January 25, 2011


Malik rules out operation in Karachi
ISLAMABAD: Federal Interior Minister Rehman Malik today ruled out any operation in Karachi but on the other hand he said if needed army could be called in to handle the.
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SC orders arrest of DG FIA
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court (SC) has ordered to arrest the Director General Federal Investigation Agency, Geo News reported. The order to arrest DG FIA Wasim Ahmed ....Full Story

Three killed in Karachi suicide blast
KARACHI: A suicide bomber rammed his explosive-laden motorbike into a police van at Malir 15 area of Karachi, killing at least three people including two policemen and ..Full Story

Over 25 Pakistani prisoners in US custody in Afghanistan
LAHORE: The US army, for the first time, has confirmed the presence of more than 25 Pakistani prisoners in Afghanistan, whereas the Americans have denied....Full Story

Qadri to be indicted on Feb 1
RAWALPINDI: An anti-terrorism court will formally indict Malik Mumtaz Qadri – the self-confessed killer of late Punjab Governor Salmaan Taseer – on February 1 after Kohsar...Full Story

Petition moved against Sharmila Farooqui, her father’s eligibility
ISLAMABAD: A constitutional petition was moved in the apex court on Monday challenging the eligibility of Sharmila Farooqui, the adviser to the Sindh CM, and her father Usman...Full Story

‘Reinstatement of KESC workers victory of democracy’
KARACHI: Sindh Electric Power Minister Shazia Marri on behalf of the government, has expressed pleasure over the reinstatement of the 4,500 KESC employees...Full Story


Chehlum of Imam Hussain (RA) today
KARACHI: Chehlum of Hazrat Imam Hussain (R.A) and the Kerbala’s other martyrs is being observed today across the world...Full Story

Lahore chehlum procession blast kills 7
LAHORE: At least seven people including four police were killed and various others injured in a powerful explosion in a mourning procession which was near its....Full Story

US eases some high-tech export curbs on India
WASHINGTON: The US Commerce Department said on Monday it was easing restrictions of exports of high-technology goods to India in recognition....Full Story

1,014 arms licences issued on MPs’ fake signatures cancelled
ISLAMABAD: The Public Accounts Committee on Monday directed the Interior Ministry to submit a report of cancellation of arms licences, which were issued...Full Story

Lawyers to boycott courts one day a week in KP
PESHAWAR: The provincial lawyers’ convention on Monday announced to observe boycott of courts one day a week....Full Story

Counsel sees conspiracy behind PCO judges’ case
ISLAMABAD: Counsel for two PCO judges – Justice Hasnat and Justice Shahbar Rizvi – on Monday argued before the apex court that it could be a conspiracy to pitch judges against....Full Story

Shaikh’s statement on RGST bribe sparks controversy
ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Dr Abdul Hafeez Sheikh’s statement alleging that politicians took bribe to oppose the reformed general sales tax (RGST) sparked...Full Story

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