US, Swiss ambassadors present credentials to President
ISLAMABAD : Ambassadors of Switzerland and the United States of America presented credentials to President Asif Ali Zardari at an impressive....Full Story

Asma becomes first female SCBA president
ISLALAMABAD : Asma Jehangir, a renowned human rights activist and lawyer leader, became the first female elected president of the Supreme Court Bar....Full Story

Pakistan jumps up the corruption index
KARACHI: Pakistan’s Corruption Perceptions Index declined to 2.3 in 2010 against 2.4 in 2009, and out of 178 countries, its ranking as most corrupt country jumped from 42 in...Full Story

UK to expedite visa issuance process for Pakistanis
ISLAMABAD: The UK is expediting visa issuance process for Pakistanis, who would now get their visas in minimum possible time, British Home Secretary Theresa May said.....Full Story

Load shedding temporarily halted: PEPCO
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Electric Power Company (PEPCO) has announced that the ongoing load shedding has been terminated for the time being due....Full Story

Incentives make Pakistan attractive for investment: Zardari
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari said on Wednesday that incentives offered by the government such as legal protection of investments, permission of 100%...Full Story

Zardari, WHO DG discuss medical facilities in flood hit areas
ISLAMABAD : Dr Margaret Chan, WHO Director General on Wednesday called on President Asif Ali Zardari at Aiwan-e-Sadr and discussed matters relating to...Full Story

New US envoy assures Pakistan of strengthening bilateral relations
ISLAMABAD : New US Ambassador to Pakistan Cameron Munter on Wednesday said President Barack Obama during his visit to India next week would bring...Full Story

Nothing wrong in reaching out to PML-Q: Gilani
LAHORE/KARACHI: There is no problem in meeting the Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid (PML-Q) leaders for the sake of democracy, a private TV channel quoted Prime Minister...Full Story

Obama reiterates support for democracy in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: US President Obama reiterated his strong support for democracy in Pakistan and expressed appreciation for Pakistan’s accomplishments in numerous fields during...Full Story

Time not right for operation in North Waziristan: Army
KALAYA: Pakistan will consider mounting an anti-Taliban offensive in North Waziristan only when other tribal areas are stabilised, Peshawar Corps Commander Lt-Gen Asif....Full Story

Indian BSF delegation arrives at Rangers HQ
LAHORE: Delegation of Indian Border Security Force (BSF) arrived at Rangers Head quarters through Wagha border Lahore on Tuesday....Full Story