June 29 2009

Zardari orders helicopter service for Parachinar

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The president also recommended a relief package for Kurram Agency, which is suffering from sectarianism and militancy.

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Zardari orders helicopter service for Parachinar

June 29 2009

Israeli forces kill four Hamas gunmen near border

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The militants tried to cross into Israel from the Gaza Strip Monday, Palestinian residents and Hamas officials said.

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Israeli forces kill four Hamas gunmen near border

June 29 2009

US asks India to resume talks with Pakistan

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However, New Delhi says that Islamabad should do more first to prosecute the Mumbai terror suspects.

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US asks India to resume talks with Pakistan

June 29 2009

Rampaging militants kill 11, injure 50 in Peshawar hotel

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Investigators search through the hotel’s wreckage a day after an explosives-laden vehicle detonated outside it.

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Rampaging militants kill 11, injure 50 in Peshawar hotel

June 29 2009

Razzaq to replace Yasir Arafat in the Twenty20 World Cup

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The Pakistan Cricket Board has requested the ICC to replace all-rounder Yasir Arafat for medical reasons.

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Razzaq to replace Yasir Arafat in the Twenty20 World Cup

June 29 2009

Govt determined to resolve Balochistan issue: PM Gilani

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An all-parties conference will be convened on the matter, the premier said while visiting Quetta.

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Govt determined to resolve Balochistan issue: PM Gilani

June 29 2009

Karachi violence continues, PM calls high-level meeting

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At least eight more people were killed in assassinations across the metropolis, including four MQM-Haqiqi activists.

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Karachi violence continues, PM calls high-level meeting

June 29 2009

Ten small dams, more IDP funds in upcoming budget

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The new development and relief package will aim at job creation and single-digit inflation: Planning Commission.

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Ten small dams, more IDP funds in upcoming budget

June 29 2009

Last ball win for Proteas against Kiwis

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South African spinner Merwe took two key wickets as the Proteas beat New Zealand by one run off the last ball.

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Last ball win for Proteas against Kiwis

June 29 2009

PM orders timely release of development funds

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The premier noted the delay in the funds’ release was a serious impediment in achieving development targets.

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PM orders timely release of development funds

June 11 2009

Targeted killing claims 31 lives in one week

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The Sindh cabinet has expressed serious concern over the recent violence in Karachi and ordered Stern action.

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Targeted killing claims 31 lives in one week

June 11 2009

Singh sees ‘vital interest’ in peace with Pakistan

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New Delhi is prepared to walk more than half way if Islamabad will accept its share of the responsibility: Indian PM.

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Singh sees ‘vital interest’ in peace with Pakistan

June 11 2009

Action against violent elements ordered

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Sindh CM Qaim Ali Shah has stressed the need for strict vigilance over the activities of criminals in Karachi.

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Action against violent elements ordered

June 11 2009

Dist govts may be stopped from making budgets

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Govt may disallow all districts govts in the country from the exercise because their term is expiring in October.

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Dist govts may be stopped from making budgets

June 11 2009

Indefinite curfew imposed in Bannu, operation looms

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Army warns of military action after talks between local tribesmen and officials fail to produce results.

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Indefinite curfew imposed in Bannu, operation looms