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Low-level flood sweeps away 600 houses, kills 8
Residents complain that flood water is being released in far off localities to save sensitive areas.
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'Big mobsters' behind Mohammad Sikander incident: Chaudhry Nisar
Nisar claims international elements behind the Aug 15 Islamabad standoff, slams irresponsible media.
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Rimsha Masih Case: Cleric’s acquittal ‘disappointing’, says Tahir Ashrafi
Ashrafi says it is quite alarming that Chishti has been acquitted.
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Egypt death toll grows as Muslim Brotherhood prisoners die
Conflicting reasons were given for the prison bloodbath, as Egypt govt reports 79 deaths in violence on Saturday.
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Invisible Pakistanis: Denied the right to identity
Countless ‘Pakistanis’ without NICs continue to live on the fringes, deprived of basic rights.
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Deadly virus: Dengue reaches Swat, four cases reported
Accumulated rainwater is providing perfect breeding environment to the mosquito.
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Shelving the past: City’s historical treasure dies a slow, painful death
Data going back to the 1840s can be found in the much-neglected record room.
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Dozens escape in new Indonesian jailbreak
It was not clear what offences the escapees had committed, although the prison is not high-security.
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Confused market: Fertiliser industry sends mixed signals
Farmers complain of urea shortage while producers claim otherwise.
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Good seeds, high productivity remain a distant dream
Govt pays little attention towards the sector, which contributes the most to the GDP.
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Sikandar Hayat saga: Inquiry reveals multiple security agency failures
Major communication failure between Islamabad police, Rangers highlighted.
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India releases water into River Sutlej, worsens flood in nearby villages
More than 50 villages near the river will suffer damage, some will be completely destroyed.
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Turbat ambush: Ismail Buledi escapes assassination bid
Buledi was heading his home from a local market when gunmen opened fire on his car.
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Overstepping authority: Traffic wardens confiscating valuables as ‘guarantee’ on failure to produce registration book
Police official accused of taking away mobile phones claims the law is on his side.
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Rising tempers: Hindu extremists vandalise Pakistani paintings
The gallery was ransacked and the paintings destroyed.
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Two dead, 10 injured as roofs collapse
A 10-year old boy drowned in River Ravi but his body has not been found.
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Flooding in Punjab: Floods swamp nearly 200 villages in Chiniot, Sialkot
Red alert in South Punjab, mass evacuations under way, 150 more villages at risk.
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Mutual decision: Shandur Polo Festival cancelled this year
Floods, security threats cited as possible reasons behind the move.
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After cold response from K-P, residents of Chitral seek Punjab’s help
Say district administration is doing nothing to prevent situation from deteriorating further.
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A different shade: The fading colours of Kalash
Anthropologists urge preservation of culture among tribesmen.
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British police probe new Diana death information
Police say this is not a re-investigation of their previous probe into the crash.
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To the gallows
When the death penalty is in place, there can be no hope of undoing a wrong.
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Who is Mr Zamrud Khan?
Mr Khan should at the least be charged for placing public security in jeopardy.
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Former JUI Senator Ismail Buledi escapes assasination attempt in Balochistan
While Buledi escaped the attack unhurt, his nephew was injured.
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Egypt mosque besieged as rebels prepare fresh demos
Bloody clashes kill 83 people and results in arrest of over 1,000 alleged supporters of Morsi's Muslim Brotherhood.
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Disparity in lists: 99 Pakistani prisoners ‘missing’ in India
As per Indian record 386 Pakistanis detained in prisons, FO claims 485.
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Flash floods 2013: Life swept away
Rebuilding life post floods seems an impossible challenge for the underprivileged.
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Gun assault: ANP leader killed inside her house
Imran Khan condemned the attack and directed an inquiry into the incident.
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Flood warning: Sutlej, Chenab could overflow
NDMA chairman warns the country’s central parts risk being submerged.
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‘Day of Rage’ descends into bloodbath in Egypt
Dozens killed in major cities; Saudi Arabia promises support in battle against ‘terrorism’.
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Express Media offices attacked in Karachi
Group involved or motive behind attack unknown.
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Free will: Man kills daughter over disobedience
His wife said he locked her and his mother in a room, and fled.
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‘Honour’ killing: Three shot dead in Swabi
When the two were in the garden, Asghar opened fire on them.
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Waterborne disease: Cholera outbreak in Shangla affects 30
Pir Muhammad Shaheed Hospital asks DHQ for more medicines.
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Submarine wreck: India navy says four bodies found, no chance for survivors
Bodies were so badly disfigured after severe burns that they will be identified through DNA identification.
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Japan probes festival blast that injured 59
Witnesses recount seeing victims screaming as they rolled around on the ground to try to extinguish flames.
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China vice mayor jailed for three years: Report
Ye Jiren allotted a plot of land in Wenzhou to a private company against government rules for its use.
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Bodies found in Indian submarine, survivors 'unlikely'
Diesel-powered INS Sindhurakshak sank in a military dockyard early Wednesday.
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Bloodbath: NA passes resolution against massacre
Pakistan called for the immediate release of political prisoners including ousted President Mohamed Mursi.
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At least 12 dead, hundreds displaced as floods continue to ravage province
Displaced families move to safer grounds in main cities, urge government to help with provisions.
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Differences: Woman burned to death ‘by in-laws’
Police arrested two of her brothers-in-law.
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Monsoon flood death toll rises to 96
A population of 89,439 has been affected and 2372 houses were destroyed, says NDMA spokesperson.
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Missing CM: ANP moves adjournment motion against PTI's Khattak
Khattak did not attend flag hoisting ceremony on August 14, ANP leader claims he was sleeping.
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17 dead as rain swamps towns, villages in K-P, Punjab
NDMA issues flood warnings, over 10,000 people to be evacuated.
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Scuffle Claims Life: Three soldiers arrested for murder
The culprits were arrested and locked up in the Saddar Bairooni police station.
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Drive-By Shootings: Amn Committee member shot dead
The deceased was a former activist of PPP.
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Massacre in Cairo: Egypt junta crushes Mursi supporters
At least 235 dead as forces smash protest camps; Brotherhood claims toll is higher.
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Rawalpindi knee-deep in water
Heavy downpour mars Independence Day celebrations in twin cities.
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Gangs target flag stalls: As Pakistan turns 67, violence erupts in Sindh
The police arrest 40 suspects from nine districts, JSMM observes a black day in reaction .
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‘Honour’ crime: Couple shot dead over love marriage
They were beaten up in public before they were killed.