Baghdad: A suicide bomber driving a car killed at least 17 people and wounded more than 40 others on Saturday in an attack near a group of pilgrims in a southeastern suburb of Baghdad, Iraqi police sources said.
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- Imran's #Phateechar comment fires up social media07Mar20170
Imran Khan's statement declaring foreign players who participated in the Pakistan Super League 'pha...
- U.S. warns North Korea of 'overwhelming' response if nuclear arms used02Feb20170
WASHINGTON: U.S. President Donald Trump's defense secretary warned North Korea on Friday of an &quo...
- Malaysia says foiled attack on Arab royalty ahead of Saudi king's visit07Mar20170
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia on Tuesday said suspected militants from Yemen arrested late last month a...
- Turkey transfers state assets to sovereign wealth fund06Feb20170
ISTANBUL: The Turkish government has ordered the transfer of tens of billions of dollars worth of s...
- Armed assailants kill one, injure Shaukat Basra at PPP rally06Feb20170
BAHAWALNAGAR: A Pakistan Peoples Party rally came under fire as a result of which one person was ki...
- Nawaz inaugurates 75km Karachi-Hyderabad motorway02Feb20170
KARACHI: Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif inaugurated the M9 motorway linking Karachi to Hyderabad on Fr...
PTI frames ToRs for JC on Panama Papers
LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has prepared its own terms of references (ToRs) for judicial commission on Panama Papers, sources said Saturday.
Sangeeta Bijlani is all set to sue the makers of 'Azhar’
MUMBAI: Bollywood star Emraan Hashmi starrer 'Azhar', which is a biopic on the eventful life of famous yesteryear cricketer Mohammad Azharuddin, seems to have attracted a legal trouble days before it's theatrical release,
Dr Asim says cases against him bogus, fabricated
KARACHI: Former petroleum minister Dr Asim Hussain has said that cases against him were bogus and fabricated and he was just facing a media trial.
Waqar blames Afridi for green shirts consistent defeats
ISLAMABAD: Former head coach Waqar Younis has singled out Shahid Afridi for the side’s run of Twenty20 defeats against England and New Zealand in the Asia Cup and World T20.
China won’t allow chaos or war on Korean peninsula: Xi
BEIJING: China will not allow chaos and war to break out on the Korean peninsula, which would be to no one´s advantage, Chinese President Xi Jinping told a group of Asian foreign ministers on Thursday.
U.S. keeps China, India on intellectual property shame list
WASHINGTON: The Obama administration on Wednesday kept China, Russia and India on its annual list of countries with the worst records of preventing the theft of intellectual property and cited Switzerland for failing to curb online copyright infringements.
Aashir Azeem’s film 'Maalik' banned across Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The federal government banned Aashir Azeem’s film Maalik nationwide in a notification issued Wednesday.The Ministry of Information, Broadcasting, and National Heritage issued a notification declaring the Urdu feature film “uncertified” according to Section 9 of the Motion Pictures Ordina...
Sindh Assembly adopts LB amendment bill
KARACHI: Sindh Assembly on Tuesday passed the Sindh Local Government (amendment) Bill 2013 amid protest by the opposition.
Notice issued to interior ministry over Ayyan’s contempt of court plea
KARACHI: Sindh High Court (SHC) has adjourned till May 4 hearing of contempt of court plea, filed by model Ayyan Ali over non-removal of her name from ECL besides issuing notices to interior ministry and others.
Daniel Pearl murder: SHC judge refuses to hear appeal
KARACHI: Sindh High Court (SHC) judge, Justice Naimatullah Phulpoto has refused to hear appeal of convicts in US journalist Daniel Pearl murder case.
Layyah toxic sweets: police arrest factory owner, four others
LAYYAH: Police on Tuesday conducted raid and arrested five accused including factory owner after death toll from toxic sweets in Layyah climbed to 26.
South Africa bans rugby, cricket from bidding for major tournaments
JOHANNESBURG: South Africa on Monday banned its national cricket and rugby federations from hosting or bidding for international tournaments for at least a year due to their failure to increase representation of black players.
PPP wants PM Nawaz to be held accountable first: Aitzaz
KARACHI: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) and Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) leadership want accountability process to begin from Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif in connection with the Panama Papers.
JI announces nation-wide anti-corruption protest from May 1
LAHORE: Amir Jamaat-e-Islami (JI), Sirajul Haq Sunday said that 200 million people were suffering from what he called ‘economic terrorism’ of the rulers and announced to launch a country-wide protest against corruption from May 1.
PSP set to demonstrate its public power at Bagh-e-Jinnah
KARACHI: The newly-launched Pak Sarzameen Party (PSP), led by former leader of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement and Karachi’s former city nazim, is set to put on its first show of political strength at the Bagh-e-Jinnah on Sunday as all arrangements have now been completed for the public rally at 5.00 p...
