The survey counters official figures that place incidence of poverty at 12%.

Governor’s rule to be lifted before March 14.

The Interior Minister says 18th amendment makes provincial governments responsible for combating terrorism.

Tehran responds positively to interior minister’s request for intelligence sharing following attacks on Shia Hazaras.

He stated that the presence of US forces jeopardised stability and also praised Musharraf for his role in Pakistan.

Party leaders point out stark difference in the two parties’ agendas.

Over 100,000 contractual employees have been placed on regular footing during the last four years.

Committee members from PPP and MQM did not attend the meeting.

Party claims they had submitted false affidavits to the ECP and can still contest polls.

Malik to explain comments about Karachi’s ‘terror wave’ in February.