Pakistan
More News
-
Empty chambers marked NA’s fourth year: Report
Says upper house focused on political matters in its fourth year.
-
Interactive education: Teachers trained on electronic interactive whiteboard
Turkish trainer Fahri Eren briefed teachers about the electronic interactive whiteboard
-
Protest: Land grabbers occupy site for children’s park
The park was to be built for adjoining housing sectors E-1 and E-2.
-
Traders protest FBR’s anti-tax evasion plan
Traders want the government to withdraw Annexure D, which the FBR added to income tax return forms last year.
-
Police arrest robber minutes after robbery
Three other suspects still on the run; most of the looted cash recovered.
-
Documenting child domestic helpers and their big dreams
Polish embassy screens Minallah’s documentary on child labour.
-
Registration of marriages: ‘Make CNIC mandatory to prevent child marriages’
Civil society members for increased punishment of people involved in forcing early marriages.
-
Seminar: Environment degradation cost economy Rs1 billion annually
Need for effective environmental impact assessment of projects highlighted.
-
Lane discipline: ITP launches awareness campaign
They gave tips to drivers about lane discipline and distributed flowers, sweets and pamphlets.
-
NADRA terminations: Police nab 25 for pelting stones during ‘peaceful’ protest
Protesters claim they were non-violent, police say three officials injured.
-
Chandni chowk flyover: Utility providers directed to move lines
Rawalpindi DCO asked the departments to complete the shifting of utilities within one month.
-
Analysis: Bring out the bulldozers
The thin attendance meant that there was already knowledge that the opposition would quickly ask for an adjournment.
-
Reconfiguring foreign policy: Opposition seeks time to dissect 40-point proposals
US apology, taxing NATO supplies among recommendations.
-
Concession: 20% govt subsidy on CNG buses
Jadoon said that transporters were given subsidies by the state throughout the world.
-
Jamshedi Nauroz: May you be happy and prosper this New Year, wish Parsis and people of Iranian descent
In celebrations across Sindh, families pray for a better tomorrow.
-
Back pay: Strikes abound as lady health workers demand salaries
The health staffers have gone unpaid for up to seven months; authorities say pay has been released.
-
Rising cases of polio: Pakistan’s failure may put 200,000 children at risk
Edhi joins hands with WHO to work towards polio eradication.
-
Duststorm: Isloo turns into Dubai, minus the perks
Dust creates visibility issues; increases risks for asthma, allergy patients.
-
Event: 75 years of commitment to children
Plan International marked its 75th anniversary with a ceremony at the PNCA. The NGO has been active for 15 years.
-
World Bank approves $1.1b for agro projects in Pakistan
$840 million Tarbela IV Extension Hydropower Project will add power generation capacity of 1,410 megawatts.
-
Bogus degree: Election Commission’s reply sought
Petition filed by Jahangir stated that the respondent had contested the general elections from NA 138, Kasur, and won.
-
Self determination: PTI leader for Bahawalpur province
PTI leader said Bahawalpur had historically been a separate unit but was merged with Punjab by General Yahya
-
MoFA appoints new spokesperson
Mazzam Ali Khan will continue to retain his post as Director General European Division.
-
Awan’s nomination papers: Case adjourned till March 29
Arguments on a writ petition challenging the acceptance of Babar Awan’s nomination papers for Senate elections.
-
Recovery case: Contempt notices issued to SP, SHO
Family had taken his daughter, Amina, to the pir for spiritual healing but Shah’s men had abducted her.
-
Custodial killing: DSP told to arrest 7 accused cops
The court, hearing a plea for the cancellation of bails of three policemen accused of killing a youth in custody
-
Road accident: Five dead, over 40 injured
Five people were killed and more than 40 sustained injuries in a road accident late Sunday night.
-
Power outages: Jobless loom workers protest
Protest against power outages, which they said had left a large number of daily-wagers jobless.
-
Workshop: Students urged to focus on research
VC was speaking at a five-day research methodology workshop which started a day ago on Monday.
-
Industry’s interest: Chamber wants fewer taxes
MCCI wants multiple tax categories be merged so that businesses could pay their tax in one go.
-
Idol Award: LADIESFUND honours Arfa Karim
Was chosen for the LADIESFUND Khushhalibank Idol Award 2012.
-
Tragic Event: Karo kari claims four lives
Jakhrani and some other men allegedly killed four people in the name of honour in Sanjar Khan Jakhrani.
-
Transgender Rights: Dadu’s first eunuch gets a job
Memon has become a recovery inspector with the municipal administration.
-
Unruly Behaviour: Fight at central jail leaves one injured
A scuffle between the inmates at the Karachi Central Jail on Tuesday left one injured.
-
India is illegal betting hub, says former ICC chief
Mani wants issue to be looked into and betting to be legalised, regulated.
-
On the same page?: US wants relations with Pakistan on 'mutual respect'
The spokesperson said that they would comment after the process was over.
-
Amir to join PCB in fighting corruption
Board chief meets banned bowler; 3 others who will undergo rehab.
-
Olympics: Collingwood to carry the torch
Collingwood has been chosen as the torchbearer for the London Olympics 2012 in July.
-
Boxing: PSB bans camp commandant
PSB barred camp commandant of Pakistan boxing team Shahidul Haq from its premises without giving any reason.
-
Cricket: ‘Latif was enticed into the brawl’
Khalid Latif was involved in a brawl with Ahmed Iqbal after a practice session.
-
Football: Muamba breathing on his own - doctors
Remained in an intensive care unit after his on-field cardiac arrest, according to the doctors.
-
Football: Indonesia submits FIFA its plan
Resolve a crisis sparked by the revival of a breakaway league in a bid to avoid sanctions.
-
Cricket: Ali leads Whites to U17 T20 final
Defeated Customs Cricket Academy (CCA) by a single run after a thrilling semifinal on Monday.
-
Golf: Els still hurting after tragic PGA loss
A three-time major champion who has never won the Masters, led by a stroke on the 17th tee.
-
Boxing: Mayweather must ‘secure his legacy’
Mayweather will need to fight middleweight champion Sergio Martinez of Argentina in order to secure his legacy.
-
Government, coalition, military huddle over PCNS report
Spokesperson says meeting discussed security and foreign policy related issues.
-
Imran appoints 'Global Thinker' as his strategic policy advisor
Scottish-born Ibrahim has a PhD from Cambridge University, served at Harvard and Yale, advised world leaders.
-
Apology
We regret the publication of the article.
-
Imran's call for change followed by 'pillow fight'
PTI Chairman says Gilani committing contempt of court just to protect someone who had looted people’s money.
-
Amir lying to revive career, says Butt's father
Amir, in his first interview since being released, this week accused Butt of trapping him into the spot-fixing scandal
















































