Pakistan

PDA officials are allegedly involved in misappropriation in the allotment of plots to education and health sectors

Both the bombs, weighing 2.5 kilogrammes in all, were defused

Minister for Information Mushtaq Ghani says women cannot be stopped from voting

Ashraf said the initiative had been taken following a directive by Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif

JS Global-led consortium bags four out of seven contracts

Retired police officers had challenged punishments dealt to two cops over sit-in performance

The ministry has in turn sent the draft to provinces for comments and approval

During a patrol, the police seized 2.64kg of hashish

Everyone knows that tobacco kills but we will have to take concrete steps

Population Council held orientation session for senior faculty members from across country

Pindi residents had been campaigning for their relatives contesting today’s LG polls

Slain PAF official was allegedly in a romantic relationship with the suspected killer

The operation was launched under the special directives of Rawal Town Administrator Imran Qureshi

The travel time would be around eight hours and special discount tour packages will be provided

That roll number slips have been dispatched to all enrolled students

Results include unplanned urbanisation and undrinkable water

Several of last year’s projects incomplete, only four new education schemes added

Two suspects were killed during an alleged encounter with the police in Manghopir on Thursday

DIG South zone Dr Jamil Ahmed issued directives on Friday for the implementation of the Shab-e-Barat security plan

Sindh govt released Rs50,000 as financial assistance to Sindhi poet Khadim Hussain Shar for his medical treatment

Time’s next generation leaders' programme aims to identify young innovative leaders who are leading by example

Interior minister says FIR against Axact is not conclusive and would be finalised after more evidence is gathered

Police rule out terror motives, say the attack was an act of personal enmity

Team was met with heavy chanting and protests when they arrived at Bol offices in Karachi

Punjab Governor Rafique Rajwana administered the oath of office to the newly sworn-in law minister.

Court strikes down Section 31 (5) of Nepra Act 1997 under which surcharges were imposed

CEO later offers hacker a job at Gaana.com to help find other issue on the website

Officials say attack was massive, and militants used modern weaponry

A part of the message was in Urdu, but the numbers appeared to be that of a landline telephone in Pakistan

Premier says Pakistan keen to develop strong ties with Belarus during meeting held at PM House

Peshawar police recover pistols and cartridges from the arrested

Prisoners handed over to Rangers at Wagah Border

Raja Pervez Ashraf and other ex-senior officials accused of corruption

Extensive discussions were held with senior political leaders before the APC

Counsel for the province claims judiciary has no say in the matter

I belong to one such household — in terms of extended family

An accountability court acquitted PM Sharif and members of his immediate family in the Ittefaq Foundries loan scam.

Sartaj gives assurance to Saudi foreign minister on the sidelines of the OIC council of ministers meeting in Kuwait

Says a uniform system of education should be introduced across the country

Households that spend more than Rs50,000 per month on electricity will see a 7.5% withholding tax

Parliamentary leaders give go-ahead after PM Nawaz adopts flexibility, agrees on western corridor.

Court allows govt to notify promotions, but subject to final court order.

Information ministry says the channel’s operation could stymie inquiry

Says Indian minister’s recent remarks confirm this apprehension.

It helps children utilise their vacations in a fruitful and exciting manner

The contraband was placed under a seat of the vehicle and was being supplied in nearby localities

Call for time slot on channels for marginalised communities

Alleged shooter was an unidentified woman.

Say increased understanding about various groups can help build harmony.

The single-member bench comprising Justice Shaukat Aziz Siddiqui resumed hearing into the case filed by Azizur Rehman