PM directs SC ruling implementation; Qadir adamant

ISLAMABAD,Sep7: In a bid to avert a standoff with the judiciary, Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani on Tuesday issued directives to implement the Supreme Court orders regarding the of NAB’s prosecutor general and withdraw all the privileges enjoyed by Irfan Qadir in the same office.

Irfan defies SC orders, shows up at Nab office

India PM says China wants foothold in South Asia

NEW DELHI , Sep7: India must be prepared for a newly-assertive China that wants a foothold in South Asia, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said, in a rare open criticism of the Asia giant competing for regional resources and geopolitical clout.

President for raising funds for rebuilding through stock market

KARACHI,Sep6: President Asif Ali Zardari on Monday called upon the investment finance companies and development financial institutions DFIs in the country to devise a plan for raising funds through stock market for building infrastructure projects in the country on build, operate, own and transfer (BOOT) basis or on the basis of build, operate and own (BOO).

Pakistan standing over pile of explosives: Iftikhar

PESHAWAR,Sep6: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Information Minister Mian Iftikhar Hussain said on Monday that Pakistan is standing over a pile of explosives and if effective action is not taken, it will be failure of this government.

US to send 2000 troops to Afghanistan

KABUL: As many as 2,000 additional troops -- including a number of U.S. forces -- may be headed to Afghanistan in the coming weeks under a plan being proposed by Gen. David Petraeus, a US-based news channel has learned.

Mass exodus after flood enters Dadu, Mehar

DADU,Sep6: A 30 foot wide breach occurred in Superio embankment near Mehar as a result of which 30 villages of Mehar have been inundated, and 15,000 people are awaiting rescue teams.

Car bomb in Lakki Marwat kills 19

LAKKI MARWAT ,Sep6: At least 19 people, including nine policemen, were killed and several others injured following a powerful suicide car bomb attack at a police station in Lakki Marwat in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa early Monday morning, said hospital sources.

Ready to return to be part of a Pak revolution: Altaf

KARACHI,Sep5: The Chief of Mutahida Qaumi Movement(MQM), Altaf Hussain, has said that I am ready to return back to be a part of a revolution in Pakistan. The Army Generals shall come forward; this rotten system running from last 63 years in country is not democratic at all on Sunday.

Bridge linking Gaji Khavar, Mehar washed away

MEHAR,Sep5: The bridge on a saline nullah between Gaji Khavar and Mehar was washed away in the wake of Suprio Bund breach with flood torrent fast headed for Naseerabad on Sunday.

Pakistan square up amid fresh betting claims

LONDON,Sep5: Pakistan’s cricket team prepared to face England in a one-day match on Sunday today under the shadow of fresh claims about an alleged betting scam and reports that a fourth player was being investigated.

Karzai announces "peace council" to push Taliban talks

KABUL,Sep4 : An Afghan peace council to pursue talks with the Taliban has been set up, President Hamid Karzai said on Saturday, the latest step in a gradual move towards reconciliation with the Islamist insurgents.The idea for a peace council was discussed at a traditional gathering, or jirga, attended by about 1,600 Afghan leaders and tribal elders in the capital, Kabul, in June.

PM to convene APC for rehabilitation of flood victims

ISLAMABAD,Sep4: Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani announced on Saturday that he would convene an All Parties Conference (APC) for the rehabilitation of flood-ravaged people.

The change is imminent

By Dr Ghayur Ayub

When everybody talks of a change; the change becomes imminent. This is the law of Nature. Today, every other person in Pakistan is aspiring for a change. Mass psyche translated as ‘Zubaan-e-Khalq’ (public dialect) is equated with ‘Naqaraa-e-Khuda’ (Divine beat) by wise men. Even the President declared, ‘Pakistan will emerge stronger after flood tragedy’.

Flood water submerges KN Shah, evacuation ordered

KARACHI,Sep4: Ongoing flood devastations in Sindh province is now sweeping Khairpur Nathan Shah as fast roaring deluges headed for the area the town is being evacuated.

Quetta shut to mourn suicide attack

QUETTA ,Sep4: Balochistan Shia Council is observing a complete strike in Quetta to mourn the suicide attack to mourn an overnight attack on Youm-al-Quds rally that killed 60 people.All the markets and schools are also shut.

Blast rocks Yaum-ul-Quds rally in Quetta, 47 killed

QUETTA,Sep3: At least 47 people were killed and over 100 were injured when a blast detonated at a rally held to express solidarity with the Palestinian people in Quetta on Friday.

Rare hope in KP as hospital rises from rui

NOWSHERA,Sep3: When water gushed through Nowshera hospital last month it filled operating rooms and wards, left them clogged with stinking mud and forced patients to leave, whatever their condition. Two doctors evacuating the sick had to be airlifted to safety after getting trapped on the top floor of the district hospital,

ICC suspends Butt, Aamir, Asif

LONDON,Sep3: The International Cricket Council (ICC) charged three Pakistan stars accused in a betting scam with anti-corruption offences and provisionally suspended them, as the trio protested their innocence.

IMF, World Bank step up aid to Pakistan

The IMF and the World Bank have stepped up aid to flood-hit Pakistan to help the country cope with its worst-ever humanitarian disaster, officials said Thursday.

Colossal cheating scam unearthed at Hajis KSA residences

ISLAMABAD , Sep2: A colossal cheating scam worth billions of rupees in acquiring Haji residences in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has been unearthed by National Assembly’s Standing Committee for Religious Affairsr on Thursday.

Slow funding hits ‘unprecedented’ relief effort: UN

ISLAMABAD,Sep2: Relief efforts in flood-ravaged areas are being stretched by the ‘unprecedented scale’ of the disaster, while funding has almost stalled, the UN said on Thursday

15 dead, 125 hurt as bombers hit Youm-e-Ali procession in Lahore

LAHORE,Sep1: At least 15 people were killed and 125 others injured after two suicide bombers ripped through the Youm-e-Ali procession in Lahore on Wednesday.Ten women are also among the injured.

Lahore: Five killed,80 injured in Youm-e-Ali procession blasts

LAHORE,Sep1:At lest five killed and more than 80 persons have been injured in a suicide blast in Bhate gate Lahore on Wednesday evening.An other low intensity blast occurred near Karbala Gamay Shah when Youm-e-Ali procession was concluding there.

Match fixing scam is a conspiracy of British tabloid weekly: ICC Chief

LONDON,Sep1: Chief of the International Cricket Council (ICC), Haroon Lorgart, has said that the latest match fixing scam is a conspiracy of a British tabloid weekly to defame the cricket team on Wednesday.

President Obama announces end of combat mission in Iraq

President Barack Obama declared an end to the seven-year US combat mission in Iraq and told war-weary Americans that our central mission as a people is to restore the sagging US economy and US must focus on its fight against al Qaeda and the war in Afghanistan

Pak Army officials call off US visit after being misbehaved

 RAWALPINDI,Sept1: A delegation, comprising officials from Pakistan Army, has resolved cancellation of US visit after they were mishandled by US officials of Transport Security at Washington Airport.

Shame:Asif, Aamer, Butt stopped from practice

TAUNTON,Aug 31: Pakistan cricket team management present in England stopped three players - Mohammad Asif, Mohammad Aamer and Salman Butt – from taking part in practice and they are being sent to London.

Malik hints at conspiracy behind match-fixing row

KARACHI ,Aug 31: Federal Interior Minister Rehman Malik said on Tuesday that there might be a conspiracy behind the match-fixing scam as strong evidence against the players has not been found."We will believe only when we have concrete evidence with us," Malik told reporters just hours after the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) refused to take any action against the players without proof of wrongdoing.

Flood victims frustrated with medical care

MUZAFFARGARH,Aug 31: Victims of floods queued to get medical treatment on Tuesday as doctors complained of a shortage of medical supplies to treat a rising number of patients.Monsoon floods have receded in some areas but aid agencies fear disease, food shortages and malnutrition may create new crises

LHC issues notices to PCB, Sports Secretary over betting scandal

LAHORE,Aug 31: The Lahore High Court on Tuesday issued notices to Sports Secretary and Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for Sept 7 in a petition against alleged involvement of some cricketers in match-fixing.

Thatta’s deluge threat over as water changes direction

Decrease in water flow in Kotri Barrage subsided the deluge threat to Thatta, while the floodwaters are heading towards Lake Manchar. The locals are moving back to their homes in Thatta as the floodwater changed its course after plugging of the breaches. Pakistani troops and workers have been on a war footing over the weekend,

Flood caused over Rs 438bn losses in Sindh

KARACHI ,Aug 30: Sindh Chief Minister’s advisor for development and planning, Qaisar Bangali, has said that to date flood has caused more than Rs 438 billion’s loss in Sindh. The government alone cannot complete the rehabilitation work of the flood victims on Sunday.

Pakistan endure worst day in their test history

LONDON,Aug 30: Pakistan endured the worst day in their turbulent cricket history on Sunday when a corruption scandal erupting overnight was succeeded by their heaviest test defeat.

Judiciary crisis looms ahead of judges retirement

ISLAMABAD, Aug29: Chief Justice Balochistan High Court BHC and Chief Justice of Peshawar High Court PHC have moved Supreme Court of Pakistan SCP over the future of additional

Pakistan flooding worst devastation in decade

President takes notice of spot-fixing allegations

ISLAMABAD, Aug29: President Asif Ali Zardari Sunday, taking notice on news reports of spot-fixing allegations being leveled against Pakistani cricketers, sought a report on the issue.

Water wreaks havoc in Sajawal grid station city darkens

THATTA: The high floodtides from Thatta District having entered Sajawal grid station have suspended electricity supply to the city and many others abutting areas on early Sunday.

Pakistan embroiled in cricket  match fixing  probe

LONDON, Aug29: Pakistan s embattled cricket team were embroiled in allegations of match fixing on Sunday after British police arrested a man on suspicion of conspiracy to defraud bookmakers.

UN fears for children as floods threaten towns

KARACHI ,Aug 28: Flood waters threatened to engulf two towns in southern Pakistan on Saturday, a month after the disaster began, as the United Nations warned that tens of thousands of children risked death from malnutrition.

Several villages inundated as flood hit Thatta, Dadu; exodus underway

The deluge showed no sign of let-up in wreaking havoc in Thatta and Dadu areas of southern Sindh as breach in embankments of Bao Poran Das and Faqeer Goth unleashed devastation in several villages.

Obama says Iraq war is ending, his promise is kept

VINEYARD HAVEN,Aug 28: President Barack Obama said on Saturday Iraq could ‘chart its own course’ and told Americans the drawdown of U.S. troops helped fulfill a promise he made during the 2008 presidential campaign.

Gunmen attack army buildings in Peshawar;one killed,three injured

PESHAWAR,Aug 28:Two militants killed and others injured during  cross firing when suspected militants attacked army buildings near the US consulate in Peshawar on Saturday, police sources confirmed to UNS.Police said a number of armed fighters tried to get into a secure area close to the consulate and army buildings early in the morning

UN receives $291m for flood victims of Pakistan

ISLAMABAD,Aug 28: United Nations has informed that approximately $291 million donations have been received out of $460 million aid appeal from the platform of United Nations for the flood-affected people of Pakistan adding that during last 48-hour additional One million people have become homeless in Sindh owing to flood wreckages.

Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, GB remain disconnected for a month

GILGIT,Aug 28: The ground links between Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa and Gilgit-Baltistan and various areas in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa continue to remain disconnected for the past one month.

Torri Bund breaches by influential men surfaces

KARACHI ,Aug 27: In order to save lands and constituencies of influential government figures, the Sindh Irrigation Department diverted the flow of Indus flood water by making breaches in Torri Bund.

391 Dadu villages ordered to evacuate

DADU, Aug 27: Raging floodwaters from Hamal Lake may enter Dadu district anytime today on Friday.DCO Iqbal Memon said that people of 391 villages of 18 union councils of Mehar, Khairpur Nathan Shah and Juhi, districts of Dadu, have been directed to leave.

Thatta flood victims’ bulk start to reach Karachi

KARACHI ,Aug 27:Fearing a major hit of flood, a vast majority of Thatta flood victims have started to reach Karachi for refuge on  Friday.After submergence of Tando Hafiz, from last many days Thatta was under a constant threat of flood hit.

Breaches in Thatta bunds prompt rapid evacuation

THATTA,Aug 27: Officials in Thatta have ordered rapid evacuation of nearly half a million people after reports of development of breaches in safety embankments located along River Indus spread like a wildfire on Friday.

Sarjani bund collapsed, emergency imposed in

Thatta,Aug 26:A breach in the Thatta’s Sarjani embankment has inundated several areas of the city. A woman has been killed while several other people have gone missing. After submerging kacha (unsubstantial) areas of Thatta, the flood water has changed its direction towards the concrete areas of the city outskirts.

No aid,relief in Distt Kachhi;flood affectees waiting for aid

WTP REPORT

 SHORAN,Aug 26:Their is no food,water,medicines,tents for flood affecters and thousand of peoples are suffering for the last many days due to heavy flood in distt Kachhi,said a a local one of flood affectee Meharullah a resident of Shoran on Thursday. Ex-opposition Leader in Balochistan Assembly and PML-Q MPA,Sardar Yar Muhammad Rind has said that supper flood has suffered huge destruction and mass dislocation as the unprecedented volume of flood water played havoc with the "Kachhi valley", Barkhan,Zub,Bolan,Naseerabad,Shoran.

By Dr Ghayur Ayub

Harp, some pronounce it as HAARP, is a large triangular musical instrument played with the fingers. I heard it the first time in North Wales, when a young Welsh harpist tactfully transmitted its captivating vibratory music mixing it with her sweet lyrical voice in a Welsh folklore.

Ex-opposition Leader in Balochistan Assembly facing life threat

BY HAMAD MALIK

ISLAMABAD, Aug 26: A single opposition member,Ex-opposition Leader in Balochistan Assembly and ex-federal minister of PML-Q,Sardar Yar Muhammad Rind had resign six month ago in protest after facing life threat from provincial government.Talking to "WORLD TRIBUNE PAKISTAN" on telephone from his constituency Shoran, Balochistan, he blamed Chief Minister Balochistan Sardar Aslam Raisani for murder attacked on him,the other day.He said that ,he was resigned as Opposition Leader due to presure on CM, six month ago.

UN fears Taliban threat for aid workers

ISLAMABAD , Aug 26: A UN official on Thursday said US fears of a Taliban attack on foreign humanitarians in Pakistan would not prevent his organisation from doing its best to help the (m) millions of people affected by flooding.

Flood victims waiting for aid

WTP REPORT

ISLAMABAD,Aug 26: Pakistan is confronted with the worst ever natural disaster since its independence. The magnitude of the damage caused by recent floods is greater than the combined destruction caused by tsunami, 2004 Kashmir earthquake and 2010 Haiti earthquake.

Warning issued to evacuate Shahdadkot

SHAHDADKOT,Aug 26: The final caveat has been issued to evacuate Shahdadkot city, as the nearby saline nullah has received a wide breach in its dyke on  Thursday.

