Islamabad

New Chinese and Thai restaurant opens doors to residents of the twin cities.

Govt regrets negligence on its part over the incident. Meeting with Iranian counterparts set for February 19.

Maulvi Abdul Raqeeb was in favour of talks with Karzai govt.

Mechanised system for waste collection from major roads also under study.

Meeting between govt negotiators, TTP intermediaries postponed; PM condemns ‘heinous execution’ of FC troops.

Power shortfall also eased to 1,900MW as total generation was recorded as 9,300MW against a demand of 11,200MW.

Ministry seeks ECC approval for award of terminal services contract to Engro.

Show surplus budget in first half as Centre transfers Rs646b.

Keyal Khwar project finally achieves financial closure after 10 years.

Rashid said that Pakistan and Saudi Arabia would continue to work jointly as they share a common religion.

Osman Saifullah seeks increase in interaction with public.

Govt negotiator says TTP will respond to letter latest by Monday morning.

Official says govt requested Imam-e-Kaaba’s help to control unrest.

Security issues, energy woes, bad governance still drive away foreign investors.

Claims project is ready for implementation.

Kicks off three-day trip aimed at enhancing brotherly ties between the two countries.

Federal govt in fix on how to save gas companies from bankruptcy.

EIB to finance renewable energy projects in country.

Members complain that their feedback was largely ignored.

The two sides will discuss ways to increase export of Pakistan's labour force to Saudi Arabia.

Karim’s brother and teenage son were killed in a drone attack in Mir Ali, North Waziristan in December 2009.

Govt obtains fatwa from cleric Rafi Usmani to preempt demands for enforcement of Sharia by Taliban.

Negotiators ask TTP to cease activities that could undermine peace efforts.

Six officials seized when they went to negotiate the release of two officials kidnapped earlier.

Employees of SBTE will be able to avail financing facility at preferred rates with flexible terms and conditions.

Both countries will meet to discuss proposed $12b investment in economic corridor.

HR management seeks to take on the task, but lacks necessary expertise.

Khan was picked up from his home on the outskirts of Islamabad on February 5 by around 20 men, some in police uniform.

Maragalla Highway to connect motorway with Murree Expressway.

Changing the alignment of the two-kilometre portion of the road had a domino effect on the rest of the road.

The court issued the order while hearing a contempt petition filed by a private transport company.

Two cops booked for murder; interim post mortem suggests suicide, toxicology, forensic reports still due.

Govt working on policy to cut power supply to bill defaulters in bid to exempt paying consumers from load-shedding.

Director colleges to act as replacement.

An online appeal created by Shahzaib’s brother raised more than $19,000.

Saad Haroon warms up nippy winter evening with his trademark tongue-in-cheek antics.

Survey says trust on democracy increased to 53pc in 2013 from 32pc in 2005.

Pakistan Women Media Complaint Cell launched.

The students got updates about admission procedures of 16 universities.

Border management at the forefront of new challenges.

Govt panel also writes letter to TTP, clarifying certain points.

The grant to PWS will be utilised for the construction of a primary school in District Layyah.

Finance ministry puts faith on success of upcoming Euro-bonds.

Oppose amendments to ordinance that allows OGRA to slap fines on OMCs.

ECC exempts distribution companies from 1% tax for one more year.

The ECC was informed that so far 865 decisions had been compiled which come to 89% implementation status.

Medical board delays autopsy report by a day; civil society call for fresh post-mortem.

Bhandara accuses brother-in-law of irregularities.

Researchers highlight gaps in teaching techniques, suggest remedial measures.

Provisions are applicable to buildings that have a connected load of at least 100 kilowatts.