Australia blocks shipment to Pakistan
SYDNEY: Australia has blocked a shipment of scientific equipment to Pakistan over fears it could be used to help build weapons of mass destruction, a spokesman for Defence...Full Story

Shoaib’s in-law seeks Allah’s help in Sania-Aisha rift
LAHORE: Cricketer Shoaib Malik’s in-law, Mr. Imran Zafar Malik has appealed to nation for seeking Allah’s help for his brother-in-law in his apparent crossfire against Aisha...Full Story

US aims to ease India-Pakistan tensions
LAHORE: President Barack Obama issued a secret directive in December to intensify American diplomacy aimed at easing tensions between India and Pakistan, asserting that..Full Story

No respite from load shedding in near future
LAHORE: Amid an ever-worsening energy crisis, water experts do not see an immediate increase in the country’s power generation, particularly in hydro, anytime in the near future...Full Story

History almost remade, but still a lot of work to be done
LAHORE: The Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) is on the verge of creating history, yet again: the first PPP government under the leadership of its founder, Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, gave the....Full Story

PHC issues notices to ministries for missing persons
PESHAWAR: Peshawar High Court (PHC) issued notices to the Interior Ministry and Defence Ministry in connection with the missing persons....Full Story

Bill of 18th Amendment to be tabled in NA today
ISLAMABAD: The draft bill of 18th Amendment would be tabled at the National Assembly floor today....Full Story

PM, chiefs of armed forces watch PAF’s power show
JHANG: Pakistan Air Force is displaying its power and expertise in aerial capability today in Jhang area of Thal in connection with countrywide High Mark exercises...Full Story

Pakistan’s strategic assets in safe hands: NCA
ISLAMABAD: The 17th meeting of the National Command Authority (NCA) on Monday expressed full confidence in the arrangements for custodial controls as well as the safety....Full Story

Balochistan Levies Force Bill approved
QUETTA: Members of the Balochistan Assembly on Monday unanimously approved the Balochistan Levies Force Bill 2010. Fauzia Marri, the adviser to the Balochistan....Full Story

President assured parliament would re-assume powers
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has assured people that parliament will be returned its powers so it can play an active role, MQM leader and Overseas Pakistanis......Full Story

Malik seeks DNA report of girl dropped at Dr Aafia’s home
ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Rehman Malik, on Monday, sought a DNA and forensic test of an unidentified girl dropped outside the home of Dr Aafia’s mother. The minister asked...Full Story