Floods wreaks havoc to country’s irrigation

ISLAMABAD,Aug 25: A huge infrastructure of country’s water irrigation and power system has been destroyed or damaged during the recent floods, causing loss of billions of rupees to the national kitty.

Opposition Leader in Balochistan Assembly resign: facing life threat

BY HAMAD MALIK

ISLAMABAD, Aug 26: A single opposition member, Opposition Leader in Balochistan Assembly and ex federal minister of PML-Q ,Sardar Yar Muhammad Rind has resign in protest after facing life threat from provincial government.Taliking to " WORLD TRIBUNE PAKISTAN" on telephone from his constituency Shoran, Balochistan, he blamed Chief Minister Balochistan Sardar Aslam Raisani for murder attacked on him,the other day.

UN fears Taliban threat for aid workers

ISLAMABAD , Aug 26: A UN official on Thursday said US fears of a Taliban attack on foreign humanitarians in Pakistan would not prevent his organisation from doing its best to help the (m) millions of people affected by flooding.

Flood victims waiting for aid

WTP REPORT

ISLAMABAD,Aug 26: Pakistan is confronted with the worst ever natural disaster since its independence. The magnitude of the damage caused by recent floods is greater than the combined destruction caused by tsunami, 2004 Kashmir earthquake and 2010 Haiti earthquake.

Warning issued to evacuate Shahdadkot

SHAHDADKOT,Aug 26: The final caveat has been issued to evacuate Shahdadkot city, as the nearby saline nullah has received a wide breach in its dyke on  Thursday.

Floods wreaks havoc to country’s irrigation

ISLAMABAD,Aug 25: A huge infrastructure of country’s water irrigation and power system has been destroyed or damaged during the recent floods, causing loss of billions of rupees to the national kitty.

Weather weapons: Can it be true about HAARP?

By Dr Ghayur Ayub

Harp, some pronounce it as HAARP, is a large triangular musical instrument played with the fingers. I heard it the first time in North Wales, when a young Welsh harpist tactfully transmitted its captivating vibratory music mixing it with her sweet lyrical voice in a Welsh folklore.

USAID vows complete assistance for affectees’ rehab

ISLAMABAD: The Administrator U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Dr. Rajiv Shah Wednesday said America would extend full help and assistance in reconstruction, rehabilitation and revival of normal life in the flood affected areas of Pakistan through long term partnership.

Hyderabad at flood risk, schools to remain closed till Aug. 27

HYDERABAD,Aug 25: A super flood of over 9,00,000 cusecs of water is passing through Kotri Barrage that is more than its capacity of 8,75,000 cusecs, endangering urban localities in Hyderabad and risking inundation.

Crack in Keenjhar puts Garhi Khuda Bukhsh, Ratu Dero in red zone

Breach in Keenjhar Lake rose the inundation threat of Bhutto’s native towns Ratu Dero and Garhi Khuda Bakhsh while ground links to Dera Allah Yar could not be restored even after the lapse of 11 days the.

Pakistan and Water Crisis

By Alam Rind

Pakistan is confronted with the worst ever disaster of its history.Over 14 million people have been affected; hundreds of villages have been inundated, houses invariable have been damaged but the mud houses certainly have raised to ground, house hold goods have been wrecked, life stock is dead, crops damaged,

UN says 800,000 people cut off by floods

WASHINGTON , Aug 25: The United Nations has launched an urgent appeal for more helicopters for Pakistan where it said 800,000 people have been cut off by the country’s devastating floods and were only reachable by air.

World support in flood relief efforts can keep public support in war on terror: PM

ISLAMABAD, Aug 24: Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani Tuesday said Pakistan and its people are experiencing worst natural calamity of its history, as the flood has affected approximately 20 million people, washed away standing crops and livestock worth billions of dollars, damaged schools, hospitals and infrastructure

Weather weapons: Can it be true about HAARP?

By Dr Ghayur Ayub

Harp, some pronounce it as HAARP, is a large triangular musical instrument played with the fingers. I heard it the first time in North Wales, when a young Welsh harpist tactfully transmitted its captivating vibratory music mixing it with her sweet lyrical voice in a Welsh folklore.

Super flood at Kotri; cracks appear in Surjani Bund

Kotri,Aug 24: Army has taken control of Kotri Barrage after an exceptionally high flood hit it, while a decreasing trend is recorded in the water flow in Sukkur and Guddu Barrages.

Imran Khan backs army rule, too

ISLAMABAD,Aug 24: After MQM chief Altaf Hussain’s statement regarding support for martial law-like steps, the chief of Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan said his faction would back military rule for ‘stability’ of the country.

Wana suicide blast kills 26, hurts several

WANA,Aug 23: At least 26 people have been killed and several others wounded when a suicide explosion took place in a mosque in Wana, the headquarter of North Waziristan.

15 villages go under water as dyke breaks in Rajanpur

RAJANPUR,Aug 23: Fifteen villages were flooded when a protective dyke developed a leak in Shikarpur town of Rajanpur while people are trying on self-help basis to plug the gap.

Pakistan floods: Senior UN figure criticises response

WASHINGTON,Aug 23:A senior United Nations official has called on the global community to urgently step up its response to the floods that have struck Pakistan.

Fight to save Shahdadkot from flooding

KARACHI ,Aug 23: Authorities in Pakistan were battling on Monday to save Shahdadkot, a city in the flood-devastated southern province of Sindh after a mass evacuation as floodwaters threatened to wreak further havoc.

Muslim center dispute sparks New York rallies

NEW YORK,Aug 23: Supporters and opponents of a proposed Muslim cultural center and mosque near the World Trade Center site rallied in downtown Manhattan on Sunday, kept blocks apart by a heavy police presence.

Floods hit Shahdadkot’s outskirts; Kotri barrage in very high flood

HYDERABAD,Aug 23: Flood water has forced its way into the outskirts of Shahdadkot amid efforts to save the city from inundation while Kotri Barrage is in very high flood.

Response of world community very encouraging: FM

BY IFTIKHAR MASHWANI

ISLAMABAD, Aug 22: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Sunday said the funding for the UN’s aid appeal for victims of Pakistan’s deadly floods rose to over $800 million, with the announcement of more pledges following his visit to United Nations.He was addressing a press conference here, after returning from New York,

Floodwater rises by 15 ft in Jaffarabad, 52 killed; water hits Hyderabad

QUETTA, Aug 22: After entrance of more flood tides from three sides into district Jaffarabad, water level has risen by 13-15 feet in many areas particularly in the district headquarters Dera Allahyar while Provincial District Management Authority’s (PDMA) compiled report by 20th August

UN warns of long road ahead for Pakistan

WASHINGTON,Aug 22: UN chief Ban Ki-moon praised the global community as emergency donations for Pakistan neared 500 million dollars, but warned the flood-stricken nation faces “years of need”.The Financial Tracking Service (FTS), a UN database that aims to track all donations, showed late Friday that 490.7 million dollars in funding had been collected, with another 325 million dollars pledged.

NODMC to ensure transparent utilization of relief funds: PM

LAHORE, Aug 21: Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani said on Saturday that National Oversight Disaster Management Council (NODMC) would ensure the transparent utilization of funds to be received as foreign aids and Prime Minister’s Relief Fund.

17 Sindh districts declared calamity-hit

HYDERABAD,Aug 21: Sindh Relief Commissioner has declared 17 districts of the province as calamity-hit after floods damages, on Saturday.

GB needs Rs12bn aid: CM

ISLAMABAD,Aug 21: Chief Minister Gilgit Baltistan Syed Mehdi Shah here on Saturday sought Rs 12 billion from federal government for relief and rehabilitation of flood victims.

Super flood wreaks havoc in Thatta, Tando Hafiz Shah submerges

THATTA ,Aug21: The super flood of River Indus has wreaked havoc in Thatta city and Tando Hafiz Shah. People in bulk have started to move out to take shelter in other safe areas.

Palestinian leaders on Friday accepted a US invitation for face-to-face peace talks with Israel but said they would withdraw if it resumed Jewish settlement building on occupied land.

Breach in dyke flooded Shahdadakot

After eating away the safety dyke, gushing water entered Shahdadkot while the Army personnel started rescuing the marooned people. Hundreds of people stranded when Thatta and Kaiti Khosa of Tando Hafiz Shah submerged in floodwater.

Gastro outbreak in Dera Murad Jamali kills 21

NASEERABAD,Aug 20: At least 21 people were killed and many others fell ill due to an outbreak of acute gastroenteritis in flood-hit Dera Murad Jamali, headquarter of Naseerabad District during the last three days.

ISLAMABAD, Aug 20 : President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Syed Yusaf Raza Gilani Friday expressed determination to tide over the challenge posed by the worst ever floods with the help of people, political parties, provincial governments and the international community.

Pakistan to clamp down on militant charities

ISLAMABAD ,Aug 20: Federal Interior Minister Rehman Malik said government will clamp down on charities linked to militants trying to exploit anger among flood victims, amid fears their involvement in the relief effort would undermine the fight against groups like the Taliban.

Flood-hit people to be provided assistance through debit cards: Zardari

JAMPUR, Aug 19: President Asif Ali Zardari said on Thursday that flood-stricken people would be provided assistance through debit cards to ensure transparency in the process of providing relief to them.

Food shortage triggered in flood-hit areas

ISLAMABAD,Aug 19: Tens of thousands of villages in Pakistan are still under water. With most of the crops flooded, severe food shortages are being faced by the entire country.The waters have wiped out 17 million acres of desperately needed crops. Food shortages in the near future will be the worst

Gilani forms NODMC to aid distribution transparency

BY IFTIKHAR MASHWANI

ISLAMABAD,Aug 19: Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani said on Thursday, while presiding over the National Disaster Management Council (NDMC) meeting that he will supervise rehabilitation work himself, and announced the formation of the National Oversight Disaster Management Council (NODMC) which will transparently collect funds for the flood affected people.

New floodtide into Jaffarabad; Dera Allahyar disconnected

NASEERABAD,Aug 19: After a new flood torrent, rising from Tori Bund along River Indus, made its way into areas abutting Jaffarabad, the floodwater, grappling District Headquarter Dera Allahyar, has come on constant rise, disconnecting the district’s land connection from other parts of province.

Over 4 million homeless in flood-hit Pakistan: UN

ISLAMABAD ,Aug 19: The number of people rendered homeless by the devastating floods in Pakistan has risen to over 4 million, the United Nations said on Thursday.

Clinton to pledge more US aid for Pakistan at UN

WASHINGTON,Aug 19: US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will announce extra aid for a flooded Pakistan Thursday at a UN meeting that will mobilize international support for the country, her spokesman said.

Sochi summit calls for int’l support to Pakistan in overcoming flood devastation

SOCHI (Russia), Aug 19: The Second Quadrilateral Summit of Afghanistan, Pakistan, Russia and Tajikistan held in this Russian city on Wednesday concluded with the issuance of a joint statement that called upon the international community to come forward and assist Pakistan in overcoming devastation caused by recent floods.

Pakistan for greater regional cooperation to tackle challenges of security, development

SOCHI (Russia), Aug 18: President Asif Ali Zardari on Wednesday called for greater cooperation among regional countries including Pakistan, Afghanistan, Tajikistan and Russia to effectively tackle the complex challenges of security and development, faced by the region

Affectees provided shelter in poultry farms in Sindh

SHAHDADKOT , Aug 18: Floods continue to wreak havoc in Sindh where hundreds of villages in Shahdadkot and Qubo Saeed Khan give a deserted look after their residents shifted to safer places in fear of expected floods while a large number of people are still stranded in flooded parts of Sindh.

Nawaz renews call for independent commission

BY IFTIKHAR MASHWANI

ISLAMABAD, Aug 18: PML-N chief Mian Nawaz Sharif has reiterated that establishment of an independent relief commission is necessary in helping the millions of people affected by the unprecedented rain-triggered floods.

FM to inform UN of colossal flood relief needs, speak at Asia Society in New York

Gilani assures early rehabilitation of Swat

SWAT,Aug 18: Prime Minister Syed Youusf Raza Gilani grieved over the plight of once tourist hotspot Swat, and called upon people of the area to face the challenge. Addressing the elders at Khawazakhela on Wendnesday, Gilani hailed the locals for giving refuge to the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), and extending huge sacrifices during the war on terror.

70 villages of Punjab submerged; Jheel Magsi on red alert

SUKKAR,Aug 18: As many as 70 villages have been inundated as unrestrained floodwater battered Punjab once again. Gushing water entered into Shehar Sultan and Rohailanwali City. In Sindh, the floodwater showed no sign of mercy as flood warning has been issued to Jheel Magsi.

More aid pledged for Pakistan flood recovery

LONDON,Aug 17:Following criticism from relief agencies and from Britain, more countries have pledged money or increased pledges, including France, Germany and Japan among the G7 richest nations. The World Bank is to lend $900m to Pakistan to help it recover from its worst ever flooding.

President urges NGOs, philanthropists to supplement govt’s flood- relief, rehabilitation efforts

ISLAMABAD, Aug 17: President Asif Ali Zardari has urged the Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) and philanthropists to join hands of government to supplement its efforts in overcoming the losses of unprecedented floods and help out the affected people.

Pak, Afghan, Russian, Tajik presidents to hold summiton to boost regional securit

SOCHI (RUSSIA), Aug 17: President Asif Ali Zardari will join the Presidents of Russia, Afghanistan and Tajikistan at a quadrilateral summit meeting here on Wednesday to look at the joint progress made by their countries on strengthening cooperation to counter threats of terrorism and extremism and for boosting economic collaboration at regional level.President Zardari will arrive on a shortened visit because of the worsening situation which has arisen out of the devastating floods in Pakistan.

Foreigner fake-degree holder:highest paid CEO of govt owned-company

WTP REPORT

ISLAMABAD,Aug 17: The fake degree holder, highest paid CEO of a government-owned company in Pakistan Arthur Bayhan is  earning US$28000 tax free per month paid .According to reliable sources a German national Arthur Bayhan is the alleged to have lied to the government of Pakistan about to academic and professional credentials. In particular, he is alleged to have a fake PhD.

US has provided $70.60 million in aid: Patterson

ISLAMABAD,Aug 17: US  ambassador to Islamabad Anne W. Patterson says that the United States has provided $70.60 million in humanitarian aid for Pakistan’s flood victims.

SC moved for Kalabagh Dam construction

ISLAMABAD,Aug 17: Supreme Court has been moved for immediate construction of the controversial Kalabagh Dam on Tuesday. The petition was filed by Advocate Azam Khan Sultanpuri, who made federal and provincial governments, members of the National Assembly and Senate the parties in his application.

Upper Sindh put on red alert as flood threat looms

SUKKAR,Aug 17: Authorities have issued orders to the people of Kot Sabzal to evacuate due to the surging water in River Indus while areas of upper Sindh including Shahdad Kot, Sajawal, Rato Dero and Qabo Saeed Khan have also been declared red zone.

