Ramday against Parliament power of judges’ appointments
ISLAMABAD: The Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Iftikhar Muhammed Chaudhry said the Constitution is a living document; hence, its every article should be put into practice...Full Story

Jirga demands end to drone attacks
WANA: A Jirga meeting of Ahmed Zai clan in South Wazriristan, expressing concern on civilian casualties in drone attacks, have demanded end to the predator strikes in the....Full Story

Singh faces severe criticism during Held Kashmir visit
NEW DELHI: Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh faced criticism from both pro and anti-Indian political parties during his two-day visit to Srinagar, over the rising human...Full Story

Senators debate ‘shortcomings’ in new budget
ISLAMABAD: The Senate on Tuesday started debate on a motion moved by Finance Minister Dr Abdul Hafeez Shaikh to make recommendations to the National Assembly....Full Story

Army fully capable of defeating any threat: Kayani
ISLAMABAD: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Ashfaq Pervez Kayani on Tuesday said that the Pakistan Army was well equipped, highly motivated and fully capable of defeating....Full Story

Comprehensive security mechanism for Nato soon: Malik
ISLAMABAD: Federal Interior Minister Rehman Malik said after reviewing the existing system, government has decided to develop a comprehensive security mechanism for...Full Story

Outflow rises in Attaabad Lake; heli service restored
HUNZA: The outflow has been increased and inflow decreases in Attaabad Lake whereas heli service for affectees has been....Full Story

BoP accused Hamesh remanded for 14 days
LAHORE: A local court handed over the main accused in Punjab Bank scandal case Himesh Khan to National Accountability Bureau (NAB) on 14 days physical remand....Full Story

World must boost cooperation against terrorism: Qureshi
ISTANBUL: Pakistan on Tuesday called for an international cooperative approach against terrorism through real time intelligence sharing and by addressing its root causes....Full Story

Pakistan needs aid for development of tribal areas: Gilani
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani has urged the international community to provide aid to Pakistan to launch a social and economic programme...Full Story

India backs US aid plan for Pakistan: official
WASHINGTON: India has voiced understanding for the giant US aid plan for its historic rival Pakistan despite earlier security fears, a senior US official said on Tuesday.....Full Story

US backs international role in flotilla probe
WASHINGTON: The United States backed calls on Tuesday for international participation in Israel’s probe into its deadly raid on a Gaza-bound aid flotilla saying it was “essential”....Full Story