Islamabad

“I don’t think Sher Ali was sent by the government. It might have his own initiative,” says PPP Senator Saeed Ghani.

Aitzaz Ahsan says senators were forced to come out in the open as the govt ‘closed the doors of Senate’.

Ex-army chief’s lawyer submits solvent surety for bail in Lal Masjid cleric’s murder case.

FBR’s intelligence arm uncovers a racket to avoid sales tax.

India still part of the pipeline project, says petroleum ministry report.

Adiala jail has sent notification to Islamabad Chief Commissioner, but the latter has yet to act on it.

Senator Aitzaz Ahsan insists the interior minister should withdraw the ‘wrong’ figures he placed before the house.

Nisar sends letter to Senate chairman, says he is being dragged into a controversy.

Newborn boy kidnapped from PIMS found near a stream in Pindi.

Former interior minister, interior secretary appear before court.

Vendors at Benazir Bhutto International Airport trying hard to make ends meet.

VC urges president to resolve varsity’s issues.

Police chief asks all stations to be vigilant during the month.

QAU’s National Centre for Physics to hold international college from Nov 11-15.

The plot in Sector I-9 is allegedly in the possession of a ‘sensitive’ agency.

At least 5 fresh cases of dengue were reported at Pims and 1 fatality at SIH during last 48 hours.

Capital’s bar associations boycott ceremony.

Conducting elections in Punjab and Sindh within the given deadline will not be possible, says ECP official.

SC says contempt was committed by not holding cantonment elections as per earlier judgment.

Squabbling begins over what to do next; members disagree over NATO supply blockade.

The annual rate of deforestation in Pakistan ranges from 4-6 %, says Secretary Ministry of Science and Technology.

ECC is expected to give the go-ahead in its meeting today.

Taxis drivers from other cities often ply their vehicles in Islamabad without valid permits.

The police took one of the suspects’ family members into custody and started investigation.

Separate cases have been registered against them and investigations are underway, the police said.

Nomad Centre and Gallery comes full circle with its focus on tradition and heritage.

CDA installs model dinosaurs at zoo; govt refuses to finance training of zookeepers.

APML statement says Musharraf to stay in Pakistan.

Urges political leaders to get over their differences and give US a strong message.

Nawaz says peace cannot be achieved ‘by unleashing senseless force’.

The scheme aims to offer education opportunities to 6,000 professionals.

Before sell-off, govt is to conduct a study and divide SNGPL, SSGC into small units.

Govt plans to import 2bcfd of gas in next three years to tackle shortages.

The dam takes precedence in bank’s priorities over Diamer Bhasha Dam.

Delimitation exercise for LG elections have not yet been completed by provinces, says ECP.

Eight of 17 grounds under control of private clubs which deny access to common man.

The easiest thing to steal from any public hospital seems to be a newborn baby.

Government would not resort to any action that might put the country’s relations at odds with the US, says official.

Until now, Pakistan has failed to make use of growing working age population.

Falling investment due to security can be salvaged by better terms for investors.

Statement said latest drone strike would have negative impact on govt’s initiative to undertake dialogue with TTP.

The NGO selected by USAID to disburse aid lacks capacity, according to OIG.

Terms drone strike on Hakimullah a deliberate move to scuttle peace talks.

Pressure from the top court could speed up the stalled project but no sooner than June 2015.

Emerging musician Shamoon Ismail and band offer a new sound.

Robbers made away with cash, cell phones, jewellery and other valuables worth Rs250,000.

Masterpieces of internationally-acclaimed painters, calligraphers put on display at AP Gallerie.

Proceeds from Swiss Food Festival will go to Mashal Model School.

Varsity says board comprising teachers behind delay.

Despite official assurances to the contrary, they still worry they will lose civil servants rights.