NATIONALGovt should mend its ways before it’s too late: Nawaz
PEWHAWARThe people will take to the streets if the government does not mend its ways and fulfill its promises, and it should deliver on the people's demands before its too late, Pakistan Muslim League
Oct 28, 2010
Editor's MailAnother decor
Another medal for the present government: Pakistan has slipped up to 34th position, from 42nd a year ago, in the Transparency Internationals list of the most corrupt nations. The Amnesty International
Oct 28, 2010
NATIONALGovt cannot nab corrupt officials: Ahsan Iqbal
ISLAMABADGrilling the government for its inability to nab the corrupt officials, PML-N Secretary Information Ahsan Iqbal, on Wednesday said that the government did not establish any accountability dep
Oct 28, 2010
Editor's MailDengue in Pakistan
The government is unable to control the rising threat of dengue fever as around 2500 infected people were brought to hospitals across Pakistan by Tuesday. All the hospitals in Karachi have been put on
Oct 28, 2010
EditorialsShe came, she saw…
Asma Jahangirs victory in a fight down to the wire has many implications. That the lawyers voted into office the first woman president of the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) is yet another proof
Oct 28, 2010
Editor's MailNo mistakes or no nukes
Recent news has revealed that US lost the communication with some fifty missiles for about 45 minutes, which made it very difficult to launch these missiles or to send the military to determine the ca
Oct 28, 2010
Editor's MailState Bank report
The State Bank of Pakistan annual report for the last fiscal year (2009-2010) highlights the inflation at 14.5 percent against the target of 9.5 percent set by the government. The report has blamed th
Oct 28, 2010
Editor's MailFirst female SCBA President
I would like to congratulate Asma Jahangir for her historic victory in the election president, Supreme Court Bar Association. Every thoughtful Pakistani knows that Asma Jahangir is a renowned lawyer,
Oct 28, 2010
NATIONALAsma wins cutthroat contest
LAHORESenior lawyer and noted human rights activist Asma Jahangir was elected the first female president of the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) following a neck-to-neck competition on Wednesday.O
Oct 28, 2010
NATIONALJoining PPP-led coalition – PML-Q facing resistance within party
ISLAMABADSome elements in the Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid are opposed to joining the Pakistan People's Party-led coalition, Pakistan Today learnt on Tuesday. According to a source close to Chaudhrys,
Oct 27, 2010
NATIONAL‘NWA offensive after Tribal Areas stabilise’
KALAYA/PESHAWARPakistan will consider mounting an anti-Taliban offensive in North Waziristan Agency only when other Tribal Areas are stabilised, a senior military officer said on Tuesday, a position l
Oct 27, 2010
Editor's MailTaliban seeking shelter
In a surprising development, the local Taliban council has said that militants will move into Afghanistan if the army launches an operation in North Waziristan. A pamphlet purportedly distributed by t
Oct 27, 2010