NATIONALNizam-i-Adal judges being posted, KP minister tells House
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtoonkhwa government is firm on its resolve to establish Islamic Nizam-i-Adal (Islamic judicial system) in Malakand division and appointment of qazis (judges) are in progress i
Dec 11, 2010
SportsFourth Bangladesh-Zimbabwe ODI washed out
CHITTAGONG: The fourth one-day international between Bangladesh and Zimbabwe was abandoned without a ball being bowled due to a wet outfield on Friday. The hosts lead the five-match series 2-1. The fi
Dec 11, 2010
NATIONALWorld needs to reinvigorate relief efforts
KARACHI: Permanent Representative of Pakistan to the United Nations (UN) Abdullah Hussain Haroon has called upon the world especially Organisation of the Islamic Conference (OIC) the need for reinvigo
Dec 11, 2010
LAHOREMan kills wife
LAHORE: A man killed his wife over some domestic issue on Friday in the jurisdiction of Ferozwallah Police Station. Reportedly, 43-year-old Sakeena, a resident of Ferozwallah, married Ramzan twelve ye
Dec 10, 2010
NATIONALIndia-France nuclear deal will destabilise South Asia: FO
ISLAMABAD: Criticising the multi-billion nuclear agreement between France and India, Pakistan on Thursday said the deal, under which India would receive two nuclear reactors, would create mistrust and
Dec 10, 2010
Arts / EntertainmentPrice consults lawyers over jokes
Katie Price has called in her lawyers after a comedian told a series of sick jokes about her disabled son. Scottish funnyman Frankie Boyle cracked several gags about eight-year-old Harvey during his T
Dec 10, 2010
BusinessRising cost of coal set to raise cement prices
KARACHI: A likely rise of eight percent in international coal prices due to supply concerns will encourage local manufacturers to raise their prices. Coal is an essential raw material in cement produc
Dec 9, 2010
NATIONALEnvoys do nothing, but always look busy
FAISALABAD: Jamil Fakhri, one of the legends of Pakistan, a great PTV artiste of the past and recipient of various awards, including Pride of Performance, made head lines this week when all the newspa
Dec 9, 2010
NATIONAL15 killed in Kohat suicide attack
PESHAWAR: Amidst continued high alert in violence-hit Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and FATA, another suicide attack killed 15 and injured 25 in Kohat on Wednesday. The bomber blew himself up close to a warehous
Dec 9, 2010
SportsICC records statements of Waqar, Afridi
LAHORE: The ICC's Anti-Corruption and Security Unit has recorded the statements of Pakistan coach Waqar Younis, ODI captain Shahid Afridi and team's security manager Colonel Khawaja Najam as part of i
Dec 9, 2010
SportsLorgat’s statement inappropriate: Mani
LAHORE: Former ICC President Ehsan Mani believes that ICC CEO Haroon Lorgat's statement regarding spot-fixing tainted trio was unnecessary and inappropriate. Referring to Lorgat's statement in which
Dec 8, 2010
NATIONALSuicide bomber misses Balochistan CM
QUETTA: A week after a remote-controlled bomb targeted Balochistan Governor Nawab Zulfiqar Magsi, a suicide bomber blew himself up in front of Balochistan Chief Minister Nawab Aslam Raisani's motorcad
Dec 8, 2010