Aitzaz says turned down offer to become AG
KARACHI: PPP leader and former SCBA President Aitzaz Ahsan said Friday that he would have accompanied Federal Law Minister Babar Awan to the Supreme Court if the...Full Story

Shahbaz says Lahore attacks to be investigated
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif Friday said that an independent probe into the violent incidents in Garhi Shahu and Model Town will be undertaken....Full Story

Government determined to protect constitution: PM
DINGA: If all state institutions work within the ambit of the constitution, it would ensure development of the country and progress and prosperity of the masses .....Full Story

Pakistan key partner in global peace, says UK
LONDON: A senior British diplomat on Wednesday underlined the immense importance the UK attaches to its relations with Pakistan, and said it will continue the process of...Full Story

Proposal for privatisation of Pakistan Railways opposed
RAWALPINDI: The Senate Standing Committee on Railways has opposed the proposal of privatisation of Pakistan Railways, saying that the department is a national asset which...Full Story

President, PM denounce Lahore attacks
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani have ordered an inquiry into the deadly incident in Lahore that has claimed dozens of lives .....Full Story

Gap between Ataabad lake water, spillway narrows
HUNZA: Ataabad lake water level is only 2 feet below from the spillway, authorities say. If is being expected that water outflow from the landslide hit lake can spill out anytime.....Full Story

Pakistan starts production of avionics for JF-17 Thunder jet
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Friday successfully launched the production project of avionics for the fighter jet (JF-17 Thunder)....Full Story

Rs 9 billion Bank of Punjab loan scam: SC directs formation of investigation team
ISLAMABAD: A three-member Supreme Court bench on Thursday directed the constitution of an investigation team, headed by former FIA director general and current...Full Story

Haqqani rejects reports of US pressure
WASHINGTON: Pakistani Ambassador to the US Hussain Haqqani on Thursday rubbished reports that top US officials coerced his country last week into launching anti-terrorist...Full Story

Canada denies visa to ex-Indian army officer for IHK abuses
NEW DELHI: Just days after Canada refused visa to a retired Indian trooper of Border Security Force (BSF) on charges of involvement in human rights violations in Indian-held..Full Story

Dr Aafia case hearing adjourned until June 4
LAHORE: Justice Ijaz Ahmad Chaudhry of the Lahore High Court (LHC) on Thursday postponed until June 4 the hearing of a petition seeking directions from the federal...Full Story