Deluge shows no respite; many parts of Sindh cut off

SUKKAR,Aug  16: The relentless floods continue to wash away various parts of Punjab and Sindh some parts of Balochistan on Monday. Water wiped out many villages when the dyke at River Chenab breached near Jatoi; the gushing flood developed a 30 feet

10 die of gastroenteritis in relief camps

KARACHI ,Aug 16: At least 10 children were killed due to breakout of gastroenteritis disease on Monday in Karachi and North Waziristan, said sources on Monday.

Foreigner fake-degree holder:highest paid CEO of govt owned-company

WTP REPORT

ISLAMABAD,Aug 15: The fake degree holder, highest paid CEO of a government-owned company in Pakistan Arthur Bayhan is  earning US$28000(23,85000 rupees( tax free per month paid .According to reliable sources a German national Arthur Bayhan is the alleged to have lied to the government of Pakistan about to academic and professional credentials. In particular, he is alleged to have a fake PhD.

US has provided $70.60 million in aid: Patterson

ISLAMABAD,Aug 17: US  ambassador to Islamabad Anne W. Patterson says that the United States has provided $70.60 million in humanitarian aid for Pakistan’s flood victims.

SC moved for Kalabagh Dam construction

ISLAMABAD,Aug 17: Supreme Court has been moved for immediate construction of the controversial Kalabagh Dam on Tuesday. The petition was filed by Advocate Azam Khan Sultanpuri, who made federal and provincial governments,members of the National Assembly and Senate the parties in his application.

Upper Sindh put on red alert as flood threat looms

SUKKAR,Aug 17: Authorities have issued orders to the people of Kot Sabzal to evacuate due to the surging water in River Indus while areas of upper Sindh including Shahdad Kot, Sajawal, Rato Dero and Qabo Saeed Khan have also been declared red zone.

Deluge shows no respite; many parts of Sindh cut off

SUKKAR,Aug  16: The relentless floods continue to wash away various parts of Punjab and Sindh some parts of Balochistan on Monday. Water wiped out many villages when the dyke at River Chenab breached near Jatoi; the gushing flood developed a 30 feet wide breach on road near Dadu-Moro Bridge suspending ground communication of Naushehro Feroze, Dadu, Larkana and Nawabshah from rest of the country.

10 die of gastroenteritis in relief camps

KARACHI ,Aug 16: At least 10 children were killed due to breakout of gastroenteritis disease on Monday in Karachi and North Waziristan, said sources on Monday.According to sources, a 4-year child died of gastro epidemic in the relief camp located at Bhens Colony and another child was killed in the relief camp of Gulshan-e Maymar.

Thousands trapped as flood lashes Gilgit-Baltistan, Balochistan

ISLAMABAD,Aug 16:Raging waters from the Indus River continued to inundate more villages and towns across the country. After causing havoc in Jacobabad the flood waters forced thousands of people climbed onto rooftops to save their lives as in Dera Allah Yar.

Ban shocked over Pakistan floods

RAWALPINDI,Aug 15: U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon said on Sunday that he has never seen a disaster as bad as the flooding in Pakistan.Ban along with President Asif Ali Zardari during the press conference appealed the international community to help flood affected country.

Foreigner fake-degree holder: highest paid CEO of  govt company earning $28,000 per month

WTP REPORT

ISLAMABAD,Aug 15: The fake degree holder, highest paid CEO of a government-owned company in Pakistan Arthur Bayhan is  earning US$28000(23,85000 rupees( tax free per month paid out of aid from USAID.  According to reliable sources a German national Arthur Bayhan is the alleged to have lied to the government of Pakistan about to academic and professional credentials. In particular, he is alleged to have a fake PhD.

UN chief arrives in flood-ravaged Pakistan to discuss flood aftermath

ISLAMABAD,Aug 15: UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon has urged the international community to step up efforts in helping the flood-stricken people of Pakistan. “I am here to share my sympathy and solidarity on behalf of the United Nations with the government and people of Pakistan,” he told newsmen at Benazir International Airport after arriving in Pakistan today (Sunday).

Five children die of hunger in Kohistan

KOHISTAN,Aug 15: Five children died due to hunger and malnutrition in flood-stricken Kohistan region as relief efforts remained suspended for the third consecutive day due to bad weather conditions.

Flood plays havoc in Jaffrabad, Naseerabad

Floodwater submerges Jampur again

A huge flood tide submerged Jampur City once again while a breach has been created in a canal to save Jacobabad. After inflicting massive damage in the low-lying areas around Muzaffargarh, it headed towards Jatoi and Rohailawali and swiftly entering Sanawan area of Kot Addu.

olitical forces join hands in disaster management

BY IFTIKHAR MASHWANI

ISLAMABAD,Aug 14: The top political leadership of the country joined hands on Saturday to cope with the worst ever floods in the country and agreed on setting up a body to raise funds for the rehabilitation of flood victims.

Foreigner fake-degree holder: highest paid CEO of  govt company,arning $28,000 per month

WTP REPORT

ISLAMABAD,Aug 15: The fake degree holder, highest paid CEO of a government-owned company in Pakistan Arthur Bayhan is  earning US$28000(23,85000 rupees( tax free per month paid out of aid from USAID.  According to reliable sources a German national Arthur Bayhan is the alleged to have lied to the government of Pakistan about to academic and professional credentials. In particular, he is alleged to have a fake PhD. 

UN chief arrives in flood-ravaged Pakistan to discuss flood aftermath

ISLAMABAD,Aug 15: UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon has urged the international community to step up efforts in helping the flood-stricken people of Pakistan.

Five children die of hunger in Kohistan

KOHISTAN,Aug 15: Five children died due to hunger and malnutrition in flood-stricken Kohistan region as relief efforts remained suspended for the third consecutive day due to bad weather conditions.

Flood plays havoc in Jaffrabad, Naseerabad

JAFFARABAD,Aug 15: Flood torrent battered Jaffrabad and Naseerabad areas of Sindh and pulled down thousands of houses, Dunya News reported on Sunday. As per reports, 9 people including two children drowned in different incidents at Taunsa Barrage and near Chattar Patti when a boat carrying affectees capsized. However, ten of them have been rescued.

Floodwater submerges Jampur again

A huge flood tide submerged Jampur City once again while a breach has been created in a canal to save Jacobabad. After inflicting massive damage in the low-lying areas around Muzaffargarh, it headed towards Jatoi and Rohailawali and swiftly entering Sanawan area of Kot Addu.

Five children die of hunger in Kohistan

KOHISTAN,Aug 15: Five children died due to hunger and malnutrition in flood-stricken Kohistan region as relief efforts remained suspended for the third consecutive day due to bad weather conditions.

Foreigner fake-degree holder: highest paid CEO of  govt company earning $28,000 per month

WTP REPORT

ISLAMABAD,Aug 15: The face degree holder, highest paid CEO of a government-owned company in Pakistan Arthur Bayhan is  earning US$28000(23,85000 rupees( tax free per month paid out of aid from USAID.  According to reliable sources a German national Arthur Bayhan is the alleged to have lied to the government of Pakistan about to academic and professional credentials. In particular, he is alleged to have a fake PhD.

UN chief arrives in flood-ravaged Pakistan to discuss flood aftermath

Flood plays havoc in Jaffrabad, Naseerabad

JAFFARABAD,Aug 15: Flood torrent battered Jaffrabad and Naseerabad areas of Sindh and pulled down thousands of houses, Dunya News reported on Sunday. As per reports, 9 people including two children drowned in different incidents at Taunsa Barrage and near Chattar Patti when a boat carrying affectees capsized. However, ten of them have been rescued.

Floodwater submerges Jampur again

A huge flood tide submerged Jampur City once again while a breach has been created in a canal to save Jacobabad. After inflicting massive damage in the low-lying areas around Muzaffargarh, it headed towards Jatoi and Rohailawali and swiftly entering Sanawan area of Kot Addu.

Political forces join hands in disaster management

BY IFTIKHAR MASHWANI

ISLAMABAD,Aug 14: The top political leadership of the country joined hands on Saturday to cope with the worst ever floods in the country and agreed on setting up a body to raise funds for the rehabilitation of flood victims.

Foreigner face-degree holder: highest paid CEO of  govt company earning $28,000 per month

WTP REPORT

ISLAMABAD,Aug 15: The face degree holder, highest paid CEO of a government-owned company in Pakistan Arthur Bayhan is  earning US$28000(23,85000 rupees( tax free per month .According to reliable sources a German national Arthur Bayhan is the alleged to have lied to the government of Pakistan about to academic and professional credentials. In particular, he is alleged to have a fake PhD. 

UN chief arrives in flood-ravaged Pakistan to discuss flood aftermath

Flood plays havoc in Jaffrabad, Naseerabad

JAFFARABAD,Aug 15: Flood torrent battered Jaffrabad and Naseerabad areas of Sindh and pulled down thousands of houses, Dunya News reported on Sunday. As per reports, 9 people including two children drowned in different incidents at Taunsa Barrage and near Chattar Patti when a boat carrying affectees capsized. However, ten of them have been rescued.

Floodwater submerges Jampur again

A huge flood tide submerged Jampur City once again while a breach has been created in a canal to save Jacobabad. After inflicting massive damage in the low-lying areas around Muzaffargarh, it headed towards Jatoi and Rohailawali and swiftly entering Sanawan area of Kot Addu.

Political forces join hands in disaster management

BY IFTIKHAR MASHWANI
ISLAMABAD,Aug 14: The top political leadership of the country joined hands on Saturday to cope with the worst ever floods in the country and agreed on setting up a body to raise funds for the rehabilitation of flood victims.

300 unconscious in DG Khan relief camp

DERA GHAZI KHAN: A child died and over 300 flood victims living in Tonsa Sharif Relief Camp lost consciousness after consuming contaminated food, said sources Saturday.

Gilani, Nawaz agree to set up fund raising body

ISLAMABAD,Aug 14: Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gialni has assured all the provinces of all-out support in wake of the flood triggered crises. During a joint press briefing with the PML-N Chief Nawaz Sharif on Saturday, the PM said that the provinces should do away with the apprehension that the federal government would abandon them, saying that ‘the federal government would stand by each of the five provinces in this hour of need’.

ISLAMABAD,Aug 14: Addressing the nation on the eve of 64th Independence Day today, Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani expressed profound grief over the loss of thousands of precious lives amid the ongoing deadly floods across Pakistan, saying while thousands of people have lost their lives and over 20 million people have been left stranded by history’s most devastating floods.

Independence Day being observed in simple manner

Independence Day being observed in simple manner

Jackobabad outskirts begin to submerge in flood

JACKOBABAD,Aug 13: The outskirts of Jackobabad have started to submerge in flood water, flowing from Ghouspur while many villages of Tehsil Thil are already flooded on  Friday.

Damage assessment begins in flood-hit Pakistan

ISLAMABAD,Aug 13: The Government of Pakistan has stepped up efforts to determine the magnitude and impact of economic losses caused by the devastating floods across the country. According to reports, the government is mulling over a plan to impose flood surcharge between 2 to 5 percent in a bid to overcome the losses.

Implementation of 18th Amendment to begin in Sept

BY IFTIKHAR MASHWANI

ISLAMABAD ,Aug 13: Under the 18th constitutional amendment, the transfers of ministries and departments will start from September this year. In the first step, nine ministries and departments are being transferred to the provincial governments.

Pakistan needs $500mn aid for relief work: Qureshi

BY IFTIKHAR MASHWANI

ISLAMABAD,Aug 12: Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi said that Pakistan requires 500 million dollars aid at the earliest as the country is facing the biggest challenge after the 2005 earthquake.

Army activities for Aug 14, Sept 6 called off

KARACHI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Gen. Ashfaq Parvez Kayani Thursday announced that all Army activities for August 14 and September 6 have been cancelled and that the amount allocated for the same will now be used for helping the flood victims.

Obama may be ready to meet Ahmadinejad

WASHINGTON,Aug 12: Barack Obama’s national security adviser, Gen James Jones, has indicated the President may be prepared to meet Mahmoud Ahmadinejad if the regime resumed negotiations over its nuclear program.

Gilani appeals for international help for flood victims

UMARKOT, Aug 12 : Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani on Thursday  appealed to the international community to help Pakistan tackle huge damages  wreaked by the worst ever flood in the history of the country.

Gilani assures flood affectees of early rehabilitation

Sohbatpur,Aug 12: Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani has assured the flood victims of all-out support and added that all the resources would be utilized for the rehabilitation.

SUKKUR: The holy month of Ramadan is bringing nothing but misery for millions of Pakistanis who fled for their lives when catastrophic floods washed away their homes, villages and livelihoods.

Sindh-Punjab traffic cut as highway flooded

SUKKUR,Aug 12: The traffic between Sindh and Punjab has been suspended as floodwaters have inundated national highways from many points after a big crack appeared in a canal at Kot Sabzal near Sadiqabad.

Elemental fury still persists across country

SUKKAR,Aug 12: Thousands of people have been displaced while as many wiped out in the worst-ever flood hitting the country. In Sindh, floodwater inundated Tehsil Thal of Jacobabad

Moon sighted: 1st Ramazan on Thursday

KARACHI: Mufti Munib-ur-Rehman, Chairman Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee announced the sighting of Ramazan moon on Wednesday. The month of Ramazan will start on Thursday (August 12).

TTP urge rejection of Western aid

ISLAMABAD ,Aug 11: Pakistani Taliban militants have urged the government to reject Western aid for victims of devastating floods, saying it would only be siphoned off by corrupt officials.

TTP urge rejection of Western aid

ISLAMABAD ,Aug 11: Pakistani Taliban militants have urged the government to reject Western aid for victims of devastating floods, saying it would only be siphoned off by corrupt officials.

800,000 cusecs of flood water to reach Kotri Barrage in 24 hours

KOTRI,Aug 11: It was noted that almost 800,000 cusecs of flood water will reach Kotri Barrage in next 24 hours. Rescue operation has already been initiated on the sensitive flood safety walls of Latifabad, Qasimabad and Hussainabad.

Thousands rendered homeless as rains continue to lash Sindh

KARACHI,Aug 10: With the floods sweeping south, thousands of people were rendered homeless as heavy rains continued to lash Sindh and water levels rose further in the swollen Indus River. Massive water flow of 1,130,000 cusecs now heads to Kotri Barrage. People fled in whatever they could, carrying goats and all sort of possible luggage.

Ban urges international support for Pakistan

UNITED NATIONS,Aug 10: UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon Monday called for generous international support for Pakistan’s unprecedented flood relief work, declaring that the natural disaster covers much bigger territory than the 2005 earthquake.

Rains worsen Pakistan flood misery

SUKKAR,Aug 10: With the floods sweeping south, thousands of people were rendered homeless as heavy rains continued to lash Sindh and water levels rose further in the swollen Indus River. Massive water flow of 1,130,000 cusecs now heads to Kotri Barrage.

Rain hampers relief efforts, flood victims rise

MINGORA,Aug 10: Bad weather is preventing the relief effort from reaching hundreds of thousands of the millions of people affected by heavy flooding in Pakistan.Thousands of victims in Naseerabad awaiting for aid under the open sky 18 days after flood hit the city, said sources on Tuesday.

