Pakistan

President Mamnoon Hussain says there is a need to reflect on the challenges faced by the media today.

Strong protest was lodged over denial of visas to 500 pilgrims from Pakistan, says statement.

Victims, crossing effluent channel fell unconscious after inhaling fumes from the water.

Between Jan 2013 and Apr 2014, 7 journalists and 3 media workers were killed in Pakistan, says report.

It facilitates free flow of information and ideas, and ensures transparency and accountability.

Govt tells SC efforts are under way to resume composite dialogue.

Faulty planning, scarcity of resources cited as reasons for escalated price.

Zubair Ahmed, allegedly involved in the loss of Rs12 billion, is now appointed SEVP.

Citizens say with rising mercury it is becoming increasingly difficult to stay indoors.

AIOU Registrar Prof Dr Nowshad Khan appreciated the role of Dr Naghmana for promotion of chemistry.

No arrests have been made till filing of this report.

Khalid Rashid, owner of “Time for Traveller Agent” issued a ticket of Rs84,000 to Attiqur Rehman.

Regional Head said the NBP maintains its position as Pakistan’s premier bank.

Both countries have a lot in common, says Dr Norbert Lammert.

Kashmir Highway, 9th Avenue face traffic congestion during peak hours.

Ministry recently sought applications from candidates, but ad carries anomalies.

Petitioners say if implemented, they will be deprived of allowances.

Farooq Qaiser, Taimur Rehman and Khaled Anam, among others, will participate today.

The ‘Supremacy of Letters’ series comprises of 164 pieces of modern calligraphy.

The police registered separate cases against the thieves but have not found any clue of the bikes yet.

The police have registered a murder case against the suspect on the complaint of son of the deceased.

Imran demands probe into the scandal of alleged foreign funding to certain media outlets, including Jang Group.

Behind barbed wires and padlocks, there is an art school that inspires tranquility and creativity.

Says talks cannot proceed amid contradictory statements from supporters of process; no hurdle from army.

LWMC acknowledges their service in recycling but says their way of collecting garbage is no longer feasible.

The rupee ended weaker at 98.75/98.80 against the dollar compared to Thursday’s close of 98.60/98.70.

The SPI for the week under review for the lowest income group was recorded at 200.86 points.

The British government was represented by Baroness Sayeeda Warsi.

ICAP president requested support of the AJK government for establishment of ICAP’s office in AJK.

Board members and directors of Metro were also present at the ceremony.

Jail Superintendent Babar Hussain dismissed claims that the prisoner was beaten.

According to the Met Office there was chance of a dust storm with wind speeds up to 35 knots.

PWD organised a rally to mark the International Labour Day.

The meeting reviewed the ongoing wheat procurement drive.

Load shedding had increased to 16 hours a day with the rise in the temperature, the party leader said.

Nurse served at Lahore General Hospital, Mayo Hospital and Sheikhupura District Headquarters Hospital.

SHO Malik Abid said a case had been registered against the attackers

The Lyallpur Development Organisation and The All Pakistan Women’s Association (APWA) had sponsored the performance.

A press release said strict action would be taken against those found responsible for the incident.

The police had submitted a report stating that the woman had a poor reputation.

An official visited the protesters and assured them that Munir Butt would be arrested soon.

Participants from all over the province will be featured at the historical landmark.

The public will be allowed to come up with a slogan for the campaign.

Police reached the spot and cordoned off the area.

An official said four unidentified men planted around three kilogrammes of explosives near a 132 KVA power pylon.

DC Zakaullah says that a high number of people were getting hurt due to aerial firing.

Is there freedom of speech in Pakistan? How much of it is granted? What lines cannot be crossed by journalists?

Afridi says the purpose of the cordial meeting was to inquire about Pervez Musharraf’s ailing mother.

The meeting reviewed the prevalent internal and external security situation of the country.

PTI chief alleges Geo is complicit in election rigging and will no longer appear on channel until it apologises.