Pakistan's fiscal policies a disaster, says daily
News International editorial says capital inflow is down to a trickle and Pakistan is floating on a sea of remittances
Pakistan bars mobile phone service in 58 citiesThe mobile phone services will remain suspended for a day as a security measure for Eid Miladun Nabi gatherings and processions
India must give security to Shah Rukh Khan: MalikShah Rukh was born Indian and he would like to remain the same, Malik told reporters
Qadri and his family not to contest Pakistan polls
The firebrand cleric says he wants to to discourage "dynastic politics"; but Pakistani leaders believe he is doing so to retain his Canadian citizenship
Officer involved in probe against Pakistan PM found deadAn officer of Pakistan's National Accountably Bureau, which is probing the corruption scandal allegedly involving the Prime Minister, was found dead at his residence
Pak PM invites oppn for talks on caretaker setup
The assemblies will be dissolved on March 16 on completion of the five-year term and fresh elections will be held in two months' since the dissolution
Kayani should stick to national security: Pakistani dailyThe editorial wondered whether Gen Kayani has "wittingly or unwittingly, given those religious elements and anti-democratic forces a boost going into next month's election?"
Pakistanis seek friendship with India: Fahmida RiazLeading Pakistani woman writer says her country is grappling with terrorism, religious fundamentalism and unemployment, and does not want to jeopardise ties with India
Imran Khan says his party will be undefeatable in upcoming pollsCriticising the previous government for “destroying all the country’s systems”, Khan said the PTI manifesto, which has been carefully drafted to build a new Pakistan, will be unveiled in the next few days
Musharraf vows to 'save' Pakistan on return from exilePakistan's former military ruler returned after more than four years in exile, defying a Taliban death threat and plans to contest the general election
Musharraf hid Kargil intrusions from ISI: former generalFormer Pakistan military ruler was so secretive about 1999 Kargil operations that the ISI came to know of it after intercepting Indian Army communications
Pak Parl passes resolution against Guru's hanging Pakistan's lower house of parliament has passed the resolution moved by Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman condemning the hanging of Afzal Guru
Pak PM invites oppn for talks on caretaker setup
The assemblies will be dissolved on March 16 on completion of the five-year term and fresh elections will be held in two months' since the dissolution
Rehman Malik Pak's top electricity bills defaulter
Pakistan's Interior Minister tops the list of electricity defaulters in the country and has not paid bills for over 56 months, amounting to Rs 4.75 million
Western brands corner Pakistan middle classDespite widespread turmoil Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad have seen a surge in Western-style coffee shops, fast-food franchises and new malls
Rehman Malik a 'comedian': Pak Taliban
The spokesman of the militant outfit says a "serious person" should replace Rehman Malik for any dialogue between the two sides
Return Koh-i-Noor, other artefacts: Pakistani dailyBritish Prime Minister David Cameron may have been keen to promote trade ties on his recent visit to India but turned down a long-standing demand to return the Koh-i-Noor diamond
Pakistan’s hydropower project Neelum needs to be redesigned after India wins dispute at HaguePakistan would have to face around 150 billion annual loss as the designed capacity of 969MW Neelum-Jhelum Hydropower Project will be reduced by 150MW
Imran claims US drone strikes in FATA being conducted with govt’s complicityHe said that due to drone strikes not only over 85 percent people of tribal areas had to leave their homes, but it also led to the closure of all educational institutions in tribal areas.
