Pakistan

The ministers hinted that the government of Balochistan would be approached to help capture gangsters.

The caller demanded a ransom of Rs10 million for their release.

over a billion acres of crops have been destroyed and the farmers should be given subsidised fertiliser and free seeds

Agha Siraj Durrani, has said that municipality elections are not possible because of the floods.

They opened fire when Rubina put up a resistance, shooting the security guard.

He was also fined Rs50,000

University announced the results of annual examinations for 2010 for the BA part I, BBA and MBA programmes

Staff will contribute one day’s salary for the flood survivors.

Two police officers have sought their acquittal from the Anti-Terrorism Court.

Centres will be setup at Dargai and Batkhela, where free of cost diagnoses and treatment facilities would be available

Meeting held to discuss preventive measures.

The only connection between the village and Saidu Sharif fell apart leaving life handicapped.

Speakers at a consultation seminar demanded implementation of conventions on the right of disabled persons.

Key stakeholders renew commitment and make recommendations to Rio+20.

Former civil servant launches mobile libraries to facilitate primary schools in rural areas.

MS of Holy Family Hospital had not made arrangements for dengue outbreak.

Noted activist begins hunger strike; calls for anti-corruption legislation, cut in military budget.

The civic agency suggest new changes in the CDA Ordinance for ‘smooth sailing’ in future projects.

Unidentified people had killed him a few days ago and had thrown his body into the field.

full cooperation in catching consumers illegally using electricity in the district

Senators suggest various ways to deal with the crisis.

Government struggles to provide relief to the affected areas, taking plea that it was ill-prepared for the calamity.

WHO begins rapid needs assessments of Sindh, Balochistan to prevent outbreaks of disease.

ISAF commander hints at air strikes being part of the aerial surge.

Session prorogued to allow lawmakers to take part in flood relief.

SC will resume the hearing of the suo motu case about the target killings in Karachi on Tuesday

Ghaffar and his son suspected Ajmal of having an affair with his daughter and killed him.

LHC reprimanded a PML-N MPA for influencing a junior clerk’s transfer in the Communication and Works Department.

Punjab government has provided Rs50 million to CDGL for purchase of anti-mosquito spray to fight dengue in the city

Law minister says Taseer family on board over investigation.

Villager orders post mortem of donkey, says his neighbour was aiming for him.

Viral and bacter­ial diseas­es are more likely caught from other people.

Mineral Development Corporation secretary dead, Housing Urban and Development secretary hospitalised.

Aileen Soares and Sabira Siddiqui have been teaching Math and Urdu for 50 years.

30 union leaders and employees were booked.

DCO claimed that Muzaffargarh was now a dengue virus-free district and there was no chance of any future outbreak.

The commissioner directed the contractors to speed up work.

Speakers stressed that the government ensure the strict implementation of laws against violence towards women.

A 200 metre radius around test centres has been marked as a no-go zone for the MBBS/DBS programs.

Woman claiming to be a widow of the slain Punjab governor Salmaan Taseer and seeking a share in his inheritance.

Indonesian citizen arrested along with some people accused of involvement in illegal kidney transplants.

To promote cooperation in industry, agriculture and energy.

Provincial authorities demands Rs10 billion from the federal government.

PEPCO owes independent power producers Rs45.95b .

Shortfall in the country on Monday jumped to 3,904 megawatts (MW) from 3,184MW,

On Monday that Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani had approved the establishment of mini power plants in the Sialkot.

The rupee closed at 87.46/53 to the dollar, after being traded at 87.53 on Saturday.

Ministry of Commerce said on Monday that the country earned Rs1.46 billion by exporting marble to China.

Has already raced once this season after replacing Team Lotus’s veteran Italian Jarno Trulli.

PHF announces fixture list for next quarter.