Apr 13, 2012
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$1.125b acords signed with WB on 2012-04-13 00:18:03
ISLAMABAD (APP): The World Bank and Pakistan have signed on Thursday, agreements of five projects for a total amount of US$ 1.125 billion, out of which $ 35 million will be provided as a grant. Dr. More
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Govt to promote corporate governance in PSEs on 2012-04-13 00:18:03
ISLAMABAD (APP): Federal Minister for Finance, Dr. Abdul Hafeez Shaikh here on Thursday said that the government was determined to enhancing the efficiency of public sector enterprises (PSEs) by restr More
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US sees signals Iran will bring ideas to Istanbul on 2012-04-13 00:18:03
WASHINGTON (Reuters): Major powers want the Iranians to outline steps to show that they have abandoned any pursuit of nuclear arms, US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said on Thursday ahead of week More
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Moosa says Gilani family being deliberately targeted on 2012-04-13 00:18:03
ISLAMABAD (INP): Ali Moosa Gilani, the younger son of Prime Minister Gilani allegedly embroiled in the Rs7 billion Berlix Lab International ephedrine quota allocation scam said that his family was del More
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SC seeks reports on holding of LBs polls on 2012-04-13 00:18:03
ISLAMABAD (APP): The Supreme Court on Thursday directed all advocate generals to submit their replies till April 30 over holding of local bodies elections in consultation with chief secretaries of the More
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PM, CMs banned from visiting areas during polls on 2012-04-13 00:18:03
ISLAMABAD (INP): The Election Commission on Wednesday put ban on the Prime Minister, Chief Ministers, federal ministers, state ministers, advisors to the President and the Prime Minister, provincial m More
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Malaysia interested in Coal Fired Project on 2012-04-13 00:18:03
ISLAMABAD (Online): To meet country’s electricity needs and to overcome energy crises in the country, Malaysia has expressed interest in1200 MW imported Coal Fired Project and 250 MW Wind Power Proj More
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Nisar, Fazl mull mutual consensus on 2012-04-13 00:18:03
ISLAMABAD (Online): An extensive meeting held between opposition leader Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan and JUI head Maulana Fazlur Rehman deliberated over a possible mutual consensus regarding the forthcomin More
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PML-N chief to visit Siachen soon on 2012-04-13 00:18:03
LAHORE (NNI): Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) chief Mian Muhammad Nawaz Shairf will visit Siachen in next few days. In a statement, the PML-N chief said the whole country is praying for lives of More
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SC orders arrest of Balochistan IG on 2012-04-13 00:18:12
F.P. Islamabad Office ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Thursday has ordered to arrest Inspector General (IG) Balochistan after suspending him over the case of law and order situation. Heading a three More
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Army rescuers in search of avalanche victims on 2012-04-13 00:18:12
RAWALPINDI/SIACHEN (NNI): Pakistan army continued rescue operations on Thursday despite inclement weather to reach out for 138 soldiers and civilians buried under snow after a massive avalanche hit th More
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NATO sticks to transition roadmap in Kabul: Rasmussen on 2012-04-13 00:18:12
KABUL (NNI): The NATO is sticking to the security transition plan in Afghanistan mapped out in 2010 and the military alliance will hand over security responsibilities of the country to Afghan forces b More
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Ten injured in police charge on paramedics on 2012-04-13 00:18:12
F.P. Karachi Office KARACHI: KARACHI: About 10 people were injured and some three dozen arrested, when police restored to baton charge to disperse a rally of Pakistan Paramedical Staff Association (P More
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PM promises tabling pacts before MPs on 2012-04-13 00:18:12
ISLAMABAD (INP): Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani on Thursday said that they would present before the parliament verbal agreements of former president Parvez Musharraf with the US during his tenure. More
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Parliament to set dimensions of Pak-US ties: FO on 2012-04-13 00:18:12
ISLAMABAD (APP): Pakistan on Thursday expressed its willingness to have normal relations with the United States, but said their future lied with the Parliament, which was presently reviewing the term More