Rains, floods leave 28 more dead in Pakistan

KARACHI,Aug 9: At least 38 people were killed and dozen others wounded on Monday as floods and rains continued to cause widespread devastation across the country.Women and children were also among the dead.

Pakistan flood misery rivals tsunami, Haiti: UN

ISLAMABAD,Aug 9: The number of people suffering from the massive floods in Pakistan exceeds 13 million more than the combined total of the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, the 2005 Kashmir earthquake and the 2010 Haiti earthquake, the United Nations said Monday.The death toll in each of those three disasters was much higher than the 1,500 people killed so far in the floods that first hit Pakistan two weeks ago.

Sindh fears vast flood devastation

SHIKARPUR ,Aug 9: For last few days floods are hitting very hard to Shikarpur and other areas of the province while a vast flood devastation threat is constantly hanging over many areas of Sindh.

Kundi calls for World support for flood-affectees

Landslides complicate flood relief efforts

MINGORA,Aug 9: Landslides triggered by the worst floods in Pakistan in 80 years are hampering already troubled relief efforts, with aid workers using donkeys or travelling on foot to reach millions in desperate need of help.

Evacuation ordered in Muzaffargarh

MUZAFFARGARH ,Aug 10: The residents are ordered to evacuate after a deep crack was developed in Taleri canal near Rangpur in Muzaffargarh, said sources Monday.According to sources, a 500 feet deep crack was developed in Taleri canal, flowing from River Chenab.

Pak is in hard-time;appeal for aid  from world,donors to help flood victims:PM

By Nazir Siyal

LARKANA/GUDDU,Aug8: Prime Minister of Pakistan Sayed Yousuf Raza Gillani on Sunday said that Pakistan is in hard time and appeal for the asistance from International Community and Donor Organizations to help the victim after brief calculations of losses due to the flood in country, the government organisations and activists of Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) to fan out and zealously participate in rescue operations and rehabilitation of flood affectees. He said this while talking to the media during his visit to Sukkur Barrage and Guddu Barrage.

Floods, rains claim 100 in Dir

DIR, Aug 8: More than 100 people killed and hundreds of houses have been destroyed in recent rains and floods in upper and lower Dir areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhawa.For last many days monsoon rains have wreak havoc all across the country and particularly hit the province of Khyber Pakhtunkhawa where a vast area is came under floods.

So-called democracy has drowned with floodsBy Muhammad Asim.

Pakistan’s flood victims need help

KARACHI ,Aug 8: The Government of Pakistan has set up “Flood Relief Funds 2010” for the help of millions of people affected by the worst floods in living memory. Pakistan has been severely affected by unprecedented floods triggered by heavy rains.

Rains kill 200 in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa

PESHAWAR,Aug 8: Torrential rains continued to wreak havoc in the tribal region of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa on Saturday, killing another 200 people. According to reports, stormy rains and landslides struck 25 houses in Hangu, killing at least eight people and injuring several others.

Man hurls shoes at President Zardari in UK

BIRMINGHAM ,Aug 7: A man threw two shoes towards President Asif Ali Zardari when the latter was delivering a speech at Pakistan People’s Party’s convention here on Saturday.

Pakistanis desperate to escape flood areas

MUZAFFARGARH ,Aug 7: Pakistanis desperate to get out of flooded villages threw themselves at helicopters on Saturday as more heavy rain was expected to intensify both suffering and anger with the government.

65killed in GB flash floods

GILGIT: Flash floods and land sliding have killed at least 65 in Skardu and Ganchay disricts of Gilgit Baltistan while rain was continue intermittently.

Emergency declared after Tori Bund burst

SUKKUR ,Aug 7: Emergency was declared after raging waters burst Tori Bund near Kashmore on Saturday.After the dike burst, authorities ordered people to leave and soliders started evacuations, said a district official.

Democracy has drowned with the floods

By Muhammad Asim.

The current monsoon rains have brought devastation on a massive scale to Pakistan. In this time of crisis the President, Asif Ali Zardari, is nowhere to be found in the country. He is in Europe, bestriding the great capitals of Paris and London supposedly dealing with Pakistan’s foreign affairs.

Pakistan on red alert for more floods

BY KAMRAN SHAH

ISLAMABAD,Aug 7: Pakistan raced to evacuate families threatened with fresh floods on Saturday as heavy rains worsened the disaster in its second week, with up to 15 million people already affected.

Man hurls shoes at President Zardari in UK

BIRMINGHAM ,Aug 7: A man threw two shoes towards President Asif Ali Zardari when the latter was delivering a speech at Pakistan People’s Party’s convention here on Saturday.

Man hurls shoes at President Zardari in UK

BIRMINGHAM ,Aug 7: A man threw two shoes towards President Asif Ali Zardari when the latter was delivering a speech at Pakistan People’s Party’s convention here on Saturday.

Pakistanis desperate to escape flood areas

MUZAFFARGARH ,Aug 7: Pakistanis desperate to get out of flooded villages threw themselves at helicopters on Saturday as more heavy rain was expected to intensify both suffering and anger with the government.

65killed in GB flash floods

GILGIT: Flash floods and land sliding have killed at least 65 in Skardu and Ganchay disricts of Gilgit Baltistan while rain was continue intermittently.

Emergency declared after Tori Bund burst

SUKKUR ,Aug 7: Emergency was declared after raging waters burst Tori Bund near Kashmore on Saturday.After the dike burst, authorities ordered people to leave and soliders started evacuations, said a district official.

Pakistan on red alert for more floods

BY KAMRAN SHAH

ISLAMABAD,Aug 7: Pakistan raced to evacuate families threatened with fresh floods on Saturday as heavy rains worsened the disaster in its second week, with up to 15 million people already affected.

By Muhammad Asim.

The current monsoon rains have brought devastation on a massive scale to Pakistan. In this time of crisis the President, Asif Ali Zardari, is nowhere to be found in the country. He is in Europe, bestriding the great capitals of Paris and London supposedly dealing with Pakistan’s foreign affairs.

Pakistanis desperate to escape flood areas

MUZAFFARGARH ,Aug 7: Pakistanis desperate to get out of flooded villages threw themselves at helicopters on Saturday as more heavy rain was expected to intensify both suffering and anger with the government.

Pakistanis desperate to escape flood areas

MUZAFFARGARH ,Aug 7: Pakistanis desperate to get out of flooded villages threw themselves at helicopters on Saturday as more heavy rain was expected to intensify both suffering and anger with the government.

55 killed in GB flash floods

Emergency declared after Tori Bund burst

SUKKUR ,Aug 7: Emergency was declared after raging waters burst Tori Bund near Kashmore on Saturday.After the dike burst, authorities ordered people to leave and soliders started evacuations, said a district official.

Pakistan on red alert for more floods

BY KAMRAN SHAH

ISLAMABAD,Aug 7: Pakistan raced to evacuate families threatened with fresh floods on Saturday as heavy rains worsened the disaster in its second week, with up to 15 million people already affected.

By Muhammad Asim.

The current monsoon rains have brought devastation on a massive scale to Pakistan. In this time of crisis the President, Asif Ali Zardari, is nowhere to be found in the country. He is in Europe, bestriding the great capitals of Paris and London supposedly dealing with Pakistan’s foreign affairs.

Pakistanis desperate to escape flood areas

MUZAFFARGARH ,Aug 7: Pakistanis desperate to get out of flooded villages threw themselves at helicopters on Saturday as more heavy rain was expected to intensify both suffering and anger with the government.

GILGIT: Flash floods and land sliding have killed at least 65 in Skardu and Ganchay disricts of Gilgit Baltistan while rain was continue intermittently.

Emergency declared after Tori Bund burst

SUKKUR ,Aug 7: Emergency was declared after raging waters burst Tori Bund near Kashmore on Saturday.After the dike burst, authorities ordered people to leave and soliders started evacuations, said a district official.

Pakistan on red alert for more floods

BY KAMRAN SHAH

ISLAMABAD,Aug 7: Pakistan raced to evacuate families threatened with fresh floods on Saturday as heavy rains worsened the disaster in its second week, with up to 15 million people already affected.

By Muhammad Asim.

The current monsoon rains have brought devastation on a massive scale to Pakistan. In this time of crisis the President, Asif Ali Zardari, is nowhere to be found in the country. He is in Europe, bestriding the great capitals of Paris and London supposedly dealing with Pakistan’s foreign affairs.

By Muhammad Asim.

The current monsoon rains have brought devastation on a massive scale to Pakistan. In this time of crisis the President, Asif Ali Zardari, is nowhere to be found in the country. He is in Europe, bestriding the great capitals of Paris and London supposedly dealing with Pakistan’s foreign affairs.

Pakistanis desperate to escape flood areas

MUZAFFARGARH ,Aug7:Pakistanis desperate to get out of flooded villages threw themselves at helicopters on Saturday as more heavy rain was expected to intensify both suffering and anger with the government.

Guddu Barrage flooded; rains lash KP, Punjab again

ISLAMABAD,Aug7: After ravaging Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the deluge is heading towards Sindh as currently a huge flood tide of 9,62,000 cusecs is passing through Guddu Barrage on Saturday.

12 million affected by floods: NDMA

 BY IFTIKHAR MASHWANI

ISLAMABAD,Aug6: Authorities said Friday 12 million people had been affected and 650,000 houses destroyed in the disaster.Over the last week, floods triggered by monsoon rains have spread from the northwest down Pakistan, killing around 1,500 people.

President Zardari open to talks with Taliban

Cameron recognises sacrifices of Pakistan in war on terror

LONDON, Aug 6 : British Prime Minister David Cameron has recognized the sacrifices made by Pakistan’s military, civil law enforcement agencies and people in fighting violent extremism and militancy and appreciated the efforts of the democratic government.

95 killed in Karachi in the last 24 hour

KARACHI ,Aug 6:More than 95 people have been killed in Karachi in the last 24 hour. According to UNS today Seven more people were shot dead in different areas of Karachi since last night that brings the number of toll to 95.

Half million flee as more floods sweep Sindh

SUKKUR,Aug 6: Pakistani authorities have evacuated more than half a million people in southern Sindh province, threatened by the worst floods in 80 years that have stoked popular anger at absent President Asif Ali Zardari.

Did Asif Zardari suffer from prostate cancer ?

By Dr Ghayur Ayub

The other day, I was watching a well known TV talk-show whose guests were; the ex Director General IB, Col Iqbal Niazi along with a well-known columnist and an anchor person of another talk show. They were discussing Mr Zardari’s incarceration in the late 1990s, and how he was purportedly maltreated. I cannot comment about the physical torture AZ was allegedly exposed to or how an alleged attempt was made to assassinate him.

Floodwater enters village near Guddu Barrage

HYDERABAD,Aug 5: The water level at Guddu Barrage is persistently surging today, as the floodwater inundated school, mosque and several houses in the village abutting the Barrage on  Thursday.

High flood at Guddu Barrage; several villages submerged

HYDERABAD,Aug 5: The water level at Guddu Barrage is persistently surging today, as the floodwater inundated school, mosque and several houses in the village abutting the Barrage on Thursday.

High flood at Guddu Barrage; several villages submerged

DERABAD , Aug5: The water level at Guddu Barrage is persistently surging today, as the floodwater inundated school, mosque and several houses in the village abutting the Barrage on Thursday.

FC Commandant martyred in Peshawar blast

PESHAWAR,Aug 4: The Commandant of Frontier Constabulary and former CCPO Peshawar, Sifwat Ghayur, has been targeted in the suicide attack. Ghayur along with his driver and an unknown man have been martyred in a suicidal attack at FC Chowk in Saddar area of Peshawar.

Fight against terrorists to continue: Mian Iftikhar

PESHAWAR, Aug04: Information Minister Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Mian Iftikhar Hussain Wednesday said ‘nothing can scare us and that the fight against terrorists will be carried on.This

FC Chief, 4 personnel killed in Peshawar suicide attack

PESHAWAR, Aug04: A suicide bomber killed Commandant Frontier Constabulary Siffwat Ghayur and at least four FC personnel in Peshawar’s Saddar area on Wednesday.According to sources the

Karachi violence claims 63 lives in two days

KARACHI, Aug04: At least 63 people have been killed and more than 150 sustained injuries during two days of violence in metropolis.Situation remained tense in the city for third day today,

Floods wreak havoc in Punjab as Mitthan Kot dam bursts

LAHORE, Aug04: The flash floods have wreaked havoc in different areas of Punjab as Mithan Kot dam has broke down and floodwaters heading towards the city. The evacuation of local residents

More than 1400 killed in floods

ISLAMABAD, Aug03: The worst floods in memory in Pakistan have devastated the lives of more than three million people so far  a UN spokesman said on Tuesday  and fury over the unpopular government s response to the crisis is spreading. The catastrophe  which

46 killed, 123 hurt in Karachi violence

ARACHI, Aug03: The death toll from spate of violence in Karachi has risen to 46 while at least 123 wounded in the fresh violence incidents.The mob torched dozens of vehicles, petrol pumps and shops as situation remained tense and normal life stand still in the metropolis.Several

MQM MPA Raza Haider assassinated in Karachi

KARACHI, Aug02: Raza Haider, an MQM leader and member Sindh Assembly, and his guard were shot dead here at a mosque in Nazimabad on Monday.Unknown armed motorcyclists fired shots at Raza Haider as well as his guard when he was preparing to attend a funeral prayer at a mosque in Nazimabad Block No.2.

Floods affected one million in KP: people await help in Kohistan,Charsada,Swat 

PESHAWAR: The United Nations says devastating floods have affected more than 1 million people in Pakistan. Officials say floods have killed 900 people in the deadliest such disaster to hit the region since 1929.

Black box of crashed plane found: DG CAA

ISLAMABAD,Jul 31: Director General Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) said the black box of Air Blue’s flight ED 202 which crashed on Thursday in Margalla Hills has been recovered from the crash site.

Floods claim 900 in KP: Mian Iftikhar

PESHAWAR,Jul 31: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Information Minister Mian Iftikhar Hussain claimed that as many as 900 people have been killed in the flood hitting the province.

Flash floods, downpours devour over 300 in KP, Punjab, Kashmir;effectees crying for aid

Flash floods kill 200 in Khyber Pakhtoonkhwa

PESHAWAR,Jul 29: The flash floods wrought havoc in the Khyber Pakhtoonkhaw, where a massive number of human lives were lost; while, the bridges were washed away in various areas that lay cut off as a result on Thursday.

KP flash floods kill 64; several missing

PESHAWAR , Jul 29: The flash floods wrought havoc in the Khyber Pakhtoonkhaw, where a massive number of human lives were lost; while, the bridges were washed away in various areas that lay cut off as a result on  Thursday.

Pakistan demands explanation to Afghanistan

ISLAMABAD/Jul 29: Pakistan has demanded an explanation to Afghanistan, over president Karzai’s statement that Pakistan invites foreign forces to attack it.

