Pakistan

President Asif Ali Zardari approves bills seeking enhanced punishment for several offences against women.

More tax revenue, jump in exports among signs of recovery.

No major improvement compared to second year but the 13th assembly overall outshining the last one, reports Pildat.

Country director says the World Bank has responded flexibly in the face of challenges Pakistan has gone through.

Says if army believ­es it is a state within a state, it is unacce­ptable.

With the support of UNDP, Saleemuddin has started a new chapter in his life.

Mobile phones to be used to disseminate educational material.

Acting on a tip off Westridge police intercepted a vehicle on Peshawar Road and recovered the bottles.

Despite completing 5-year course, PVMC is yet to recognise their degrees.

A forum discusses the favourable impacts of providing schooling opportunities for girls.

Court granted the benefit of doubt to the accused as the investigators and prosecution “failed to prove their case”.

The stage play is a social comment on the disharmony among Pakistanis.

Effective implementation of pro-women legislation stressed.

The applicant maintained that the Kalakot SHO had defied a judge’s order.

SHC reserves order on power utility’s petition.

A spokesman for Chief Minister House said the notification was issued on Thursday.

The annual youth and volunteer camp of the PRCS will start today at the Gulistan Scout Campsite.

FUUAST has announced that the NAT test will be held on January 8, 2012.

Wajid Durrani announced that the law enforcers have started a drive against vehicles with sub-standard CNG fittings.

Kevin Pietersen has committed his future to Surrey for as long as he remains an international player.

The game witnessed dull proceedings with both teams avoiding attacking moves.

Quetta fought back on day two of the Inter-Region U-23 tournament finishing on 172 for two.

Lionel Messi was named Argentina’s sports personality of the year, winning the Olimpia de Oro for the first time.

A Las Vegas court also ordered Mayweather to complete 100 hours of community service and gave him a $2,500 fine.

Peshawar defeated Nowshera 2-1 in a thrilling finale.

“Ponting and Hussey are both great players,” said Waugh.

Nowshera started the match off brightly, winning the opening set 25-23.

The French Grand Prix is close to making a return to Formula One.

Nawaz Sharif says that people entering the political arena were deceiving people, but the latter had refuted them.

MQM-H chief says he can produce witnesses, bank account numbers and evidence.

With external financing significantly reduced, there will be exante ‘financing gaps’ that will need filling expost.

PM Gilani's comments about Bin Laden demonstrates a growing rift between the civilian government and the military.

The crew and their families had faced “a harsh test” over the past months.

According to the Gulbhar police, a gas explosion that occurred in a house on Jander Street.

Angry protesters raised slogans against SSGC for its failure to ensure adequate supply.

Shah Mehmood’s brother joins PTI, Multan bar president likely to join today.

Military sources say coup would be unpopular, not just with government and opposition but most Pakistanis too.

Muslim body in India issues a fatwa against the actor.

Asma Jehangir says she faces difficulty in meeting Haqqani and is also being threatened.

For second year running, Pakistan was the single deadliest country with a total of 10 journalists killed, report says.

Most ministers of Zardari-Gilani govt not willing to let President address joint parliament in present circumstances.

Victim’s family says a petition will be filed in Peshawar High Court.

The vibrant city is also carving out an increasingly significant place in national politics.

General Zia's spectre still looms large on Pakistani politics.

"During my presidency, there were only a few drone strikes," says Musharraf.

Khar says Islamabad will support an Afghan-led reconciliation process.

Rabbani says the panel will continue investigations, irrespective of SC verdict.

PM House denies meeting; sources say leaders close to the president not invited.

Shah Mahmood Qureshi, who quit over Davis fiasco, among those quizzed.

Rejects pleas by ECP and NADRA for extending the time limit for the ‘laborious job’ till May.