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Gunship shelling kills 15 militants on 2012-04-13 00:18:12
PARACHINAR (APP): Gunship helicopters Thursday heavily pounded militants’ positions near Afghan border, killing 15 militants and destroyed four hideouts in central Kurram Agency. Official sources i More
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Power tariff decreased by Rs2.67 on 2012-04-13 00:18:12
ISLAMABAD (INP): Electricity rates have been reduced for the first time in the history of the country as Ministry of Water & Power issued notification of Rs2.67 per unit decrease in the power tariff f More
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FO submits report to memo commission on 2012-04-13 00:18:12
ISLAMABAD (INP): The Foreign Office Thursday submitted report to memo commission regarding use of secret fund by Husain Haqqani, the former Pakistani ambassador to US. The report comprised all detail More
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Man gunned down on 2012-04-13 00:18:12
QUETTA (APP): Unidentified motorcyclists shot dead a man in the Shaldara area on Thursday, police said. A prominent social worker Abdul Jabbar Khilji was on way to home when armed men riding bike ope More
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Indian fishermen freed on 2012-04-13 00:18:12
KARACHI (INP): Twenty-six Indian fishermen were released from Malir Jail on Thursday as goodwill gesture in return for release of Pakistani scientist Dr Muhammad Khalil Chishti who was set free upon d More
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Hina PM discuss PCNS proposals on 2012-04-13 00:18:12
ISLAMABAD (APP): Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar on Thursday discussed regional situation and the recommendations formulated by the Parliamentary Committee on National Security, with Prime Minister More
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More snowfall in Siachen on 2012-04-13 00:18:12
ISLAMABAD (APP): Meteorological Department has predicted snowfall in Siachen and rain in upper parts of the country. According to Met Office, light rain was recorded in some parts of the country durin More
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Irfan appointed AG on 2012-04-13 00:18:12
ISLAMABAD (APP): The government has appointed Irfan Qadir as Attorney General of Pakistan, a Prime Minister House spokesman said Thursday. In addition, Yasin Abbasi has been appointed as Secretary Law More
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Moazzam new FO spokesman on 2012-04-13 00:18:12
ISLAMABAD (APP): Moazzam Ahmed Khan has taken over as new Spokesperson for the Foreign Office. Moazzam Ahmed Khan, who is also Director General (Europe) will continue to take care of both the sides. More
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Parliament adopts PCNS proposals on 2012-04-13 00:18:21
Unconditional apology, no operation, & cessation of drone attacks sought Anwer Abbas ISLAMABAD: Joint sitting of the Parliament Thursday accorded approval to the recommendations of the Parliament' More
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Aitzaz questions Bench's eligibility on 2012-04-13 00:18:21
Fazal-ur-Rahman ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gillani's counsel on Thursday objected eligibility of the SC bench hearing contempt of court proceedings against the Prime Minister. The cou More
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Resolution to be implemented: PM assures on 2012-04-13 00:18:21
F.P. Islamabad Office ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani Thursday assured that the government will ensure implementation of resolution on the recommendations by Parliamentary Committee More
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Faisalabad sports journalists calls on Info Minister Unity plays vital role in war against terror: Iftikhar Says people should not hesitate to come to on 2012-04-13 00:18:28
PESHAWAR (APP): Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Minister for Information and Culture, Mian Iftikhar Hussain said that being a nation we all were against the scourge of terrorism and that was why success has been a More
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NAB recovers Rs32m looted money in 2012 on 2012-04-13 00:18:28
F.P. Report PESHAWAR: NAB Khyber Pakhtunhwa recovered Rs.32.3194 million looted money during the first quarter of the year 2012 under Voluntary Return and Plea Bargain, said a spokesman for the NAB h More
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Boarder protection at Bajaur More Salarzai young men volunteer to join patrol teams on 2012-04-13 00:18:28
PESHAWAR (APP): The Salarzai tribes of Bajaur Agency Thursday announced further cooperation with the government for peace and development in the area and volunteered more youth to ensure effective pat More
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