Islamabad

Senate chairman asks treasury, opposition to propose names; no timeframe given.

“Both sides will show patience if bitterness surfaces during the talks,” says TTP spokesperson.

CCI takes decision after provinces refuse to take ownership; approves ‘diagnostic analysis’ of NEPRA.

Asks Saudi Arabia, Kuwait to extend the timeframe for deferred payments.

“The government has prioritised mega projects to place the country’s economy on a right track,” says PM.

Petroleum minister awards exploration blocks to OGDC and PPL.

Files ‘memorial’ with World Bank’s arbitration body against Pakistan.

Claims improvement in fiscal performance through higher non-tax revenues.

Karim Khan was picked up from his residence by 20 armed men.

IMF increased its forecast of inflation from 7.9% to 10% while expecting that inflation will soon bounce back.

NACTA is all set to be placed under National Security Division umbrella.

Intermediaries complete consultation with Taliban Shura.

Trade may not solve all the problems, but it could help lower tensions.

Govt must take a bold decision on energy import like the EU did.

To appease both voters and political opponents is a self-deceiving spin

Province considers taking up the issue at Council of Common Interests.

The meeting discussed various issues relating to policy guidelines as well as administrative measures.

Urges Afghan Taliban to follow in the footsteps of their Pakistani counterparts.

Independent EC has formally allowed presidential campaigning for two months.

CDA survey puts number of houses in eight katchi abadis at 4,814.

Justice Shaukat Aziz Siddiqui of IHC directs CDA to clear all illegal settlements from the capital within a month.

Summary currently awaits PM’s approval .

30 doctors on deputation refuse to go back to their parent departments.

Special court says non-appearance on Feb 18 could result in non-bailable arrest warrant.

TTP intermediary wants Sharia on agenda; colleagues hope to win him back.

FBR has so far failed to raise tax demands against three out of four tax evaders.

Quashes its own injunction against Transparency International.

Senate panel seeks briefing from senior officials on calculation of power cost.

Exhibition at Khaas Art Gallery paints the perils of a consumerist culture.

Govt, TTP panels satisfied with talks; security ensured to negotiators in Waziristan.

Chances high of an upward revision in current account deficit target.

Step taken to meet pressing investment needs for mega energy projects.

DIB CEO expresses interest disinvestment process of public sector entities in Pakistan, promote Islamic banking.

Showcase pays homage to the cultural trajectory of both ancient and modern-day Iran.

Home minister claims ‘substantial progress’ in mass graves probe; denies Shazain Bugti’s allegations.

Participants call for end to Indian occupation of Kashmir.

Rallies, seminars express need for resolution of issue.

They were not in the office when the DC paid a surprise visit.

Setting bad precedent by allotting plots to court without following its own rules.

Around 464 students appeared in the exams, 83 of whom failed.

Modest crowd lines stairs to watch performances set to mark solidarity with Kashmiris at amphitheatre at Lok Virsa.

Ministry was planning to set up a centralised national research facility for developing nanotechnologies and products.

Company, power ministry to decide on modalities, capital injection.

Calls meeting on Monday to discuss sale of 150MW power project.

Counsel argues that special court’s order is ‘an illegal decision’.

Only three lower cadre officials punished; censured officer currently on CDA board.

Past weeks have seen multiple financial scams hit the capital’s education regulator.

Will wait for normalisation of relations between Tehran and Washington.

PC does not have the capacity to carry out such an exercise, says secretary.

Will also not be able to bag Rs150b in privatisation proceeds by June.