Heavy rains, flash floods claimed over 100 in KP

PESHAWAR,Jul 29: Torrential rains and the ensuing floods killed above 100 people and inundated several villages in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Thursday.

Crewmembers among 152 killed in crash: Malik

ISLAMABAD,Jun 28: Federal Interior Minister Rehman Malik said all 152 persons including crewmembers onboard have been killed in the crash. Earlier, there were reports of survival of five people.All passengers including crew members boarded on plane, crashed near the Margalla Hills Islamabad were killed Wednesday, said Federal Interior Minister Rehman Malik.

Passengers list of crashed flight

ISLAMABAD,Jul 28: Private airline ‘Air Blue’ issued the list of names of passengers onboard the plane crashed in Islamabad on Wednesday.The names of passengers are Pyar Ali, Imtiaz Ali Kurd,

65 killed,5 rescued  in Islamabad plane crash

BY IFTIKHAR MASHWANI

ISLAMABAD: At least 65 people were killed,5 rescued   several injured when a passenger plane, carrying 152 passengers was destroyed having collided with Margalla hills near Pir Sohawa, a mountainous range behind Shah Faisal Mosque, said sources Wednesday.

Anti-terror bill presented in Senate ;Baloch militant outfits killed 252 settlers in 2010

ISLAMABAD, Jul 27:The Federal Interior Minister Rehman Malik Tuesday has presented new Anti-Terrorism Amendment Bill 2010 in Senate.More strict laws would be followed under the new Anti-Terrorism Amendment

Rains lash parts of country; Flood victims await aid

BY IFTIKHAR MASHWANI

 ISLAMABAD,Jul 27 : Monsoon spell continued lashing most parts of Punjab, Sindh, Balochistan and northern areas and flood victims of Punjab, Balochistan await aid According to Meteorological office, the rain spell will continue for next two days whereas rain with thundstorm is expected in Punjab, Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhaw, Kashmir, eastern parts of Balochistan and Hazara division.

I would unveil elements behind Blaochistan unrest soon: Rehman

BY IFTIKHAR MASHWANI

ISLAMABAD,Jul 27: Federal Interior Minister Rehman Malik has called upon the suicide bomber to seek Allah’s forgiveness and lay arms.Addressing the Senate on Tuesday after tabling an Anti-Terror Bill on Tuesday, Rehman said ‘I ask the suicide bombers to seek Allah’s forgiveness and relinquish arms’. Rehman maintained that the terrorists are not well-wishers of Pakistan and vowed

Private airliner crashes in Islamabad,152 onboard

ISLAMABAD: Ten bodies have been recovered from Margalla where a private airliner was crashed early on Wednesday. Chairman Capital Development Authority (CDA) told WTP that rescue workers facing problems due to difficult hilly location, however, Front Guards reached

Passengers list of crashed flight

ISLAMABAD,Jul 28: Private airline ‘Air Blue’ issued the list of names of passengers onboard the plane crashed in Islamabad on Wednesday.

65 killed,5 rescued  in Islamabad plane crash

BY IFTIKHAR MASHWANI

ISLAMABAD: At least 65 people were killed,5 rescued   several injured when a passenger plane, carrying 152 passengers was destroyed having collided with Margalla hills near Pir Sohawa, a mountainous range behind Shah Faisal Mosque, said sources Wednesday.

Anti-terror bill presented in Senate ;Baloch militant outfits killed 252 settlers in 2010

ISLAMABAD, Jul 27:The Federal Interior Minister Rehman Malik Tuesday has presented new Anti-Terrorism Amendment Bill 2010 in Senate.More strict laws would be followed under the new Anti-Terrorism Amendment Bill to counter terror activities.

Rains lash parts of country; Flood victims await aid

BY IFTIKHAR MASHWANI

 ISLAMABAD,Jul 27 : Monsoon spell continued lashing most parts of Punjab, Sindh, Balochistan and northern areas and flood victims of Punjab, Balochistan await aid. According to Meteorological office, the rain spell will continue for next two days whereas rain with thundstorm is expected in Punjab, Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhaw, Kashmir, eastern parts of Balochistan and Hazara division.

I would unveil elements behind Blaochistan unrest soon: Rehman

BY IFTIKHAR MASHWANI

ISLAMABAD,Jul 27: Federal Interior Minister Rehman Malik has called upon the suicide bomber to seek Allah’s forgiveness and lay arms.Addressing the Senate on Tuesday after tabling an Anti-Terror Bill on Tuesday, Rehman said ‘I ask the suicide bombers to seek Allah’s forgiveness and relinquish arms’. Rehman maintained that the terrorists are not well-wishers of Pakistan and vowed to take action wherever the government’s writ is challenged.

Parliament endorsed Nov 3 act: Justice Ramday

ISLAMABAD,Jul 27: The hearing of petitions in the Supreme Court challenging the 18th Amendment has been resumed, Dunya News reported on Monday. A larger bench of the Supreme Court headed by Chief Justice Iftikhar Mohammad Chaudhry is hearing the case.

US alerted Pakistan, Afghanistan about military leaks

WASHINGTON,Jul 27: The United States said Monday it had alerted the leaders of Afghanistan and Pakistan when it learned thousands of secret military files about the Afghan war were to be published by the media.

Nawaz evades question on COAS tenure

LAHORE ,Jul 26: Pakistan Muslim League-N Chief Nawaz Sharif Monday dodged a question on government’s decision to extend the tenure of the Chief of Army Staff Gen. Ashfaq Parvez Kayani.

Afghan-related files of Pak agencies leaked

WASHINGTON, Jul26: The US government has condemned the leak of more than 90000 military documents on the war in Afghanistan including details of Afghan civilian deaths covert operations against the Taliban.

Targeted killing drama leaves 15 more dead

KARACHI, Jul: At least 15 more persons have been killed in separate incidents of the fresh spree of targeted killings in Karachi within last 24 hours.According to details, unidentified gunmen opened fire in Johar

Constitution creates institutions including judiciary: Ramday

ISLAMABAD, Jul26: A 17-member larger bench of Supreme Court, headed by Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Iftikhar Mohammed Chaudhry, continued hearing petitions challenging 18th Amendment today

Seven dead in Noshehra suicide blast

NOSHEHRA: At least seven people including three police personnel were killed and ten others injured in a powerful explosion outside the residence of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s provincial Information Minister Mian Iftikhar. It should be mentioned here that the Information Minister’s

PM says ‘tried to phone Nawaz over COAS tenure extension’

BY IFTIKHAR MASHWANI

ISLAMABAD,Jul 25: Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani Sunday said he had tried to get through to Nawaz Sharif over the telephone in connection with the extension of Gen Ashfaq Parvez Kayani’s tenure as Chief of Army Staff.

FM rubbishes Obama presence; asks for proofs

LAHORE,Jul 25: Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi has said Saturday that India must include Kashmir Issue in talks with Pakistan.

Flood in Punjab, Balochistan; affectees await aid

BY RANA HASSAN

LAHORE,Jul 25:The flood-affected areas are still cut off on fourth consecutive day Sunday. The flash floods affected various areas in Punjab and Balochistan with flood wave heading towards Naseerabad and Jafferabad.

Mullah Motmahen captured in Ghazni

KABUL ,Jul 25: NATO troops Friday night arrested six top Taliban commanders, including a high ranking leader Mullah Abdul Hai Motmahen, during an operation in Ghazni province in south Afghanistan, a local official said Friday.

US drone attack kills six in SWA

WANA,Jul 25: At least six people were killed and five others injured in a drone attack by a US surveillance plane in South Waziristan Agency (SWA) area of Shaktoi Algad on Friday.

unmen kill only son of Mian Iftikhar Hussain

PESHAWAR, Jul24: Mian Rashid Hussain, the only son of Khyber-Punkhtoonkwa Information Minister Mian Iftikhar Hussain, has been shot dead by terrorists in Nowshera on Saturday.Unknown armed men ambushed and shot Mian Rashid Hussain dead when

Four US soldiers killed in Afghan bomb attack: NATO

KABUL: Four US soldiers were killed Saturday in a Taliban style bomb attack NATO said as the death toll of foreign soldiers in the Afghan war climbed closer to the 2000 mark. NATOs International Security Assistance Force

Pak-Afg transit trade deal challenged in LHC

LAHORE: The transit trade agreement, reached between Pakistan and Afghanistan, has been challenged in Lahore High Court (LHC) on Saturday morning.In a plea, the petitioner requested the honorable court to

Pakistan clinch rare victory against Australia

HEADINGLEY, Jul24: Pakistan at last tasted victory by defeating Australia after 15 years at Headingley on Saturday.In a nail biting finish, Pakistan managed to grab a historic win after loosing seven wickets.Defeat in each of their last 13 Tests against Australia, including the

US drone strikes kill 18 in SWaziristan

PESHAWAR, Jul24: A US drone fired four missiles into a compound reportedly used by terrorists in northwestern tribal belt on Saturday, killing at least 18 militants, security officials said. The missiles targeted the compound in Dwasarak village, about 40 kilometres (25 miles) west of Wana,

40 killed as flood wreaks havoc in Balochistan

QUETTA,Jul 23: As many as more than 40 people have been killed due to the flood and its ensuing destruction in Sibi and Kohlu areas of Balochistan on Friday.

Bajwat: Flood affects 84 villages, 65,000 stranded

LAHORE,Jul 23: A low flood in Jammu and Manawar Tavi has entered 84 villages of Bajwat Sector marooning some 65,000 people.

LeT growing to threaten globe; ISI-Taliban link a problem: US

NEW DELHI ,Jul 23: Top US diplomatic and military officials warned on Thursday of fresh attempts by militant groups to push nuclear-armed rivals India and Pakistan into a military conflict.

PM extends Army Chief’s term for 3 years from Nov 29

ISLAMABAD,Jul 22: Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani Thursday extended the term of Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Ashfaq Paervez Kayani for three years starting from November 29, 2010.

Pak army chief’s period extended

BY IFTIKHAR MASHWANI

ISLAMABAD, Jul 22: Federal  government has decided to extend the service period of Chief of Army Staff General Pervez Ashfaq Kayani, UNS on Thursday.This decission will be announce by the Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani in address the nation on Thursday night.

Religious parties fail to revive MMA

BY RANA  HASAN

ISLAMABAD ,Jul 22: Leaders of the country’s religious parties on Wednesday failed to evolve a consensus on the revival of Muttahida Majlis-e-Amal (MMA).Muttahida Majlis-e-Amal (MMA) (United Council of Action) is a coalition between religious-political parties in Pakistan.

US refuses to fund Bhasha dam

BY IFTIKHAR MASHWANI

ISLAMABAD , Jul 22: The US government has refused to provide financial assistance to Pakistan for the construction of Bhasha dam.The US government rejected the demand of Pakistani officials, during strategic dialogues held in Islamabad, to provide funds for the construction of Bhasha dam in order to remove woes of the energy crisis.

Monsoon rains end electricity shortfall

KARACHI: The electricity demand decreased to 13687 mega watt while the shortfall has temporarily ended after the upper areas of the country received monsoon rains on Thursday.

Rains leave dozens killed across country

LAHORE,Jul22: Dozens people, including many kids, have been killed in separate rain-inflicted incidents, as downpour continued to wreak havoc in various parts of the country on Thursday.

Orakzai Agency: 30 militants killed, soldier martyred

ISLAMABAD,Jul 21 :At least a soldier was martyred while four others were injured during clashes with militants in different regions of Upper Orakzai Agency, while security forces killed 30 militants in a retaliatory attack in Orakzai Agency.

Australia 88 all out against Pakistan

 LEEDS, Jul 21: Australia, after winning the toss, were bowled out for 88 by Pakistan on the first day of the second Test at Headingley on Wednesday.

Qureshi sees regional growth at stake on nuke imbalance

BY IFTIKHAR MASHWANI 

ISLAMABAD,Jul 21: Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi termed irrational the Indian army’s theory of hegemony in the area. Addressing a seminar here on the topic of Indian military’s Cold-Start Doctrine on Wednesday,

Rains wipe out 70 houses in Bannu,8 killed

LAHORE ,JUL21: The unabated spree of heavy downpours is continued in separate parts of country, resulting in the worst ever rain-inflicted incidents.

Taliban may strike again if NATO exits too soon:NATO

ISLAMABAD,Jul21: If the NATO forces leave Afghanistan before the mission is completed, the Taliban may dominate the area again, said the NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen in a press conference with Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi in Islamabad Wednesday.

Kaira rules out Indian trade to Afghanistan through Wagah

Gilani seeks evidence of Osama’s presence from US

BY IFTIKHAR MASHWANI

ISLAMABAD ,Jul20: Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani on Tuesday categorically stated that neither Mulla Omar nor Osama Bin Laden are in Pakistan and if any one has any credible and verifiable information it should be shared with us.

Govt encouraging tolerance to counter trends of sectarianism: Gilani

ISLAMABAD: Prime minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani Tuesday said the government was making efforts at bringing tolerance and understanding in the society in a phased manner to counter trends of sectarianism.

Five terrorists perish in Mardan suicide attack

MARDAN,Jul 20: Five militants, three of them wearing suicide bomb vests, were killed on Tuesday when they attacked a military training centre here in Mardan, officials said.

US, world stand with Afghanistan: Clinton

KABUL,Jul 20: US Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton on Tuesday vowed the United States and its allies will stand by Afghanistan even as fears are growing about the course of the nearly 9-year-old war and the Obama administration plans to begin withdrawing American troops from the country next year.

By  Bassam Javed 

As a sequel to the International Conference on Afghanistan in London on 28 January this year, around seventy representatives from around the globe will gather again in Kabul on 20 July today, to have an appraisal on the progress made in light of the decisions taken therein in London.

Kabul hosts milestone international conference

KABUL,Jul 20: Afghanistan opened a landmark international conference in Kabul on today, aiming to chart a future of peace and development and show supporters the war-torn country is acting on past pledges.

Osama still in Pakistan: Clinton

BY IFTIKHAR MASHWANI

ISLAMABAD,Jul20: US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said on Monday she believed Osama bin Laden was still in Pakistan, in a television interview between high-level talks in Islamabad.

Clinton seeks more from Pakistan in terror fight

ISLAMABAD , Jul 19: The second round of strategic dialogue between Pakistan and the US took place in Islamabad on  Monday.

US-Pak nuke deal unlikely sans world satisfaction: Clinton

ISLAMABAD ,Jul19: US Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said Pakistan and India would have to undertake bold steps in order to resolve the Kashmir issue.

36 militants killed in Orakzai, Kurram

HANGU , Jul 19: Thirty-six militants were killed and several others wounded when security forces pounded suspected militants positions with the help fighter jets in Orakzai and Kurram Agency.

