Pakistan

Minister expected to have an 'important meeting' with PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif

The minister emphasised the need to engage with the Afghan govt and try to convince them to live up to their promises

A cache of arms and ammunition including IEDs was recovered

The visas issued to Pakistanis pale in comparison to those issued to Indian religious tourists

Senate told neighbouring country obliged under water treaty to forewarn before releasing floodwater

Mahmood Khan to continue working as acting CM until interim govt takes office

JUI-F chief refrains from disclosing reasons

On the call of its chief Siraj, party stages protests in major cities against rigging

The committee had a detailed discussion on the minimum support price of wheat in the provinces

JI claims Karachi LG polls were rigged; says stealing mandate is 'attack on democracy'

Govt to submit reply regarding NAB law; PTI on joining parliament

Justice Mansoor observes PTI can move amendment bill in NA

PTI leader repeated his crime and a new case has been lodged against him, says lawyer

In Pakistan, 22 million people have been asking the same question: why me?

Chamber leaders urge central bank to provide clarity on LCs

Attackers used Iranian soil to target security forces convoy; four terrorists killed in Hoshab IBO

Govt takes a bite of reality sandwich as it recoils into defensive posture to stave off polls

It is not the PPP’s victory but the success of Jamaat-e-Islami in Karachi’s polls, which is surprising,” Ghani says

Beijing takes Islamabad into confidence over decision before going ahead with it

PPP and PTI candidates along with party workers staged a sit-in outside DRO office in Keamari

Announcement comes after NA speaker accepted resignations of 35 PTI lawmakers

Gen Asim was briefed on security situation during his visit to Khuzdar and Basima, says ISPR

Fawad Chaudhry demands inquiry into the polls, saying PPP used several tactics to manipulate Sunday's elections

Official statement says Shehbaz telephoned Zardari, Shujaat and Fazl to discuss nominees for interim chief minister

Spokesperson says negotiations with India predicated on reversal of 'illegal action' on IIOJK

Mahmood Khan says instability in country due to 'imported rulers'

The market is expecting rupee depreciation to around Rs260 against the US dollar in the interbank

At present, 20% of commercial banks have adopted Islamic banking

Urges unswerving contributions to China-Pakistan friendship for a shared future

Judgment says without employment, there is a greater risk of detrimental effects to one's physical and mental health

Prime suspect in the case is the nephew of slain anti-terrorism judge Aftab Afridi

Says it’s up to us to live peacefully or quarrel with each other and waste resources

Directs election watchdog to continue contempt proceedings; warns Fawad of action if he targets judiciary again

Rupee will have to be left to market forces as global lender may not be pleased with mere new taxes

Islamabad, Kremlin to hold bilateral talks on discounted oil, much-touted flagship $3 billion PSGP project

Senate also passes bill to further amend State Bank Act, 1956

Top court stresses necessity of civil society’s inclusion in disaster management, relief efforts

House remembers Jaffer Leghari for playing role in bridging gap between treasury, opp

Elahi seeks removal of PML-Q president, wants fresh intra-party elections

CJP to hear the request to withdraw the case on January 18

Disrespecting sacred personalities not only promotes terrorism but also hurts sentiments of people, says bill

Our eight seats were given to PPP through rigging, alleges JI Karachi chapter chief

CM says summary for dissolution of assembly to be sent today

We believe results of JI as well as other political parties have been altered, says party chief Sirajul Haq

The ambassador to the US was also nominated as Honorary Chairman of Martin Luther King International Salute

Barrick Gold, CM Bizenjo sign agreement; initial payment of $3 million to be received this month

Individual harnessed with knowledge of Holy Quran can play a pivotal role in progress of Pakistan, reads resolution

Experts call on govt 'to take immediate steps to prevent and thoroughly investigate these acts'

Sardar Ahmad Nawaz Sukhera, Nasir Mahmood Khosa and Muhammad Naseer Khan are the proposed candidates

Finance Minister vows to support exporters in importing raw materials, parts and accessories