Pakistan

Robbers took away 16,000 Saudi Riyals (Rs427,000), a cell phone and other valuables from the victim.

The Golra police had taken the credit for securing the release of a man kidnapped some fifteen days ago.

Paul Bhatti says electoral reforms needed to change extremist mentality.

Fate of human rights relief fund, hundreds of pending cases hangs in the balance.

Out of the 478 national trainees, 315 were from Punjab and Islamabad alone.

Low quality, limited range also highlighted by shoppers.

Proposed amendments to the CDA ordinance being submitted, again.

The identity of the deceased could not be ascertained.

Syeda has sustained 45 per cent burns to her face and upper body.

Ramazan drummers feel people don’t need them any more.

Provision of drinking water, electricity, toilets and boundary walls to help combat low retention rate.

The men robbed passengers of cell phones, gold and other items worth Rs184,000.

The action was taken on a petition filed by a resident of Botalan Shaikhan in Mandi Bahauddin.

The eight daily wagers were hired by local land lord to apply the powder pesticides to his rice crop.

The residents appealed to the authorities to take notice of the situation and resolve it on priority basis.

The minister restored Badr Train’s stop at Farooqabad station with immediate effect.

The DCO checked prices at stalls and spoke with customers.

The government would provide solar panels to farmers who had less than 12.5 acres of land.

The shopkeepers were fined a total of Rs456,200.

Nawab Sheikh Mehboob Ali Khan’s haveli remains an attraction for visitors.

Bachal’s journey started back in 2001, when she was merely a grade six student.

Crop growers in the tail-end areas have demanded the government put a stop to water theft.

Following the incident, residents and traders took to the streets in a protest.

A case has been registered by the woman’s husband while further investigation was underway, says police.

Around 250 sanitary workers have gone on strike after they were not paid for two consecutive months.

Unjust contracting, theft and non-deduction of income tax cited as some of several managerial blunders.

From amongst the numerous artists that cross the border, none manage to make a big impact.

Instead of approaching IMF, govt should issue bonds to raise funds.

The step will facilitate domestic flights and is expected to bring down fuel costs by 28 – 30%.

Investment in social policies, reducing inequalities is critical to progress.

As debate on deficit heats up, a look into Shariah guidelines for solutions may help.

The cost of the project was increased from $329 million to $570 million.

Strict action will be taken against shopkeepers selling substandard items in Ramazan bazaars on high rates.

The workshop in Lahore was arranged by Rafah International University and the Unified Media Club of Pakistan.

The search came a day after two groups of prisoners clashed, leaving four injured.

Bilateral trade between India and the US currently runs at $106 billion annually, but foreign investment has fallen.

Leaders from both sides agreed to aim for a pact before a new European Commission takes office in November 2014.

A decision to restart negotiations on a bilateral investment treaty was also made.

The patient, Zarina, is the resident of Gulshan-e-Hadeed and was previously being treated at a private hospital.

Inayat Ali Junejo suspected that his sister 19-year-old A* was having an affair with someone in the neighbourhood.

Muhammad Arshad and Shahid were acquitted of the murder of Zahida Parveen in 2011.

Sadiq gave the approval in a meeting at his office.

Ishaq Dar said national security is the highest priority of the govt and it will meet all the needs of armed forces.

Police have so far searched 700 houses and big colonies around the National Highway but no arrests could be made.

unidentified men had planted explosives outside the house of retired policeman Kazi Khan Bugti in Bohar Mahala.

officials briefed the visitors on the existing law and order situation of Lyari.

A total of 24 lady officers successfully completed the course at Parachute Training School, Peshawar.

K-P Chief Minister Pervez Khattak to lead the demonstrations.

Two terror suspects had escaped from the Karachi City Court in presence of these officers.

Scratch beneath the surface and a world of vinyl collectors will emerge in Pakistan.