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News for Thursday, 8 Mar 2012

ICC backs Twenty20 expansion

International cricket chiefs backed an expansion of the Twenty20 format on Wednesday, agreeing three extra matches per major country should be played in years when a world championship is staged. At...

President summons NA session on March 12

The President of Islamic Republic of Pakistan has summoned the session of the National Assembly on March 12at 5:00 p.m. in the Parliament House. The President has summoned the...

SC to frame contempt charge against Babar Awan on March 20

Supreme Court (SC) has decided to trigger contempt of court proceedings against former Federal Law Minister Babar Awan. The court said the press conference by Babar Awan dated December 1 contains...

41 passengers injured in Lahore road accident

At least 41 passengers sustained injuries when an over-speeding passenger bus overturned on Multan Road here on Thursday. According to police sources, the passenger bus was on its way when it...

Four of a family killed in Peshawar

At least four members of a family, including two women, were killed and two others sustained injuries in firing by unidentified armed men in Tehkal area of Peshawar on Thursday. According...

Railways engine drivers on strike

Train drivers of Pakistan Railways went on strike to get their demands. Railways minister Ghulam Ahmed Bilour, taking notice of the disruption in rail service, called the protesters for negotiations. Train drivers...

SC orders PM to write letter to Swiss authorities without any advice

The Supreme Court (SC) on Thursday ordered Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani to write a letter to Swiss authorities for reopening corruption cases against President Asif Ali Zardari without getting...

Whatmore ready for first challenge with Pakistan

New Pakistan coach Dav Whatmore has is looking forward to the challenge of taking charge of a third Asian team and is confident the side can improve their standing in...

PSO seeks 650,000 tonnes fuel oil for April-June

Pakistan State Oil (PSO) is seeking up to 650,000 tonnes of high-sulphur fuel oil (HSFO) for the second quarter, shying away from low-sulphur parcels though, tender details on its website...

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