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Braving the odds: Journey on foot brings family to new Bannu home
On the 19th of June, eight-year-old Majid Khan was on the rooftop of his house, playing with his pet pigeons.
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Alliance in the making: PTI, PML-Q agree on three points
Shah Mahmood Qureshi passes on Imran’s message to Chaudhry Shujaat.
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Another long session: PM, Nisar hold post patch-up talks
Some sources believe that the two discussed issues related to internal security and volatile political situation.
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Musharraf trial: Prosecutor vows to take case to bitter end
Defence lawyers say they will prolong the trial.
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Sacking of PCO judges: PBC wants verdict on judges’ removal reviewed
Bar council requests the Supreme Court to make removed judges respondents in the case; another petition to be filed.
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Delegation in China: Roadmap for trade corridor projects
The visit is a follow-up on progress of energy and infrastructure projects of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor.
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Proclaimed offender: Riyadh nabs 2010 Hajj scam accused, says FIA
Saudi officials are silent on when Faiz will be extradited, SC told.
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Back on the street: Pir Chambal attack suspect walks free
ATC judge claims prosecution failed to provide evidence against accused.
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Better investigation: Specialists deployed at police stations
The inspector-rank officers will monitor investigation progress of terrorism cases.
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Raids: Police arrest five outlaws
The police spokesman said security has been heightened is the capital.
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Danger zone: At least 12 housing societies surround new airport, Senators told
Commissioner Rawalpindi says 17,000 kanals of private development in 4-6km radius.
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Negligence : Gas leak blast kills one, injures seven
Pims spokesperson Dr Ayesha Ishani said the hospital received eight injured persons at 3 am.
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Seminar: ‘Without caring for IDPs, war is unwinnable’
Parliamentarians highlight need to feed, shelter, rehabilitate war refugees.
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Missing colleagues: IESCO union threatens strikes, shutdown
Officials give police 24 hours for recovery of ‘kidnapped’ officials.
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An agonising wait: Missing Baloch leader’s wife demands recovery
Asks UN, SC to help trace BSO-A chairperson Zahid Baloch.
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Busted: Five suspected robbers held
The fleeing suspect has been identified as Naik Alam, said an official.
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Exploring visual arts: Calligraphy enthusiasts hone skills at PNCA workshop
Course focuses on traditional and contemporary techniques of traditional art.
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Mitigating disaster: Landslide areas reinforced on Murree Expressway
Several types of saplings have been planted in rows to reinforce earth in landslide-prone areas.
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Book smart vs street smart: Teachers demand training academies
Say elementary teaching colleges focus on B.Ed, M.Ed degree programmes.
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Oh deer!: Poachers held for hunting rare deer
The Wildlife Department arrested two poachers for illegally hunting rare Chinkara deer in the Cholistan area
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Accomplices: 34 of a village accused of beating cops
Hayat’s relatives and some people in the area thrashed the police team.
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Expensive protection: Cars, dogs for PM House challenged
A petition challenged the acquisition of bullet-proof cars and sniffer dogs for the Prime Minister’s House security.
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Service delivery: PHC approves licensing regulations
The meeting decided the MSDS would be approved by the government.
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Boat Capsized: Two fishermen bodies found
The officials are unsure from which area the boat left for fishing.
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Demand For Relief: ‘Fix paddy price at Rs1,200 per maund’
Local growers have demanded the government to fix the paddy price at Rs1,200 per maund
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Schedule Released: FUUAST announces exam dates
The examination centre is in the Gulshan-e-Iqbal campus of the university.
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Bombs And Balloons: Gas cylinder explodes, injuring seven
No case has been registered as it was an accident.
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Seven star Germany smash Brazil's World Cup dream
Germany advanced to Sunday's final in the Maracana after beating Brazil 7-1
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Issuing Directives: ‘Fill all vacant posts in Sindh Police’
The remaining ammunition is likely to be handed over to the government next month.
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Mystery kidnapping: 18-month-old girl sexually assaulted
A medical report is awaited.
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Under attack: Policeman injured in IED blast
According to an official of the bomb disposal unit, around five kilogrammes of explosives were used in the device.
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Know your rights: Entitlement of motorists
When preparing to hit the road, be sure that you have a valid ID card, driving licence and original registration paper
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Currency: Rupee firm against dollar
The rupee remained steady at 98.3/98.5 against the dollar on Tuesday compared to Monday’s close of 98.3/98.5
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Near Nashpa Plant: OGDC to set up dispensary
According to an official, the process is under way to acquire land for the facility, which will cost Rs5 million.
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Renewable Energy: AEDB issues letters of intent
AEDB has issued 24 Letters of Intent (LOI) for on-grid solar photo-voltaic power plants.
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Death toll in West African Ebola outbreak rises to 518
The hardest-hit country remains Guinea, with 408 cases and 307 deaths.
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Nawaz not to withdraw complaint against Musharraf: Prosecutor
20 pieces of documentary evidence submitted to the court along with CD of Musharraf's speech.
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Harry Potter: New scars, old friends and a Quidditch World Cup
JK Rowling pens 1,500-word new story about Harry Potter and his friends in their mid-30s.
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Beyond the fourth wall
Nimra Bucha will soon be taking Begum Jaan to Lahore and her film Manto is slated for release by the end of the year.
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Hajj scam: Absconding building supervisor arrested in Saudi Arabia, FIA tells SC
FIA's report submitted to the SC, finds that 33 HGOs had charged Rs5,000 extra from each Haji.
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Over 750,000 N Waziristan IDPs registered by govt
Final figures will be available after the verification from NADRA.
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Operation Zarb-e-Azb: 400 militants killed so far, says Khawaja Asif
Defence minister says govt will not rest until elimination of last terrorist.
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Pemra warns cable operators of suspending licensed channels
'Explicit warning' also issued against changing numbers of channels and airing illegal channels.
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Israel launches military offensive against Gaza militants
Nine people suffered shrapnel injuries.
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Transition: Decorated war hero passes away
Muhammad Younas was awarded Tamgha-e-Basalat after 1965 war.
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ASF release passenger arrested on suspicion of terrorism in Lahore
Passenger's wife, alleged lover wrongly tip-off airport security using stolen phone.
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Reinstatement: IHC rejects former PTVC MD’s appeal
Division bench comprising Chief Justice Kasi and Justice Qureshi upheld the judgment and dismissed Malick’s ICA.
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Inclusive development : ‘K-P mineral policy to benefit locals’
Imran Khan said the prosperity of the local community would be ensured under the new policy.
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New CJP: SC releases seniority list of judges
The number of sitting judges, including the CJP, is 16.
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Balochistan unrest: Container torched, no casualties
Police also claim to have arrested seven suspects and recovered weapons.