NATIONALGovt laughs off PML-N names for interim PM
The PPP-led coalition government on Thursday laughed off three proposed names finalised by PML-N leader Chaudhry Nisar for the caretaker prime minister’s slot, stating that the three nominations made by PML-N also<a href="https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2013/03/07/govt-laughs-off-pml-n-names-for-interim-pm/" title="Read more" >...</a>
Mar 7, 2013
NATIONALCorps commanders meeting in Pindi
A corps commanders meeting was held in Rawalpindi with Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Ashfaq Pervaiz Kayani in chair. The conference at the General Headquarters (GHQ) discussed the country’s internal security<a href="https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2013/03/07/corps-commanders-meeting-in-pindi/" title="Read more" >...</a>
Mar 7, 2013
BusinessStable cotton prices shrug off rainfall impact in Sindh, Punjab
Lower production of cotton was witnessed in the country caused by heavy rains. Despite this decline, lower international prices coupled with inventory backlog can be accredited for keeping cotton prices in the<a href="https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2013/03/07/stable-cotton-prices-shrug-off-rainfall-impact-in-sindh-punjab/" title="Read more" >...</a>
Mar 7, 2013
NATIONALTeacher assaults student with iron rod, breaks his arm
A private school teacher assaulted a student with an iron rod, breaking his arm, Pakistan Today has learnt. The school administration later expelled the tortured student, a day before the final examination.<a href="https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2013/03/07/teacher-assaults-student-with-iron-rod-breaks-his-arm/" title="Read more" >...</a>
Mar 7, 2013
SportsMcIlroy set to be busy ahead of Masters
Rory McIlroy has not ruled out adding another tournament to his schedule to avoid going into the US Masters with just a handful of competitive rounds under his belt.McIlroy has played only four an
Mar 7, 2013
Arts / EntertainmentGeorge HW Bush memoir complains about criticism of his son
Former President George H. W. Bush offers intimate observations about low points of his son’s presidency in his latest book, set to be released Tuesday. CNN received an advanced copy of All<a href="https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2013/03/07/george-hw-bush-memoir-complains-about-criticism-of-his-son/" title="Read more" >...</a>
Mar 7, 2013
BusinessZTBL clarifies position in lieu of petition in IHC
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Mar 7, 2013
SportsWorld Ladies Championship lead shared by trio
England’s Sophie Walker, France’s Gwladys Nocera and Sweden’s Linda Wessberg lead the way after the opening round of the World Ladies Championship in Hainan. The trio carded five-under-par 67s on the Sandbelt<a href="https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2013/03/07/world-ladies-championship-lead-shared-by-trio/" title="Read more" >...</a>
Mar 7, 2013
BusinessStandard Chartered bank’s profit up 8pc to Rs 9b in 2012
Standard Chartered Bank (Pakistan) Limited has announced profits and income for the year 2012. The bank’s profit (before tax) has grown by 8 percent to Rs 9.1 billion in 2012, with earnings<a href="https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2013/03/07/standard-chartered-banks-profit-up-8pc-to-rs-9b-in-2012/" title="Read more" >...</a>
Mar 7, 2013
ISLAMABADNon-teaching staff of schools stage protest
Non-teaching staff of federal schools and colleges staged a sit-in in front of the Federal Directorate of Education (FDE) on Wednesday to press the government to raise their salaries. Holding placards and<a href="https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2013/03/07/non-teaching-staff-of-schools-stage-protest/" title="Read more" >...</a>
Mar 7, 2013
Arts / EntertainmentPakistani playback singer Mala remembered
The 23rd death anniversary of Pakistan’s famous playback singer Mala is being observed on Wednesday. Mala was born in Faisalabad on November 9, 1939 as Naseem Nazli. She was interested in singing an
Mar 7, 2013
NATIONALImran Khan doubts IRI survey
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan has questioned the results of IRI public survey pertaining to popularity of political parties but said that the PTI’s popularity graph is falling because it is<a href="https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2013/03/07/imran-khan-doubts-iri-survey/" title="Read more" >...</a>
Mar 7, 2013