Pakistan

Govt, opposition differ over tenure of military courts and specification of ‘religious terrorism’.

PTI’s counsel submits 70-page rebuttal in top court

Sources say suspects were facilitated by Hafeez Brohi and Abdullah Brohi

The Regional Passport Office in Peshawar has been authorised to extend visas to Afghan citizens

However, some regional powers are unhappy with the multibillion-dollar project, says the PM

They said the organisation has little experience in education, may have extremist ties

They yearn for an alternative voice that’s hip, trendy, and has a human-oriented approach

The grant will be used to install face recognition systems at major international airports in Pakistan

Mian Saqib Nisar has ordered the IGs of Punjab and Islamabad to submit a report on the incidents within three days

Depression is 1.5 times more common among women than men, he said

PIA spokesperson says the matter is being investigated closely

Government, other private schools and universities to remain open

The statement said the explosion had taken place during repair works

Police obtain three-day remand of suspect with medical reports still awaited

The family of 35-year-old-Wasim and 38-year-old Irfan protested and blocked Dhamial Road blocked

First operation yields over a dozen arms

Strike comes as Abbottabad Wasa gears up to take over sanitation, water supply works in area

The SMRs are a type of nuclear fission reactor which are smaller than conventional reactors

The search operation against militants has been initiated by DSP Habibullah Khan

The $70m campaign will help enhance skills of law enforcement and criminal justice agencies

A new book about its journey has been launched by the Oxford University Press at the National Library

The Lahore High Court asks the Punjab Home Department to deploy paramilitary soldiers during the annual elections

Swiss agency, UN trying to project artistic Pakistan and fight hunger

A medical team of 80 eye specialists and 250 paramedical staff will perform their duties at the camp

Shah Mehmood accuses ruling family of damaging institutions in effort to stay in power

Forum discusses underlying social, cultural factors restraining women

PPP leaders shun meeting, express reservations over new draft

Lahore High Court seeks replies from the federal and provincial governments about their policy on media advertisements

Sartaj said Pakistani government has taken measures to fight against the spread of terrorism

Omar Zakhilwal says closure is causing ‘hardships’ for people on both sides

Islamabad Mayor says a mechanism was being devised which would ensure effective implementation of CDA building by-laws

Surgery on six-year-old was carried out on the directions of PM Nawaz Sharif

General Nadeem said that peace was basic right of the people and security forces, including army

Gladiators chase down target of 155 with one over to spare

Head NICON group of colleges Aziz Fatima Naz commends NHMP for providing road safety awareness to students

PM Haider reminds that over 410,000 people living along the LoC were demanding construction of community bunkers

District Health Officer says it has been decided to carry out surveillance on daily basis to detect larvae

Some 475 motorcycles, 24 cars and other vehicles were impounded

Reports of multiple blasts on Thursday created panic

German photographer Manolo Ty talks about his journey across the country, launch of his book Pakistan Now

Says it was PM’s responsibility to announce anti-terror operation

Justice Khosa says bench will review each word submitted before coming out with verdict

India’s involvement in terrorism in Pakistan is a well-proven fact, says FO

Officials say authorities are considering withholding security clearance for the match

It wasn’t immediately known how and where exactly the two terrorists were eliminated

Vows to defeat anti-state elements against Pakistan’s progress

The currency market has fluctuated regularly in recent months with hefty rises and falls on some occasions

The project would cost $157 million and is expected to begin commercial operation by October 2017

Hale said America is determined to continue working with the Pakistani government

British High Commission official underlines importance of bilateral ties