Pakistan

Outgoing chief justice, Justice Tassaduq Hussain Jillani, administers oath to new acting chief election commissioner.

Dr Zaman stresses need of thalassaemia screening among youngsters before wedding to protect children from disease.

CM directs district health officials, medical superintendents to appoint these candidates on the applied posts.

Regional police officer says police should desist from abusing power.

Protests against Faisalabad Electric Supply Company; accuse company of not repairing, maintaining high-tension line.

Of the nine prisoners, two had been in India's custody for eight years.

NAB chief refers the matter to the awareness and prevention division of the bureau and seeks a report on it.

Temperature drops from 43°C at noon, prior to the rain, meteorological office predict will last till July 6.

Allama Ajagar says avenging someone is not aspect of intolerance,is characteristic of a Muslim representing courage.

Information helps police locate a mysterious bag by roadside in Badheber, cordon it off, call in the BDU.

Unidentified men plant a homemade bomb in the school, cause widespread panic among the residents.

Parties must submit details of their annual income and expenses, sources of their funds, and assets and liabilities.

Police impound two vehicles and 60 bikes during checking.

Hot and humid conditions are expected to prevail across Pakistan with the exception of thunderstorms in Kashmir, K-P.

Ruling party to unveil seven names within a day or two.

Financial compensation to be issued via SIMs from Sunday: FDMA.

Traders decry increase in licence fee, claim transport costs already leaves little profit margin .

Apex court’s performance praised under Jillani.

Warns of protests if decision not reversed till July 10.

Says the ordinance would not be used once the operation has ended.

CDA has allocated Rs200 million for the development of Sector D-12.

Information Minister says agitational politics will create wrong impression.

Previous plans to validate qualifications have ended without results.

Defence lawyer claims all co-accused to face trial.

Minister of State for Federal Education and Professional Training approved the extension.

Government plans to remove encroachments and construct food street.

The 2014 Fifa World Cup reaches most exciting stage as only 8 teams are left to vie for greatest accolade in football.

Washington’s National Security Agency was spying on the country’s ruling party in 2010.

Court asks officials of PM Secretariat, education ministry, selection committee to submit their replies in 15 days.

An increase could signify greater awareness, but also higher number of cases.

Indian researcher delivers lecture at SDPI, claims Modi government wants better ties.

Only 2,594 of 13,014 private and ex-students manage to pass.

Both countries had agreed to announce trade concessions on March 31.

Party leader says war against terrorists in NWA was to create a safer future for the country.

IDP says if anyone spoke against Taliban, in morning their head would be lying at their feet.

Three-year pilot project to help police identify, collect and preserve physical evidences .

Her father filed a complaint against his brothers but later retracted his statement.

ECNEC approved a Rs5.2 billion project to strengthen the Balochistan Constabulary.

Nisar had serious reservations over the intervention of some cabinet members in his affairs.

Three factions – led by Nisar, Asif and Dar – trying to erode each other’s influence .

Urges Supreme Court to open probe into election rigging in four constituencies.

No thorough checks for trains while police let travellers through at check posts.

Technical and financial help from non-profits give poor field workers breathing space.

The rupee strengthened at 98.3/98.5 against the dollar on Thursday compared to Wednesday’s close of 98.55/98.75.

The official said that around 57,000 individuals have been trained under the initiative Waseela-e-Rozgar.

The envoy’s visit was part of the government’s policy to find urgent solutions for the energy crisis.

European powerhouses to meet at iconic Maracana for quarters .

ECNEC approves Balochistan Constabulary project at a cost of Rs5.2 billion to raise 10,000 member strong force.

Militant outfit's spokesperson says TTP leader is currently in the tribal regions of Pakistan.

Reserves reaching $9.033 billion on the second-last day of FY 2013-14, up from $6.008 billion at the end of FY 2012-13