Obama Administration to strive for Pakistan preferrential trade program
WASHINGTON : The U.S. administration has vowed to redouble its efforts for Congressional approval of a preferrential trade program for Pakistan under which....Full Story

Iranian envoy calls on Rehman Malik
ISLAMABAD : Ambassador of Islamic Republic of Iran Masha Allah Shakeri on Saturday called on Interior Minister Senator A. Rehman Malik and discussed the.....Full Story

US to cut aid to Pakistan army units over ‘abuse’
WASHINGTON: The US intends to cut off aid to about a half-dozen Pakistan Army units believed to have killed civilians and unarmed prisoners during anti-Taliban offensives...Full Story

‘Secret operation’ launched in Karachi, says Malik
KARACHI: Interior Minister Rehman Malik said on Friday that a secret operation has been launched in order to counter the target killings in Karachi.....Full Story

Pakistan seeks temporary protected status for its nationals in US
WASHINGTON: Pakistan has formally asked the US to consider grant of temporary protected status for its nationals currently living in the US without proper documentation....Full Story

US to provide $ 60 mln for Gomal, Satpara Dams: Raja Pervez
ISLAMABAD : Federal Minister for Water and Power, Raja Pervez Ashraf said that US has agreed to finance the under-construction Gomal Zam Dam and Satpara Dam...Full Story

Pak-US dialogue reflect atmosphere of mutual trust: Arbab Alamgir
PESHAWAR : Federal Minister for Communications Dr. Arbab Alamgir Khan Khalil has said that Pak-US strategic dialogue reflect the atmosphere...Full Story

US voices ‘great concern’ over Kashmir situation; urges resolution of dispute
WASHINGTON : The United States Friday voiced its ‘great concern’ about the deteriorating situation in Indian-occupied Kashmir, where security forces have killed more...Full Story

US announces $2 billion military aid to Pakistan
WASHINGTON: The US on Friday pledged $2 billion in military aid to Pakistan and hailed its efforts to battle extremists, seeking to bolster an uneasy alliance with the frontline....Full Story

Qureshi urges Obama to raise Kashmir issue with India
WASHINGTON: Stressing that recent violence against people in the Indian-held Kashmir has threatened South Asian peace prospects, Foreign Minister Shah....Full Story

SC asks NEPRA to explain hike in power tariff
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Friday issued notices to the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority chairman over increase in power tariff, while senior officials....Full Story

US embassy to sponsor Pak artists’ tour
ISLAMABAD: The US Embassy in Islamabad will sponsor a group of Pakistani performing artists to participate in the Center Stage programme...Full Story