2 US soldiers killed in Iraq

Two American soldiers have been killed during a mission in southern Iraq, the US military said on Saturday. The fatalities raised to 4,450 the...

Compensation sought for heirs of Rummy Club blast victims

A constitutional petition was moved in the Sindh High Court on Saturday, pleading to compensate the heirs of the victims of a bomb blast...

People should utilise the complaint cell facility: Marri

People need to utilise the facility of the Chief Minister’s Complaint Cell to have their issues sorted out, Sindh Electric Power Minister Shazia Marri...

Youth parliamentarians take oath, set to get familiar with real deal of politics

The oath-taking ceremony and the inaugural session of the one-year Sindh Youth Assembly were held at the Sindh Assembly building on Saturday. Sindh Assembly Speaker...

Drive against traffic offenders starts tomorrow

The city’s traffic police will launch a special drive against traffic violators from tomorrow (Monday). This was decided at a meeting held at the Darakshan...

NATO supplies halted ahead of Pakistan protest

Pakistan suspended delivery of supplies Saturday to NATO troops in Afghanistan via its land border for three days as campaigners began a sit-in on...

Special drive against traffic violators

The Traffic Police of Karachi will launch a special drive against traffic violators specially Public Service Vehicles from April 25.

Tevez must play to prove fitness

Roberto Mancini has told Manchester City captain Carlos Tevez he must prove his fitness for the FA Cup final by playing at least one...

Dozens dead, many missing as Bangladesh ferry sinks

A ferry carrying more than 100 people capsized in Bangladesh on Thursday after colliding with another vessel, killing at least 28 people, police said. The...

No check on sale of unhygienic eatables to schoolchildren

KASUR STAFF REPORT Children’s health should be considered as a serious issue, but it is ignored altogether in most of the houses. Parents only keep fees,...

No means no

Their word is law It wasn’t about the lofty principle of an independent judiciary after all. No, the courts needed a reason, any reason, to...

Westminster School kids express love for Holy Prophet

ISLAMABAD - Students of Westminster School and College Islamabad have highlighted the symbolic life of Holy Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him) and spread his message of peace, love and harmony at the school's Annual Seerat Conference here at Islamabad Club Auditorium.
The theme of the conference was the life of Holy Prophet (PBUH) as the perfect example for all humanity. The stage was adorned beautifully with flowers and cascades of silk. Young boys attired in crisp

Ailing comedian Mastana seeks support for reatment

ISLAMABAD - The family of ailing stage drama actor and comedian, Mastana on Saturday sought financial assistance and support to get his expensive medical treatment.
Murtaza Hassan alias Mastana has proved his acting skill in every field of acting, but now he is ill and needs help of his admirers.
Appealing for the help at a news channel, Mastana's son, Sajid Hassan said his father has been getting medical treatment in Victoria Hospital Bahawalpur but our family cannot afford

Administrator to buy city wardens new uniforms

KARACHI - City Administrator Fazlur Rehman on Thursday announced a package of Rs 8 million to be utilised on acquiring uniforms for city wardens while increasing budget allocations for city wardens and fire brigade department in the next financial year.
Addressing the concluding ceremony of a 15-day training course for city wardens, Rehman said that such useful training was mandatory not only for city wardens but for the whole nation, adding that the people have appreciated the

PM invites cricket team on April 04

ISLAMABAD - Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani invited the Pakistani Cricket team at PM house on April 04.
A reception will be arranged to lift the morale of the team.

SC rejects appeals of 10 men involved on Musharraf attack

ISLAMABAD - The Supreme Court on Thursday rejected the appeals of 10 men sentenced to death in an attack on former president Pervez Musharraf.
During the hearing, the appellants' counsel Colonel Ikram said that he was not heard at any forum, a private TV reported.
Moreover, during the proceeding, Chief Justice Iftikhar Mohammad Chaudhry said certain public representatives were openly disrespecting the courts' rulings.
However, the judiciary would continue to make

NA Speaker condemns desecration of Holy Quran

ISLAMABAD - Dr. Fehmida Mirza, Speaker National Assembly has strongly condemned the desecration of Holy Quran.
In a statement, the Speaker expressed her anguish and resentment over the burning of the Holy Quran. She said this incident is worst kind of religious prejudice and conspiracy to start clash of civilizations and destruction of world peace.
The Speaker said this act has greatly hurt the feelings of Muslims around the globe. Therefore, strict action should be taken