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2 days ago
Afghanistan to kick off Taliban peace talks in Qatar: Karzai
“Afghanistan's High Peace Council will travel to Qatar to discuss peace talks with the Taliban,” Karzai said in Kabul.
“Afghanistan's High Peace Council will travel to Qatar to discuss peace talks with the Taliban,” Karzai said in Kabul.
2 days ago
Petrol and diesel prices rise again
For the second time in a week after the federal budget, the prices of petroleum products went up by up to Rs2.70 per litre with immediate effect.
For the second time in a week after the federal budget, the prices of petroleum products went up by up to Rs2.70 per litre with immediate effect.
3 days ago
Shutter down strike observed in Quetta
Pakhtunkhwa Milli Awami Party and traders community gave the strike call to condemn Saturday's suicide attacks.
Pakhtunkhwa Milli Awami Party and traders community gave the strike call to condemn Saturday's suicide attacks.
16th June, 2013
Female suicide bomber responsible for Quetta attack
Intelligence officials revealed today that a female suicide bomber carried out the first attack on a bus carrying students of Sardar Bahadur Khan Women’s University earlier on Saturday.
Intelligence officials revealed today that a female suicide bomber carried out the first attack on a bus carrying students of Sardar Bahadur Khan Women’s University earlier on Saturday.
12th June, 2013
Bid to grapple with economic mess
Budget features ambitious moves on revenue expansion, expenditure cuts and populist incentives for youth and business.
Budget features ambitious moves on revenue expansion, expenditure cuts and populist incentives for youth and business.
12th June, 2013
More taxes, less subsidies likely: Dar to present budget today
Sources say tax revenue target has been pitched at Rs2.75tr, while subsidies are to be brought down to Rs150bn.
Sources say tax revenue target has been pitched at Rs2.75tr, while subsidies are to be brought down to Rs150bn.
5th June, 2013
Nawaz Sharif set to make history today
Nawaz Sharif is set to become the country’s prime minister for the third time as the National Assembly meets here on Wednesday to elect its leader of the house.
Nawaz Sharif is set to become the country’s prime minister for the third time as the National Assembly meets here on Wednesday to elect its leader of the house.
3rd June, 2013
Credit of smooth transition of power goes to all political forces: Zardari
Responding to a question about the future of former president Musharraf, the president said it was up to PM-in-waiting Nawaz Sharif.
Responding to a question about the future of former president Musharraf, the president said it was up to PM-in-waiting Nawaz Sharif.
27th May, 2013
Mechanism worked out: PML-N, JUI-F in accord on Taliban talks
The PML-N and JUI-F may not have reached the power-sharing formula at the centre, but they claim to have worked out a mechanism for holding talks with the Taliban.
The PML-N and JUI-F may not have reached the power-sharing formula at the centre, but they claim to have worked out a mechanism for holding talks with the Taliban.
25th May, 2013
Overcoming energy crisis: PML-N govt to take difficult decisions, says Nawaz
“After coming to power we will take difficult decisions and steer the country out of crises.” said Nawaz Sharif.
“After coming to power we will take difficult decisions and steer the country out of crises.” said Nawaz Sharif.
24th May, 2013
At least 45 Indian fishermen released from Karachi’s Malir prison
The released fishermen are to be handed over to Indian authorities at the Wagah border on Saturday.
The released fishermen are to be handed over to Indian authorities at the Wagah border on Saturday.
22nd May, 2013
China’s premier offers to help end Pakistan energy crisis
The two countries signed a series of cooperation documents covering the economy, culture, and science and technology.
The two countries signed a series of cooperation documents covering the economy, culture, and science and technology.
22nd May, 2013
Chinese premier’s visit to boost strategic ties
The Foreign Office hopes that Mr. Keqiang’s visit to Pakistan will help cement strategic ties between the two countries.
The Foreign Office hopes that Mr. Keqiang’s visit to Pakistan will help cement strategic ties between the two countries.
21st May, 2013
Nato troops start equipment withdrawal from Afghanistan
First convoy carrying weapons, armoured vehicles and trucks reached Quetta, the capital of Balochistan amid tight security on Tuesday evening.
First convoy carrying weapons, armoured vehicles and trucks reached Quetta, the capital of Balochistan amid tight security on Tuesday evening.
20th May, 2013
Nawaz Sharif calls for Taliban talks
Speaking to newly elected lawmakers belonging to PML-N, the PM-elect said that Taliban offers to talk should be taken seriously.
Speaking to newly elected lawmakers belonging to PML-N, the PM-elect said that Taliban offers to talk should be taken seriously.
20th May, 2013
Nawaz to select chief minister of Balochistan
The PML-N, PkMAP and NP which together have a majority of seats in the Balochistan Assembly have agreed to form a coalition govt and authorised Nawaz to nominate the leader of the house.
The PML-N, PkMAP and NP which together have a majority of seats in the Balochistan Assembly have agreed to form a coalition govt and authorised Nawaz to nominate the leader of the house.
17th May, 2013
Balochistan miracle: 544 votes enough for PA seat
The overall voter turnout in the recent elections was impressive, but not in most of the constituencies in Balochistan.
The overall voter turnout in the recent elections was impressive, but not in most of the constituencies in Balochistan.
17th May, 2013
Five soldiers killed in attack on convoy in Mattani
Five security personnel have been killed and six inured in a militant attack on Engineer Battalions vehicle in KP's Mattani area.
Five security personnel have been killed and six inured in a militant attack on Engineer Battalions vehicle in KP's Mattani area.
16th May, 2013
PML-N’s top guns jostle for key positions
Sources in the party said Nawaz had so far not held consultations on the formation of his cabinet.
Sources in the party said Nawaz had so far not held consultations on the formation of his cabinet.
15th May, 2013
London police launch probe against Altaf Hussain
The London Metropolitan police have launched an investigation against the MQM chief on hundreds of complaints it was flooded with.
The London Metropolitan police have launched an investigation against the MQM chief on hundreds of complaints it was flooded with.
