Pakistan

Blames incumbent rulers for rise in poverty, insecurity and inflation.

The poll body issues Code of Conduct for observers, polling staff and security personnel.

HBS survey showed that 29% respondent favoured PPP, 25% PML-N and 20% PTI.

The inauguration took place on March 9.

Additional IG CID Ghulam Shabbir Shaikh has been assigned the additional charge of IGP Sindh.

Battle between TTP and AI leaves 8 militants dead.

Each person was given Rs1million and the government will bear all their medical expenses, says the spokesperson.

President Karzai expresses grief over the attack, loss of life.

NACTA aims at integrating anti-terrorism and counter-extremism efforts.

Army has been keeping around 3,000 militants, captured in Swat, in various camps for the past four years.

Abductors of Rahim Yar Khan boy demand Rs5m for his release.

Indian foreign minister calls for respecting Ashraf’s ‘private’ visit.

Around 150 houses of Christian families were attacked in Joseph Colony.

USAID officials projected a map which showed Azad Jammu and Kashmir as a separate area from Pakistan.

Eight kilogrammes of high-intensity explosives were packed in the pressure cooker.

Sajjadullah Khan is the second ANP lawmaker to join JUI-F this month.

A bag containing five kilogrammes of explosives, four charging batteries and a detonator was found.

The official said militant hideouts in Oat Mela and Nadar Mela were bombed early Friday morning.

Members of the banned outfit led by Mangal Bagh attacked TI volunteers in the early hours of Friday, says Khan.

PHCBA general secretary termed the current independent judiciary an outcome of the lawyers’ struggle.

The event, which was organised by Pakistan Broadcasting Corporation, was held at a local hotel in Lahore on Friday.

Women of K-P, tribal areas seek justice, end to violence and right to education.

Expressing the highs and lows in the lives of ordinary women through the arts.

Says the area does not fall under the jurisdiction of Supreme Court.

Low attendance, cleanliness, red tape hold ups.

IHC judge states proceedings in case moving towards conclusion.

The formal launch came weeks after the mall opened for business; cinemas, upper floors open at month’s end.

Art exhibition displays pieces highlighting injustices that females face.

Perpetual arrest warrants issued for three proclaimed offenders.

NA body approves NISTE bill, eight varsity bills taken up in last month.

Chemical-coated string continues to harm people.

Separate cases have been registered against them under the relevant laws.

Some 500 traders and lawyers marched from Block No 1 to the district courts.

Says Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz sees Seraiki province as ‘a threat to their sultanate’.

Pamphlets carrying threats being dropped in Shia houses.

Court lashes out at govt for not taking measures, in the wake of intelligence reports.

“I do not understand why PM has asked the court to institute a commission he could have formed himself,” says...

Asks Sindh govt, law enforcement agencies to protect people’s lives; orders halt to Lyari operation.

Election authorities say polling could be held between May 6 and 9; military assures support for trouble-free election

The process would be completed by the end of March 2013.

The machine would be replaced or repaired in the next few days, says Ashraf.

PTU said teachers were being dragged into non-teaching activities like taking surveys after school time.

The meeting also reviewed policy research studies conducted during 2012.

US regulator declares International Clearing House ‘anti-competitive’.

The rupee ended at 97.70/97.75 against the dollar, stronger than Thursday’s close of 97.95/98.00.

The SPI for the week under review for the above mentioned group was recorded at 186.36

The envoy said that MOL is catering to 14% needs of Pakistan and providing jobs to around 600 people.

Barcelona midfielder Cesc Fabregas has highlighted the importance of getting back to winning ways

World number two Tiger Woods fired a six-under-par 66 to seize a share of the lead

Nenad Lalovic, acting president of the International Federation for Wrestling said he had very helpful talks