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Death anniversary: Pakistan remembers Rashid Minhas
Minhas died while preventing a pilot from defecting to the enemy’s side during the 1971 war.
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By-elections: 7 security officials for each sensitive polling station
Two Army officials will assist five security officials at all polling stations declared 'sensitive'.
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6 women, 2 suspected terrorists arrested in Lahore
Neighbours say women shifted in Green Town area 15 to 20 back, suspicious men visited them at night.
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Pakistan Internet Use Survey 2013
1,100 respondents provide insight into the online Pakistani user's web experience.
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Karachi violence claims 10 lives
Bodies of two people from Turbat, Balochistan found in the Northern Bypass area.
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In Indian Kashmir, angry youth flirt with armed militancy
Rising attacks on security forces risk undoing years of security gains in Indian Kashmir.
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Day-long trip: Karzai to visit Pakistan on August 26
This will be his first visit since Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif came into office.
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By-elections: Imran Khan calls for army deployment at all polling stations
PTI chief reiterates his party would not tolerate a repeat of the irregularities that had marred the May 11 election.
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Musharraf indicted in Benazir Bhutto murder case
Three charges of murder, conspiracy to murder and facilitation of murder were read out to Musharraf.
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Strategic Dialogue: Nisar, Olson for resumption of talks
The minister shared the interior ministry’s efforts to counter militancy and terrorism in Pakistan.
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Verbal Sparring: ANP chief criticises Kaptaan
Criticises PTI officials of dual posts and said PTI chairman has refrained from openly condemning terrorist incidents.
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Majority rules: Sindh Assembly passes local government bill
MQM, PPP at loggerheads over dissemination, consultation.
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Condemnation: Punjab, Sindh assemblies slam attack on Express Media offices
Legislators assure media of full support, security.
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Dealing with terrorism: Dialogue is not the only option, says Nawaz
PM offers talks to militants but says his govt will also use ‘full force’ to eliminate militancy.
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Turning pitches: Umer Akmal claims he is 'fit'
Wicketkeeper-batsman says he will talk with the PCB chairman and hold a press conference on August 20.
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The new ‘Double Shah’: Parties call Don Golo’s business ‘un-Islamic’
The don’s supporters protest outside SSP office against FIR registered by journalist.
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Implementing old law: VIPs to dig into their own pockets to pay police guards
Police department issues notification to implement rule already on the books.
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In the line of duty: ‘Some policemen do want to bring peace’
Niece recalls fond memories of DSP Qasim Ghouri.
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Sindh faces three-pronged flood threat this year, warns Haleem Adil
Pakistan Relief Foundation assesses needs of residents before torrential rains hit upper Sindh.
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Flood emergency: DHQs, THQs medicine sent to flooded areas
Includes drugs to treat allergies, diarrhoea and scabies.
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Oil pipeline: Chinese team arriving to hold crucial talks
Both sides will assess technical, financial viability of the project.
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Debate on Vision 2025: Experts doubt PC will come up with credible reforms
Planning minister unveils solutions to problems besetting the country.
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Family needed me, I’ll be back soon: Imran Farhat
Left-handed opener’s wife suffering from multiple sclerosis.
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Asif appears before PCB’s anti-corruption department
Banned fast-bowler hands written apology to board, shares information.
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DI Khan notes: Family politics leaves little room for popular vote
JUI-F chief’s son readies to take up his father’s mantle.
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From ordinance to act: Experts suggest broadening definition of ‘information’ in RTI law
Say India’s access to information legislation should be examined as an example.
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Pay it forward: The business of extortion quietly flourishes
For entrepreneurs it is safer to silently pay ‘protection money’ as the price for standing up is a grenade attack.
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South Asian higher education: At a crossroads
While at a critical junction, South Asia is struggling to make higher education a matter of national interest.
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A society without meaningful dissent
A 'bhaand' is always preferred to the scholar and the crooner always trumps the thinker.
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ECP to go ahead with by-polls despite flood, security concerns
Pakistan army being deployed outside a total of 2,686 polling stations declared ‘sensitive’.
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Industrial hemp: Green industry
A single acre of this plant produces the same amount of cellulose fibre, used in papermaking, as 4.1 acres of trees!
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Sikandar drama: What went wrong?
Unless we don't react with 'speed of war', terrorists will keep embarrassing us with contempt and ease.
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Revising textbooks in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa
Promoting violence in any manner does not appear to be a very wise decision at all.
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Altaf Hussain says MQM won't accept newly passed local government bill
Says the downfall of PPP has just begun for its encouraging a system of hatred.
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PM's address to the nation: Nawaz Sharif dreams to make Pakistan an 'Asian Tiger'
PM aims to eliminate terrorism‚ improve economy‚ address power crisis and pursue good relations with neighbours.
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'Big mobsters' behind Mohammad Sikander incident: Chaudhry Nisar
Nisar claims international elements behind the Aug 15 Islamabad standoff, slams irresponsible media.
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Punjab Assembly condemns attack on Express Media, passes resolution
The resolution was moved by a PTI member, Mian Aslam Iqbal.
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India says Pakistan testing its restraint in Kashmir
Indian defense minister claims specialist troops of Pakistan army are involved in attack on Indian soldiers.
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Islamabad Standoff: I did it out of anger, says Sikander
Sikander says he was ashamed of what he had done in Islamabad, and that Zamrud Khan interfered with negotiations.
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Islamabad standoff: Govt changes 9 city SPs
Government terms the incident a security lapse.
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Despite MQM's protest, Sindh Assembly approves local govt bill
MQM members walk out of the assembly in protest against the bill, but will still take part in local govt elections.
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Karachi's plague of violence brings armoured car boom
Those who can afford it are kitting their cars out with windows that can stop an AK-47 bullet.
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PM Nawaz to address public today
It was earlier reported that Nawaz's address in Lahore was cancelled.
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Ensuring security: ECP calls up army troops for Karachi by-polls
JI, ANP not to contest elections in Sindh.
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Gas prices likely to be pushed up 2.8%
Government seeking end to cross subsidy through restoration of GIDC.
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Violation of SC orders: TIP moves top court against Pemra chief
Files petition saying Rashid Ahmed has been occupying the slot illegally.
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Upbeat about future: If K-P govt flops, PTI flops says Imran
"Military action should be the last resort if talks and reconciliation fail," says PTI chief.
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Afghan peace process: Pakistan may release more Taliban prisoners
List of prisoners to be released will be finalised during Karzai’s visit.
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Floods ravage Punjab amid fresh rains forecast
Evacuation ordered in south Punjab as floods leave trail of destruction; NDMA says 300,000 affected, 106 killed.
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A crazy response to crazed behaviour
The overreaction by the media turned Sikandar into a very important man.