Pakistan

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Syed Abrar Ali succeeds Shah Mehmood H Syed, who served the university for 10 years.

After obtaining arms from her cousin, Amira Nasir, allegedly shot dead her husband.

The ban also applies to Mazda trucks, oil tankers, water tankers, trucks used by LWMC, the WASA and the PHA.

The petitioners asked the court to stay the auction of 26 shops in the plaza.

Around 20 kilogrammes of explosives were used.

Research by the State Bank of Pakistan yields some surprising insights.

The rupee ended stronger at 101.2/101.45 against the dollar, compared to Wednesday’s close of 100.01/100.06.

The minister welcomed the Argentinean overtures and assured full support.

Reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) fell to $5.546 billion from $ 6.009 billion a week earlier.

We need to change not only our attitudes but the way of thinking, say speakers.

DPO said after two BDS officials were killed they decided to chalk out a plan to thwart incidents of terrorism.

A user says she has found small stones, pins, nails and other harmful content in gutka packets.

Court officials believe that either the suspects had assistance or brought in their own tools.

Sheikh lost his life in a suicide attack near Guru Mandir on Wednesday.

Leaders of the Rabita Committee condemn the BBC and say they reserve the right for peaceful protest.

Director says it’s not easy to find a distributor if you don’t belong to a ‘known film family’.

July 12 to have joint collaborative events between international and national bodies for the growth of education.

London Police say a huge amount of money has been seized during raids on Altaf Hussain’s residence, office.

It is suspected that prisoners brought some tools from the jail, which were used in cutting the bars.

DG ISI – in the presence of Army Chief Kayani – will brief the prime minister on past policies, future plans.

Mobilink remains the market leader with 36.75 million customers, while Telenor recorded 31.70 million customers.

The arrested suspects are deceased Wahida’s brother and sister-in-law.

Ministry of Inter Provincial Coordination will present draft bill to revive the system to stabilise prices.

Commission says lack of oversight into activities has allowed foreign agencies to infiltrate NGOs in country.

Blame District Cooperatives Dept for failing to carry out fair polls.

Petitioner claims TV channel was airing 80-90% foreign content.

He survived two attacks in 2006 and 2007, only sustaining injuries in one.

He also suggested for exploring other avenues of cooperation between the two countries.

New PM yet to visit Mazar-e-Quaid.

SC directs HEC to complete verification process of educational testimonials.

Statements will reveal the amount spent on election campaigns.

The defendants are accused of allegedly buying a disputed piece of property at an exorbitant rate.

Bench also seeks details of persons helping ex-OGRA chief escape.

Says panel did not identify individuals for failing to prevent US choppers from flying in.

Owais Muzaffar is being tipped as next local government minister.

Pakistan’s population could touch the 300-million mark by 2050.

Population growth needs to be reduced, young people should be educated and suitable jobs are created.

Shagufta said that the servant, Tabbassum, had committed suicide.

The attackers escaped with cash and other valuables.

Khanewal District Police Officer Ayaz Saleem cited suspicion over the victims’ characters as reasons for the murders.

Chaudhry Sharafat Ali, head of task force, said the gas was being supplied illegally to a plastic moulding factory.

She prayed the court to direct them for beating her and for forced prostitution.

He prayed that the court disqualify Awan by invoking provisions of Articles 62 and 63 of the Constitution.

Additional District and Sessions Judge Safdar Ali Bhatti gave the SHO till July 13 to file his comments.

Irrigation officials hope to complete the work in a day.

Around 22,000 have been given preventive medicines, while hundreds of peacocks were still sick with the illness.

Offices will be open from Monday to Thursday, between 8am and 2pm, and on Friday between 8am and 12:30pm.

Muhammad Aslam Gujjar, the owner of the cattle, said that the buffaloes were worth Rs4 million.

Saeed also congratulated the faculty and students for improved ranking.