Islamabad considers scaling down diplomatic staff in India, redeploying troops.

Constitutionally, the office cannot remain vacant and a judge of the SC is to be appointed as acting head.

Fakhruddin G Ebrahim cites ‘personal reasons’ for his resignation.

Blackouts to end within 3-4 years; tariff to be slashed to single-digit.

Appeals against acceptance of nomination papers must be filed by July 22.

The commission also gives magisterial powers to the presiding officers for transparent by-elections.

In an unprecedented move, Chinese families open up their homes to foreign guests.

Vice President Li Yuanchao says South Asia capable of rapid growth.

The bill stipulates that all official documents become part of public records after 20 years.

Total outlay of Rs3.6 trillion, increasing the Federal spending only by 0.6% over last year.