US committed to forge beyond security ties with Pakistan: Hillary

BY MOHAMMAD ZAHEERUDIN

ISLAMABAD,Jul 19: US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has assured Pakistan of long-term and consistent ties and pledged seven and a half billion dollar aid in this regard on Monday.During a joint press conference with her Pakistani counterpart Shah Mehmood Qureshi, Hillary said that ‘US would stand by Pakistani people in face of terrorism’,

Pak-US Strategic Dialogue to enhance bilateral ties

BY IFTIKHAR MASHWANI

ISLAMABAD, Jul 18 : Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani has expressed his satisfaction on the successful sectoral track meetings of Pakistan-US Strategic Dialogue saying Pakistan had prepared a set of documents envisaging future plans for taking the relationship beyond the war on terror and Kerry Lugar assistance programme. 

Pakistan, Afghanistan reach understanding on transit trade

ISLAMABAD,Jul 18: Pakistan and Afghanistan reached an understanding here on Sunday on all major issues relating to the Transit Trade.The broad based record note signed Sunday evening at the Prime Minister House in the presence of Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani and US Secretary of State Ms. Hillary Clinton

Hillary Clinton arrives in Pakistan to discuss regional issues

BY IFTIKHAR MASHWANI

ISLAMABAD,Jul 18: US Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton will arrive Islamabad on Sunday for two days visit to consult with leaders on bilateral and regional issues including Afghanistan and Kashmir.

Eight-year-old Javeria loses life after eyesight

CHINIOT ,Jul 18: An eight-year-old girl, who lost her eyesight due to alleged negligence of doctors last week, died here on Sunday.

15 militants killed in Orakzai

PESHAWAR,Jul 18:As many as 15 militants have been killed, while 10 others injured in a clash with the security forces during the ongoing military offensive in Orakzai Agency on Sunday.

Al Qaeda weakens at Pak-Afghan border: Obama

WASHINGTON , Jul 17: US President Barack Obama has said Al Qaeda has weakened at Pakistan-Afghanistan border as a result of successful operation and now it is becoming hard for the militant organization to carry out big operations.

PM rules out mid-term polls

KASUR , Jul 17: Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani said his government would complete its five-year tenure.Talking to journalists here in Head Baloki, he ruled out the possibility of mid-term elections in the country,

Qureshi urges FoDP to honour pledges

BY ZAHEERUDIN

ISLAMABAD,Jul 17: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi Saturday called upon the international donor agencies, world community and friends of Pakistan to honour the promises they had made during the Tokyo conference.

Krishna denies calling Delhi during talks

NEW DELHI , Jul 16: Indian External Minister SM Krishna denied that he kept receiving calls during talks to get instructions from New Delhi.

India not ready for talks: Qureshi

ISLAMABAD,Jul 16: Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi has said Indian officials were not mentally prepared for the talks. As a result, the talks ended without any development.

Clinton heads to Pakistan to discuss its crucial Afghan role

WASHINGTON , Jul 16: US Secretary of State Clinton heads to Pakistan in the coming days to bolster support in the fight against the Taliban and outline a political endgame to the war in neighboring Afghanistan.

Pakistan,India mull ways to build trust:No evidenceon Indian inference in Balochistan: Krishna

BY IFTIKHAR MASHWANI

ISLAMABAD,Jul15: Pakistan and India on Thursday decided to take measures for bridging the prevailing trust deficit between the two countries.P akistan foreign minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi said he and his Indian counterpart S M Krishna had "frank, candid and honest discussions" on "where we stand" and "how to move forward".

Pakistan, India mull ways to build trust

BY IFTIKHAR MASHWANI

ISLAMABAD,Jul 15: Pakistan and India on Thursday decided to take measures for bridging the prevailing trust deficit between the two countries.

Indian foreign policy and Pakistan 

By Abdul Zahoor Khan Marwat

The basic principles of the Indian foreign policy claim that India will keep faith in maintaining good relations with neighbors as well as all other countries round the globe, non-interference with the sovereignty of all nations, non-partisan outlook towards world powers with stress on non-alignment and resolution of conflicts between nations through peaceful negotiations.  

Amnesty International condemns face-veils ban in France

LONDON,Jul 15: Amnesty International condemned the ban French lawmakers imposed on wearing of face-covering veils in public, saying that it violated the rights to freedom of expression and religion.

‘Pak to decide timing of NW offensive’

BY ZAHEERUDIN

ISLAMABAD,Jul 15: Interior Minister Rehman Malik said Thursday that the government would not launch a fresh military offensive in North Waziristan on anyone dictation.

Govt determined to defeat terrorism: Gilani

BY IFTIKHAR MASHWANI

ISLAMABAD,Jul 15: Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani on Thursday said political will and national unity can defeat extremism and rid the country of terrorist elements.

Mingora blast kills 3, injures scores

MINGORA , Jul 15: At least three people were killed and 15 others injured in a huge blast in Mingora area of Swat.

PML-N committee seeks review of Mastikhel expulsion

LAHORE,Jul14: PML-N committee probing into the matter of Punjab Assembly member Sanaullah Mastikhel has declared him innocent and recommended PML-N party chief Nawaz Sharif to review the decision of expulsion of Mastikhel from the party.

Krishna in Pakistan with new hopes of peace

ISLAMABAD,Jul 14: Indian Minister for External Affairs S M Krishna upon his arrival here on Wednesday said the aim of his current visit to Pakistan is to convey a message of peace and friendship.

Quetta: Former Senator Habib Jalib Baloch shot dead

Quetta, Jul 14:Some unidentified persons shot dead former Senator Habib Jalib Baloch on Saryab Road, Quetta.According to sources, Habib Jalib was getting out of his house when he was fired by some unidentified gunmen on motorbike and died instantly.

Strategic dialogue to build broad based Pak-US ties: Gilani

ISLAMABAD, July 13: Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani has said that the mechanism of strategic dialogue between Pakistan and the United States (US) would go a long way in building sustainable, broad-based and long-term relationship between the two coun

Pakistan opposes new category of permanent members ‘without veto’ on UNSC

UNITED NATIONS, July 13 : Pakistan has voiced its opposition to any move to create a new category of permanent members “without veto” on the U.N. Security Council, and reiterated its stand for increasing the number of non-permanent members as talks continued on the ways to reform the 15-member body.

PA passes resolution in favor of media

LAHORE , Jul 13: Punjab Assembly has passed on Tuesday a resolution in favor of media.The resolution was proposed by provincial law minister, Rana Sanaullah.

All parties MPs signed anti-media resolution

LAHORE,Jul 13: A signed draft of anti-media resolution revealed that all the members of Punjab Assembly were the signatories of a resolution against media passed a couple of days ago at the floor provincial legislature.

Ramday raps parliaments for protection of martial law

ISLAMABAD , Jul 13: The Supreme Court heard the petitions challenging certain clauses of the 18th Amendment on Tuesday.

PA allows preparation of resolution favoring media

ISLAMABAD,Jul13: The Punjab Assembly has approved passing a resolution in favour of the media, said sources Tuesday.Provincial Law Minister Rana Sanaullah, senior advisor to Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Zulfiqar Khosa and Senator Pervaiz Rasheed will prepare the draft of the resolution.

Iran nearer to nuclear weapons potential: Russia

MOSCOW,Jul 13: Russian President Dmitri Medvedev says Iran is getting closer to having the potential to build a nuclear weapon.

Afghan Taliban carried out Mohmand attack: Pakistan

ISLAMABAD,Jul 12: Interior Minister Rehman Malik said Monday that the suicide bombers of Data Shrine were identified.In an interview to a British news channel, Malik said that any third power was behind acts of terrorism in Pakistan.

Afghan Taliban carried out Mohmand attack: Pakistan

ISLAMABAD,Jul 12: Interior Minister Rehman Malik said Monday that the suicide bombers of Data Shrine were identified.In an interview to a British news channel, Malik said that any third power was behind acts of terrorism in Pakistan.

Journalists protest against anti-media resolution

LAHORE ,Jul 12: Rejecting the offer of talks with the government, media organizations of Lahore staged protest against the anti-media resolution presented in the Punjab Assembly. Journalists of Islamabad also protested against the resolution.

700 degrees still under HEC scrutiny

ISLAMABAD,Jul 12: The process of scrutiny, to check legislators’ degrees, is running smoothly but still there are 700 degrees remaining to be verified by the Higher Education Commission (HEC.

CJ sees Constitution as lacking sans intra-party polls

ISLAMABAD,Jul 12 : The appointments against vacant positions for judges should be made only through advertisement, AK Dogar Advocate said Monday.

Karzai seeks delisting of Taliban leaders from UN terror list

KABUL,Jul 12: Afghan President Hamid Karzai plans to seek the removal of up to 50 former Taliban officials from a UN terrorism list in a bid to advance reconciliation talks with insurgents, The Washington Post reported.

Spain conquers the world!

JOHANNESBURG ,Jul 12: Andres Iniesta secured the World Cup for Spain for the first time in their history by scoring the only goal of an enthralling final against the Netherlands four minutes from the end of extra-time on Sunday.

22 SSP offices sealed, over 170 activists held

LAHORE: In an unannounced police operation against proscribed organisations, especially in the southern Punjab, scores of activists included in the Fourth Schedule have been arrested.

Indian Army chief concedes failure in held Kashmir

ISLAMABAD,Jul12: Indian Army Chief General VK Singh has confessed of failures of the Indian Army in occupied Kashmir. In the first such narration over the years, he said the ‘basic reason’ behind the flare-up in the Kashmir valley was the failure to build on the gains that had been made by the Indian security forces in the occupied state.

15 militants killed in Upper Orakzai Agency

PESHAWAR : The security forces, backed by gunship helicopters, jet fighters and artillery, killed at least 15 extremists during an action in Upper Orakzai Agency, official said on Sunday.The security forces pounded

Pakistan must take on Haqqani network: US senator

KABUL, Jul 11: The chairman of the US Senate Arms Services Committee is urging Pakistan to crack down on the al Qaida-linked Haqqani militant network which operates on both sides of the countrys border with Afghanistan. Sen. Carl Levin  who was visiting Afghanistan

Economic growth linked to population welfare: Gilani

ISLAMABAD, Jul 11: Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani said the development and economic prosperity of Pakistan depended on implementation of policies for population welfare. Addressing an award distribution

 Govt pleads to defer NRO implementation hearing

ISLAMABAD : The federal government has filed a petition at the Supreme Court pleading the court to delay the NRO implementation case ruling until the final verdict of NRO review petitions.However, the SC will hear the case regarding National Reconciliation Ordinance (NRO) implementation tomorrow.

Death toll in Mohmand blasts rises to 106

PESHAWAR, Jul11: The death toll from a suicide bombing and car bomb attack that devastated a busy market town Yakaghund in Mohmand Agency has risen to 106, officials said Sunday. Two victims died overnight in hospital and a third body was recovered from debris as rescue

Pakistan did not oppose US-India deal, says Zardari

ISLAMABAD, Jul11: President Asif Ali Zardari said that Pakistan did not oppose the US-India civil nuclear deal; hence, his country expects the same from others.In an interview with China Centre Television, he said, China is a growth market and it needs new markets while Pakistan can be

Journalists across the country observing black day

LAHORE ,Jul10: The journalists observing across the country observing black day to protest the resolution passed in the Punjab Assembly against the media on Friday.

Peshawar-bound van attacked; 9 killed

PARACHINAR ,Jul10: At least nine people were killed and six others wounded when some unknown assailants opened fire on a passenger wagon here on Saturday.

PFUJ to observe black day on July 10 against PA resolution

ISLAMABAD,Jul 9: Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) has taken strong exception to the resolution passed by the Punjab Assembly and termed it a calculated move to undermine the role of the media and to divert the attention of public from real issues by blaming media for all ills.

Zardari hails China for nuke cooperation

BEIJING,Jul 9: President Asif Ali Zardari on Friday hailed China for extending cooperation to Pakistan in civil nuclear technology. The President stated these views while speaking at Pak-China Economic Forum in China.

No action against media: PM

BY IFTIKHAR MASHWANI

ISLAMABAD,Jul 9: The government is not considering any step against the media, said Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani, adding his government believes in freedom of press.

PPP, PML-Q vow to uphold media freedom

BY AJMAL KHAN

PA passes resolution against media

LAHORE ,Jul9: The Punjab Assembly on Friday unanimously passed a resolution against the media for highlighting fake degree issue.

Shab-e-Mairaj-un-Nabi (SAW) to be observed today

ISLAMABAD , Jul 9: The Shab-e-Mairaj-un-Nabi (Peace Be Upon Him) or the Night of Ascent would be observed across the country on Friday night with great respect and religious fervour.

45 killed in Mohmand suicide attack

PESHAWAR ,Jul9: At least 45 people including women and children were killed while scores others wounded when a suicide bomber struck outside the office of a political agent in Yaka Ghund Bazaar in Mohmand Agnecy on Friday.

Osama, Omar not in Pakistan: Rehman

BY IFTIKHAR MASHWANI

Foreign powers behind terrorism: DG ISI

ISLAMABAD ,Jul 8 : ISI chief Lt Gen Ahmed Shuja Pasha said Thursday that the policy against terrorism should be co-related with the national interest.

SC moved in support of 18th amendment

BY RANA HASAN

ISLAMABAD,Jul 8: A petition has been filed in the Supreme Court endorsing the 18th amendment by Hasil Bizenjo, Abid Hassan Manto, Kamran Shafi, Safal Chaudhry, Khawar Mumtaz on Thursday.

Attabad affectees continue sit-in at spillway

HUNZA,Jul8: Hundreds of Altat camp IDPs continued sit-in at spillway for the second day today to protest inadequate supply of aid package from the government.

15 militants killed in Orakzai offensive

PESHAWAR,Jul8: Fifteen militants were killed and 10 wounded when security forces pounded militants hideouts in different areas of Orakzai Agency.

Nawaz urges govt to accept courts’ rulings

LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League (PML-N) chief Mian Nawaz Sharif said it was a public support that contributed to the restoration of the judiciary.

D-8 nations to boost economic ties: Jonathan

ABUJA,Jul 8: The Summit of Eight Developing Nations (D-8), scheduled to open tomorrow in Abuja, will give further impetus to the strengthening of economic relations among members of the group, President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan said yesterday in Abuja.

NAB terms CJP’s restoration as illegitimate

ISLAMABAD,Jul 7: On the refusal of Advocate-on-record Chaudhry Akhtar Ali, Irfan Qadir himself presented the reply to the Chief Justice. Irfan Qadir said that Supreme Court has no authority to interfere in the matters of NAB and remarks of the CJP and Justice Ramday is similar to interference in the matters of the Administration.

Advocate on record refuses to submit NAB reply

ISLAMABAD,Jul 7: Acting chairman National Accountability Bureau(NAB) and Prosecutor General has prepared written reply for Supreme Court in Punjab Bank scam, however, advocate general has refused to submit these replies in the court due to objectionable language.

The changing face of Afghan crisis

By Imtiaz Alam 

As a sequel to the article published in the last issue of Rolling Stone magazine General Stanley A. McChrystal, commander of US and NATO forces in Afghanistan, has been removed from command on the charges of insubordination and for undermining the civil chain of command.

