February 20 , 2017


Meeting on military courts now to be held on Feb. 22
ISLAMABAD: The meeting of the subcommittee of parliamentary leaders regarding extension in the tenure of military courts would be held on February 22, while central...Full Story


Rangers to help Punjab govt in anti-terror operations
LAHORE: Punjab government has decided to further expand intelligence based operations in the province to overcome the scourge of terrorism with the help of Rangers......Full Story


Pope denounces ‘cruel terrorist acts’ in Pakistan
VATICAN CITY: Pope Francis on Sunday condemned Sehwan suicide bombing, where at least 88 people were killed on Thursday when an attacker blew himself up inside crowded .......Full Story


CM Sindh visits Lal Shahbaz Qalandar shrine in Sehwan
SEHWAN: Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah said those who threw body parts of the blast victims by a drain would be dealt with an iron fist......Full Story


Afghan soil being used for terrorism in Pakistan: Khawaja Asif
MUNICH, Germany: Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has said that Afghan soil is being used by the militants for carrying out terrorist activities in Pakistan.....Full Story


Alleged facilitator of Sehwan suicide bomber arrested
KHAIRPUR: Authorities concerned have apprehended alleged facilitator of Lal Shahbaz Qalandar suicide bomber from the outskirts of Khairpur and he is being......Full Story

Over dozen militants killed in Pak army attack near Afghan border PESHAWAR: Pakistan’s armed forces on Saturday targeted militant hideouts for the second consecutive day near Pak-Afghan border, killing over dozen militants including.....Full Story


PSL final to be held under army’s supervision
LAHORE: The final of Pakistan Super League would be held in Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore under the supervision of Pakistan Army and Rangers, sources told....Full Story


Rehman Malik calls for govt to discuss military court issue in NA

ISLAMABAD: Former Interior Minister Rehman Malik, on Monday discussed various matters regarding the state of the country, including that the government should present ....Full Story


COAS says Pak, Afghanistan in fight against common enemy
RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa stated on Monday that the increased security at the Pak-Afghan border was to help both countries fight ....Full Story


Pakistan wants cooperation with Afghanistan on terrorism

ISLAMABAD: Australian Ambassador for Counter-terrorism, Paul Foley PSM, accompanied by Australian High Commissioner Margaret Adamson called on Special Assistant to the.....Full Story

Terrorists do not belong to any religion: Khawaja Asif
ISLAMABAD: Federal Defence Minister Khawaja Asif on Monday criticised Western policies of staying aloof and not supporting the war against terror, remarking that it would only...Full Story

CM orders brief on Sehwan investigation
KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has called a meeting on Monday to discuss progress on the Sehwan blast investigation.....Full Story

Pakistan moves heavy artillery towards Afghan border
ISLAMABAD: Amid deteriorating law and order situation Pakistan has reportedly moved heavy artillery towards Afghan border to beef up the security in the mountainous border ...Full Story
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