Three SEPCO feeders at Khairpur declared free from load shedding
KHAIRPUR: SEPCO Saturday announced that their three feeders of Khairpur were declared free from load shedding.
Panama commission can get services of foreign audit firm: sources
ISLAMABAD: The Judicial Commission, announced by Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif to investigate Panama leaks allegations, can get the services of foreign audit firms, official sources said.
Militants kill university professor in Bangladesh
DHAKA: Suspected militants brutally murdered a university professor on Saturday in northwestern Bangladesh, a police official told reporters, the latest in a spate of attacks on liberal activists.
I’ll go home if found guilty after accountability: PM Nawaz Sharif
ISLAMABAD: Prime minister of Pakistan Muhammad Nawaz Sharif announced to go home if he is found guilty after his accountability by the proposed commission on Panama Leaks. Addressing to the nation on radio and television, the prime minister said that he would present himself and his family before ...
ECP reviews next general election arrangements
ISLAMABAD: A meeting of the Planning Committee, under the chairmanship of the Secretary Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP), was held on Friday to look into the arrangements and process of preparation for the next General Elections 2018.
Judges detention: Musharraf’s medical certificate termed fake
ISLAMABAD: The anti-terrorism court (ATC) on Friday termed the fresh medical certificate of former president Pervez Musharraf a fake and ordered police to arrest and produced him before the court till May 20 in judges detention case.
NAB Chairman discusses corruption cases with Chief Justice
ISLAMABAD: Chairman National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Qamar Zaman Chaudhry on Friday called on Chief Justice of Pakistan, Justice Anwar Zaheer Jamali.
12 high ranking Army officers sacked over corruption charges
RAWALPINDI: At least 12 high ranking senior Pakistan Army officers have been dismissed from their services after internal inquiry found them involved in corruption.
US, Gulf partners to address regional conflicts, economic issues
RIYADH: The United States and its Gulf partners pledged to continue working together to fight Islamic State and de-escalate other regional conflicts, USPresident Barack Obama said on Thursday, adding that concerns remain overIran and economic issues including oil.
Nisar asks Islamabad administration to settle issues with PTI over F-9 Park rally
ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan on Saturday granted conditional permission to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) for holding a rally in F-9 Park on its foundation day on April 24 after Islamabad Administration had refused to do so.
Pope Francis takes Syrian refugees on aircraft from Greece
LESBOS: Three families of Syrian refugees boarded Pope Francis´s plane heading back to the Vatican on Saturday after his lightning visit to a Greek island on the frontline of Europe´s migrant crisis, a Reuters witness said.
Afghan air strike against Daesh kills 40
JALALABAD: Afghan aircraft killed more than 40 fighters loyal to Daesh in a raid in the eastern province of Nangarhar, officials said on Friday.
Chotu gang will be eliminated in 24-48 hours: Rana Sanaullah
LAHORE: Law Minister Punjab, Rana Sanaullah has said that Chotu gang in Kacha area of Rajanpur will either have to surrender or be eliminated within the coming 24 to 48 hours.
COAS confers military awards on Army personnel
RAWALPINDI: The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General Raheel Sharif on Thursday conferred military awards on Army personnel, for acts of gallantry, in ongoing Operation Zarb-e-Azb in an investiture ceremony, held at General Headquarters.
Kamal urges govt to ban MQM over RAW links
KARACHI: Pak Sarzameen Party (PSP) leader and former city mayor, Syed Mustafa Kamal has urged the government to ban Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) for allegedly having links with the Indian spy agency RAW - Research and Analysis Wing
Nepal gets first woman chief justice, sign of changing attitudes
KATHMANDU: Sushila Karki became the first female acting Chief Justice of Nepal´s Supreme Court on Wednesday, ending the male domination of top posts in the judiciary.
Contacting anyone in London not on PM’s agenda: Nisar
ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister, Chaudhry Nisar on Wednesday clarified that the sole purpose of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif’s visit to London is to receive a medical treatment and not to contact anyone.
Pakistan ousted by India in Azlan Shah hockey
IPOH: Pakistan were humiliated by a 5-1 defeat by India in a crucial match of the Sultan Azlan Shah Hockey Cup at Ipoh city of Malaysia on Tuesday.
Khursheed Shah presents himself for accountability
ISLAMABAD: Leader of Opposition in the National Assembly Khursheed Shah on Tuesday said he presents himself for accountability in the wake of allegations levelled by Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan against him.
Aitzaz Ahsan calls for forensic audit of Panama Papers
LAHORE: Eminent lawyer and senior leader of the Pakistan People's Party (PPP) Senator Aitzaz Ahsan on Sunday called for a forensic audit of Panama Papers, rejecting the idea that the task should be assigned to sitting judge of the country's top court.