Containers scandal: FBR, FIA submit initial report in SC

ISLAMABAD,Jul 6 : FBR and FIA submitted initial investigation report over containers scandal in the Supreme Court on Monday. The SC will start hearing of the case after reviewing the report.

Mullah Omar captured, claims US blogger

WASHINGTON , Jul6: A US blogger has claimed through his intelligence sources in Afghanistan and Pakistan that Taliban leader and top Osama bin Laden ally, Mullah Omar has been taken into custody.

23 militants perish in Lower Dir: forces

DIR ,Jul6: At least 23 militants have been killed while many others injured in fierce clashes with security forces here on Monday.

PM orders crackdown against banned outfits

ISLAMABAD,Jul5 : Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani has issued orders to initiate a country-wide crackdown against the banned outfits and mobilize National Anti-Terror Authority. Meanwhile, dialogue offer has been presented for those who are ready to abandon their weapons after accepting writ of the government.

Date of national conference to be finalized after consultation

ISLAMABAD,Jul 5: Federal information minister Qamar Zaman Kaira said that martyrs’ sacrifices will not go in vain and talks can be held with every group that will lay down arms. While Interior Minister Rehman Malik said that no operation is being launched in Punjab, every action to maintain law and order will be taken by provincial governments.

PA passes protest resolution against terrorism

LAHORE ,Jul5: Punjab Assembly Monday passed a protest resolution unanimously against recent acts of terrorism in the province.

SC orders to resend NRO summary to PM

ISLAMABAD, Jul5: Supreme Court has directed law ministry to resend a summary of implementation of NRO verdict to Prime Minister.

Security man martyred,14 injured  in Timergirah suicide attack

Rehman-Ulema meeting vows to defeat ‘conspiracies’

ISLAMABAD , Jul 4: Ulema from across the country who met here with Interior Minister Rehman Malik adopted a resolution against terrorism.

Qazi blames RAW, MOSAD for ‘fueling sectarianism’

LAHORE ,Jul 4 : Former Amir Jamat-e-Islami Qasi Hussain Ahmed Sunday said RAW and MOSAD are trying to fuel sectarianism by attaching shrines.

Anti-terrorism conference: Policymaking meeting tomorrow

ISLAMABAD , Jul4: Ahead of the national anti-terrorism conference, Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani will chair a policymaking meeting of provincial chief ministers and home ministers on Monday at PM Secretariat to discuss and review the security situation.

Generals, agencies made Nawaz politician: Imran

LAHORE , Jul 4: Tehreek-e-Insaz Chief Imran Khan Sunday said Nawaz Sharif was always going to rig the by-polls for it had been his practice in the past to play cricket by bringing umpires to his side.

Gilani Nawaz agree to convene APC on terrorism

ISLAMABAD, Jul04 : Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani telephoned PML N chief Nawaz Sharif and discussed the prevailing situation developed after the Thursdays suicide attacks on Data Darbar  which prompted war of words between top political leadership of the country.PM Gilani accepted Nawaz Sharifs proposal to convene

Roadside bomb kills 2; hurts 5 in Kohat

KOHAT, Jul04: At least two persons lost their lives while another five sustained injuries when they came under explosion caused by a roadside bomb in Ibrahim Khel locality in Kohat district on Sunday morning.Police sources told media, a 10-kg bomb planted on a roadside went off all of a sudden, killing two persons and injuring five others

Sino-Pak N-deal meets int’l obligations: China

WASHINGTON, Jul04: Chinese Embassy in Washington said Sunday, China believes that its agreement to install two new nuclear reactors in Pakistan does not violate international obligations.In a statement to the US media, the embassy’s spokesman Wang Baodong told the US media Beijing is convinced the reactor agreement “goes along well

Gilani, Nawaz agree to convene national conference on terrorism

ISLAMABAD,Jul3 : Prime Ministe Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani telephoned Mian Nawaz Sharif, chief of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz, and both the leaders agreed to convene All Parties Conference (APC) to discuss the terrorism in the country.

Country mourns Data Darbar Tragedy

LAHORE ,Jul3 : The strike and protests by various political and religious parties are underway across the national frontiers against the suicide attacks at Data Darbar.

Tourists attending Swat Tourism Peace Festival

SWAT,Jul3: Tourist from all over the world are attending in great number the Swat Tourism Peace Fair (STPF) which has entered into fifth day here on Saturday.

Interior Minister trying to create rift among provinces: Shahbaz

BY RANA AMER

SARGODHAJul3: Chief Minister Punjab Shahbaz Sharif said Interior Minister Rehman Malik is trying to create rift between the provinces.Talking to media after offering condolences to the family of Salim Akhter, martyred in Data Darbar attacks, Shahbaz said nation has denounced the term of ‘Punjab Terrorist’ introduced by Rehman Malik and said terrorists have no religion or race.

Pentagon tightens media rules for US military

WASHINGTON: US Defense Secretary Robert Gates has tightened rules on media relations for the US military, only days after the top general in Afghanistan was sacked over disparaging comments he and aides made in an interview.

IDPs facing problems: registration continues in S.Waziristan

SOUTH WAZIRISTAN,Jul3: The second phase for the registration of Internally Displaced Persons in South Waziristan has started today Saturday.Meanwhile IDPs of S.Waziristan are facing many problems.6557 families have been registered in South Waziristan so far.

Sunni Ittehad calls for country wide strike today

LAHORE,Jul3: The Sunni Ittehad Council along with other organizations gave a call for a country wide strike for today (Saturday), MQM has also decided to observe black day.

Bomb attack kills 6 soldiers in Khyber agency

KHYBER AGENCY,Jul3: Militants attacked security forces in district Bara of Khyber agency, killing six Frontier Constabulary (FC) soldiers, injured eight other, said sources Saturday.

Countrywide protests against terror attacks

KARACHI ,JUL2: Nation came out strongly against the suicide bombings after the attacks on the shrine of Sufi saint Abul Hassan Ali Ibn-e-Usman al-Hajvery known as Data Ganj Bakhsh on Thursday.

Nisar backs midterm elections

ISLAMABAD,Jul2: Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan has supported midterm elections and said this was a democratic solution of the problems

Pakistani Taliban deny involvement in Lahore attacks

MIRANSHAH,Jul2: The Pakistani Taliban on Friday denied any involvement in a twin suicide bombing on a shrine in Lahore, which killed 43 people and wounded 175 others.

Lahore: 45 killed in Data Darbar  blasts

LAHORE,Jul2: At least 42 people were killed while over 175 others sustained injuries when three blasts occurred in Data Darbar Lahore on Thursday night.According to rescue sources, 175 injured have been shifted to hospitals including Meo Hospital and more than 40 injured are stated to be in critical condition.

Suicide attacks at Data Darbar, 20 killed, many injured

LAHORE,Jul1; At least 20 people were killed and several others sustained injuries when three blasts occurred in Data Darbar Lahore on Thursday night.

Naek for fact finding mission of OIC members to investigate Israeli brutalities

DAMASCUS (Syria), July 1 (APP): Chairman Senate Farooq H.Naek while condemning Israel’s brutal and heinous crime against the humanitarian convoy called for a just solution to the Palestinian dispute and end to blockade of Gaza.

Govt to launch operation in Punjab

LAHORE,Jul1: Government of Punjab admitting the presence of terrorists decided to launch an operation in Lahore, said sources Thursday.

IAEA team may come on Pak-China atomic plant inspection: FM

MULTAN,Jul1:Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi has said that the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) team could visit the country to examine the Pak-China atomic plant.

Nukes are Pakistan’s major deterrent against India: Mullen

WASHINGTON,Jul1:Pakistan believes that nuclear weapons are its "crown jewels" and a deterrent against India, a top US military official Admiral Mike Mullen said, even as he expressed deep concern over the safety of the nukes in the country.

Pak-China nuclear deal ‘peaceful’ under IAEA safeguards: FO

ISLAMABAD,Jun30: Pakistan once again said that its nuclear deal with China is purely for peaceful purposes and under the safeguards of International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) the world should not be worried about this peaceful nuclear deal.

CJP takes suo motto notice of ISAF container case

ISLAMABAD,Jun30: Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry has taken suo motto notice of disappearance of ISAF containers.

LHC declares PML-N MPA Raza as ineligible

LAHORE,Jun30:  Lahore High Court’s Rawalpindi Bench has declared PML-N MPA Yasir Raza as ineligible in a fake degree case and ordered re-election in PP-13.

Indian army chief calls for political solution of Kashmir issue

NEW DELHI,Jun30: The head of the Indian army has called for a political solution to unrest in Indian-held Kashmir, saying the military should step back from its security role in the region.

LHC urges govt. to have drone attacks stopped

LAHORE,Jun30: Finalizing the hearing of a petition filed against the suspected US drone attacks on Pakistani soil, the Lahore High Court (LHC) has directed government of taking strict measures to have drone attacks halted if they are not taking place with the consent of Pakistani government.

Pakistan to support Afghan peace process, says FM

MULTAN,Jun29: Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mehmood Qureshi said on Tuesday that Pakistan would support Afghan-led initiatives to restore peace in Afghanistan and was ready to help, if asked by the Afghan government.

NAB to withdraw 3 cases against President Zardari

ISLAMABAD,Jun29: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) may withdraw 3 cases including ARY Gold and polo ground references against President Asif Ali Zardari.

Time to take decision: Nawaz

LAHORE,Jun29: PML-N chief Nawaz Sharif has said that the country was not moving towards betterment and the government was trying to undermine the freedom of judiciary and now the time has come to take a decision.

Court orders production of Sufi Muhammad on July 20

SWAT,Jun29: Anti Terrorism Court (ATC) ordered production of Maulana Sufi Muhammad, central ameer of defunct Tahrik Naafaz-e-Shariat Muhammadi (TNSM) on July 20.

Baloch CM stands out with amazing logic on fake degrees

QUETTA,Jun29: Chief Minister of Balochistan Nawab Muhammed Aslam Raisani said the degrees are what they are, whether fake or original .

US missiles kill 8 in South Waziristan

WANA,Jun29: At least seven alleged militants have been killed in two US drone strikes in Karikot village in North Waziristan on Tuesday morning.

Sufi Muhammad to be presented in court today

PESHAWAR,Jun29:Tehreek-e-Nafaz-e-Shariat-e-Mohammadi (TNSM) Chief Maulana Sufi Muhammad is likely to be presented in an anti-terrorism court of Mingora on Tuesday (today).

Pakistan must act against anti-India terror: Manmohan tells Obama

WASHINGTON,Jun28: Prime Minister Manmohan Singh pressed US president Barack Obama to convince Pakistan to take strong action against terrorists involved in anti-India activities in that country following disclosures made by LeT operative .

Zardari urges US for early transfer of drone technology

BY IFTIKHAR MASHWANI

ISLAMABAD,Jun28: President Asif Ali Zardari urged the US administration for early transfer of drone technology to Pakistan for its effective use by security forces to curb militancy and for its wider public acceptability.

17 dead, scores hurt in Hyderabad blast

HYDERABAD,Jun28: At least 17 people were killed and various others injured when a blast occurred in a truck in Halanaka area of Hyderabad on Monday.

Degrees of Blochistan lawmakers sent to HEC

QUETTA,Jun28: The degrees of national and provincial assemblies members belonged to Balochistan have bee sent to Higher Education Commission (HEC) for verification, sources of provincial Election Commission said.

12 extremists killed in Orakzai action

PESHAWAR,Jun28: At least 12 extremists were killed and nine others injured in an action by the security forces following attack on their check post on Monday.

KABUL,Jun28: Four Norwegian soldiers were killed by a bomb as the record monthly death toll for NATO forces in Afghanistan continued to rise and the CIA warned the war was turning out tougher than expected.

Karzai holds talks with Haqqani Group

KABUL,Jun27: According to a report from Arab broadcast channel, the President of Afghanistan Hamid Karzai secretly met Sirajuddin Haqqani, leader of the Haqqani network.

US drone kills three militants in Pakistan

MIRANSHAH: A US drone fired two missiles into a militant compound in Pakistan s northwestern tribal belt on Sunday killing at least three rebels.The missiles targeted a militant compound on the outskirts of Miranshah the main town in the North Waziristan area.According to local sources  

Pak seeks peace from Sino-Pak treaty: FO

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan termed as baseless the concerns voiced over nuclear treaty entered between Pakistan and China.Foreign Office spokesman Abdul Basit said the nuclear cooperation between Pakistan and China is for peaceful purposes and stands as per the precautionary requisites set by the IAEA.

Five NATO soldiers killed in blasts in Afghanistan

KABUL: NATO reported on Sunday the 91st foreign soldier killed in what has been a record month for international troop deaths in Afghanistan.In other violence, more than two dozen rebels were killed across the troubled nation, authorities said separately.The soldier was killed by a Taliban-style improvised

 Three F-16 jets included in PAF fleet

JACOBABAD, Jun27: The first batch of the latest version F-16 C/D Block 52 high tech fighter aircraft that arrived Pakistan yesterday at the newly developed PAF Base in Jacobabad, have been formally inducted in Pakistan Air Force. Addressing the august ceremony held here in connection with formally

Gilani for cooperative approach to fight terrorism

ISLAMABAD, Jun27: Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani said it was collective responsibility of SAARC countries to make sincere efforts and implement effective strategies to rid the region of terrorism.Speaking at a dinner hosted in honour of SAARC interior and home ministers here at Prime Minister

Lahore twin blasts injure seven

LAHORE: Seven people were injured in two low-intensity blasts at Lahore’ biggest electronic market here at Hall Road on Saturday.The first blast occurred near CD’s market, Zaitoon Plaza, causing the panicked shoppers and shopkeepers running for cover. After five minutes another blast occurred near

 Zardari, Musharraf were in harmony, says Nawaz

SIALKOT, Jun26: Pakistan Muslim League (PML-N) chief Mian Nawaz Sharif Saturday came out strongly against the government for shirking its responsibility to act upon the judiciary’s rulings.Addressing a public gathering here, he said the government is all intent on evading the verdicts of the judiciary,

Obama seeks Pak-Afghan partnership to destroy al-Qaeda

 WASHINGTON, Jun26: US President Barack Obama has said the change in United States (US) military command in Afghanistan will not affect his government’s resolve to dismantle al-Qaeda and reaffirmed the US desire for an effective partnership with Pakistan and Afghanistan towards that

Saarc countries vow anti terror efforts

ISLAMABAD, Jun26: SAARC Interior Ministers moot has approved the resolutions for joint efforts against terrorism and smuggling whereas India has stressed more effective cooperation between the member countries against challenge of terrorism.Interior Minister Rehman Malik has presided the meeting

Indo-Pak talks to benefit both alike: US

WASHINGTON, Jun26: Endorsing parleys between Indian and Pakistan  the US said on Friday that it is in the interest of the two South Asian neighbours to resolve their differences mutually through dialogue.We appreciate and certainly endorse increasing dialogue between Pakistan and India  

Govt committed to achieve goal of drug-free Pakistan: PM

ISLAMABAD, Jun26: Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani has stated that the present democratic government, which has assigned the highest priority to control narcotics, is committed to achieve the goal of a drug-free Pakistan. The government has initiated some far reaching policy measures

PTA directed to block 17 anti-Islam websites

NA approves Budget 2010-11 with majority

ISLAMABAD,Jun25: The National Assembly has approved the federal budget 2010-11 with majority. Under Finance Bill, GST has been increased to 17 percent. PML-N candidates staged walkout from the session.

