Pakistan

Independent institution to receive complaints from children whose rights are violated by a federal ministry or dept.

Shah Mehmood Qureshi and Franco Frattini tell reporters the two countries shared a common view on the UN reforms.

The fraud was caught when a list of these workers was sent to the AGPR for enrollment as regular public servants

Minister of State for Finance Hina Rabbani Khar says the losses have stunted the entire national economy.

Dept heads to be held equally responsible if their department is found guilty of corruption or misconduct, says Malik.

Friends and foes alike vow to block legislation, ignoring PM’s sweet talk in NA, calling the tax 'anti-people'.

He said that Obama’s visit to India was part of a conspiracy against Pakistan and China.

Coordinated gun and car bomb suicide attack on city's highest security zone leaves 16 dead and over 140 injured.

Authorities lift ban on baking double breads, reduce fines.

Lecture aims to encourage a plural, tolerant and peaceful Pakistan, which is democratic in nature.

G-B's cultural heritage, native language Shina, will perish if concrete steps are not taken to conserve it.

University professor aims to bring an economic revolution in the region by properly engineering its mineral potential.

Floral Art Society of Pakistan held a demonstration of flower arrangements at the PNCA, in aid of the flood victims.

The boys were booked under Women Protection Act 2009.

TMA and Rose Cinema administration in row over 'rightful' possession of the land.

World Pneumonia Day today, 26,000 children under five die of pneumonia in Pakistan every year.

Bill to be placed before Commission for Child Welfare and Development.

Almost 1500 students will participate in activities and competitions that have been lined up for the four-day event.

Gilani orders CDA to build housing units in zones where construction is prohibited.

Fashion Week turns part horror show, but debutante Akif Mahmood saves the day...

At least 15 people have been killed in a terror­ist attack on the DIG CID's office near PIDC buildi­ng, Karach­i.

Farooq Sattar stressed on the need to introduce an agriculture tax in the country.

MML leader Mir Zafarullah Khan Jamali says Nawaz Sharif should facilitate the Muslim League instead of other parties.

Nisar slams RGST, flood tax, as opposition parties jointly vow to block the passage of imposing new taxes on masses.

Media analyses Nawaz Sharif's speech against the government along with the ongoing sugar crisis .

Malik and DG FIA Waseem Ahmed say inquiries into corruption of govt departments have been transferred to FIA.

FIA orders arrests of 12 in National Insurance Company scam as three, including Ayaz Khan, still at large.

US Special Envoy Richard Holbrooke says Washington supports proposed RGST bill, plans to reform tax system.

Plots were allotted to bureaucrats when PM promoted them, plots to be returned along with original documents.

Former president calls for more gradual approach against Islamic militants such as Lashkar-e-Taiba.

PML-N chief writes letter to president, advises massive political and economic reforms to improve governance.

Security forces also conduct search operation in Syed Khel and arrest 3 militants including key commander Ziaullah.

Teaching staff demand recovery of Islamia College University VC.

Felling of trees around Astore and Skardu will deprive the region of precious natural resources.

Apex court directs three provinces and establishment division to file their reports.

Obama went further than any US president, backing India’s quest for a permanent seat on the UN Security Council.

Govornment-appointed teachers ‘hiring’ local unemployed persons to work on their behalf.

SC has dismissed a petition filed by Harris Steel Mills seeking more time for the return of a Rs9 billion loan.

‘The Right to Information Act 2010’ placed on the NA agenda for current session, meant to 'combat corruption'.

A total of 235 patients have tested positive for dengue in Hyderabad and lower Sindh.

The MQM chief opposes the imposition of the RGST, while the cabinet approves it along with the flood tax.

FIA DG summoned to inform of latest progress of probe into Rs5 billion scam of National Insurance Company Limited.

Stagewright productions,United Pakistan hosted a concert as a launch for the former, to raise funds for flood relief.

'You’d better buy a chicken to sacrifice this Eid'; as Eid approaches, people set out to haggle with cattle...

Petitioners alleged discriminated against, denied basic amenities, relief through BISP and education.

Federal cabinet points out India’s consistent disregard for UN principles.

Socialites, designers flocked around the cameras as PFDC Sunsilk Fashion Week debuted in Karachi.

Parliamentary Committee on Constitutional Reforms decides to explore options on SC's interim order on 18th amendment.

Opposition boycotts session; Qureshi’s in-camera briefing postponed.

Investigators claim breakthrough by nabbing suspected militants who were planning to target Shias ahead of Ashura.