Pak Taliban rejects declaration adopted by political partiesThe Taliban have already rejected the government's demand that they should declare a month-long ceasefire before any peace talks
Pakistan to continue ban on YouTubeYouTube was blocked in mid-September last year for hosting clips from "Innocence of Muslims", a video deemed offensive to Islam
'Pakistan to continue to increase N-arsenal, support proxies'"The scale in terms of size, population and economic clout of India is very daunting to Pakistan, and their idea of their national narrative is that they're overwhelmed"
Pakistan must restructure power sector, says daily"The government has provided over Rs.1.2 trillion as power subsidies...Yet we don't have electricity for our homes, shops and factories...", says Pakistan daily
Kayani finally admits Pakistan needs to do more in war against terror Pakistan military's public affairs wing, ISPR, did not issue a statement on the meeting
Musharraf hid Kargil intrusions from ISI: former generalFormer Pakistan military ruler was so secretive about 1999 Kargil operations that the ISI came to know of it after intercepting Indian Army communications
Pakistan’s first polio case in 2013 surfaces in Karachi Anti-polio vaccine campaigns in Pakistan have been hit by threats and attacks from religious and extremist groups particularly in the tribal and frontier areas
Tell us the truth on Kargil, demands Pakistani dailyThe editorial said that many questions still remain, including about the role of the political leadership
PIA flight diverted to drop-off officer's daughterSources said the flight PK-562 was on the way from Karachi to Islamabad when it was diverted to Lahore to drop the daughter of PIA officer Tariq Javed
Pak Taliban leader Fazlullah tops US drone target list The report irked Pakistan, which has repeatedly asked the US administration to reconsider its policy of using drones for attacking terrorists in its tribal region
India must give security to Shah Rukh Khan: MalikShah Rukh was born Indian and he would like to remain the same, Malik told reporters
Agni V at Indian R-Day parade unsettling: Pakistani dailyDaily Times has described India's showing of long range nuclear missile Agni V at its Republic Day parade as an "unsettling display of muscle flexing"
Malala ‘inspired children worldwide for better education’, say key UN campaign figuresMalala was shot on her school bus in northwestern Swat in October by Taliban gunmen for the “crime” of promoting girls’ education, but survived the murder attempt
Pakistan bars mobile phone service in 58 citiesThe mobile phone services will remain suspended for a day as a security measure for Eid Miladun Nabi gatherings and processions
Want to resolve all issues with India: PakistanAmidst a strain in bilateral ties arising out of ceasefire violations, Pakistan has said it wants to resolve all issues with India through dialogue
Zardari should give up PPP chief's post: Court
The Lahore High Court has said that Pakistan President should give up the post of the chief of the ruling PPP in line with a judgement issued last year
Qadri and his family not to contest Pakistan polls
The firebrand cleric says he wants to to discourage "dynastic politics"; but Pakistani leaders believe he is doing so to retain his Canadian citizenship
World concerned over drone attacks in Pak: HinaShe said an opinion was emerging in the entire world, including in the US, which goes against drone attacks adding that the drone strikes also violated of Pakistan’s sovereignty
Probe into Pakistani PM case suspendedPakistan's Supreme Court January 15 ordered the arrest of Prime Minister Ashraf over his involvement in the corruption case
Pakistan, India may have to agree to disagree: DailyThe daily stressed it is essential that we do not lose sight of the goal - which is peace and a normalisation of relations at every level
Pakistan's fiscal policies a disaster, says daily
News International editorial says capital inflow is down to a trickle and Pakistan is floating on a sea of remittances
Pak to free all Afghan Taliban detainees
Pakistan plans to release all Afghan Taliban prisoners still in its detention, including the group's former second-in-command
Pakistan set to release all Afghan Taliban prisoners Regional power Pakistan is seen as critical to the success of US and Afghan efforts to bring stability in Afghanistan
Officer involved in probe against Pakistan PM found deadAn officer of Pakistan's National Accountably Bureau, which is probing the corruption scandal allegedly involving the Prime Minister, was found dead at his residence
Pakistan government opens dialogue front with Qadri
The agitating cleric told his supporters he is giving "democracy a final chance" and asked them not to give up protest until an agreement is hammered out
Qadri leads demonstrators for third day in PakistanHe said there should be no secret compromise between the ruling Pakistan People’s Party and main opposition PML-N on forming a caretaker government to oversee the next general election
No force against Qadri supporters, says ZardariZardari told a Geo News TV host over the phone that no use of force would be undertaken against the marchers in Islamabad
Pakistan PM convenes allies meetingThe meeting is scheduled to be held in Islamabad at noon today
Zardari ready for 'any situation', stays on in KarachiZardari believes that there are two aspects of the Supreme Court's order - one is legal and the other is political, his spokesperson said
Only NAB chief can order arrest in graft case: Pak minister
While commenting on Pakistan Supreme Court verdict against Prime Minister, the Law Minister has said that only National Accountability Bureau can issue an arrest order
'Pak military behind Qadri's march, PM's arrest'
