NATIONALLaal’s Facebook page now accessible to Pak-based internet users
Taimur Rahman, a political activist and member of Pakistani rock band Laal, has said that the band’s Facebook page is now accessible to internet users in Pakistan. Rahman wrote in a tweet:<a href="https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2014/06/07/laals-facebook-page-now-accessible-to-pak-based-internet-users/" title="Read more" >...</a>
Jun 7, 2014
ForeignNorth Korea detains US tourist, three now in custody
North Korea said it had detained an American tourist for violating its laws after entering the secretive state in April, bringing the number of US citizens held by Pyongyang to three. Pyongyang<a href="https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2014/06/07/north-korea-detains-us-tourist-three-now-in-custody/" title="Read more" >...</a>
Jun 7, 2014
NATIONALProbing elections result judicial matter not political: Rashid
Federal Minister for Information Pervez Rashid has said that probing into the result of four constituencies was a judicial matter and not political.Talking to a private TV channel Saturday, Rashid
Jun 7, 2014
NATIONALAt least 21 dead in various traffic accidents across Pakistan
LAHORE- At least 21 people lost their lives while dozen others were injured in different traffic accidents in parts of the country on Saturday. In Sukkur, a speeding passenger van collided head-on<a href="https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2014/06/07/at-least-21-dead-in-various-traffic-accidents-across-pakistan/" title="Read more" >...</a>
Jun 7, 2014
ForeignChina asks Gen Sharif to step up crackdown against militants
Army chief assures Chinese top officials of safety for nationals working in Pakistan and eliminating terror threats to both countries from East Turkistan Islamic MovementChina offers to enhance
Jun 6, 2014
NATIONALNA body approves agenda for budget session
The National Business Advisory Committee chaired by National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq on Friday approved an agenda for the National Assembly’s Budget Session. After discussing and taking into account suggestions by representatives<a href="https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2014/06/06/na-body-approves-agenda-for-budget-session/" title="Read more" >...</a>
Jun 6, 2014
NATIONALThree bodies found in Turbat, Kalat
Law enforcers on Friday recovered three bodies from various areas of Balochistan.Levies sources said that a bullet-riddled body of a man was found in Kech area of Turbat. The body was shifted to a
Jun 6, 2014
NATIONALBlasphemous TV programme: Arrest warrants issued against Mir Shakeel, Shaista Lodhi, Veena Malik
QUETTA-An anti-terrorism court has issued arrest warrants against Geo TV owner and its programme host for airing blasphemous content in its morning show.ATC judge Tariq Anwar Kasi on Thursday
Jun 6, 2014
NATIONALGovt increases taxes without passing of budget
The government on Thursday increased the General Sales Tax (GST) without the passing of the federal budget in the parliament. In this regard, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued a<a href="https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2014/06/05/govt-increases-taxes-without-passing-of-budget/" title="Read more" >...</a>
Jun 5, 2014
NATIONALSeven troops martyred, seven injured in attack on Pakistani posts near Pak-Afghan border
BAJAUR- Cross-border attack on Pakistani check posts resulted in the martyrdom of at least seven security personnel at the hands of militants on Wednesday, a private news channel reported on Thursday. Seven<a href="https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2014/06/05/seven-troops-martyred-seven-injured-in-attack-on-pakistani-posts-near-pak-afghan-border/" title="Read more" >...</a>
Jun 5, 2014
Arts / EntertainmentPakistan among countries with acute shortage of midwives to cut birth deaths: report
The majority of the world’s poorer countries, including Pakistan, which account for nearly all childbirth-related deaths among newborns and mothers, are facing a critical shortage of professional midwives who could ease the<a href="https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2014/06/05/pakistan-among-countries-with-acute-shortage-of-midwives-to-cut-birth-deaths-report/" title="Read more" >...</a>
Jun 5, 2014

Meezan Family of Funds announces Interim Payout of Rs 5,250 million during FY 2013-14
Al Meezan Investment Management Ltd. (Al Meezan) has announced interim payouts of Rs.3,566 million for its unit holders in nine open-end funds last week. This makes total distribution of Rs. 5,250 f
Jun 5, 2014