PM statement: Army Chief Kayani in crunch meeting

PM statement: Army Chief Kayani in crunch meeting Thursday, January 12, 2012 RAWALPINDI: Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani is currently presiding over a meeting of Principal Staff Officers. According to sources, the meeting in progress at the GHQ is discussing the situa... More...

Aman Committee rally causes severe traffic jam in Karachi

Aman Committee rally causes severe traffic jam in Karachi Friday, January 06, 2012 KARACHI: Severe traffic jam witnessed during Aman Committee’s rally here on Friday. The rally was held against elected members and for the end of unemployment and provision of employments to the poor people of the country. Police... More...

2nd Australia test: India crushed by an innings, 68 runs

2nd Australia test: India crushed by an innings, 68 runs Friday, January 06, 2012 SYDNEY: Australia beat India by an innings and 68 runs on the fourth day of the second test at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Friday to take a 2-0 lead in the four-match series.     India were dismissed for 400 in the... More...

PPP agrees to hold elections before time

PPP agrees to hold elections before time Thursday, January 05, 2012 Staff Report ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) has agreed to hold general and senate elections before scheduled time. Before the elections, for a care taker set up, the government will talk to all parties to have th... More...

India-Aus Test: Michael Clarke hits triple century

India-Aus Test: Michael Clarke hits triple century Thursday, January 05, 2012 9:54:15 AM SYDNEY: Australia captain Michael Clarke reached 300 runs just after lunch on the third day of the second test against India on Thursday, recording only the 25th triple century in test cricket. The righthander flicked the ball through midwicket off the bowling ... More...

ZAB Reference: CJ takes note of B. Awan media talk

ZAB Reference: CJ takes note of B. Awan media talk Thursday, January 05, 2012 Staff Report ISLAMABAD: Supreme Court (SC) is currently hearing a reference filed by President Asif Ali Zardari under Article 186 (advisory jurisdiction of Supreme Court) of the Constitution seeking revisiting of the death sentence awarded to former prime minister an... More...

Gas crisis: Punjab textile laborers protest in Lahore

Gas crisis: Punjab textile laborers protest in Lahore Wednesday, January 04, 2012 Staff Report LAHORE: The energy crisis is aggravating every passing day in the country, as owners of the textile mills and laborers took to streets against the suspension of gas supply to the industries in Punjab for indefinite period. More...

US hopeful of reopening of supply lines: Pentagon

US hopeful of reopening of supply lines: Pentagon Wednesday, January 04, 2012  WASHINGTON: The U.S. relationship with Pakistan is important, and military dialogue between the countries continues despite recent serious setbacks, Pentagon Press Secretary George Little said today. The United States has expressed deep regret over the NATO air... More...

SC orders to implement NRO case verdict by Jan.10

SC orders to implement NRO case verdict by Jan.10 Tuesday, January 03, 2012 10:53:26 AM Report ISLAMABAD: A five-judge bench of the Supreme Court (SC) directed all concerned parties to implement the court verdict regarding the National Reconciliation Ordinance (NRO) by January 10 without fail, otherwise the court will issue the order.

Australia 2nd test: India all at 191 after tea

Australia 2nd test: India all at 191 after tea Tuesday, January 03, 2012 Staff Report SYDNEY: India were 191 all out in their first innings after tea on the first day of the second test against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Tuesday.

Karachi factory fire tackled after six hours

Karachi factory fire tackled after six hours Tuesday, January 03, 2012 10:53:16 AM Staff Report KARACHI: Fire blazed in a gatta factory was tackled six hours after it turned into ash scrap, chipboard, wood and other goods of worth thousands of rupees in SITE industrial area of Karachi, SAMAA reports. Officials said the fire erupted... More...