Pakistan
More News
-
Alternative energy: LoI invited for on-grid solar power plants
The AEDB has issued 24 LoIs for on-grid solar PV power plants of cumulative capacity of approximately 792.99 MW.
-
WFP assistance: Over three tonnes food distributed
The WFP has opened eight food distribution points.
-
Swat Trust Hospital: Project delay irks Ishaq Dar
The hospital was to become fully operational by June 30, 2014.
-
Baseless: PFUJ president denies reunion news
He says he had earlier expressed desire for unity to ensure the interests of the journalists’ community.
-
Reunited with family: Abducted boy freed after 7 months
Unidentified captors have freed the boy who had been abducted from Dalbandin.
-
Religious insight: Don’t waver from the right path, says Noorani
The biggest gift of God is creation of the universe, says Sawad-e-Azam Ahle Sunnat Haqiqi chief Allama Kokab Noorani.
-
Gun attack: Three khasadars injured by militants
Unidentified militants opened fire at Khasadar official's vehicle in Landikotal tehsil of Khyber Agency.
-
Rivals clash: Two killed, three injured in shoot-out
Two rival groups clashed in Baffa village in Mansehra.
-
Six-month imprisonment: Indian prisoner released by local court
Abu Bakar Nohrio, a resident of Rajasthan, was arrested from the Civil Lines in Hyderabad.
-
NWA exodus: Increased assistance for IDPs
Aid distribution centres for the IDPs in Bannu district increased from three to ten.
-
Bilateral links: Booming Pakistan-Italy relations
Senate chairman says that Pakistan highly values its bilateral relations with Italy.
-
Religious insight: ‘Hazrat Ayesha (RA) a model for mankind’
Fames religious caller points out that 2,200 Hadiths have been cited by Hazrat Ayesha (RA).
-
New Israeli strikes raise Gaza toll above 200: Medics
Some of the first raids on Wednesday morning targeted homes of senior Hamas officials.
-
ECP provides PTI with Nawaz's nomination papers
PTI lawmakers had asked for the form, claiming that Nawaz had lied about his past and should be disqualified.
-
Protest against load-shedding: Demonstrators break into WAPDA House in Peshawar
Leading the protest, K-P CM says he will not cooperate if Wapda doesn't solve the issue.
-
Twitter craze : British PM reshuffles his cabinet
Government ministries routinely use Twitter and 461 of the 650 members of the House of Commons have accounts.
-
Gaza assault dominates talk at White House Iftar
Event goes ahead despite calls by Arab activists for boycott over US support, alleging surveillance of Muslims.
-
PM Nawaz says no one will be allowed to create unrest on August 14
PTI chief Imran Khan, government had announced separate rallies at D-Chowk on independence day.
-
Gemstone industry struggles with unrest
Taliban violence, crippling power crisis and outdated production methods are taking their toll in Peshawar.
-
FBR rejects Qadri’s plea for one month extension
Qadri must respond within seven days or face a penalty.
-
Stop calling them victims
Although it is positive trend that reporters try their best to cover rape crime, use of word ‘victim’ is bothersome.
-
Draft legislation: Senate panel okays right to information bill
Baber voices concern regarding implementation of the proposed law.
-
Blame game: Khuhro denies deal with Musharraf
Says collective pressure forced the dictator to resign.
-
Vetoing recommendations: Parliamentary panel seeks explanation from ministry
Overruling the Judicial Commission of Pakistan, committee approved a one-year extension for two SHC additional judges.
-
Verification of votes: Govt ‘unfazed’ by mounting pressure
PML-N official says government has no plans to “physically restrict” Imran's tsunami rally.
-
PM tells rivals to ‘quit politics of the past’
Nawaz says actions of some parties could destabilise the country.
-
Gardez explosion: 89 civilians die in Afghanistan suicide attack
Taliban deny responsibility for the bombing that took place not far from Pak-Afghan border .
-
PPA 2014: JI to file plea against anti-terror law today
JI will move a petition in the apex court for declaring the PPA as illegal.
-
Against PPA: IHC accepts Dasti’s petition for hearing
Advocate Saeed Khurshid argues the act is in violation of fundamental rights given by the Constitution.
-
Journalist jailed abroad: Court seeks access to conviction documents
SHC orders standing counsel to submit relevant documents, including appeal filed in high court in Afghanistan.
-
Pending complaint: Court directs CCP to give decision in 10 days
Private company was raided last year for alleged ‘grey traffic’ violations .
-
Tragic: Man shot dead
The motive behind the murder could not be ascertained yet, said an official.
-
Nabbed: Man held for rape
The police said the arrest has been made after an FIR was registered
-
Facilitating students: IIUI’s admission date extended
IIUI offers 129 academic programmes.
-
Underage driving: Awareness campaign kicks off
Banners have been displayed on the most-frequented roads and pamphlets will be given to commuters.
-
Blame game: Four shops gutted in I-10 market
Police station’s SHO Asjad Mehmood confirmed the damage but added that short-circuiting was behind the fire.
-
Teacher re-allocation: LHC suspends education department’s new policy
Directs officials to formulate the policy afresh.
-
Health woes: Ministers, PIMS head visit Bannu to assess health issues in IDP camps
“It’s good that experienced doctors and paramedical staff from Pims and Polyclinic hospital have come to assist us"
-
Land debate: Senate panel wants ANF-civic agency tussle over land resolved
Hameed added that the ANF has planned multidimensional activities associated with the use of illegal drugs.
-
Delayed project: Urology institute to be ready in a year
In the second phase, a 220-room nursing hostel and 24 doctors’ suites will be built, he informed.
-
Aggrieved employees: Court orders HEC to release staffers’ salaries
HEC has not implemented court orders regarding the regularisation of his clients’, says counsel.
-
Aiding the IDPs: Better coordination among various agencies needed
Discussion at SDPI highlights loopholes in government response, remedial measures.
-
From the front: Journalists discuss ground situation
Journalist Nizam Dawar said it is possible that the operation may stretch to six months.
-
In solidarity: Students demand end to Israeli attacks
Meet Palestinian ambassador to express solidarity with victims.
-
Garbage still piling up in Rawalpindi
New waste management contractor due to take over soon, but work may hit snag.
-
Finding VCs: Criteria for varsity heads being revised
Participants decide to restart process from where it was halted.
-
Insidious antics: Two suspected terrorists held
The men are accused of being affiliated with the Baloch Republican Army.
-
Drive safe: Two dead, five injured in road accidents
Aslam died on the spot.
-
Know your rights: Tenants in the capital
Tenancy agreements are usually drawn up for two years.
-
Judicial remand: ATC sends two suspects to jail
ATC on Tuesday sent two suspects to jail

















