U.S. defence secretary visits India on mission to draw militaries closer
GOA :U.S.Defence Secretary Ash Carter began a three-day visit to India on Sunday, seeking to advance a relatively new defense relationship with a countryWashington sees as a counterweight to the growing power of China.
Al Qaeda local wing denies responsibility for killing 15 Yemeni soldiers
CAIRO: The local wing of Al Qaeda in Yemen denied on Saturday it had killed 15 Yemeni soldiers in the Ahwar region.
David Cameron says he mishandled Panama Papers tax scrutiny
LONDON: British Prime Minister David Cameron said on Saturday he should have handled scrutiny of his family´s tax arrangements better, seeking to reassert his leadership after days of negative media coverage and calls for his resignation.
Emotions run high in NA session as Panama Leaks discussed
ISLAMABAD: Emotions ran high at the national assembly session on Friday where the Panama Leaks came under discussion.
Imran decides to address nation on PTV on Sunday: PTI
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan has decided to address the nation on state television - PTV - on Sunday evening.
Vote counting starts after Karachi by-election
Karachi: Vote counting is underway after polling for by-elections in National Assembly constituency NA-245 and Sindh Assembly constituency PS-115 ended on Thursday.
Today’s peaceful Karachi result of 2-year effort: DG Rangers
KARACHI: Director General, Sindh Rangers, Maj Gen Bilal Akbar Thursday termed law and order of Karachi as satisfactory and credited the current ‘peaceful’ situation in the metropolis to a sustained effort of past two years.
Pakistan arrests Afghan intelligence officer from Chaman
CHAMAN: After the arrest of Indian spy agency RAW agent, Pakistani security agencies have detained Afghan intelligence officer from Chaman, Balochistan.
OBL relied on gold to secure finances
WASHINGTON: Osama Bin Laden, slain Al-Qaeda Chief wanted to secure finances in the form of gold and foreign currency, documents have revealed.
PPP leader Asif Hashmi arrested in Dubai
DUBAI: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leader and Evacuee Trust Property Board (ETPB) Chairman, Syed Asif Hashmi has been arrested in Dubai over charges of involvement in Rs1.5 billion scam.
Panama Papers: Amitabh Bachchan denies links
NEW DELHI: Bollywood mega star Amitabh Bachchan has said that he has nothing to do with the companies he is being linked to in Panama Papers leak.
Ex-MQM senator joins Pak Sarzameen Party
KARACHI:Muhammad Ali Brohi, former senator of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) on Monday joined the Pak Sarzameen party.
Imran Khan wants NAB to scrutinize Nawaz family assets
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman, Imran Khan on Monday urged the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) to launch a probe into the disclosures made in media reports based on Panama leaks in connection with the assets of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif’s family.
West Indies win their first Women’s World T20 title Report By Utv Pakistan
KOLKATA: The West Indies Women recorded a historic win to become the champions of the Women’s World Twenty20 for the first time in history here at Eden Gardens on Sunday.
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- Imran's #Phateechar comment fires up social media07Mar20170
Imran Khan's statement declaring foreign players who participated in the Pakistan Super League 'pha...
- Malaysia says foiled attack on Arab royalty ahead of Saudi king's visit07Mar20170
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia on Tuesday said suspected militants from Yemen arrested late last month a...
- Turkey transfers state assets to sovereign wealth fund06Feb20170
ISTANBUL: The Turkish government has ordered the transfer of tens of billions of dollars worth of s...
- Armed assailants kill one, injure Shaukat Basra at PPP rally06Feb20170
BAHAWALNAGAR: A Pakistan Peoples Party rally came under fire as a result of which one person was ki...
- Nawaz inaugurates 75km Karachi-Hyderabad motorway02Feb20170
KARACHI: Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif inaugurated the M9 motorway linking Karachi to Hyderabad on Fr...
Belgium maintain top position in FIFA rankings
LAUSANNE: Belgium remained atop FIFA rankings published Thursday. With the leading nations not having played international football in 2016, the standings remained largely unchanged, the most notable difference being Turkey entering the top 20 at the expense of Ivory Coast.
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State minister not allowed to board flight for arriving late
State minister not allowed to board flight for arriving late Protesting PIA employees chanted anti-government slogans and reportedly blocked Abid Sher Ali's way outside Khi Airport.
ICC to re-establish independent position of chairman
ICC to re-establish independent position of chairman The ICC Board also agreed to remove the permanent positions of 'Big Three' from two powerful committees.
Wahab can’t dwell on Watson spell: Wasim Akram
Wahab can’t dwell on Watson spell: Wasim Akram “He should keep in mind that he can’t dwell on one good over at the 2015 World Cup.”
115 killings makes Pakistan fourth deadly country for journalists
115 killings makes Pakistan fourth deadly country for journalists At least 2,297 journalists and media workers have been killed in the last 25 years, says the IFJ report.