Pakistan

Expert wants girls’ rights to be woven into development programmes, policies.

The conference seen as the biggest gathering of the UN so far in Pakistan.

Says opposition will be briefed about talks with Taliban in the next meeting.

Non-party elections at the grassroots level would lead to fragmentation within political parties, says Attaur Rehman.

22 per cent of the seats will be reserved for women, five per cent for non-Muslims and five per cent for labourers.

PM hopes talks will progress within constitutional framework though.

Govt cuts price to adjust a reduction in rate of petroleum levy.

ECP sets Dec 7 as election day in Balochistan, releases full schedule, code of conduct.

Three kilogrammes of explosives were planted on the roof of the shop.

About taking part in the G-B elections next year, Shaheedi said his party would contest the polls.

Feroz Din said he did not know the reasons behind his son’s suicide.

Complex forms and filing methods discourage first time taxpayers.

DPO DI Khan claimed the person was not arrested from DI Khan, but from an area in Balochistan.

Psychologists in Lahore talk about the myths attached to consulting therapists.

The film, based on actors who struggle to get into Bollywood, will be Vipin Sharma's directorial debut.

What can be termed a mediocre film at best, is uplifted by the grandeur of Akshay's acting.

According to the bill, the K-P govt will allocate 30 percent of Annual Development Program funds to local bodies.

Over 30 amendments introduced into the local government act despite opposition from MQM, PML-F, PML-N and PTI.

Election schedules for Sindh and Punjab to be announced after delimitation process is complete there.

Chaudhry Nisar says dialogue process has begun although no formal talks have occurred yet.

Four men were injured when a bomb planted on the roof of a car dealership in Mamond area of Bajaur Agency.

Reverend Monsignor Joseph Arshad appointed as catholic bishop of Faisalabad.

Passengers staged a protest after Millat Express train broke down on its way from Lahore to Karachi.

LHC dismisses a petition challenging the posting of six judicial officers.

A man was arrested after several footballs stuffed with 10 kilograms of heroin were found in his car.

At least 19 dengue patients have already died in Karachi this year while two others expired in Hyderabad.

A four-year-old boy died after his throat was slit by a kite’s string near Gujjar nullah in Nazimabad.

Traders hold protest against a traffic inspector who allegedly deflated tyres of parked vehicles.

Robbers looted cash, gold ornaments and mobile handsets in the jurisdiction of the City Police Station.

Police finds a body from a nullah in Iqbal Town.

Senate Standing Committee resents persistent absence of the Minister for Water and Power from committee meetings.

Mamnoon Hussain says that Pakistan attaches great importance to its close and friendly relations with Sweden.

BRP alleges that security forces were behind the murder and announces a shutter down strike.

2,720 eligible voters to elect new office bearers of Supreme Court Bar Association for 2013-14.

Court says NPF has been robbed; if Anjum Aqeel does not return the land, action should be taken against him.

Exchange between Chaudhry Nisar and Raza Rabbani over number of deaths from terrorist attacks turns ugly.

No positive change can be expected as long as strict action is not taken against the influential accused persons.

Of the 20 injured, six are said to be in critical condition.

Govt has agreed to give Afghan council access to the Taliban leader.

Ayaz Sadiq says govt committed to exterminating militancy and extremism.

Says government’s stance on drone strikes unchanged.

The second one-day international match will be played in Dubai on Friday.

No headway on printing of millions of ballot papers, procurement of magnetised ink.

The ex-president’s lawyer argues that ex-premier Shaukat Aziz and his cabinet decided to launch operation.

Arrested officers failed to prevent a terrorist attack on a key air base.

Multi-stakeholders’ consultation held with theme ‘Early Detection Saves Lives’.

In November 2012, K-P lawmaker placed highest bids for three commercial plots.

Sixth annual conference at Lok Virsa sees hundreds of women from across country.

Use of monotones and colours bring out contrast in compositions.

Grantees say they will utilise funds for peace building at grass-roots.