Pakistan

Ban to remain in force; poll body says it is empowered to take such steps under Article 218 of the Constitution.

Michael Posner meets chief election commissioner, discusses poll preparations.

The bomb targeted people from the pro-government Ferozkhel tribe.

Will give input on Feb 15 after visiting provinces hit by outbreak.

Inclement weather and blocked roads exacerbate the problem.

Indian spokesperson says FM’s statement ‘neither new nor helpful’.

However, no arrest was made till the filing of this report.

The official said that the accused confessed to the crime and over 39 files have been recovered from him so far.

Barbara Unmuessig calls for immediate shift from fossil fuels.

Customs and norms of the migratory of tribe on film.

2006 ruling for restoration of pubic park yet to be implemented.

Documents complete, facility to be set up in hospital’s current lab.

Of the 765 daily wagers who were regularised last year, 70 were in grades 14 and above.

Judge concerned over delay; ANF claims investigation ongoing.

The DPI said he was satisfied with the arrangements at 13 centres.

The training will begin on February 10.

The woman was arrested and the baby was handed over to the parents.

Salaries have been raised from Rs7,000 to Rs10,000 a month.

The 27-km project has been completed in just over a year.

Khalid said he was wrongly implicated in the case and that officials had not recovered any drugs from his possession.

The warehouses were sealed four days ago after environment inspectors raided them.

Carrying banners inscribed with their demands, the students rallied from the Academic Block to the Admin Block.

According to the residents, the drains have not been functioning properly for several months.

The petitioner submitted that the project will benefit certain groups for political reasons.

Baloch was taken to National Hospital on February 4, where she is now due for surgery on February 10.

Nawaz says that the Sindh government has failed to stem the tide of violence in the commercial capital of the country.

24th constitutional amendment bill tabled in Senate in a session marred by walkouts.

The Supreme Court will hear the case on February 11.

SC judges dissatisfied with answers provided by IG, chief secretary on tackling violence.

JI chief Syed Munawar Hasan stresses that talks necessary to curb crimes in Karachi and Balochistan.

As many as 10 defence manufacturing companies and 14 auxiliary companies to participate in the exhibition in UAE.

ICCI president sought technical assistance and investment from Czech investors in the energy sector.

Friday’s strike call was given against continued targeted killing of religious scholars.

Jalil Abbas Jilani admits 80% of casualties of drone attacks are terrorists, but maintains they violates sovereignty.

CyberKnife is a $4 million robotic system that treats tumours and causes minimal damage to healthy cells.

Unless genuine civilian rule can be established, the problems of Balochistan will not go away.

Terrorists who killed thousands of Pakistan civilians, soldiers, police need to be dealt with an iron hand & defeated.

PCB cites scheduling, NOC, conflicting dates as impediments.

The rupee ended weaker at 97.88/95 against the dollar, compared to Thursday’s close of 97.85/92.

PM stressed to make fuel refining processes efficient to cater the growing demand in the country.

In the first phase of this programme, employees are being provided motorcycles in 48 instalments on an ownership-basis

Police recovered Shaukat Jamal, a resident of Hayatabad, along with his vehicle.

Around 10 kilogrammes of explosives were used in the blast, says BDS official.

No new date for the league announced.

The movie is scheduled for a worldwide release on April 5, 2013.

All shows, tours suspended till singer recovers from surgery.

Amicus Curiae says unlike ISI chief, officers, Pakistan should not defend Hafiz Saeed due to UN resolutions on terror.

Iqbal Theba talks about his fascination with acting and his love for the city by the sea.

Malala released after successful surgeries.

Voter registration and correction should be the prime focus of ECP, says Chaudhry Aitzaz Ahsan.