Pakistan

Govt is purchasing cotton bales at the support price of Rs3,000 per 40 kilogramme to bring stability in cotton prices

Governments in Pakistan set high targets but never take concrete steps to achieve them, says ICCI president

The rupee weakened to 102.8/103 against the dollar in the inter-bank market on Wednesday

Security forces carried out a clearance operation in Qamar neighbourhood near Bara in Khyber Agency

Five judge appellate bench of the Supreme Court bench, headed by Justice Ejaz Afzal Khan will hear the case

PQA allowed to buy or lease four LNG compatible tug boats, directed to complete procurement before Jan 7, 2015

Pakistani musician among 60 participants selected from across the world.

Controversial Iranian filmmaker talks about his latest film The President and why he doesn’t live in Iran anymore

Foreign ministry condemns earlier killing; urges India to restrain its security forces from firing on civilians

Earlier, NA speaker had said he would consult ECP on the matter of the resignations

Polio continues to flourish in Pakistan, presenting danger to other countries: Global Polio Eradication Initiative

Balochistan CM says authorities have been tasked to take precautionary measures from Jewani to Sonmiani-Baloch coast

Landslides hit a well-known tea plantation east of Colombo on Wednesday morning

Tariq Fatemi says cross-border tension between the two neighbours arose because of state elections in India

Lawmakers insist NA speaker will have to accept their resignations collectively

During briefing on ongoing operations, Asim Bajwa say TTP splinter groups have been operating from Afghanistan

Defendant fined $54,500, to be deported after serving sentence

Opposition jirga warns govt against accepting resignations submitted by Imran Khan's party

Norment played Nancy Kaufberger, loyal secretary of Kevin Spacey's character, in the Emmy-winning show

Bench observes according to Article 225, all election matters should be heard by election tribunals

BOI chief says foreigners also interested in health and education

Imran says he is ready to face Iftikhar Chaudhry in court

Opposition stages walkout over attitude of two ministers

Also asks AGP to provide list of organisations whose heads are appointed by a three-member commission

Strict safety measures put in place to ensure security during Muharram processions across Pakistan

Dies at age of 79 years after fighting a long battle with illness

Meanwhile, Pakistani and Indian military officials speak via ‘hotline’

PML-N MNAs criticise govt for ignoring farmers’ interests

Envoy stresses the importance of diplomatic setup in Punjab’s capital

CDA spokesperson says houses would be sealed if owners continue to carry out illegal operations

The two leaders to discuss Pakistan-UK relations

900 drought-affected families are provided food items, clean drinking water since Tuesday

Abbasi denies charges, says case is based on ill-intent

At the time of landfall, Nilofar is expected to be the strength of a mid-grade tropical storm, if not weaker

The apex court had directed the five ex-lawmakers to refund all monetary benefits drawn as MNAs

Former PM, while defying all rules, appointed his son-in-law at World Bank

Emergency has been imposed in all hospitals of the coastal districts

Assailants riding on motorcycle lob grenade from a flyover

Without heavy foreign investments in infrastructure, Pakistan cannot solve problems like power crisis, poverty

Los Angeles federal court issues summons on a complaint filed by New York-based Sikh for Justice

Govt will sell stakes in profitable enterprises, issue Islamic bonds

Country’s rank falls 29 places over 8 years: World Economic Forum

Arrests four men suspected to be involved in the assault

Mumtaz Qadri urged prison guards to hunt down blasphemy convicts

The two sides also agreed to work jointly at the students, faculty and institutional level and collaborate in research

USAID alumni train 32 progressive farmers and public-sector representatives

Young leaders suggest reforming madrassas on Cuban, Indonesian model

HEC unable to recover Rs1m from former chairman used to pay for club membership

AGP report says revenue generation low, non-development costs, corruption losses high.

Health minister says international board is unaware of Pakistan’s ground realities