Thirsty Pakistan Gasps for Water Solutions

Pakistan is facing a "raging" water crisis that if managed poorly could mean Pakistan would run out of water in several decades, experts say, leading to mass starvation and possibly war.

Poverty-hit mother poisons 4 kids in Lahore

BY JABRAN CH

LAHORE: The wife of a constable including her four children attempted suicide by injecting poison injections over some domestic quarrel in Bihar Colony Model Town area of Lahore, sources said Friday.

Steel Mill corruption case: SC rejects FIA report

BY TANVIR KHAN

ISLAMABAD,Jun25: Supreme Court Friday rejected FIA’s report on the Steel Mill corruption case. A three member bench, headed by Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry, heard the suo motu notice taken on Rs22 billion loss incurred to Pakistan Steel Mills.

Congress approves new sanctions against Iran

WASHINGTON,Jun25: Congress has approved tough new sanctions against Iran, urging the Iranian administration to suspect pursuit of a nuclear weapons capability. The bill has been sent to President Obama for his signatures.

Pakistan wants early transit trade accord with Afghanistan

ISLAMABAD,Jun24: Pakistan on Thursday called for early finalisation of a transit trade agreement with landlocked neighbour Afghanistan, hoping for a major increase in bilateral trade.

India, Pakistan agree to bridge trust deficit

BY TANVIR KHAN

ISLAMABAD,Jun24:Foreign Secretary Salman Bashir has said that the meeting between him and his Indian counterpart Nirupama Rao was constructive and fruitful.

US citizens sentenced 10- year prison term

SARGODHA,Jun24: Anti terror court sentenced five US citizens arrested under terror charges imprisonment of 10 years each here on Thursday. They were arrested in 2009.

Pak-India delegations meet as secretary level talks ended

ISLAMABAD,Jun24: A meeting of Pakistan-India delegations is underway at the conclusion of one-on-one meeting between Foreign Secretary Salman Bashir and visiting Indian Foreign Secretary Nirupama Rao.

Polling underway in PP-160

LAHORE,Jun24:Polling is underway for Punjab Assembly’s constituency PP-160.

Taliban vow to fight on regardless of NATO commander switch

KANDAHAR,Jun24: The Taliban will continue their insurgency in Afghanistan regardless of a switch in NATO command after the White House sacked General Stanley McChrystal, a spokesman said Thursday.

McChrystal fired for undermining civilian control of military

WASHINGTON,Jun23: US President Barack Obama fired his top Afghanistan commander on Wednesday over inflammatory comments that angered the White House and threatened to undermine the war effort.

24 extremists killed in Orakzai

PESHAWAR, Jun23: At least 24 extremists were killed in Upper Orakzai Agency in a clash with the security forces.

Britain wants long-term partnership with Pakistan: Hague

ISLAMABAD,Jun23:British Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs William Hague, who reached Pakistan on a three-day official visit, lauded the role of Pakistani forces in war against terrorists and paid tribute to resilience of the citizens in this regard.

US senators seek to blacklist Tehreek-e-Taliban

NEW YORK,Jun23:Four senators are seeking to force the Obama administration to blacklist the Tehreek-e-Taliban, a day after the failed Times Square bomber pleaded guilty and admitted getting training from the group.

Opposition stages token walkout in NA

Pakistan not bound to follow US restrictions on Iran; Gilani

ISLAMABAD, Jun 22: Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani on Tuesday said Pakistan was not bound to follow the US restrictions placed on Iran, but would consider implementing the UN sanctions under its international obligations.

Gen McChrystal summoned over criticizing Obama administration

WASHINGTON,Jun22:The top US commander in Afghanistan has been summoned to Washington in the wake of a magazine article that quotes him and aides criticising senior Obama administration officials and diplomats.

Pakistan to adhere to international obligations: PM

GARHI KHUDA BUKHSH: Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani on Monday said Pakistan under the international obligations would adhere to any restrictions imposed against any country.

Six killed, two injured in Karachi

KARACHI, Jun22: At least six people were killed in two shooting incidents in Karachi on Tuesday.Four people were killed and one was injured when unknown gunmen opened fire on a vehicle in P&T Colony in the Korangi industrial area in Karachi. According to local television reports, all four passengers

IP gas pipeline: Pakistan not bound by US

ISLAMABAD : Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani has said that Pakistan is not bound by US sanctions on Iran vis-à-vis Iran-Pakistan (IP) gas pipeline.Addressing parliamentary members at a luncheon in Islamabad on Tuesday, Gilani called upon all the institutions to work within their ambit.

Pakistan’s letter about UN report on Benazir’s assassination delivered to Secretary-General’s office

UNITED NATIONS, June 22: A letter from the Government of Pakistan containing some comments and observations on the report of the UN commission on Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto’s assassination was submitted to the office of Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, it was learned. The letter, whose details were

Fed. to file appeal against LHC’s full bench in president case

ISLAMABAD, Jun22: Federation Tuesday resolved filing an appeal against full bench of Lahore High Court (LHC), which is hearing President Asif Ali Zardari’s case of holding dual positions – Presidency as well as co-Chairmanship of PPP.Talib Rizvi, the federal counsel said federation came to this resolution

Zardari asks PPP workers to follow vision of Benazir Bhutto

ISLAMABAD, Jun 21: Co-chairperson PPP, Asif Ali Zardari has asked the party workers to reiterate their commitment to the values their great leader Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Shaheed stood and fought for and when the time came even laid down her life for it. In a message on the eve of the 57th birthday of Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto,

Gilani extends hand of reconciliation to all political forces

ISLAMABAD, Jun21: Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani extended a hand of reconciliation to all the political forces of the country and said it was vital that they stand together to face all the challenges that they might be facing in the days ahead.He was addressing a gathering at the ground breaking ceremony

Bugti murder: Plea filed in SC for suo moto notice

ISLAMABAD, Jun21: Jamhoori Watan Party Chief Talal Bugti has filed a plea in the Supreme Court requested to take suo moto notice for the arrest of the accused in murder case of his father Nawab Akbar Bugti’s murder.Talal Bugti in his plea to the apex court said the accused of the assassination of his

Balochistan cabinet approves budget proposals

QUETTA, Jun21: Balochistan cabinet has approved budget proposals for fiscal year 2010-11 on Monday in a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Balochistan Nawab Aslam Raisani.The cabinet approved 100 percent increment in the salaries of Police, Levies and BRP and 50 percent increment in the salaries

Pakistan lacks resources to launch action in NWA: Holbrooke

ISLAMABAD, Jun20: US special representative for Pakistan and Afghanistan Richard Holbrooke Sunday said Pakistan at the moment lacks sufficient resources for launching any kind of offensive in North Waziristan and that Pakistan itself will decide when to go for it. The US envoy said the US looks

Twin Baghdad car bombings kill 26

BAGHDAD, Jun20: Twin car bombs in the Iraqi capital Baghdad on Sunday killed 26 people and wounded 42  many of them women or traffic police  the Baghdad operations command said.The bombs exploded within minutes of each other at around 11:30 am (0830 GMT) in the Al-Yarmuk neighbourhood

Kalabagh Dam could become asset for country: Gilani

MULTAN, Jun20: Prime Minister  Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani has said that it is the tragedy of Pakistan that politicians are subjected to accountability but military dictators always got scot free.He said the powers specified in 18th Amendment should be followed by all institutions and no one is allowed to encroach.

US cautions Pakistan over gas pipeline deal with Iran

ISLAMABAD , Jun20: The US special envoy to Pakistan said on Sunday he had warned Islamabad against signing a deal with Iran on a gas pipeline, saying the US was preparing laws that could affect the project.We cautioned the Pakistanis not to over-commit themselves until we know the legislation  Richard Holbrooke  US President Barack

Bomb blast kills FC man; injures 8

QUETTA, Jun20: An official of Frontier Corps (FC) was killed while another eight including 3 more FC personnel were injured when a bomb, planted in a car, went off on Sariab Road here in Quetta on Sunday morning. Police sources said the blast took place when an FC vehicle was passing by near

Policeman among two killed in Karachi court attack

KARACHI,Jun19: At least two people, including a policeman, were killed during hand grenade attacks and firing near City Court here on Saturday.

When we are going to learn?

By Afshain Afzal 

Pakistan aims at a constructive and result-oriented dialogue with India, especially when Indian External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna visit Islamabad July 15, as a follow-up to the meeting of the two Prime Ministers on the sidelines of the SAARC summit in April this year.

Pakistan and US would jointly face challenges : Qureshi

BY IFTIKHAR MASHWANI

ISLAMABAD,Jun19:Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi has said that Pakistan and US would jointly combat the common challenges and added that the US has learnt of its past mistakes, while Richard Holbrooke said that the goals and interests of Pakistan and the US are same.

Making of suicide bombers

By Dr Ghayur. Ayub

There is general consensus about how suicide bombers are brainwashed in religious seminaries. They attack groups belonging to the opposite religious sects and supporters of American interests. But what about those who bomb innocent people in the market places who have no religious or political inclinations? 

US missile strike kills 13 in N.Waziristan

MIRANSHAH,Jun19: A US drone aircraft fired two missiles in North Waziristan region on the Afghan border on Saturday, killing 13 militants, intelligence officials said.

Clinton says progress being made in Afghanistan

WASHINGTON,Jun19: US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said Friday that the Afghan government and its international backers are "making progress" in stabilizing Afghanistan.

Jihad in Islam– Myth and reality 

By: Bassam Javed 

Today, the Muslim world faces a dilemma removing misconceptions about Islam. The process is becoming more and more difficult as the western media continues to hype non-events and minor incidents and concoct conspiracies to malign Islam and the Muslims.

India hands Mumbai attack evidence to Pakistan

MUMBAI,Jun18:India on Friday handed over to Pakistan a new dossier of evidence related to the November 2008 Mumbai attacks, ahead of talks next week between top foreign ministry officials.

PML-Q MNA declares suicides as God’s will

ISLAMABAD,Jun18: Some of the treasury and opposition members have demanded abolishment of Islamic Ideology Council and Islamic court whereas Riaz Pirzada of Pakistan Muslim League (Q) has declared suicide incidents as will of God.

Iran could fire hundreds of missiles at Europe:Gates

NEWYORK,Jun18:US States Secretary of Defense Robert Gates has informed that Iran could launch an attack against Europe with "scores or hundreds" of missiles, prompting major changes to US missile defenses program for Europe.

EU slaps Iran with tougher sanctions over nuclear row

BRUSSELS,jUN17: European leaders on Thursday imposed new sanctions on Iran that went even further than UN punitive measures in a bid to pile pressure on Tehran over its nuclear programme, diplomatic sources said.

35 FC men still missing in Mohmand: ISPR

RAWALPINDI: DG ISPR Maj. Gen. Athar Abbas Thursday said 35 FC personnel are still missing in Mohmand Agency while 14 security men who crossed Afghan border have been handed over to Pakistan and are on their way back.-UNS

Budget to widen rich, poor gap: NA members

ISLAMABAD,Jun17: A member National Assembly belonged to treasury benches strongly criticized the budget during a budget session.

Israel challenges Western myths on human rights – Will they accept? 

 By: Bassam Javed 

Israel’s lethal attack on Gaza aid flotilla on 31st of May has once again put Israel in the realm of Zionist pugnacity that has really shaken the global conscience on human rights. Like such other episodes earlier, this action on the high seas against unarmed activists that were taking much needed aid to besieged Palestinians of Gaza, challenges the Western myths on their human rights beliefs.

Nawaz asks fake degree holders to resign

Senate rejects one percent GST raise

ISLAMABAD,Junn16: The Senate on Wednesday recommended raise in government servants’ salary from 50 percent to 60 percent and rejected one percent increment in GST.

Five more targeted in Karachi; total 14 killed

KARACHI,Jun16: At least five more citizens have been targeted killed overnight in metropolis including a law enforcement agency’s personnel, mounting the killing tally to 14 during last three days.

Kyrgyz humanitarian crisis grows as refugees stranded

OSH, Kyrgyzstan,Jun15: Thousands desperate to flee ethnic clashes in Kyrgyzstan pleaded in vain Tuesday to pass through the sealed border into Uzbekistan, powerless to escape a growing humanitarian catastrophe engulfing the country.

US citizen arrested from Chitral

CHITRAL,Jun15: Police detained an American armed with a dagger, a pistol and night vision goggles for allegedly trying to sneak into Afghanistan to hunt and kill al Qaeda head Osama bin Laden, police said on Tuesday.

LHC calls reports on President House activities

LAHORE,Jun15: A five-member full bench of Lahore High Court (LHC) headed by Justice Ijaz Ahmed Chaudhry directed to present all the information which may prove that President Asif Ali Zardari illegally used the Presidential House as the Co-chairman of Pakistan People’s Party (PPP).

US to oppose Sino-Pak civil N-deal

WASHINGTON,Jun15: US administration said Tuesday it will oppose Civil Nuclear deal to be signed between Pakistan and China.

 PML-N MPA’s appeal dismissed with fine

ISLAMABAD,Jun15: Supreme Court (SC) Tuesday dismissed the appeal filled by PML-N’s MPA from Sargodha, Rizwan Gill, against his disqualification from contesting polls following appearance of fake bachelor’s degree.

134 Pakistanis rescued from violence-torn Kyrgyzstan

CHAKLALA,Jun15: First special flight of PAF-C130 has landed at Chaklala Airbase, bringing a total of 134 Pakistani nationals including students from violence-stricken Osh city of Kyrgyzstan in the wee hours of Monday.

Plane lands in Osh to bring Pakistanis home

ISLAMABAD,Jun14: The repatriation process for the Pakistanis stranded in violence-hit Kyrgyzstan began today as a C-130 plane of Pakistan Air Force arrived in Osh to bring back the stranded Pakistanis on Monday.

Plane lands in Osh to bring Pakistanis home

ISLAMABAD,Jun14: The repatriation process for the Pakistanis stranded in violence-hit Kyrgyzstan began today as a C-130 plane of Pakistan Air Force arrived in Osh to bring back the stranded Pakistanis on Monday.

News Breakfast in India

By Ibn-e-Rehmat  

Can anybody imagine a place on this divine earth where innocent, naïve, plain, ignorant simpleton people fear to tread? Many would point their fingers at Afghanistan, Iraq, Pakistan and Sudan. But all these states are perhaps more victims of secret aggression than the indigenous troubles.

Rs 583 billion Punjab Budget presented

LAHORE,Jun14: The Finance Minister of Punjab Tanveer Ashraf Kaira today announced 50 percent salary increase of Punjab government employees while presenting Rs 583 billion Punjab Budget for fiscal year 2010/2011 on Monday.