LAHOREBio data on govt servants affiliated with religious outfits ordered
Punjab Home Department issued directives to the police special branch, security branch and respective police stations to compile particulars of persons affiliated with religious parties.These instr
Nov 5, 2012
NATIONALSindh minister yields to transport mafia
Following reduction in CNG prices, the issue of a proportionate cut in transport fares still could not be resolved, while the hapless public is forced to pay the high fares to the transporters using c
Nov 5, 2012
Arts / EntertainmentTom Hanks adopts sugar-free diet
Actor Tom Hanks has adopted Alec Baldwin’s sugar-free diet after realising how healthy his friend has become by avoiding sweet snacks. Baldwin’s new wife Hilaria is a yoga teacher and fitness expe
Nov 5, 2012
Foreign‘Iron Lady of India’ completes 12 years of fasting
The 'Iron Lady of India' Irom Chanu Sharmila, who has been on a hunger strike since 2000 demanding repeal of Indian Armed Forces Special Power Act (AFSPA), is completing 12 years of fast on Monday, In
Nov 5, 2012
LAHORECountry hit by a ‘youth bomb’
“This is just a trailer of the horror that awaits us,” says noted demographer Farid Midhet, referring to Pakistan’s bulging population and the possibly corresponding link to rising crime, includ
Nov 5, 2012
SportsWADA won’t appeal Armstrong case
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) said that it would not appeal against a decision to strip Lance Armstrong of his seven Tour de France victories and ban him from the sport for<a href="https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2012/11/05/wada-wont-appeal-armstrong-case/" title="Read more" >...</a>
Nov 5, 2012
NATIONALUS media starts highlighting gay Pakistanis, their secret meetings
A relatively handful of younger gays and lesbians, many educated in the West, seek to foster more acceptance of their sexuality and to carve out an identity, even in a climate of religious conservatis
Nov 5, 2012
KARACHI‘Food insecurity is real problem in Pakistan’
“Food insecurity is the real problem of Pakistan as poor law and order situation and natural calamities have caused a sharp decline in food security across the country, regardless of adequate nation
Nov 5, 2012
KARACHI‘PNS Shamsheer’ to participate in joint exercise with Turkish Navy
PNS Shamsheer will participate in a joint exercise with Turkish Navy. The exercise will be attended by major navies and senior delegations from important countries. Pakistan Navy ship “PNS Shamsheer
Nov 5, 2012
KARACHIMQM’s ex-UC nazim laid to rest
Funeral prayer of Muttahida Qaumi Movement leader Jalil-ur-Rehman, who was gunned down on Saturday in Hyderabad, were held on Sunday. Two people of Bohra community and MQM’s Jalil-ur-Rehman, who was former UC<a href="https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2012/11/05/mqms-ex-uc-nazim-laid-to-rest/" title="Read more" >...</a>
Nov 5, 2012
NATIONALEight killed, several hurt in Badin car crash
At least eight members of same family have been killed and several others injured in a car crash near Talhar area of Badin.According to police, an over speeding car plunged into a ravine near Animal
Nov 5, 2012
NATIONALKashmiris to observe Jammu Martyrs’ Day today
Kashmiris on both sides of the Line of Control and world over will observe Jammu Martyrs’ Day today (Tuesday) to reaffirm their resolve to continue their liberation struggle till they achieve their<a href="https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2012/11/05/kashmiris-to-observe-jammu-martyrs-day-today/" title="Read more" >...</a>
Nov 5, 2012