Islamabad

Threat of US sanctions keeps private companies from bidding.

Two days a week supply to industry, but nothing for power, CNG sectors.

The stone-laying ceremony was deferred twice, first on September 10 and second time on December 10.

Shoaib Andarabi was arrested for possessing weapons, explosive toys.

Former attorney-general and Justice Chaudhry exchange harsh words.

Country wants to maintain polio-free status, explains Indian HC.

PPP veteran politician faces the challenging task of auditing his own party’s govt.

The media group was favoured at the cost of national and international media.

New chief justice questions suo motu policy; media boycotts coverage.

During the last few months, the prices of wheat increased from Rs37 per kilogramme to Rs50 per kg.

Fears exporters will lose benefits of EU’s GSP Plus scheme.

Says OMCs risk losing licence if found closed or overcharging.

Wants govt to make project a priority to secure financing.

Govt to issue $2.5b international bonds, economic growth rises to 5%.

Supreme Court also orders the interior secretary to appoint the interim IG FC within 3 days.

The task to hire people rested with National Steering Committee.

Chaudhry will address the meeting and highlight performance of judiciary regarding the role of apex court.

Premier says making collective efforts to tackle peace and economy problems.

This is the first time the exams are being conducted in affiliation with QAU.

Question in NA on tap water purity given answers on supply, bottled water purity.

Glaring holes in hastily-prepared document.

In a bid to get noticed, some protesters broke into dance.

Orders govt to present illegal detainees in 7 days; provinces ordered to pass legislation against secret detentions.

PML-N legislator says govt protests drones but cannot reject realities.

The bench stressed that renewable sources for generating electricity must be utilised.

“We cannot move ahead with the project unless the issue of possible US sanctions is resolved,” says an FO...

IDB likely to release $137m short-term and expensive loan today.

Rasool is ranked 52nd while Shah stood 79th among the athletes from 204 countries.

With less attendance, MNAs resorted to tit-for-tat accusations.

This covers 31.5% of the total 144,000 enumeration blocks in the country.

Public-private model preferred for three-route, 90 stop service: CDA sources.

SC asks if military has legal right to detain citizens.

ECP issues polling schedule for Punjab; Sindh wants to hold election in March.

Imran Khan had called for the verification of voters’ thumb impressions with the help of NADRA.

Nawaz assures Pentagon chief issue will be resolved.

Commission underlines need for meeting requirement of fertiliser industry.

Board votes in favour of Pakistan despite opposition from Washington.

Germany will spend 42 million Euros on projects across Pakistan till 2016 to improve facilities for education.

Says Tariq Malik’s appointment was made in line with rules and procedures.

Say the former military strongman promulgated emergency as chief of the army staff.

Rise of 25 percent in car thefts; 136 percent increase in motorbike thefts.

The entry test for the programme will be held on December 18.

Mountaineer moot discusses ways to increase access, popularity of sport.

The gurdwara and the temple have never been documented while compiling the history of heritage buildings in the city.

Countries do not often agree on issues when filtered through the lens of “national interest”.

Asif removed after inglorious tenure, made secretary to president; few want job.

A total of 2,088 ghost schools were unveiled for the first time.

Interior minister writes letters to parliamentary leaders of all parties.

Headway seen after Mullah Omar authorised Mullah Baradar to initiate dialogue on Taliban’s behalf.

To achieve policy objectives, country has to tackle red tape, law and order.