Taiwan denies shift in China policy

Taiwan’s pro-independence main opposition party on Sunday rejected suggestions that it was poised to radically shift its long-standing policy on mainland China, four months...

Bill to counter acid-throwing incidents in doldrums: Marvi

Former PML-Q leader Marvi Memon on Sunday strongly criticised the PPP-led coalition government for its failure to get a bill approved from Senate to...

2 killed as plane crashes at US air show

At least two people were killed and 54 injured when a vintage aircraft ploughed into spectators at an air show in the US state...

Aamir confesses spot fixing

Fast bowler Muhammad Aamir has confessed to his involvement in spot-fixing during Pakistan’s test series in England last year. The bookie who set up...

Death toll in suicide bombing rises to 40

The death toll from a suicide bombing that targeted members of an anti-Taliban militia attending funeral prayers in Lower Dir has risen to 40,...

MQM will not part ways with PPP, Altaf assures Zardari

Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) chief Altaf Hussain made a telephone call to President Asif Ali Zardari and inquired about his health on Thursday. Presidential...

WikiLeaks named Ethiopian journalist flees

An Ethiopian journalist identified in a diplomatic cable released last month by WikiLeaks has fled after being questioned by authorities, a media rights watchdog...

Hazara movement re-emerges as Zaman calls for protest on CM’s arrival

Tehreek Sooba Hazara leader Baba Haider Zaman has said that provincial government is using devious tactics to stop the peaceful movement for Hazara province. Addressing...

Suicide blast kills 26 in Lower Dir

A suicide bomber blew himself up during funeral prayers killing 26 people and wounding 63 others, police said. The attacker struck as mourners were preparing...

No room for criminals in MQM: Altaf

MQM chief Altaf Hussain has said the MQM is a democratic party that believed in hard work, and it had no room for criminal...

APTMA hails LNG Policy 2011

All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) Chairman Gohar Ejaz has welcomed the proposed Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Policy 2011 and dubbed it as right...

Wapda awards contract for feasibility study of Warsak Station

The Pakistan Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) has awarded a contract to a joint venture comprising RSWI of Canada and DCE of Pakistan...

Lahore in trouble at National U-19 Cricket

Lahore Ravi were reeling at 67 for five against WAPDA on the day two of the three-day Inter-Region and Departments U-19 Cricket Tournament here...

Effective drainage can curb frequent flooding

It will be difficult to control frequent Monsoon flooding without an effective drainage system, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Minister for Information and Inter provincial coordination Mian...

Pakistan set target of 271 for Zimbabwe

Pakistan scored 270 for loss of 5 wickets in 50 overs in the 3rd One-Day International against Zimbabwe. Younis Khan scored 81 of 90...

No apologies from Serena

Serena Williams went into the US Open final vowing to honour the victims of the September 11 attacks, but ended it in disgrace by...

Huber and Raymond win women’s doubles title

The last time Liezel Huber and Lisa Raymond were on the same court at a United States Open doubles final, it was as opponents....