Pakistan
More News
-
Under Nawaz’s leadership: Pakistan will become ‘ambassador of peace’, says Rashid
Says PM Nawaz Sharif believes in peace and coexistence.
-
Exporting manpower: OEC sent 6,384 Pakistanis abroad in five years
Some 3,785 sent from Punjab, only 77 from Balochistan.
-
Release of ‘non-combatants’: Govt weighing options on crucial TTP demand
Negotiator says those held without evidence should be released.
-
Rape case: 5-year-old’s body found with torture scars
Karachi police suspect girl was strangled.
-
Fast and fictitious: Social media shapes up news agenda, say experts
Majority of people trust mainstream outlets more than social media.
-
Nation’s pride?: Labourers’ camp to be set up on parade ground
Shelters and depots will house workers and material for metro bus project.
-
Inflation — not just of the economy
The fact, that more galaxies, planets and stars are being created is not only astounding but also self-reflective.
-
Official apathy: Cash needs for education not yet determined
Due to absence of analysis, govt unable to channel funds earmarked for education.
-
Changing weather: Kites and food bring cheer at Spring, basant festival
Many youngsters take chance to sing and dance.
-
Tete-a-tete: Nothing carry ‘resistance’ like a poem does
Aftab Iqbal Shamim talks on poets, poetry and everything in between.
-
Rising fanaticism: Attacks on temples in Sindh, anchorperson condemned
Also mourns death of legendary poet Rashid Morai.
-
Metro bus project: Rewriting facts to suit narratives
CDA reply submitted to SC ignores entire section of master plan; flips facts to suit proposal.
-
Second life: Man returns home 3 days after his ‘funeral’
Relatives bury another man in confusion.
-
Loose rocks: After spending millions, govt parks parking plaza
The plan to built a 12-storey plaza in Jhika Gali was approved in 2008.
-
Overhaul in the making: Bilawal hopes to induct fresh blood into PPP
The party looks for new faces, that can actively engage the public through social and conventional media.
-
Foreign relations: Senate body seeks briefing on CIA chief’s visit
Draft bill seeks parliament’s ratification of all foreign agreements.
-
Shifting stance: Abolition of evening shift put on halt, again
Capital Administration and Development Division to implement plan in phases.
-
Musharraf indicted in treason trial after unexpected appearance before court
Former president rejects all the charges, says he has served country, expresses sadness on being called traitor.
-
Century maker: Ton-up Shehzad records milestone for country
To qualify for a spot in the semi-finals, it must beat the West Indies on Tuesday.
-
Changing traditions: Sirajul Haq picked to head JI
He will replace Syed Munawar Hasan after his term expires in April .
-
Treason trial: Musharraf’s legal team to boycott proceedings
Ex-president ‘shifted to ICU’ after his blood pressure spiked.
-
Musharraf 'in ICU' - will not appear before court today despite summon
Former president's legal team also says it will boycott today's proceedings
-
New film distribution company hopes to help local film makers
Senior producer Chaudhry Kamran and local exhibitor Qaiser Sanaullah have launched 770 Media Entertainment.
-
Sirajul Haq replaces Munawar Hassan as chief of Jamaat-e-Islami
He will hold the position for the next five years.
-
If Modi wins election, neighbours can expect a more muscular India
India will get tougher on territorial disputes with China and on rivalry with Pakistan if Modi becomes PM: his aides
-
Pakistan accelerates jeep rally to boost desert tourism
Nearly 90 drivers were drawn to throw their vehicles around the dry, rocky track for this year's Cholistan Jeep Rally.
-
Pakistan seal resounding win against Bangladesh
Pakistan beat Bangladesh by 50 runs, Ton-up Shehzad named Man of the Match.
-
Postcolonial payback: The East India Company is back
The company that ran a country is now run by an Indian.
-
In solidarity: Journalists protest against attack on Express News anchor
Demand govt constitute special probe committee.
-
Social media: Regulate the virtually real world, say panellists
Summit aims to enable participants to express their opinions on important issues.
-
Woman, son murdered
Police register FIR, looking for suspects, motive.
-
Mosquito breeding ground: Artificial freshwater lake emerges as competitor to Rawal Dam
Chief commissioner claims he will ask for a report.
-
Energy crisis: Experts for exploring shale oil, gas extraction
Experts say shale oil and gas resources would be sufficient to meet the country's energy needs for more than 50 years.
-
Artful: Activist painter remembered
Arjumand Awan who was killed on Friday remembered by his friends; police suspect servants.
-
High treason case: Police to ensure Musharraf appears in court on Monday
Four-member team is directed to arrest former president if he refuses to appear.
-
Fresh amendment: SBP to shake off govt’s shadows from July
Central bank will become sole owner and manager of foreign reserves.
-
Global radar damaged in Pasni attack
Casualties were shifted to a state-run hospital where deceased was identified as Mohammed Jan, a resident of Turbat.
-
Fledgling peace process: Ceasefire won’t end on March 31, says Sami
Denies deadlock in peace talks; govt seeks more time for the release of TTP ‘non-combatants’.
-
New education push: UN envoy promises Pakistan $1b over next four years
Gordon Brown meets Nawaz to discuss improvements in the access to education in Pakistan.
-
Who will police the police?
Prudent administrative reforms are needed in the police apparatus.
-
Nationwide outcry against attack on Express Media
Journalists vow never to abandon their profession; Punjab IGP presents initial report.
-
Flesh trade: Months after escaping entrapment, women await justice
Trafficked for exploitation, survivors are now being pressured to withdraw their case.
-
Pervaiz Rashid visits Rumi’s home
Rashid says Express Media Group was presenting truth but unfortunately some forces were trying to stifle its voice.
-
No career path: SC workers resent hiring of ‘outsiders’
Five bureaucrats have been appointed on deputation basis for top posts, including registrar.
-
Smuggling bid foiled: Heroin seized from Jamrud
A case was registered and further investigation is under way.
-
For better service: KTH MS urges staff to ensure discipline
Participants discuss matters relating to hospital, urged administrative staff to better serve public.
-
Credit rating: Moody’s puts Russia on review
Moody’s says it expects the conflict could contribute to economic contraction of around 1% in 2014.
-
Roof collapse: Two killed, three injured
According to the official, Umer Gul told them the building of his house had weakened during the recent spell of rain.
-
Personal enmity?: Six members of a family kidnapped
Three months ago, three men of the family were held at gunpoint, kidnapped and released after ransom was paid.
-
Downfall: China Southern’s profit down 24%
The Guangzhou-based airline is one of three state-owned airlines hit by double-digit net profit drops for 2013.