August 18, 2011


'MQM to put national interest first in rejoining govt'
KARACHI: Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) leader, Raza Haroon on Thursday said that 'terrorists from the Aman committee' were using the latest weapons and their moral had ...Full Story

47 killed in Karachi since yesterday
KARACHI: Firing continues in old city areas including Lyari and those surrounding it while the death toll during the...Full Story

Lyari gangs involved in Karachi violence: Altaf Hussain
LONDON: MQM Chief Altaf Hussain telephoned Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani and discussed the escalating violence in Karachi....Full Story

Several villages in Thatta, Mirpur Khas and Badin inundated
THATTA: Flood affectees are awaiting relief in Thatta and Mirpur Khas, while protests were held against the lackluster conditions in relief camps in Badin...Full Story

Pakistan not state sponsor of terrorism: US
WASHINGTON: Pakistan is America’s partner in the fight against terrorism and the two countries will continue to work together in combating the menace, the US State...Full Story

23rd death anniversary of Gen Zia passes quietly
ISLAMABAD: The 23rd death anniversary of General Muhammad Zia ul Haq, who usurped power in July 1977 through a coup, passed quietly on Wednesday...Full Story

Parliamentary delegation leaves for India to strengthen ties
LAHORE: A 20-member delegation of Pakistani parliamentarians and politicians left for India on Wednesday to strengthen....Full Story


Governor Sindh meets PM again
ISLAMABAD: Governor Sindh Dr. Ishratul Ebad Khancalled on Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani here on Wednesday and apprised him about the steps the provincial..Full Story

Aamir Sohail joins PML-N
LAHORE: Former Pakistan cricket captain, Aamir Sohail has joined the PML-N, Geo News reported. Aamir Sohail announced his decision to join the PML-N...Full Story

President appoints non-statutory members of NFC
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari on the recommendations of Governors of the Provinces, on Thursday appointed four-member non-statutory members of the National...Full Story

Nawaz demands immediate elections
LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) chief Nawaz Sharif has demanded that elections be held in the country immediately, a private news channel reported..Full Story

Pakistan, Bahrain agree to bolster bilateral relations
BAHRAIN: President Asif Ali Zardari and King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain agreed on Wednesday to further promote existing Pakistan-Bahrain bilateral ties through...Full Story

Floods in Sindh make 60,000 homeless
KARACHI: Devastating rains have triggered floods in southern Pakistan, affecting at least 700,000 people and forcing 60,000 from their homes, officials said...Full Story

Distribution of civil awards
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) on Wednesday submitted an adjournment motion in the National..Full Story

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