Mirza orders stern security for mosques, imambargahs
KARACHI: Sindh Home Minister Dr Zulfiqar Ali Mirza has directed the law enforcement agencies to ensure extraordinary security measures at mosques and imambargahs in the.....Full Story

Chinese explosive scanners called in question
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Nuclear Regulatory Authority has informed the sub standing committee of Senate that explosive scanners imported from China should be used....Full Story

US striving to regain Pakistan’s trust: Mullen
WASHINGTON: The US is working hard to regain Pakistan’s trust following years of estrangement in the pre-9/11 period, but the effort is going to take time, America’s top...Full Story

Power tariff increased by 7.6%
ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has announced a 7.6 percent increase in the power tariff for all categories of consumers, effective from..Full Story

Pakistan Customs files cases against ISAF undeclared imports
LAHORE: The Pakistan Customs has filed cases against the authorities responsible in the International Security Assistance Forces (ISAF) charging them of embezzlement in the...Full Story

Pak Army commandos leave for China for weeklong drills
ISLAMABAD: A commando contingent of the Pak Army’s special force Thursday left for China from the PAF Base in.....Full Story

Pakistan needs nuclear deterrence: Mullen
WASHINGTON: Pakistan believes that nuclear weapons are its “crown jewels” and a deterrent against India, a top US military official....Full Story

Nawaz to devise new strategy against govt.
LAHORE: Quaid Pakistan Muslim League (PML-N) Mian Mohammed Nawaz Sharif has sought news proposals from senior party members....Full Story

Parliament can defend itself against any attack
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari on Wednesday called for protecting democracy and democratic institutions, adding that the elected assemblies and the government would....Full Story

Afghan peace efforts will succeed: Gen Kayani
ISLAMABAD: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Ashfaq Kayani expressed his hope that efforts to bring peace and stability in Afghanistan would succeed, stated a press release...Full Story

No cases against president being withdrawn: Awan
ISLAMABAD: The cases against President Asif Ali Zardari would not be withdrawn as the courts have already declared him innocent in many cases, Law Minister Babar....Full Story

Judges shouldn’t make political statements, says Aitzaz
LAHORE: Judges should not make political statements but if they want to do so they should first resign from the judiciary and then take active part in politics, Barrister Aitzaz...Full Story