the armed forces can be appointed as NAB chief.

If any one has proof of corruption, approach the court, efforts to discredit government will not work, says Gilani.

The pop star is struggling with health issues and seeks help from fans.

PM Gilani pays homage to all the rural women of Pakistan.

The workers handed over the men to police on assurance of an inquiry being carried out against them.

RAK Airways has expanded its route network with flights to Peshawar and Lahore in Pakistan.

Chinese company will construct 30-kilometre portion of Super Highway from Karachi to Punjab at cost of Rs6.3 billion.

Gunmen in Miramshah released a journalist they had held hostage for two months, a local official and residents.

Rehman Malik said diplomatic activities were being regulated as part of efforts to ensure peace in federal capital.

Awan emphasised the need of media exchange programmes.

The ministry of interior on Thursday issued a formal notification of a five-day work week from Saturday, October 15.

Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz candidate Khizar Hayat Khagga won the by-election for PP-220 Sahiwal seat.

The attack left three drivers injured.

A complete shutter-down strike continued to be observed in Turbat city for the fifth consecutive day.

There are five rotating Security Council seats in play.

Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Balochistan chapter will be holding a meeting on October 18 in the provincial capital.

For a change our National Assembly remained focused on its main function on Friday: legislation.

PPP, PML-Q MPAs stage protest in front of CM house, demand Shahbaz Sharif resign.

Draft has been submitted to respective govts for necessary approval.

The officials have been deputed by the person who holds an acting charge of the commission himself.

Each school in Bara subdivision has been blown up three times.

Number of people hired by the present government the highest in airline’s history.

Opposition leader says president must nominate a panel, not just one person.

Dar says lives and jobs of over 55,000 Pakistani expatriates would be vulnerable if decision is further delayed.

Fox’s successor tasked with slimming down and restructuring military.