Pakistan

Finance minister, Economic Affairs Division voice dissent, cite Azeemul Haq’s ineligibility for the job.

Calls on party workers to remain peaceful and not to take the law into their own hands.

Altaf Hussain ordered to appear in court in person on January 7.

Operation was performed at DUHS and was free of charge.

Pakistani rupee weakened at 97.56/62 against the dollar, compared to Thursday’s 97.34/40.

The SPI for the week under review for the above mentioned group was recorded at 181.47 points.

Rs80 million was paid as subsidy on fertilisers to reduce the cost of inputs to the farmers.

Coach Whatmore stresses need for team-work in India; lauds Inzi’s appointment.

MQM chief issued notice for contemptuous speech; ordered to appear in person on January 7.

AG Qadir says president not bound to listen to SC's suggestion.

Calcium ammonium nitrate responsible for more than 70% roadside bombs against coalition forces in Afghanistan says US.

Matter to be discussed in commission meeting today.

Transporters end their countrywide strike after conducting 4-hour-long negotiations with two-member committee.

Acid Survivors Foundation and Jinnah Institute awarded Rs10 million each by Australian govt.

Considers a consolidated amendment to allow dual nationals to stand for elections.

Two prisoners, including key suspect in high-profile murder case, escaped on Wednesday.

Farmers say downpour is beneficial for the wheat crop.

Seeks de-notification within seven days.

Despite reports of positive progress over the last few weeks on the matter, the apex court quashed all speculation.

US agrees to provide $200 million for Diamer-Bhasha Dam; Islamabad pulls out embassy staff from Syria.

Amnesty report highlights rights abuses in FATA.

Attorney general advises court to refer to PCO judges case; amici curiae say president has no role.

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The proposed price hike aims to pass a Rs200 billion burden onto consumers.

“The protest will spread if the kidnapped doctor is not found within 48 hours,” said Baig.

A large number of policemen will be on campus to avoid any untoward incident, said Bhutto.

Sindh Chief Secretary a project for new truck stands and terminals must be taken into consideration immediately.

“The church has been closed since 10 years and was initially made into a generator room,” says Khokhar.

“I have received so many threatening calls before that I can’t even recall,” says Siddiqui.

Petitioner alleges that KMC officials are harassing him against court orders.

Say some areas area they are facing 20 hours of loadshedding.

Report blames weak implementation of health policies, oversight.

The competition was a part of the three-day “Fall Fest 2012”.

The sports committee will prepare and coordinate activities for the sports week, says official.

Speakers stress on cooperation and dialogue for greater integration and development.

Over 30 companies had set up stalls at the event at SZABIST.

Despite rulings of Supreme Court, jirgas still continue to be held, violating the law and citizens’ fundamental rights

PPAF leads global initiative for recognition of microfinance institutions.

Researchers, officials learn about flood modelling and risk mapping techniques.

Focus on the quality, rather than the quantity, for success: expert.

Seeks reply from respondents till December 17; the case is already pending before SC.

The maximum temperature plummets by over 10 degree Celsius in the twin cities.

The police registered a case against unknown robbers but made no arrests or recoveries till the filing of this story.

A large number of parents of the elected council members attended the ceremony.

The new entertainment arena has an outer space theme and welcomes families.

The conference was arranged by the Free Media Centre.

To avail the opportunity of getting loans for these skills, application forms can be submitted till February 28, 2013.

The body will have the authority to check illegal construction.

Fatima alleged that the official had then demanded Rs10,000 from the family to release Nawaz.

‘The tsunami is alive and heading in the right direction’.