US drone strike kills four in Pakistan: officials
MIRANSHAH, Pakistan – A US drone attack targeting a militant compound killed four insurgents in a troubled Pakistani tribal region early Thursday, security officials said.
In the second drone strike in about 24 hours, two missiles hit [...]
Pakistan PM appeals against summons for indictment
ISLAMABAD – Pakistan’s prime minister Wednesday appealed against a court summons to face a contempt indictment next week, challenging an order that could ultimately force his weak government into early elections.
Pakistan’s [...]
US drone strike ‘kills 10′ in NW Pakistan
MIRANSHAH, Pakistan – A US drone attack targeting a militant compound killed 10 insurgents in a troubled Pakistani tribal region, according to security officials.
Two missiles hit the compound located in Tappi, 10 kilometres (six miles) [...]
Pakistan wants long-term economic relations with Russia
Moscow, Visiting Foreign Minister Ms Hina Rabbani Khar says Pakistan wants long term and better economic relations with Russia.
Talking to newsmen along with Russian counterpart Lavrov on Wednesday, she said Pakistan needed Russian cooperation [...]
President discusses with four Provincial Governors overall situation in the country with particular reference to law and order in provinces
Islamabad : President Asif Ali Zardari in meeting Wednesday with all the four Provincial Governors discussed the overall situation in the country with particular reference to law and order situation in the provinces, it was officially stated.
Governor [...]
United States says F-16 delivery “means strong military ties with Pakistan”
Washington, United States says the delivery of latest F-16 fighter jets to Pakistan this week reflects that it has maintained “a strong military-to- military relationship” with Islamabad, despite recent setbacks in their ties.
“The [...]
Six people die in grenade attack and firing in Karachi
Karachi, At least two persons were killed and six others sustained injuries when unidentified attackers hurled a hand grenade at the office of Pakistan Peoples Party in Cheel Chowk locality of old city area Lyari, Karachi on Tuesday night..
Superintendent [...]
Pakistan PM in talks with Qatar’s emir
DOHA – Pakistani Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani held talks on Tuesday with Qatar’s emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani, on the second-day of an official visit expected to focus on Afghan peace efforts.
Gilani arrived in Doha [...]
Pakistan delays Mumbai prosecution visit
ISLAMABAD – Pakistani investigators and lawyers Tuesday delayed plans to visit India to gather more evidence for the prosecution of seven suspects linked to the 2008 Mumbai attacks until later this month.
The visit was scheduled between [...]
Emir of Qatar says PM Gilani’s visit open “new chapter of strategic ties”
Doha : Emir of Qatar Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani says Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani’s visit will open “a new chapter of strategic ties between two countries and Qatar ready to cooperate with Pakistan in all fields.
Talking [...]
