NATIONALAltaf congratulates ‘Punjab representative party’ on winning
Congratulating Pakistan Muslim League-N on its big win on Saturday night, Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) Chief Altaf Hussain called the Nawaz Shairf-led party which has so far bagged maximum number of
May 12, 2013
ForeignOhio kidnap suspect may face murder charges
Ohio authorities will seek aggravated murder charges against a former Cleveland school bus driver accused of kidnapping and raping three women during a decade of captivity in his house.The aggravat
May 11, 2013
ISLAMABADHalf the population is not voting
Low voter registration, unfavorable polling station atmosphere and obstacles in regulatory framework are major issues hampering women’s participation in the elections.Despite lofty claims, the au
May 11, 2013
Arts / EntertainmentMiami artist uses his own body fat to make soap
Miami-based performance artist Orestes de la Paz has put his heart, soul and fat into 20 bars of special soap made with his liposuctioned blubber. The bars of human soap are available for purchase and
May 10, 2013
NATIONALUS not seeking permanent bases in Afghanistan
The United States is not seeking permanent military bases in Afghanistan and any future American presence in the country will be possible only at the invitation of the Afghan gover
May 10, 2013
NATIONALPolls on two national, five provincial seats deferred
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has deferred election on two National Assembly (NA) and five provincial assembly seats following demise of a nominated candidate from the constituencies. The election for NA-254<a href="https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2013/05/10/polls-on-two-national-five-provincial-seats-deferred/" title="Read more" >...</a>
May 10, 2013
LAHOREPML-N’s tiger goes ‘underground’
Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz’s iconic tiger’s fate has been shrouded in mystery with no one sure about the fate of the tiger that had been paraded around in PML-N’s rallies as a show of might.
May 10, 2013
NATIONALTop leaders of main parties to contest for more than one seat in elections
Top leaders of the main political parties hailing from different parts of the country are planning to contest the upcoming polls for more than two eats beyond their hometown constituencies. Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf<a href="https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2013/05/10/top-leaders-of-main-parties-to-contest-for-more-than-one-seat-in-elections/" title="Read more" >...</a>
May 10, 2013
NATIONALEight killed as LDA plaza goes up in flames
Three killed as they jump off building to save lifeNAB to investigate blaze A raging fire that erupted in LDA Plaza on Lahore’s Edgerton Road killed eight persons on Thursday and
May 9, 2013
NATIONALElection 2013: 48% Pakistanis want to vote for a person instead of party
Despite the mobilisation campaigns of Election Commission of Pakistan and political parties, ethnicity, community, language will still be a key factor in May 11 election. A recent study published on T
May 9, 2013
BusinessKESC signs accord with Sindh Engro to jointly pursue 600-MW Thar Project
The Karachi Electric Supply Company has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Sindh Engro Coal Mining Company (SECMC) to jointly pursue a generation project of up to 600 megawatts electricity as a
May 9, 2013
NATIONALPresident gives overseas Pakistanis right to vote
President Asif Ali Zardari on Thursday approved and signed the Electoral Laws (Amendment) Ordinance, 2013 to facilitate overseas Pakistanis to cast their vote from abroad.Giving details of the ord
May 9, 2013