ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani on Tuesday inaugurated the free of charge issuance of Computerized National Identity Card (CNIC) facility, aimed at giving relief to people especially the poor segments.
WASHINGTON: Nearly six billion US dollars provided by the US to Pakistan to fight against terrorism since the September 9, 2001 attacks on America has little been used for that purpose, an independent audit has found.
ISLAMABAD : The federal government on Wednesday filed a petition in the Supreme Court of Pakistan against the verdict of Lahore High Court (LHC) which on Monday disqualified the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz chief Nawaz Sharif from contesting by-elections from NA-123.
PESHAWAR : Pro-Taliban militants murdered 28 abducted tribesmen this week when they seized a South Waziristan town, a government official and residents said on Wednesday.
LAHORE : Lahore High Court (LHC) will hear a petition of Shahid Orakzai against the candidature of Chief Minister Punjab and president Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Shahbaz Sharif on Wednesday.
MUZZAFARGARH : Nine people were killed and 21 injured in traffic accidents near Muzaffargarh on Wednesday morning.
ISLAMABAD: Industrial Area Circle and Margalla Police have arrested 14 gangsters of five dangerous gangs involved in dacoities, car thefts, street crimes, selling stolen vehicles on bogus documents after tampering them and removing CNG Kits.
ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Sherry Rehman Tuesday called for resolution of Kashmir issue in accordance with the wishes of people of Kashmir, saying Pakistan is committed to supporting their just struggle for freedom.
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani on Tuesday said that he felt sorry over the disqualification of Nawaz Sharif from contesting the by elections and the government was filing an appeal in the Supreme Court against the decision.
FAISALABAD : Police here on Tuesday fired tear gas shells, and resorted to firing in the air and baton charge against hundreds of protesters rallying in industrial area Sidhar on Jhang Road for increase in wages and implementation of labour laws in all powerlooms industrial units.