Pakistan

Import of mobile handsets increased to $467.1 million from $465.3 million at the end of the previous fiscal year.

The rupee ended at 105.44/105.49 in the interbank market on Thursday.

South Africa is the third team taking part in the event which is being hosted by the Pakistan Cricket Board.

Board approves privatised sale of shares for Habib Bank, United Bank, Allied Bank, OGDCL and Pakistan Petroleum Ltd.

Allowed currency limit per person reduced to US $5000 per trip abroad.

Art specialist Nour Aslam talks about how Pakistani art is trending in the international market.

The actor will be taking a seat behind the camera for his upcoming movie.

TTP claim responsibility for the attack. Two other police officials killed.

People from the industry who had once been skeptical about divulging information now approached us themselves.

Sri Lanka reaches 132-3 at lunch on the second day of the second Test against Pakistan in Dubai.

Assistant of attorney general Faisal Siddiqui confirms rumours that Malik will resign.

Lafforgue, who moved to Pakistan in 2005, says he has been taken aback by reaction and insists he acted in good faith.

Student of Govt High School Ibrahimzai, Hasan sacrificed his life on Jan 6 while trying to prevent suicide attack.

The decision was taken after careful review of Musharraf’s medical report.

Singling out Musharraf for only his November 3, 2007 infringement smells of political vendetta.

US State Dept’s Bureau of Counterterrorism briefs South Asian journalists on TTP, the new threat and global CT efforts

Bilawal, Zardari to swap roles in party, with the former acting as legal head.

Maintainability of review petition on judgment against emergency referred to larger bench.

PML-N Senator alleges MQM has vested interest in floating the proposal of division.

The deadliest crash took place in Murree where two Rawalpindi-bound buses plunged into a ravine.

Team not allowed to see Musharraf, Mashadi calls him nation’s hero.

Researcher says prosecution is aware of AFIC's credibility, difficult to challenge authenticity of report.

Struggling to meet over 30 indicators under MDGs, on track to attain only 10 by 2015.

Hearing of the references adjourned to January 18.

The police registers a case against the suspect but have not found any clue of the woman yet.

CM says work has been initiated on the construction.

PM’s adviser says outcome of Taliban talks unpredictable.

Niaz Ali Shah, the former adviser to ex-CM files plea to return Rs20m.

Attempts by administration to demolish grave walls brought devotees of two sects face-to-face.

Informs senate body of CIIT’s plans to open country’s first liver transplant centre.

Chairman calls for detailed investigation; asks for proof against allegations.

Police seizes drugs and liquor from their possession.

Works damaged in India on display.

Akbar S Ahmad speaks about ‘Tribal Islam’ and links with strife in Muslim countries, FATA issues.

Rawalpindi streets flooded; gas, electricity become a rarity.

Teachers union threatens to boycott classes if attackers not caught.

Body to select a new chief of HEC by Feb 12, the deadline set by the Islamabad High Court.

Birds hover over makeshift dump near the airport, frequently causing non-fatal accidents: CAA survey.

MQM chief asks why those who aided, collaborated and validated the former president's actions are not being tried.

Privatisation Commission also approves commercial takeover of two state-owned entities.

The court also allowed Sindh United Front and Functional Muslim League to become parties to the case.

Defence says special court cannot issue arrest warrants; court to give verdict on Friday.

The school was built in 1989 but still lacks basic facilities.

The operation was led by the Multan CIA.

The family said when they refused to shift her to a private clinic the doctor started ignoring her.

Mengal said foundation would conduct research and take measures to preserve the culture and heritage of Faisalabad.

Pir Imran Ali Shah, the petitioner, said as many as 60 politicians had around $30,000 million in other countries.

he DCO was examining the repair and maintenance of Chenab Chowk on Jhang Road.

The case was transferred to Kandhkot from Karachi due to security reasons and then it was transferred to Shikarpur.

Minister directed the heads of the local departments to immediately make a list of ghost employees and remove them.