Pakistan

MQM steps up pressure on the government to protect its workers against violence.

Ad-hoc committee comes into place promising elections as angry sacked officials file case against body's dissolution.

The onslaught of religious programmes on electronic media has diminished society’s capacity for rational thinking.

Every year the health department waking up to the danger of dengue after the time for preventive measures has passed.

Punjab government files appeal in LHC against the bail of former DPO involved in the Sialkot lynching case.

Govt revokes after police asks to keep the ban intact as most target killings are committed on motorcycles.

Shahbaz promises to construct 6,000 modern houses in the flood affected areas of Punjab.

ANP senators submit adjournment motion saying the rejection of its demand to deploy the army resulted in the killings.

Media recount and analyse the events over the weekend which resulted in the killing more than 30 people.

Death toll in Karachi target killings rises to 43, police arrest 61 suspects from different parts of the city.

Only Balochistan Minister for Population Welfare appears to defend his academic credentials out of 15 summoned.

Children at The Citizens Foundation schools go back but with plenty of bad memories of the water.

CDGL cancels licences of 15 stall holders in various bazaars around the city for selling sub-standard commodities.

HRCP expresses concern over deterioration in the country’s state of affairs.

October 27 battle to have a bearing on current judiciary-executive row.

UK extends support to ensure food aid reaches flood stricken families after floods destroyed 2m hectares of crops.

Waqar Younis and Shahid Afridi express resentment, PCB selects team without consulting the duo.

Shanker Anand Bharti Temple loses hold on Hindus as they aren't safe worshipping there.

GB finance minister says compensation for people affected by the Attabad Lake will be released within a week.

Cabinet division has not yet appointed new chairman and dean of Shaikh Zayed Post Graduate Medical Institute (SZPGMI).

Ministry of Finance directs FBR to establish high level national dataware house of all kinds of tax payers.

Report reveals dept in G-B incurred Rs54.4m losses due to deficit in operational expenses of electricity generation.

Deadlock over the possession of mosques persists between Deobandi and Barelvi groups.

Leaders of the two largest opposition parties, N and Q factions of the Pakistan Muslim League meet in Lahore.

Nawaz Sharif says President Zardari is responsible for the current state of instability in the country.

Carjackers’ gangs skillful and professional, use modern techniques to break the anti-car theft gadgets.

Unemployment grads protest against lack of employment opportunities.

Gilani calls SC’s decision to favour a ‘rumour’ over his denial an insult, demands respect for his office.

Director Hajj says 7,200 Hajj pilgrims have reached Saudi Arabia via 16 special flights.

Pakistan Association of Blind People organises walk, several visually impaired people and their families participate.

The ruling government's performance, the new judicial crisis, charter of democracy and floods likely on the agenda.

Legal and law enforcement experts say state, the police, the law and the general public are all to blame.

Islamabad Police Rescue 15 will now be called Musarat Rescue 15 to honour the work of late DSP Musarat Ali Khan.

United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation to begin distribution in Sindh and then in Balochistan.

Capital Development Authority (CDA) has banned further allotment of houses in the city for the next six months.

Health institutes giving conflicting reports about the number of patients diagnosed with dengue fever in the country.

Capital Development Authority (CDA) does not have money to complete the renovation of the Bari Imam Complex.

Pakistan reiterates it will launch an offensive in N Waziristan when it considers fit.

Fate of the entire process of degree verification now hangs in balance because of lawmakers’ non-compliance.

Accident occurs as Babar Awan backed his official jeep out of a hotel in a hurry.

Doctors at HMC observe complete strike to force government to address their concerns about security demands.

Relatives of missing persons stages demonstration asking Chief Justice to take suo motu notice of the issue.

Hakeem Said is the name behind Hamdard Dawakhana, Hamdard University, Madinat-al Hikmah among other things.

According to Dr Mullick the number of cases is 1,307, with 45 from Hyderabad and the rest from Karachi and Mirpurkhas.

Former president says those killed in Lal Masjid were terrorists and no woman was killed in the operation.

Sources confirm that though top Taliban commander Qari was injured in a recent attack, he is still alive.

Small farmers – those having less than 25 acres of land – would be eligible for receiving Rs2,400 per acre.

Media bosses, Chairman Pemra and AG to appear before full bench regarding rumors of withdrawal of judges restoration.

Petition by opposition leader states the opposition was not consulted over the NAB chairman's appointment.

Roger Federer secures chance of a revenge win over Murray after beating Novak Djokovic 7-5, 6-4 in the semi-final.