Pakistan

Censures defence ministry for delay in comments, asks it to withdraw remarks.

Finance minister constitutes committee; asks for a report within a week.

Top US diplomat will meet new political leadership; talks to focus on drone campaign, bilateral cooperation.

This was General Kayani’s second meeting with the PML-N chief since his election as the country’s premier.

Forced exchange marriages, often unreported, drive many to their doom.

PTI gets 7, JI 3, QWP 3 slots; absence of women glaring.

Cycling couple travel 54 countries seeking help to save planet.

“We want Rs10,000 from the school for every child that is charged Rs200,000 per year,” says Dar.

IMF team to review the country’s ability to pay back previous loans.

SHC’s order for the school to be denationalised was endorsed by SC in 2007 .

Pakistan Telecommunications Authority lands in court.

The dust storm was also followed by a thunder storm.

In the Gidarano area, roof of Khanzeb’s verandah collapsed in which he was injured.

According to police officials, the accused were allegedly trying to smuggle the material to settled districts.

PTI will work for the improvement of education and health and steps, says K-P Assembly Deputy Speaker.

The presidential speech raises hopes that the incoming PML-N government and the presidency can work smoothly together.

PML-N opted to make the country’s energy needs their priority rather than succumbing to the wishes of foreign forces.

The suspect had been admitted to the Quaid-e-Azam hospital. His companion fled soon after.

PTI chief had missed the inaugural session due to restrictions on his travels by doctors.

Designers, including Shehla Chatoor and Sadaf Malaterre, showcased their collections at
the event.

Finance minister says million-rupee levy - in addition to taxes - is to be paid by only around 3,000 rich people.

Khan was unable to attend the maiden session of the National Assembly due to restrictions on travel.

K-P Governor Engineer Shaukatullah Khan administered the oath.

We shouldn't see our success against what is needed, we have to look at each individual we can help, Shea says.

The current prices do not allow them to live comfortably within given salary.

Thirty-five student projects including an online voting system, flood warning mechanism showcased.

Proposal made in judgement nullifying postings by the interim govt.

Report highlights numerous environmental challenges.

Provincial government filed a petition in the Balochistan High Court for shifting the case to Islamabad or Rawalpindi.

Federal chapter of YDA threaten yet another withdrawal of service.

PPP spreaded the feeling that “ruthless industrialist from Lahore” would stop support to marginalised segments.

The office, which is defunct on paper, initiated many questionable projects.

Around Rs2.37 billion allocated for improving country’s HDI for fiscal year 2013-14.

No details as to how the cuts would be implemented have been given.

For previous fiscal year, health allocations stood at Rs22b.

Budget reaction from representatives mostly negative.

For fiscal 2013-14, agencies working under interior ministry will receive Rs65.24b.

A new scheme, Upgradation of Security of NAG, had an estimated cost of Rs14.5 million.

The minimum monthly pension has been raised from Rs3,000 to Rs5,000.

With new financial allocations, The Express Tribune takes the peoples’ perspectives from across Pakistan.

Barely 16 per cent of the allocations are for new schemes.

Federal Budget 2013-14 allocates Rs 57.4 billion for development of various areas in higher education.

Most leaders say the budget will not solve the economic woes.

MoCC allocations for fiscal year 2013-14 slashed by 56.4 per cent from previous year.

Share 23% higher than estimates for outgoing fiscal year; 3% higher than this year’s original allocation .

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New projects include several pro-poor schemes.

The minister assured them that the government would take measures necessary to protect government employees.

New initiatives range from widened tuition support to vocational training.

The increase in GST by even one percent is a lazy move by the government and will add to the burden of living.