ISLAMABADSeminary student kidnapped
A student of a seminary was kidnapped in the racecourse area the other day. The father of the 14 year old kidnapped student, Muhammad Sajjad told the police that his son Omer<a href="https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2012/10/07/seminary-student-kidnapped/" title="Read more" >...</a>
Oct 7, 2012
ISLAMABADFJWU students sandwiched between multiple problems
Fatima Jinnah Women University (FJWU) administration has failed to provide basic facilities to 5,500 female students of the only public sector university for girls in the twin cities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi.<a href="https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2012/10/07/fjwu-students-sandwiched-between-multiple-problems/" title="Read more" >...</a>
Oct 7, 2012
SportsTough competitions on cards today
Tough and interesting competitions are expected on the last day of the District Level of the Punjab Youth Festival 2012 as majority of the finals of several events are to be contested<a href="https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2012/10/06/tough-competitions-on-cards-today/" title="Read more" >...</a>
Oct 6, 2012
NATIONALGas pipeline blown up in Quetta
Gas pipeline was blown up by some unknown personals in the area of Naseerabad here on Saturday causing suspension of gas to several areas. As per details, in the area of Naseerabad<a href="https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2012/10/06/gas-pipeline-blown-up-in-quetta/" title="Read more" >...</a>
Oct 6, 2012
SportsPakistan to host Palestinians
Pakistan will host two friendly matches against Palestinian footballers in hopes of reviving international sport in the country, hit hard by Taliban and Al-Qaeda-linked violence, an official said Saturday. International sportsmen stopped<a href="https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2012/10/06/pakistan-to-host-palestinians/" title="Read more" >...</a>
Oct 6, 2012
KARACHIMQM’s Rafat Khan elected as MPA on reserved seat
The Muttahida Qaumi Movement’s (MQM) Rafat Khan was elected as member Sindh Assembly in place of Nadia Gabol, whose seat was vacated after the dual nationality court verdict. The Election Commission
Oct 6, 2012
LAHOREUSAID trains unemployed youth in farm management
United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Mission Director for Punjab Jeff Bakken on Friday awarded graduation certificates to 22 trainees who successfully completed a one-month farm manager training program under USAID<a href="https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2012/10/06/usaid-trains-unemployed-youth-in-farm-management/" title="Read more" >...</a>
Oct 6, 2012
ForeignUS defense chief blasts Karzai over troop deaths
US Defense Secretary Leon Panetta has voiced frustration with Afghan President Hamid Karzai preferring to “criticize” American troops, rather than acknowledging the sacrifices they have made. Panetta, who arrived in Peru late<a href="https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2012/10/06/us-defense-chief-blasts-karzai-over-troop-deaths/" title="Read more" >...</a>
Oct 6, 2012
ForeignIslamists protest after Jordan king calls early elections
Thousands of Islamists demonstrated in central Amman to call for reforms on Friday, just hours after King Abdullah II dissolved parliament and called early polls without any major political change. “We demand<a href="https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2012/10/06/islamists-protest-after-jordan-king-calls-early-elections/" title="Read more" >...</a>
Oct 6, 2012
NATIONALPanetta says Karzai should thank, not criticize, allied forces in Afghanistan
US Defense Secretary Leon Panetta lashed back at Afghan President Hamid Karzai Friday, saying the Afghan leader should say thank you now and then to the allied forces who are fighting and<a href="https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2012/10/06/panetta-says-karzai-should-thank-not-criticize-allied-forces-in-afghanistan/" title="Read more" >...</a>
Oct 6, 2012
KARACHIPakistan’s Rafi remembered
One of the most prolific playback singers in Pakistan, Masood Rana, was remembered on his death anniversary on Thursday. Masood Rana was born on August 6, 1941, in Mirpurkhas, Sindh. He began his sing
Oct 5, 2012
KARACHIDeweaponisation of city recommended
National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Human Rights recommended deweaponsization and doubling of police personnel in Karachi. The NA standing committee on Human Rights urged the provincial government to double the 34,000 cops<a href="https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2012/10/05/deweaponisation-of-city-recommended/" title="Read more" >...</a>
Oct 5, 2012