April 12 , 2012


Pakistanis among hostages rescued from Somali pirates: Denmark
COPENHAGEN: The Danish navy said Thursday it had stopped a pirate ship off the Somali coast, rescuing 12 Iranian and Pakistani hostages..
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Siachen tragedy: Massive relief, rescue efforts afoot
RAWALPINDI: Rescue efforts continue at the site of the avalanche in Siachen as another priority point has been added to the already five identified points.....Full Story


No Saudi pressure on Iran pipeline: Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Thursday said that there are "problems in relations with the United States and both sides were working to overcome these."...Full Story


Pakistan frees 26 Indian fishermen as 'goodwill gesture'
KARACHI: Pakistan on Thursday released 26 Indian fishermen including a cancer patient held in prison for more than two years for violating territorial waters, officials said. ...Full Story


Bilawal's speech to be submitted to SC
ISLAMABAD: The script of PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari's speech delivered on the occasion the 33rd death anniversary of ZA....Full Story


Pakistan ambassador to US Sherry given status of federal minister
ISLAMABAD: The government has accorded status of full federal minister to the country's Ambassador to the United States Sherry Rehman....Full Story


Nato supply: PCNS agrees on recommendations
ISLAMABAD: The Parliamentary Committee on National Security (PCNS) has finalised recommendations regarding the Nato...Full Story


Rs 7 billion drug quota scandal

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani on Wednesday took the cabinet into confidence over his son Syed Ali Musa Gilani’s alleged.....Full Story


SC takes up Gilani’s contempt case today
ISLAMABAD: A larger bench of the Supreme Court will resume hearing of the contempt of court case against Prime Minister Yousaf Raza...Full Story


Nawaz reiterates demand for early elections
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Nawaz Sharif on Wednesday demanded early polls in the country, saying that a longer rule of the ....Full Story


Govt likely to get PCNS proposals approved with majority today
ISLAMABAD: The government is likely to get approved the revised draft of recommendations about new terms of engagement with the..Full Story


PM seeks proposals for pro-people budget: Firdous
ISLAMABAD: Information Minister Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan on Wednesday said that Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani had sought proposals.....Full Story


Zardari urges UK lawmakers of Pak origin to bolster ties
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Zardari has said the United Kingdom (UK) parliamentarians of Pakistani origin could play an important role in not only further ....Full Story


NAB puts NLRL CEO on ECL
PESHAWAR: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) on Wednesday put Natover Lease and Refinance Limited (NLRL) Director/CEO....Full Story

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