July 10, 2010


Nawaz in damage control move
LONDON: PML-N chief Nawaz Sharif has tried to defuse the tension created yesterday by an anti-media resolution adopted by the Punjab Assembly. He eulogized the role media....Full Story

Germany says terrorism suspect held in Pakistan
BERLIN: Germany says Pakistan has arrested a German wanted on terrorism charges at home.The Foreign Ministry said Saturday that Pakistani authorities had confirmed they were...Full Story

Anti-media resolution not part of party policy: Shahbaz
RAHIMYAR KHAN: Chief Minister Punjab Mian Shahbaz Sharif has said that the passage of resolution against media was not part of the policy of Pakistan Muslim League-N and...Full Story

New world order unachievable sans China, says Zardari
SHANGHAI: President Asif Ali Zardari Saturday visited the Pakistan and China Pavilions at the Shanghai Expo 2010....Full Story

Thousands defy curfew in Indian-held Kashmir
SRINAGAR: Thousands of residents defied a strict curfew in Indian-held Kashmir (IHK) on Friday, prompting police to fire rubber bullets and lob tear gas shells, as fresh rebel...Full Story

World Bank approves $6.2bn assistance for Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The World Bank has endorsed a proposed lending programme of up to $6.2 billion for fiscal years 2010-2013 for Pakistan. The funds will primarily be used for...Full Story

All resources will be used to overcome energy crisis
BEIJING/SHANGHAI: Pakistan will use all resources for power generation to overcome its energy crisis, President Asif Ali Zardari said on Friday while speaking at the Pak-China...Full Story


CPNE strongly protests anti-media resolution
LAHORE: A meeting of Council of Pakistan Newspapers and Editors (CPNE) and journalist organizations strongly condemned the adoption of resolution against media in the Punjab...Full Story

JI terms PA resolution drone attack on media
LAHORE: Jamaat-e-Islami Secretary General, Liaquat Baloch, has termed the Punjab Assembly resolution a drone attack on freedom....Full Story

China has great economic role in future: President
SHANGHAI: President Asif Ali Zardari has called upon Chinese alternate energy companies to make investment in Pakistan as it has a great economic potential and.....Full Story

65 killed in twin suicide attacks in Mohmand Agency
PESHAWAR/ISLAMABAD: At least 65 people were killed, including women and children, and 110 injured, as two suicide bombers ripped through political offices, just seconds...Full Story

Degrees of several more lawmakers found bogus
LAHORE: The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has received verification details from the universities concerned about the academic degrees of parliamentarians...Full Story

US must adopt unbiased approach in region: Gilani
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani on Friday underlined the need for a fair and non-discriminatory approach on the part of the United States in its relations with...Full Story

Pakistan, US discuss steps to combat terrorism
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the US agreed to discuss forming a working group to strengthen border management to allow for an effective flow of legal goods and services...Full Story

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