Pakistan

Counsel cites safety and health concerns behind reluctance to return to Pakistan.

Present govt only had 150-200 days left for its tenure, when SC held Gilani guilty of contempt of court.

The PM’s son is quizzed for two hours by ANF investigators.

Progress on cases impeded by pressure from influential personalities: NAB sources.

In a meeting with allies, Zardari musters support for PM.

Being two-time prime minister of country, Nawaz Sharif should know that morality hardly counts in power politics.

On April 26, 2012, he became the first prime minister to be convicted for contempt by the country’s highest court.

The stock market had a mild scare but economists say their forecasts for 2013 remain unchanged.

A person accused of having committed contempt of court may, at any stage, submit an apology and the court.

Effect of conviction itself is so ruinous that SC felt it was appropriate to show leniency in matter of imprisonment.

Party activists hold protests, force closure of businesses in various cities.

rupee ended slightly weaker at 90.80/86 to the dollar

Reserves held by the SBP fell to $11.92 billion from $11.97 billion a week earlier

ACCA Pakistan is organising a pre-budget seminar here on May 4

Cabinet asked the prime minister not to resign and wait for the court’s detailed verdict.

With calls for resignation rejected, Nawaz comes up with 4 options for PPP.

Ch Nisar says PM should enter NA only after proving innocence.

First sitting premier to be convicted; govt says Gilani still prime minister, no plans to resign.

An international conference on “The Emergence Issues of Social Sciences in Pakistan” will start on April 27.

USAID’s Power Distribution Program to reduce power demand from the feeders, improve voltage, reduce technical losses

The paintings’ subjects range from landscapes to historical buildings, common life, nature and abstract.

Government asked for increased cooperation and outreach.

Outgoing ambassador talks about investment opportunities in the country and his experiences.

Ways to preserve national identity at a panel discussion on World Intellectual Property Day at Lok Virsa.

The project aims to get 200 million gallons per day.

Some say it's a step towards supremacy of law, others term it a “melodrama” to deflect attention from important issues

An assortment of rare books on display at the National Book Fair.

The ITP’s plan to keep the traffic flowing did not work.

Suspects in case include a former cop.

Saeed’s agenda includes inaugurating the Jamia Masjid Taqwa.

Four men barged into a United Bank Limited branch in Matiari and managed to escape with Rs3.5 million.

Every year 1.6 million new cases of malaria are reported, out of which 90 per cent are from Fata, K-P and Balochistan

Journalist says his image of the country before was opposite of what he experienced.

Crackdown launched on timber smugglers who had illegally stored sawed timber in two warehouses in Banda Gech village.

An inspection team from PPC will visit the department for students’ registration.

BOLO model encourages child participation to speak and facilitate them through learning aids to enhance their skills.

Six gold medals, five silver medals, and 36 merit certificates were given to high-achieving students.

A 40-year-old woman identified as Nawabi Mirjat was shot dead by her brother

Shahnaz Mahar, was appointed as an additional secretary in the education department on Thursday.

The petition was filed by Aziz Ahmed Channar, son of Prof Channar.

KP and Fata chief secretaries, Peshawar CCPO and ISI sector commander, are to appear before the court that day.

Sajid and Atif allegedly entered Ali Ahmad Butt’s cell, threw chilli powder his eyes and attacked him with blades.

Police registered a case against two members of APCA under the Amplifier Act for using loudspeakers during a protest.

15-year-old daughterhad left home to visit her uncle on Monday.

Petitioner approached high court to seek transfer of investigation of a case, allegedly involving a Rs80 million fraud

Summary regarding the promotion of six DSPs to SPs, to the Punjab government for approval.

Warid Telecom hosted a musical evening for its corporate clients and business partners.

Sami, Rao Iftikhar among 12 to appear in fast-bowlers’ camp.

Seaman has poured cold water on the Olympic football tournament.

APP got a total of 142 points, while SJAS finished in second place with a total of 120.