Pakistan

The festival of colour is celebrated at the advent of spring.

Around 500 Nustians race to the finish line.

Petitioners’ counsel given access.

Chairmen of Punjab IT board, RBISE and secretary higher education issued notices.

The awards were distributed among those who have played an active role in empowering women at a very young age.

A number of events held to mark the International Women’s Day.

Art displays, poetry, music and documentaries highlight the feminine perspective.

A total of 70 students were taken to Shahbaz Garhi and Takht-i-bahi, two of the most historical landmarks in K-P.

Rupee ended firmer at 90.81/86 to the dollar.

Her condition is stated to be critical, doctors refused to treat her without the involvement of the local police.

Regulator could not get cabinet clearance to avoid competitive bidding rules.

Witnesses said the van had overturned following a collision with a truck it was trying to overtake.

Five dengue cases were suspected in the first week of March but laboratory tests showed they were not dengue.

Two-year diploma and four-year Doctor of Medicine (MD) programmes in family medicine

Collision between a motorcycle and a speeding truck.

The girl, who was deaf and dumb, was alone at her home when the suspect broke in and sexually assaulted her

FAA honoured Rector Dr Peter Armacost at its annual reunion held on March 3.

Says the Opposition would resist the government's attempts to make the National Assembly a rubber stamp.

Platini said this year’s tournament would “be a magnificent celebration of European football”

Shahzer led the way for his side’s total of 132 for 7 as off-spinner Amit Ravi claimed three scalps.

Johnson turned up drunk for a practice session.

Van Persie’s contract with Arsenal expires in 2013.

Spaniard Maria De Villota, an experienced racer in women’s autosport, as one of their test drivers.

Portuguese coach became the latest Chelsea manager to be shown the door by owner Roman Abramovich.

Both players skipped the training camp to participate in the Indian league.

Ivan Ljubicic announced he will retire from the sport after competing in the Monte Carlo ATP event in April.

Shad Begum hails from Lower Dir district in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa is among 10 recipients from all over the world.

The police said that the bomb was planted in a push cart and was parked on the roadside.

Xinjiang’s governor, however, was more explicit while commenting on the issue.

A key militant commander was also killed in separate clashes in the Ghundaki area.

The explosion damaged a big portion of the pipeline, suspending supplies to the purification plant from well No 15.

In an unexpected but colourful surprise, Veena Malik played Holi for the first time in India.

Chinoy’s documentary “Saving face” won an Oscar award under the category ‘Best Documentary, Short Subject’.

Says no decision made yet on extending Pasha’s tenure.

Interior minister says a five-bedroom house was bought to accommodate the children in Islamabad.

Says current house made many good decisions but some areas remained unaddressed.

The storm might disrupt power grids, GPS systems, satellites and airline flights, say experts.

The programme was earlier downgraded to ‘moderately satisfactory.’

Outgoing senators present reports before the house for respective standing committees.

Commanders trying to heal damaging rift that has inflamed tensions over whether to pursue peace efforts.

Describing himself as a khaadim (servant) of nation, Sharif says he is also a servant of mothers, sisters, daughters.

Supporters chant slogans against the verdict.

SC directs defence ministry to file report on the ‘workings of agencies’.

Attorney General of Pakistan directed to convey the directives of the Supreme Court to the premier "immediately".

Says pendency of contempt case would not be affected.

We need to redouble our commitment to achieving the Millennium Development Goals.

Christian women make up much of the workforce in salons.

Malik tells commission they were close to finding Bin laden compound when US forces raided it

At Copenhagen the previous year, International Women’s Day was marked for the first time (March 19) in Austria.

Drug inspectors say corruption is rampant in the pharma industry.