March 08 , 2012


Government submits objections over changes in nomination forms to ECP

ISLAMABAD: The Law Ministry has submitted its objections over proposed changes in nomination papers to the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP)...Full Story


Sindh government failed in providing security to masses: SC

KARACHI: Sindh government has completely failed in providing security to the people as well as their assets, the Supreme Court of Pakistan....Full Story


PAF chief for preparedness to respond to all security threats
ISLAMABAD: Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force (PAF), Air Chief Marshal Tahir Rafique Butt said on Friday that there was a need. ...Full Story


Pak Tea House reopened after 13 years

LAHORE: The famous sitting of journalists, writers and intellectuals, Pak Tea House has been reopened on Friday after 13-year long closure.....Full Story


Ajmer Sharif head refuses to assist Pak PM at dargah over Indian soldiers' killing

NEW DELHI: Ajmer Sharif spiritual head has said that he will not assist Pakistan Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf in offering prayers....Full Story


Pakistan lost Rs90 billion in electricity theft, line losses
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan lost Rs 90 billion during the last five years in electricity theft and line losses, the Senate, upper house of the Pakistani parliament was told on Friday....Full Story


PM Ashraf writes letter to SC for independent investigation of RPP case
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Raja Pervaiz Ashraf has written a letter to the Supreme Court of Pakistan stating that an independent investigation....Full Story


Country can’t afford more ‘experiments’

ISLAMBAD: Calling politics a national service, Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf on Thursday said that politics in Pakistan could not afford further experiments...Full Story


PML-N will raise minimum wages to Rs 15,000
LAHORE: The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) on Thursday announced to raise minimum wages to Rs 15,000 after coming into power. ...Full Story


Rs 1.62 trillion deficit budget for 2013-14
ISLAMABAD: A Budget Strategy Paper finalised for the federal budget for fiscal year 2013-14 projects total outlay of the budget at Rs 3.514...Full Story


Pakistan not ‘in a fix’ over Iran pipeline: FO

ISLAMABAD: Islamabad on Thursday said it was not ‘in a fix’ over the much delayed $7.5 billion Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline project due to foreign pressure.....Full Story


Govt to give input to ECP on election nomination form: Naek
ISLAMABAD: Law Minister Farooq H Naek on Thursday said that the government would give its input to the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP)..Full Story


Dr Shabana Haider: a story of grace and empowerment

A woman is a leader inside, inspired by none other than her own being. With a vast reservoir of patience and tendency to absorb diversities, she....Full Story


UN secretary general’s message on International Women’s Day
ISLAMABAD: In 1975, during International Women’s Year, the United Nations began celebrating International Women’s Day on March 8. ....Full Story

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