Pakistan

Dealers expect some pressure on the rupee because of rising global oil prices.

To formalize the partnership, a contract signing ceremony was held at a local hotel.

Says security personnel violated the sanctity of homes and harassed elders of families.

The explosion took place in a market in the village of Gutkay.

TB is on a rise in the province.

He has worked as Registrar in a most transparent effective and honest manner, says CJ.

Minorities are being forcibly converted and forced to study Islamiat, say MNAs.

NADRA deputy chairman says SMS voter verification service launched to facilitate 85 million voters in Pakistan.

Naseem Ahmed was arrested last June on charges of desecrating Quran in Lasda village of Kashmir.

I'd rather be incarcerated for contempt than be handed the death penalty by violating Article 6, says Gilani.

Reporters Without Borders says internet filter would result in the creation of an Electronic Great Wall.

Lawyer representing govt in Swiss cases says Swiss authorities will pursue case if presidential immunity is abolished.

Misbah ul Haq (72) and Umar Akmal (77). Sri Lanka's Lakmal takes two wicket­s.

Minister for law, justice and parliamentary Affairs says that transgenders will be able to contest elections.

Haider Abbas says if incidents of extortion not curbed, MQM might boycott upcoming joint parliamentary session.

ACTA, like its predecessors SOPA and PIPA, has sparked massive dissent in the developed world.

Army spokesman Major General Athar Abbas says couple safe and sound, shifted to Peshawar.

Interior minister to sue Punjab chief minister, Senator Mushahidullah for withdrawing money from IB's account.

President approves appointment of two additional judges for SHC and two additional judges for PHC.

The speakers also suggested free and fair general elections in the province as a means to uplift morale.

The Sindh govt will provide free plots to the heirs of soldiers who have lost their lives in war against terrorism.

The patient later masqueraded as Punjab health secretary’s brother.

Rawalpindi Cantonment Board claims land is army-owned, occupants are illegally housed.

Official to brief PHC regarding missing person imprisoned after court martial.

CDA officials say the man did not follow the standard operating procedures.

Says actual law and order situation not as bad as described.

Becomes leader of the opposition in Senate with the support of JUI-F.

National Assembly passes unanimous resolution, calling for legislation to resolve the issue.

The lukewarm response could be a major obstacle in preparation of error-free voter lists, reveals report.

COAS says army helped improve situation in Balochistan.

Few Mehsud tribesmen are willing to repatriate to South Waziristan.

The suicide bomber targeted the vehicle in which Khan was traveling while he was on a routine check.

CJ says he never forced the election commission.

Foreign minister says project is ‘very viable’.

NAB Chairman Adm (retd) Fasih Bokhari authorised the inquiry against MD and other PTV employees.

After Peshawar, youth festival comes to federal capital.

Yasmeen unable to seek treatment due to exorbitant costs.

Residents say many plants have been out of order for months.

Handmade birds, puppets and blinds are some of the items that Fatima and her mother make.

Low attendance meeting ends inconclusively.

PPP government withdrew money when a no-confidence motion was brought against the then PM Benazir Bhutto.

Chief justic­e tells attorn­ey-genera­l to obtain record­s of the act.

Firdous says PM’s legal team drafting a reply to apex court on Swiss letter.

Court gives scandal protagonists last chance to hire lawyers.

Top civil and military leadership discuss proposals; joint session of Parliament to convene on Mar 17.

The 18 people were arrested for shooting and injuring journalists at the Faisalabad Press Club

Shafique told the court that his wife had died while trying to abort their child.

CJ warned the lawyer that the court would bar the vice chancellor from holding office if the reply was not received.

The Hamara Karachi Festival kicked off on March 13 with a milad at the Abdullah Shah Ghazi Mazaar.

Gulnaz and Sumbul took the bus to Sukkur on Monday when their husbands were at work.