The combination of the arrest order and the mass protest in Islamabad have raised fears that the military was working with the judiciary to force out a civilian leader
Imran demands Zardari's resignation, seeks fresh electionsImran’s call came after the Supreme Court issued an order for the arrest of the prime minister over corruption allegations
Another blast in QuettaThe explosion occurred at a cattle market and injured several people
Pakistan cleric gives government ultimatum Qadri claimed President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf and the federal ministers could no longer hold office
17 soldiers killed in Pakistan
At least 17 soldiers were killed in two bomb attacks on army vehicles in Pakistans' trouble ridden North Waziristan region
Shi'ite protests spread across Pak
Protests against attacks on Shi'ites have spread across Pakistan with mourners are refusing to bury 96 victims of a bomb attack until they were promised protection
Terrorism in Pak can be wiped out in 90 days: Imran Khan
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf chief claims terrorism "can be wiped out in 90 days" if his party forms a government
Governor's rule imposed in BalochistanThe decision to impose governor's rule in Balochistan is to quench the anger over the killing of 86 people in twin bomb attacks
14 Pak soldiers killed in North Waziristan bomb attack The attack came just a day after the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan chief Hakimullah Mehsud reportedly directed his militants not to target Pakistani troops in North Waziristan
One killed, 19 wounded in Pakistan bombingNo one has claimed responsibility for the attack, but hardliner Sunni Muslims have often attacked vans carrying Shias in the past in the region
Kashmir violence could turn "ugly" says Hafez SaeedSaeed accused India of trying to disrupt the peace process with Pakistan and dragging its feet on the long-standing issue of Kashmir
String of bombings kill 101 in Pakistan
The terror attacks underscore the myriad threats Pakistani security forces face from Sunni extremist groups, Taliban and the Baloch insurgency groups
Pakistani wanted for Rs 82 bn gas scam held in UAEThe accused allegedly relocated several CNG stations and made illegal appointments, the Dawn said
5 militants killed in US drone attack in PakistanThe attack occurred in Heso Khel village near Mir Ali, one of the main towns in North Waziristan Agency, security officials were quoted as saying by TV news channels
Remove troops to save Siachen, says Pakistani dailyDawn in its editorial said, "Despite decades having passed, the two countries have been unable to come to a comprehensive agreement on this barren wasteland"
Abducted Sikh beheaded by militants in Pakistan tribal beltA note left with the body said Singh had been killed for "spying" for rival militant group, the Lashkar-e-Islam
Senior Al-Qaeda operative may be among 12 killed in drone attackThere has been a surge in drone strikes in North and South Waziristan, with five attacks recorded since the beginning of the year
Pakistan not a failed state: PM
Raja Parvez Ashraf says that "some adversaries" are dubbing Pakistan as a 'failed state', but "we will prove them wrong"
Pakistani women turn to divorce to escape abuse
A small number of Pakistani women are showing courage to seek divorce in the face of powerful religious right and growing Islamic conservatism
Don't go for war, says Pakistani daily
The News International in its editorial says that India and Pakistan "cannot, must not, allow (the killings) to propel" in the direction of war
Pakistan denies launching "unprovoked" attack on Indian armyThe Indian army said the Pakistanis had violated the ceasefire along the heavily militarized Line of Control dividing the disputed territory of Kashmir
Kargil derailed India-Pakistan ties, says Nawaz SharifHe said India and Pak needed to resolve their disputes through dialogue as the era of confrontation was over and the focus should be on creating a conductive atmosphere to resolve bilateral issues
Several injured in Pakistan blast The officials said the nature of the blast could not immediately be determined
Malala's friends jubilant at her recoveryMalala was shot by a Taliban assassin as she took a bus home from school in Pakistan's northwest Swat region in October 2012
Pak mobile networks have become terror networks: Malik
Pakistan’s Interior Minister feels that mobile phones have become communication network for the terrorists, who are using it to detonate bombs
Pakistan urges US to stop drone strikesPakistan has reiterated that it wants to resolve the issue of US drone strikes in the country through bilateral talks
Malala Yousufzai leaves British hospital
The Pakistani girl who was shot at by the Taliban has been discharged from a British hospital after doctors said she was well enough to spend time with her family
Javed Miandad visa: Govt defends decisionThe government has defended its decision to issue visa to Pakistani cricketer Javed Miandad saying he was not on India's "negative list"
Pakistan election commission recommends military supervision for pollsAccording to the election commissioner, security was the only issue for the upcoming elections and if law and order was maintained, there was no reason why the elections would not be free and fair
2,317 Karachi kids went missing in 2012A group, which claimed to have handled 476 cases of missing children during 2012, said it was regrettable that only 61 out of 476 cases were registered in police stations
'Pak to talk to Hakimullah if he renounces violence'In a video message, the TTP chief said his outfit was ready to negotiate with the government but it would not surrender arms
















